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INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SMITH

FUN FOR $5 OR LESS!
Student Ink
Volume II
Summer 2014
7 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL
QUIET TIME
INSIDE....
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inside this edition...
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$5 and under
summer activities
how to serve
this summer
give your
faith away
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chicago trip recap
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interview with steve smith
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dr. diva
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parent corner
SUMMER 2014, ISSUE 2
Director/Editor-in-Chief: Dan Jacobsen
Senior Designer/Creative Director: Amy Solava
Editorial Director: Dave Moran
Assistant Editor: Amy Freitag
Contributing Designers: Wes Noyes, Naomi Noyes
Contributing Photographers: Amy Solava, Vicki Wolkins,
Steven Chellappa
Contributing Writers: Jason Robinson, Natalie Burton,
Kitty Murphy, Sarah Kurian, Joe Vazzano, Caroline Smith
Special Thanks: The Harvest staff, especially our
Lead Pastor Ron Zappia, who encourages us in the
Lord to love God and his people. The parents of our
students who make this family ministry a joy.
Student Ink is made possible by a private donation from the
Elliott family.
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pride and hope by
natalie burton
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calums summer jams
MEET THE INTERNS
Emerson Bandemer
Sophomore at Judson
University
If you had $100, how
would you spend it?
I would scope out local
Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives
and eat all the recommended
food with my dad.
Jordan Maher
Sophomore at Indiana
Wesleyan University
If you had to go on a road
trip today, where would
you go?
San Diego, California
because its not Illinois, and I
have awesome friends there.
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a letter
from our
pastor
T
hese are the ten best weeks of the year. These
are the weeks for boating on lakes and fishing
in ponds. Weeks when you spend long days out-
side, hatch elaborate plans with your friends, play at
the pool, and watch fireworks soundtracked by Ray
Charles singing America the Beautiful. These are
weeks when you can turn off the memorization mech-
anism in your brain, unplug from the stress of dead-
lines. These are the weeks we go to school for so
that summer would come and set us free from class-
rooms and homework.
And yet, for me, these ten weeks went faster than any other week in the year. Each summer growing up, I
worked an hourly job at my dads car shop. I was a teenage grease monkey, taking stuff apart, hoping it went
back together, and getting paid just over minimum wage to clean other peoples luxurious cars. If I was a grease
monkey, the shop was my treehouse, my retreat from regular life. It was my home-away-from-home, a place
I could work hard and earn enough money to pay for my Dairy Queen addiction. It was a perfect concoction of
purpose and vacation.
And then, out of nowhere, that long summer filled with camps and work and play would come to an end, and I
was suddenly faced with the dreadful realization that another year of school was just around the corner, bring-
ing with it the cares of the classroom and the normality of life.
My point is that these are the best ten weeks of the year, but they are also the quickest ten weeks of the year.
As an adult looking back on my breaks, Im glad I made them matter. Im glad I avoided the insignificance of
video games and sleeping in. Im glad I invested myself in learning life skills, saving money, and going on trips.
Whatever it is that inspires your imagination, passion, and energy this summer, dont let these days pass with-
out giving serious thought to living them well. Within the pages of this edition of Student Ink are ways for you
to make the most of your summer here at church and in the Naperville community. But even more, the next ten
weeks have the potential to impact your life forever if youre willing to use them to seek God and serve Him.
Heres to the best ten weeks of your life!
DAN JACOBSEN
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BY: NATALIE BURTON
...I only had a rough
mental picture of a guy
with a beard in a white
robe who did good things
and saved lives.
Natalie is a 2014 graduate of Wheaton North High School. In the fall, she will be moving to Chicago to
attend Moody Bible Institute to pursue a degree in Urban Ministry. She has been actively involved in
HSM during high school, and completed a two-semester internship with HSM.
W
hen I was fourteen I was on
top of the world. I had just
started high school, I was anoth-
er step closer to becoming an in-
dependent adult, and I had all of
the answers. As any teenager, I
believed I was invincible, needing
no advice or guidance from adults
whatsoever. Im not sure how I ex-
pected to be treated like an adult
when I wasnt even taking the time
to respect those wiser than myself.
I had gotten myself in a sticky situ-
ation that fourteenth year and my
mom was at a loss for what to do
with her first teenager. I needed
to be broken down and have my
know-it-all routine of life kicked to
the curb. Thankfully, my mom sent
me to the only person she knew
could knock me out of my self-righ-
teousness: God. More specifically,
my mother sent me through the
doors of Harvest Naperville and
into the firm handshake of John
Hinger. John was the high school
director at the time, and he greet-
ed me with a toothy grin and a
booming, You must be Natalie
Burton! Turned out my mother had
shot him an email to inform him of
my attendance at the high school
ministry that Sunday evening. She
even included a photograph so
hed know who to harass Wel-
come, Natalie.
I was bitter. I never had a good
experience with a church youth
group. Walking into the room, I
had a preconceived notion that ev-
eryone was going to be judgmental
and rude. I, myself, walked through
the doors preparing to judge all
who sat in their stereotypical cliqu-
ey circles. (Notice the irony?) But
something was different at this
place. From the moment I walked
in, an overwhelming surge of love
enveloped me and I was immedi-
ately greeted by at least five fel-
low students. This place was real.
I had a blast that Sunday night.
Of course, I was way too cool to
admit to my mom how much fun I
had. I told her how lame it was and
criticized the students I just met,
whom I secretly admired. I could
not put my finger on what made
them so accepting, loving and real.
I knew whatever made these stu-
dents so awesome, I wanted it for
myself.

My mother continued to drive me
to Harvest on Sunday nights. Little
by little, I pretended to hate it less.
Little by little, I soaked up the mes-
sages, the worship, the communi-
ty. I marveled over stories about
God and his unending love and
grace. I thought I knew God. Look-
ing back, I only had a rough men-
tal picture of a guy with a beard in
a white robe who did good things
and saved lives. But one Sunday
night, John spoke about what Je-
sus did for us on the cross. It was
as if Jesus was speaking, through
John, directly into my heart. John
spoke about how Jesus took the
penalty for all our sin by dying on
the cross. I had heard a faint whis-
pering in my ear that night, Do
you hear what hes saying? I did
that for you. That night, I returned
to Jesus. I finally took ownership
of my faith and believed and hoped
in Jesus. This is what the other stu-
dents had that I was missing. This
is what makes this place called
HSM real. Its Jesus.
HOW BEI NG THE NEW KI D WAS HOW GOD SAVED ME
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On the Chicago Mission trip I was reminded of the importance in always being on the lookout for Gods great-
ness. One of the days we visited Moody and heard a message on wisdom. The professor said, The meaning of
wisdom is to find God everywhere. For the rest of the trip,I was intentional about admiring everything around
me, constantly thanking and praising the Lord for everything he has created, provided and done in my life.
- Diana Sokolov
C H I C A G O M I S S I O N T R I P
This was my first mission trip and it wont be the last! Before the trip even began, God provided the money for
me to go in an incredible way, which gave me confidence in Him, knowing He provided a way for me to be a
part of this team. And Im glad I was able to be a part of this trip, because Ive never been a part of a team that
worked so well together!
- Leah Myzia
Having never experienced a local mission trip before, I wondered what God would do in our own city. The
answer was A LOT! God taught me that even in the sitting, waiting, and hanging out, He is still present and we
are on mission. I learned its just as important to build relationships with your team as it is to serve others.
Sometimes I find myself wanting to be busy, but God used this trip to help me prioritize living in His presence
with the people around me!
- Laura Kistler
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INTERVIEW WITH SARAH KURIAN
Youre our Worship Pastor at Harvest. How did you get
involved in leading worship?
I never really planned on going into worship ministry, but I
played in bands most of my life. I studied music classically
for a really long time, but it wasnt until college that I began
to feel Gods calling into ministry. It was then that a shift hap-
pened in my life from playing songs just to make great songs
to expressing something greater to our Creator.
At Wheaton College I studied classical music, actually. A lot of
people dont know that about me. And something that was re-
ally exciting to me was looking at the way people used music
over the past centuries. My favorite person to look at is Bach,
who was a worship pastor at a tiny little church in Leipzig,
Germany. I went to his church during college and I remember
being impressed by his legacy. However, when he was alive,
nobody knew him. It wasnt until he was gone that all of a sud-
den we discovered his stuff and we were amazed by him.
But every week he wrote a new piece of music for his church.
For me, that got me thinking about the deeper connection be-
tween people, music, and God.
Why is worship important?
Well, its important to worship God because its an acknowl-
edgment that he is God, and we are not God. We have a way
in our lives where we like to make ourselves mini gods. We
like to create our own world and have it your way, to quote
Burger King. So worship is important because it reminds us
were not God and were not in charge. When we recognize
that, we can give God the glory for the things hes done in our
lives.
How can high school students prioritize worship?
Ive found the best way for me to prioritize worship in my own
life by finding times in my day where I turn the phone off and
remove distractions and spend moments with the Lord. I dont
want God to be just in my quiet time or during Sunday morn-
ings, but I want him to be in the ordinary places of my life, too.
Worship doesnt just happen, you need to plan a time to invest
in your relationship with God. Thats one of the reasons HSM
or JHM are important for students, because theyre intention-
al times for students to worship Jesus.
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steve smi th
If you walk through the offices on the 4th Floor, its an easy guess as to which one belongs to Steve Smith. Theres a dim
glow about the room. The fluorescent lights have been exchanged for warmer and more inviting lamps. His modern glass
desk sits in front of two mid-century modern chairs. Theres a wall made of old pallets. Its a perfect blend of retro and
modern. A mix of two aesthetics that come together and create something warm and cozy. Its very much Steve Smith.
As Worship Pastor of Harvest Naperville, Steve is deeply involved in the spiritual life of the church. Hes part hipster, artist,
theologian, pastor, and friend. We had a chance to sit down with Steve and chat about the way God led him to worship
leading, recording albums, and his devotion to his favorite NHL team (which isnt the Blackhawks).
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When we gather together as a church, why do we sing?
I think theres something really cool when we all sing together,
but were each having our own moment with the Lord. So while
theres a corporate thing happening - all of us singing about God
together - the song means something personally to me that it
doesnt mean to you. Music gives us language to say something
personal to God. We pick songs for Sunday mornings not be-
cause theyre cool, but because the lyrics give current language
to the truth of Gods glory and they challenge us.
Whats your heart behind the Harvest-Worship projects
recorded in our church?
Well, people change over the years and God gives newness
to our hearts. So the projects that we do, whether theyre re-
cordings, remixes, or song writing projects, they are a way to
capture what God is doing right now in
this season. Recordings are a timeline for
us to look back on what God has done.
Theyre like a snapshot of us, like the fam-
ily Christmas card. Theyre a bit of a histo-
ry for us to look back on.
A lot of our songs come out of Pastor
Rons teachings. Our church is a commu-
nity of people learning together, on week-
ends and in small groups. And were try-
ing to be the ones who highlight how God
is moving in different areas. Sometimes
we really want to say something to God as a church, but we
just havent found a really good song that says that, so, why
dont we write it ourselves and we can say that to Him? We
are less interested in the business side of recordings and were
more focused on the how worship synthesizes the way God is
moving in our church and how we can express that back to him
in worship. I think well look back in the coming years and re-
member when we sang certain songs because of what God was
doing, and itll be a unique memorial stone for us to remember
the goodness of God.
Youre known to be a bit of an outdoorsman. What do you
like most about the outdoors?
I like the simplicity of the outdoors - I like the sound and the
smell and the view of nature. Its an escape. The world I live in
is so go, go, go, go, go! Im the type of guy who, when I work,
I work hard, and when I stop, Im completely done. Spending
time outside is like a reset button for me. But it also makes
me feel small, in a good way. It helps me remember the world
doesnt revolve around me.
What are your top 3 places to go hiking or climbing?
I worked in Estes Park, Colorado for a summer, so thats a top
one for me. I love the Boundary Waters in the north woods
of Wisconsin. And Im heading to Yosemite this summer on a
motorcycle trip. But Im a big fan of Devils Lake in Wisconsin.
Thats actually where my wife Sara and I met. We were both
asked to be leaders on a high school rock climbing trip. We
were acquaintances already, but during the week, sparks flew
and we began dating. See? High school retreats are where it
all starts! Two and a half years later, we
went back to Devils Lake, I proposed,
and the rest is history.
Any advice advice for first time hikers
or students coming on camping trips
this summer?
You just gotta go all in! Just get dirty,
dont worry about the bugs, sit by the fire,
smell a little bad and go for it. Own the
experience!
Whats on yourTo Do Before Im 30 List?
Ride Highway 1 on a motorcycle. Id like to go to New Zealand
- I dont know why, it just sounds amazing. And have a baby,
which we are expecting in September!
Favorite Sporting Team?
Detroit Redwings. I feel like I need to explain: I grew up in Min-
nesota, and after the North Stars were sold to Dallas, we were
without a team. Someone in my family was into the Redwings,
so I began to follow them, too
Would you rather have your dream guitar or your dream
motorcycle?
So a Gretsch White Falcon or a vintage BSA? Thats too tough!
Probably the White Falcon. Thats a pretty rad guitar.
I think well look back in the
coming years and remember
when we sang certain songs be-
cause of what God was doing,
and itll be a unique memorial
stone for us to remember the
goodness of God.
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ERIC BROWN |
Hometown: West Chicago
If you had an extra $100 to spend on yourself this week what would you do?
I would buy lots of new music, go for midnight drives, and take my wife to dinner at Mason
Sabika.
Have you ever been sent to the principals office/detention? Why?
I got called down because someone complained about me reading a bible in class. I may have
been using scripture in a political debate in front of half my senior class. Apparently I was ac-
cused of separation of church and state... The Dean laughed and sent me back to English.
Whats your most prized possession?
My wedding ring and all that it represents to me.
Hometown: Wheaton
If you had an extra $100 to spend on yourself this week what would you do?
I would rent out a campsite, buy a ton of food from local farmers markets, and purchase a new
frisbee. The week would consist of camping with friends, preparing and eating healthy and
delicious food, and playing ultimate frisbee!
Have you ever been sent to the principals office/detention? Why?
During science class, I stuck a prong into an electrical outlet. Big mistake. I spent an hour
cleaning microscope slides.
Whats your most prized possession?
A map of the Boundary Waters, a nature preserve in northern Minnesota. Reminds me of some
amazing memories of canoeing, portaging, and time with friends.

PAUL ZHDAN |
VICKI WOLKINS |
Hometown: Dublin, California
If you had an extra $100 to spend on yourself this week what would you do?
If I had the space, Id set up a darkroom for developing my photos.
Have you been sent to the principals office/detention? Why?
No, because I was too shy to be a troublemaker!
Whats your most prized possession?
Right now its my well-worn NASB that I used while I was a student at the Moody Bible
Institute. It had been lost for two years and was recently found on the 3rd floor at Harvest. I
cant tell you how glad I was to get it back!
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ASK THE
DOCTOR
F A S T F I X E S F O R
L I F E S F A U X P A S
B Y D R . D I V A *
When Im running in gym class, I fart every
couple of steps. Its so embarrassing. What
should I do?
Thats rather unfortunate, however not rare at
all. The extraneous movement of your abdomen
can cause flatulence (a scientific term for fart). If
youre outside, no problem! Just keep on going.
Youll crop dust the whole area, but no one will
know who is laying it down. However, if youre
inside, its best to alert everyone early on that
your sneakers are obnoxiously squeaky. That
should cover you.
After school one day, I got caught looking at
a patio table that a family put at the end of
their driveway. The patio table was in great
condition. When I went to school the next
day, everyone was calling me garbage pick-
er. This is the worst nickname I have received
yet! What should I do?
These people are uninformed and need some
knowledge dropped on them. When someone
leaves furniture at the end of their drive way, its
not necessarily garbage, rather its stuff needing
an owner. Everyone knows that! Rest assured
you are a pioneer and trailblazer in recycling. As
the old adage goes, One mans trash, is another
mans treasure.
I see the girl I like at HSM all the time. She is
lovely, smells like fresh cut strawberries, and
has eyes that could melt even Voldemorts
heart. Somehow I never have anything to
say. How do I get the courage to talk to her?
I would suggest some pick up lines. Correction:
Christian pick up lines. Try something like, Last
night I was reading the book of Numbers, but I
couldnt find yours. I know why Solomon had
700 wives, cause he never met you. And my
personal favorite, I believe one of my ribs be-
longs to you. I dont know what Christian girl
would not fall for one of those.
*Dr. Diva is a fictional character whose advice is also
fictional.
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This is your guide to all things summer. In this section are
articles to help you grow in your faith, experience all that
DuPage has to offer, connect you to camps, make you money,
serve others, and have an incredible time while youre at it!
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$5 AND UNDER
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
Grab some lawn chairs, blankets and candy as you head over to the Cascade
Drive-In in West Chicago. This is an awesome summer night activity and it is al-
ways a double feature. The price of admission is $10 per person. To keep it under
$5, go on Sundays when each car is $15. Get two friends in your car and youll
have a double feature drive-in for $5.
S U M M E R A C T I V I T I E S
BEACH & DANCE LESSONS
Head downtown Chicago to catch some rays and swim. After youve had enough
beach time, head to Grant Park for free dance lessons. These take place Thurs-
days, Fridays and Saturdays with lessons from 6pm to 7pm and live music and
dancing from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. 1
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Tip: Navy Pier shoots off fireworks every Saturday at 10:25pm and Wednesday at
9:30pm. These can be seen from almost anywhere along the lakefront.
ARTSY & HIP
Everyone likes to pretend to be hipster and artsy, so do it for free. The Art Insti-
tute of Chicago is free Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm. Many of the Chicago muse-
ums have free days throughout the summer, so make sure to check online.
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Tip: Shoe rental is $4, so if you have your own bowling shoes, bring them!
Tip: Pack a van full of friends to make it cheaper than $5 per person.
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HIT THE ALLEY
I dont mean the street alley but the bowling alley, where bowling shirts are total-
ly in. Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers $1 bowling every Monday Night. Not
only that, hot dogs and soda are also $1!
Tip: Dont touch the artwork.
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CAMPING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Upgrade from mom and dads backyard by heading over to the Blackwell For-
est Preserve Campground in Warrenville. Youll save money on gas and still
get the camp experience. Each site is $20 a night.
Tip: Bring your own fire wood. Also, dont start a forest fire.
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OWN THE
summer
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
HARVESTKIDS SUMMERFEST VBS
G
od filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures...
including you! When kids feel weird, different,
or even lost in a crowd, nothing compares to the
extraordinary love of Jesus. Thats why this years
HarvestKids Summerfest theme is Weird Animals:
Where Jesus Love Is One-of-a-Kind!

Summerfest is a week-long day camp

experience for our kids ages 4-5th grade
to help them know God and his charac-
ter. Summerfest is a huge deal for our
kids, much like Jam Camp and Highpoint
are big deals for our Student Ministries. But one of
the unique features of Summerfest is that volunteers
range from Junior High students to grandparents,
and that makes it an absolute blast!
We put a lot of ownership and responsibility in the
hands of our students to help us reach kids for Jesus,
and this year is no exception. Were hoping as many
junior high, high school, and college students as are
available will be a part of what God is doing in our
special week of fun.
Own the Summer by signing up as a
volunteer staff to help kids learn about
Gods most creative creations! Partic-
ipate in memorable Bible-learning ac-
tivities, sing catchy songs, build team-
work, make yummy treats, experience
cool Bible adventures, and remind kids that they are
one of a kind.
Why is it so important that our students get involved?
Because of all the wild creations Gods made, scien-
tists agree that 6th-12th graders are the wildest!
When kids feel weird,
different, or even lost in
a crowdnothing com-
pares to the extraordi-
nary love of Jesus.
Warning: Taking part in this camp will result in new friends, amazing experiments, untamed games,
lip-smacking snacks, surprising adventures, and incredible music!
Be sure to save the dates and sign up
to volunteer on a team! Summerfest
is July 14-18th from 1-4:00 p.m. daily.
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HARVESTKIDS SUMMERFEST VBS
OWN THE
summer
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ometimes summer break makes us feel like we have
no responsibilities. But every day is a gift from God,
and comes with opportunities. Check out this verse from
Colossians 4:5-6,Walk in wisdom towards outsiders,
making the best use of the time. Let your speech always
be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know
how you ought to answer each person.
Theres a message here to us: time is to be used wisely.
Summer break is a time to stop worrying about tests and
papers and essays. But its not a time to give up on your
faith. Instead, were always to be speaking with words
that are full of truth and flavor for life, so that everyone
can benefit from what we say.
4 things you shouldnt say:
For some reason, we have a tendency to overcomplicate the
gospel and sometimes, in our excitement, we can say things
that are ridiculous. Here are four phrases to never say when
sharing your faith.
You gotta be justified, sanctified, and glorified by the holy
ghost! Using big churchy words can just be confusing. Instead
use as simple of words as possible.
Just do it already! Pressuring people into a response is
called manipulation and people walk away from faith because
of this.
You go to the wrong church. While being a part of a Chris-
tian community is vital to growing in Christ, criticizing where a
person has gone in attempts to grow in faith isnt helpful. Its
just foolish. Dont be that guy.
You think this summer is hot? Wait till you get to Hell.
Scaring people into heaven isnt sharing your faith. Were shar-
ing eternal life, we arent selling fire insurance.
There will be plenty of opportunities this summer to share with
your friends about who Jesus is and how hes changed you.
Dont miss the chance. Give your faith away!
GIVE YOUR FAITH AWAY
B Y : D A N J A C O B S E N
Here are 4 ways to share your faith:
Plant Seeds. Talk about Jesus and your faith casually with your
friends. Missionaries teach the importance of sound bites, or
short phrases that catch peoples attention and lead them to ask
you for more. Saying things like, God was so good because
or I used to be afraid of that, but God helped me see how hes in
control of everything... Dropping your faith into conversations
doesnt always lead to long conversations, but you are planting
the seeds of faith.
Ask Direct Questions. Sometimes the most loving thing we
can do is ask a direct question that requires an honest response.
What do you believe about God? What gives you hope? and
If you died today, what do you think happens to you? are all
great questions you should be able to answer, and you can use
to start a conversation with your friends.
Admit your failures. Most Christians today are perceived as
hypocrites - people who say they believe one thing but do the
opposite. One of the ways you can give your faith away is to ad-
mit when you are wrong and show that Christians arent perfect
people, but in fact, we all need Gods grace.
Share your story simply. Every Christian is a witness to Gods
activity in their life. Learn to share you story as simply as possi-
ble. Your story might be something like this: I heard about how
Jesus died on the cross for my sin, and how he raised from the
dead to new life, and that this actually happened, and I realized I
could trust him with my life, so I follow Jesus today.
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Highpoint is an event for high school students to come
together, meet Jesus, and have an incredible time in
the process.
This cant miss experience takes place in Bull Shoals,
Arkansas. There, well meet up with our outfitting team
from Expeditions Unlimited to spend a week camping
on house boats. Students will build relationships with
one another through small group times, massive wa-
ter games, individual water sports, like barefoot water
skiing, wake boarding, tubing, cliff jumping, and relax-
ing under the stars. Students will be cooking meals,
sleeping, hanging out, and studying Gods Word on the
house boats. One of the hallmarks of this trip is the
opportunity high schoolers have to encounter God and
grow their faith through personal devotions and chal-
lenges from the Bible.
Mornings and evenings provide moments to worship,
and afternoons leave space for relaxing and insane
fun. The interactions students have on Highpoint can
make a difference for a lifetime and even for eternity.
THE
DETAILS:
Highpoint is July 27 -
August 1, 2014.
Register before June 7,
2014 for a reduced cost
of $479. June 8th - July
14th is $499.
A deposit of $100 will be
required at the time of
registration.

Open to incoming high
school freshmen through
outgoing seniors.
Register online at
www.harvestcamps.com
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THE
DETAILS:
JAM Camp is July 28-
August 1, 2014.
Register before June 7,
2014 for a reduced cost
of $324. After June 7th,
price is $349.
A deposit of $100 will be
required at the time of
registration.

Open to incoming 6th
graders - 8th graders.
Register online at
www.harvestcamps.com
Jam Camp is our annual summer camping trip for stu-
dents entering 6th-8th grades in the Fall. This year
were heading to Lake Geneva to camp at Conference
Point in Williams Bay, WI. There, students will have
a blast playing massive camp games, enjoying water
sports, meeting with Jesus each day, and forming last-
ing friendships with each other.
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RELATIONSHIPS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
BY: JASON ROBI NSON
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hen I first started in full-time minis-
try almost 20 years ago, I learned
a phrase that has stuck with me: Pursue
a Paul, Be a Barnabas and Train a Tim-
othy. Paul, Barnabas and Timothy are three men in the bible
who are connected through relationship - specifically mentoring
relationships.
Mentoring relationships help both parties grow and become all
that they were intended by God to be. Many of todays top lead-
ers all can point back to certain relationships they had or have
in their lives that have helped them to become successful. Paul,
Barnabas and Timothy each represent a type of important rela-
tionship in order to become successful.
Paul is the ultimate mentor. He has been where you are trying
to go. He can point out those things that will help you. He can
even point out those things that will hinder you. Finding your
Paul doesnt mean looking for somebody years older than you.
Look simply for someone you see as successful. Pursue that per-
son and ask to develop a relationship with them. Let them know
what you are striving for in life and ask them if there is any
advice they can give you. Spend time with them and ask lots
of questions. As the relationship progresses, you might set up
a regular meeting time with them so you can talk and they can
invest in you. A true Paul will take that time and probably be
flattered that you see them as someone you admire.
Barnabas was Pauls first mentor after his Damascus Road ex-
perience. They quickly became friends and equals. They pushed
each other to become better. The Barnabas in your life could be
a teammate, classmate, best friend or co-worker. This is a per-
son that challenges you, pushes you but also encourages you.
Its that go to person you can confide in, who will laugh with
you, cry with you and fight with you. Take a look at your friends.
Are they building you up and pushing you to be better? If they
are, then they are likely the Barnabas in your life.
Timothy was the young man who Paul recognized his talent and
potential. Your Timothy is that person who is behind you who
is looking to get where you are. Rarely does he or she approach
you, but they appreciate the help you give them. Be willing to
give Timothy the best of your time while you are together. When
you see him, offer your hand to him. As the relationship pro-
gresses, set the goal to build into that person. Look around you,
your Timothy may be closer than you think.
Becoming a success is only three relationships away. Follow the
lead of these great men of the Bible, be mentored, be an encour-
agement, be a mentor. If you take the time to pursue these rela-
tionships, you will be well on your way to becoming the success
that you were meant to be!
N
ow that the Multi-Purpose Center is finished and we
have an official gym, we are so excited to use the
space to spread the gospel of Jesus with our communi-
ty! Our game plan is to help local youth athletes use our
space for camps, workouts, and clinics, but do this all in
the context of loving Christian community.
So, with that as our goal, Im so excited to announce our
first ever HarvestKids Sports Camp VBS! During the week
of July 7-11th, kids aged 4 through 12 will be sharpening
their basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading skills right
here in our Multi-purpose Center. Were partnering with
UW Sports Ministry to provide this high-quality sports
camp. Were praying that through the common love for
sports, a door can be opened where our church can ef-
fectively communicate the amazing power of Jesus to
change lives!
And thats where our Jr. High and High School students
come in to the picture. We would love for anyone over
the age of 12 to help serve as a Junior Coach. If you love
basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, or you just like sports
in general and want to use your ability to serve God, you
can help make this VBS Sports Camp a reality!
SUMMER SPORTS CAMP
Get Involved! Email Kitty Murphy at
kmurphy@harvestnaperville.org
BY: KITTY MURPHY
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Get Involved! Email Kitty Murphy at
kmurphy@harvestnaperville.org
HAPPENING
AROUND
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B Y : J O E V A Z Z A N O
EYES TO THE SKIES | LISLE, JULY 2 - JULY 6
If you ever wanted to see a Hot Air Balloon show, this is the place! This family-friendly
festival has tethered rides for those who want to ride in a balloon for additional cost.
Carnival games, incredible food vendors, and live music happen every night, but Fire-
works only happen July 3-5th at 9:45pm. Regular admission is $7.
RIBFEST | NAPERVILLE, JULY 2 - JULY 6
Every year, Naperville hosts Ribfest, a massive party to celebrate the 4th of July and
the deliciousness of ribs. Ribfest will cost you $15 to get in, but if you go at 7:30pm on
the 4th of July, you can get in for free for the fireworks. If ribs arent your thing, dont
worry, therell be so many other options you might have to try them all. Music, carni-
vals, competitions, fireworks and ribs are what make this festival amazing!
CENTENNIAL BEACH | NAPERVILLE
When it gets hot this summer and you need to cool off, Centennial Beach in Naperville
is the spot. Admission is $3 for residents and only $6 for non-residents. In addition to
regular swimming, there is Open Water Polo on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Dont
miss out on HSMs Centennial Beach Day on Sunday, June 29th from 1-3pm!
DUPAGE COUNTY FAIR | WHEATON, JULY 23-27
You might not think DuPage when you hear the words County Fair, but there will be plenty of things to do at the fair this year in Whea-
ton. Prove youre farm-tough by entering contests like the Bale Toss, Pie Eating Contest, and a Watermelon Contest. Feed animals, sit on
tractors, play carnival games and come have a blast at the grandstand events: Monster Trucks, Rodeo, Demo Derby, and more! Admission
is $10 for high schoolers. Bring a cowboy hat.
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STEP 1: SET A TIME & SHOW UP PREPARED
Think of your devotion time as exactly that - time you have
devoted to give attention to God. You can set a reoccurring
alarm on your phone or place a sticky note on your mirror to
remind you. Most people prefer to have their quiet time in
the morning so the rest of the day there is opportunity to put
to practice what God is teaching you. When the time comes,
gather your Bible, a journal, pen, and whatever else it is you
need to meet with God.
STEP 2: SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM DISTRACTIONS
Where you go is up to you. Jesus often went to a mountain
to pray. Living in Illinois, that might be tough, and while it
might be fun, the roof of your house might not be the most
distraction-free zone. Wherever you go, make sure you leave
the distractions behind like TV, the internet, cell phones, and
homework. This is time to focus on God.
7 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL
QUIET TIME
STEP 3: SHHH! SIT STILL!
This is a hard one for us. Psalm 46:10 says, Be still, and know
that I am God. Stillness and silence are important disciplines
for us, because they show we want to hear from God and we
need his wisdom. Theres nothing wrong with approaching
God with the anxiety in our hearts. Being still and silent allows
God to speak to us and work in us.
STEP 4: SIMPLE SCRIPTURES ARE BEST
If you dont have a plan for your Bible reading, start out small
and simple. One approach is to use a Daily Reading Plan. The
YouVersion Bible App has many options to help you easily
and systematically read through the Bible at your own pace.
A great starting point is in the New Testament.
STEP 5: SCRIBBLE YOUR THOUGHTS
Be thinking about what you read, and write down any ques-
tions or aha! moments in a journal. Its fun to go back and
see how God revealed wisdom and knowledge to you at spe-
cific times in your life. After reading, if words arent your
strong point, sketch a picture to help you remember what was
the promise, encouragement or warning that you read. This is
your private journal. Its ok to let God into all of your life
STEP 6: SPEAK TO GOD
End your quiet time with God in prayer. Take time to person-
ally respond and be honest about what youve learned and
what is going on in your life. Ask that the Holy Spirit would
help you remember what youve read. Finally, worship God in
your quiet time by thanking him for the blessings youve seen
in your life.
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STEP 7: STAY ON TRACK
Life gets busy, and usually the first thing that we cut out of
a busy life is our quiet time. If you stop long enough to think
about it, youd realize the insanity of what we do! Ask one of
your friends or your small group leader to check in with you
weekly to make sure youre staying on track daily with the
Lord.
summer
I spent much of my time in high school wondering am I doing
my devotions right? I was lost when it came to picking what to
read, when to pray, where to sit, and how much time I should
spend with God. Ive realized devotions arent something I do
as a duty or as a chore, nor is there one right way to spend time
with God. God doesnt care if I only read one verse of Romans
and mull it over throughout the day. He doesnt care if I read an
entire book of the Bible. After a long time of thinking I had to
spend my quiet time in a specific and ritualistic way, I realized
it doesnt matter how you go about devoting time to God, just
that you do it. When we devote our most precious moments of
the day to God, he teaches us, encourages us, guides us, and
shows us his love. Theres no substitute for that!
- Caroline Smith is a small group leader in HSM.
She is currently serving this summer at Expedi-
tions Unlimited in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and will
be joining us as a trip guide for Highpoint 2014!
WITH CAROLINE SMITH
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P A R E N T S C O R N E R
Harvest Students is more than a ministry to junior high and high school students. We aim to help families grow
strong together. Thats why were excited to announce two new opportunities to help moms and dads parent
on purpose.
P A R T N E R I N G W I T H P A R E N T S L I K E I T S O U R J O B
Parents Night Out!
Strong families begin with strong marriages centered
around God. But sometimes as families grow, the de-
mands of raising kids, busy schedules, and careers
make dating your spouse a dream rather than a real-
ity. Thats why weve scheduled a few opportunities
like Parents Night Out, where well watch your kids
and you head out on the town!
Parents with kids ages 3-5th grade can send them to
a fun night of games, activities, and a family friendly
movie at Harvest from 6-10pm. The cost is $10 per
child, and proceeds go to help Harvest
Students Summer Camps.
May 30th | June 20th
July 11th | August 15th
Parenting On Purpose
Weve designed an event just for parents to infuse
faith into the adolescent journey by helping parents
have the most important conversations that parents
are sometimes tempted to skip. The night consists of
dessert, a large group session followed by grade-spe-
cific breakout sessions with teaching geared towards
the grade your student is about to enter in the Fall.
Our hope is to help parents understand the world their
student is walking through, and give tools for parents
to use in directing their students towards Christ.
Parenting On Purpose is Sunday,
September 7, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
in 3North. All parents are welcomed
to attend!

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Jesus is the masterful teacher. Of all his stories, The Parable of the Prodigal Son is in his Top 5 Greatest Hits. Jesus tells
this story of two sons. Theres the younger son who wishes his father were dead, and the elder son who wishes his father
would respect him. Its found in Luke 15, but heres a summary in case youve forgotten:
The younger son asks for his inheritance, and runs off into a far away land where he squanders his fathers wealth on
hookers, dealers, and gamblers. He runs out of cash, has to get a job in a bad economy, and hits bottom when all he has
for food is what he feeds to pigs. He comes to his senses and hatches a plan to return to his father and become a servant
so he can survive. Hes even got a speech all worked up to get his father to do what he wants.
As he returns to his father, the father sees him coming down the road and he runs out to him, wraps his arms around him,
and kisses him. The son starts his speech, but the father interrupts him and yells to his servants to bring his best robe, the
family ring, and some shoes. Kill the best cow and prepare a wedding feast, because the son who was dead is alive again!
The elder brother in the family didnt know the younger brother was home, and when he heard singing and a party going on
in his house, he asked what had happened. He was so displeased that his brother was home, after all hed done in ruining
the family name and fortune, that he protested the party, choosing to remain outside. The father, hearing of his elder sons
disappointment, goes out back to meet with him and beg him to come into the party, but the son refuses, saying the father
is unfair. Yet the father again says, We should celebrate! My son who was dead is alive again!
CHRISTIANITY 101: THE FATHERS HEART
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Then the story ends, almost as if without a conclusion.
Its a simple story Jesus told his listeners so that they would understand the fathers heart. The father in the par-
able is God, and the sons are you and me. We identify easily with the younger brother - weve disobeyed Gods
rules, weve run far from his protection and rebelled against the life hes given us. And some of us identify with
the elder brother - weve worked so hard to earn the fathers love and to earn the rewards of the father, but we
dont know the fathers heart. Each son is lost.
The fathers heart in this parable is clearly seen in his actions, which shows us how God relates to us sinful sons.
Hes an open-handed father. Hes not frugal with his wealth, and even though we think he disagrees with the
younger sons decision to cash in on his inheritance early, he gives his son what he wants. Unfortunately, some-
times Gods greatest judgment on us is to let us have our own way.
Hes a reliably-good father. When the younger son was at his lowest point, he remembered the character of his
dad and was drawn back home because he remembered the goodness of his father.
Hes a far-seeing father. The father is able to see the son coming home before the son could see him. No matter
how far away from God you may feel, he can see you before you see him.
Hes a going-out father. Once the father sees his son, he runs out to him. This is because he loves his son and
is willing to leave his home to be with his children. Its for this reason Jesus left Heaven to enter our world as a
human - to make a way for us to be with the Father.
Hes a sacrificially-shielding father. In those days, a son who betrayed his father was allowed by law killed by the
neighbors. The Father ran and hugged his son to protect him from any vengeful neighbors (or elder brothers) who
would try to kill him. Jesus, likewise, is our sacrifice who paid the price for our sins. He was killed in our place, so
that he could cover over our sins and give us new life!
Hes a graciously-restoring father. The father gives him the best robe, the family ring, and shoes so that people
would know hes a son and not a servant. Grace is kindness that pays a price, and the father paid a price in for-
giving his son and welcoming him back to the family. It cost our Father his Son so that we might be restored to
his family.
Hes a bread-breaking father. The father throws a massive party with all his friends, servants, and neighbors. God
is the inventor of parties, and at the end of days, there will be a great banquet in heaven! Even Jesus, right before
he died, took his disciples to the upper room, and broke bread with them to symbolize the sacrifice he would be
making. We as a church break bread together in communion to remember the heart of the father in rescuing us
who were lost.
Hes a dead-raising father. The celebration was thrown because the father had seen his son come back to life.
We as the reader know the son was alive the whole time, since we are told where he went and what he did in the
far country. But to the father, the son was dead. We likewise start our lives dead to God, and its only through his
power that he can raise us from the dead. God the Father watched as Jesus the Son died on the cross, and was
buried. But three days later he raised him up from the dead because hes a dead-raising father.
The heart of the father is for his creation to know him and to come to him through faith in Jesus Christ. If youve
strayed from God and want to return to him, the Bible says we should confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord,
and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead, and you will be saved. Following Jesus is the only
way to experience your heavenly fathers heart.
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT
May 30th
June 20th
July 11th
August 15th
$10/child | Ages 3 - 5th grade | 6 - 10 pm
Pick up and drop off on the second floor of Harvest Naperville
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By: Dave Moran
I imagine a baker with a thick black mustache, apron
cloaked in flour, singing old Italian songs while tossing
a pizza dough in the air. He artfully slides the pizza into
the 100 year old brick oven heated with crackling wood.
He turns and says, in his heavy Italian accent, Pizza
pie? As ideal as this might sound, you wont exactly
find this in Naperville at Bricks Pizza. However, they
do cook their pizza in a big oven (which ironically is not
made out of brick). The pizza made here is thin crust
and they have a variety of tasty combinations to try.
The pizza comes out very hot and one pizza is usually
enough for two. Lack luster in brick oven and Italian
charm, but it is definitely delicious pizza.
BRICKS PIZZA
$$$
Cravings beware
Lets face it: we love Chinese food. No other cuisine of-
fers fried rice, orange chicken and egg rolls all on one
plate. Its even better reheated the next day. Tucked
away in Naperville, Mapo happens to be the place for
your unique cravings. It has a full lunch and dinner
menu to fit all appetites, at least as Chinese food goes.
Lunch hour is usually full with many frequenters, which
is a good sign. I recommend the Kung Pao Chicken, a
flavorful dish at an even better price. So the next time
you randomly think in the middle of the day, Man I
sure could go for some Chinese food, hit up Mapo.
MAPO
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Harvest Service Times:
Saturdays | 5 p.m.
Sundays | 9 & 11 a.m.
Jr. High:
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
High School:
Sundays | 5-7 p.m.
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