“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” — James 1:5 (NIV) Dear Friends, “If any of you lacks wisdom…” One of the greatest temptations in life is to believe we can handle everything ourselves. When challenges come — financial stress, family struggles, uncertainty about the future, or simply the weight of daily responsibilities — our first instinct is often to worry, react, or try to force solutions in our own strength. Yet Scripture continually reminds us that God calls His people to approach life differently: prayerfully and humbly. At Harvest Youth Ministries, we see this every day. The young people and families we serve are often carrying burdens much heavier than anyone realizes. Some are searching for direction. Others are hurting deeply. Many simply need someone willing to stop, listen, pray, and point them back to the hope found in Christ. Real ministry happens when we slow down enough to seek God’s wisdom before our own, trusting that He is faithful to guide us through every challenge we face .As a ministry, we are continually learning to approach every challenge the same way — prayerfully and humbly. Whether we are helping a struggling family through Harvest Helps, mentoring young people, operating Harvest House, or simply listening to someone who feels forgotten, we know that lasting change comes from the Lord. We may not always know the next step, but we trust the One who does. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support make that ministry possible. Because of faithful friends like you, we are able to continue serving young people throughout our community with compassion, practical help, and the message of the Gospel. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to trust the Lord - not just for answers, but for the wisdom and humility to follow wherever He leads. Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim Kilby

When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” (John 11:4) Friends, Have you ever prayed for a truck? It may sound a little silly written out on paper, but the truck sitting over at the thrift store may very well be the most prayed-over truck in the city. As the thrift store grew and our ability to receive donations increased, the need for a larger, reliable truck became immediate. We were limping along with an older, smaller box truck, but it just wasn’t enough anymore. We prayed, searched, and waited. Then came the truck we now affectionately call Lazarus. This truck truly was an answer to prayer. Its larger size made estate clean-outs much easier and allowed us to condense neighborhood pickups into one day instead of several. It was also far more reliable—which, as the wife of the person driving the truck, mattered a lot to me! Then one day, Aaron went out to start the truck for pickups and heard a loud KNOCK… and then nothing. Now, I don’t know much about engines, but I know enough to know that kind of sound is never good. For the next few months, we rented trucks from U-Haul to keep donation pickups going. God continued to provide what we needed, but rentals cost the ministry extra money and added even more moving pieces to an already busy season. After months of staring at what had essentially become a very large billboard in the parking lot, Aaron decided to try starting the truck one more time, just to see what would happen. Wouldn’t you know it? It started right up. Not only did it start, but the engine runs even better than before. So now, this once-dead truck is lovingly referred to as Lazarus, because it reminds us that God can bring anything back to life. One of the sayings we live by around here is: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” We work hard to steward the resources God provides as wisely as possible, and having a truck that runs and is ready to go out into the community is not something we take for granted. So today, we’re praising God for this prayed-over truck, for His provision, His timing, and His faithfulness in even the small things. Sometimes ministry looks like sermons and big moments, and sometimes it looks like a truck starting when it shouldn’t. Either way, we’re thankful for the reminder that God is still working, still providing, and still bringing dead things back to life. CELEBRATIONS!!! Ms D is a mom with a small child who received rent help. Harvest was able to partner with mom and another organization to pay April & May’s rent. Ms A and Mr J both received bus passes. They are homeless and staying with friends while actively pursuing employment. These bus passes will help them get to interviews and find a job in the area! Blessings, Elizabeth Kilby