In Revelation 5:9, we have that scene in eternity where, “They sang a new song, saying, ‘Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation…’” That worship gathering is the culmination of the mission that God has been on to redeem people to himself. To save the lost.

Because the Lord has invited us to be part of what he’s doing in the world, we work strategically with other believers to see to the fulfillment of that mission. With that in mind, March is Partnership Month at Harvest! This Sunday, I’ll be walking us through various Scriptures and laying out 7 priorities for partners in the gospel work.Then, over the next three Sundays, we’ll have some of those partners with us to report on their work and preach the Word. On March 8, we’ll have Vlad Oara from Adulum Church in Timisoara, Romania. On March 15, it will be Dwight Bernier from Acts 29 Canada. And on March 22, Harrison Kwok will be with us from Northern Collective Church in Whitehorse, Yukon. We’re excited to hear from each of them as they share their story and the ministry God has called them to lead.

Single: Partnership Emphasis Month

Message: Let It Be Known

Text: Acts 28:28 and Various Scriptures

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

March 1, 2026

Acts 28:28

Seven priorities for partners in the gospel work…

1. See the need (John 4:31-38)

Acts 1:8

2. Pray without ceasing (Ephesians 6:18-19a)

Pray as if everything depends on God and work as if everything depends on you.

- Attributed to various sources

3. Prepare leaders (Ephesians 4:11-12)

4. Send out workers (Acts 13:1-3)

5. Support the mission (2 Corinthians 9:5-9)

The biblical principles of giving:

(1) Regular;

(2) Intentional;

(3) Generous;

(4) Sacrificial;

(5) Proportionate to income;

(6) Willing; and

(7) Cheerfully given.

6. Proclaim the message (Ephesians 6:19-20)

7. Make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Revelation 5:9)

Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man. When this age is over, and the countless millions of the redeemed fall on their faces before the throne of God, missions will be no more. It is a temporary necessity. But worship abides forever.

- John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

This Act of Grace Series - Todd Dugard

https://www.harvestbible.ca/series/this-act-of-grace/

Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions

by John Piper

http://bit.ly/4shLbcJ

What happens when following Jesus actually costs us something? Anyone who has walked with Christ for any length of time knows that it will. We hear Jesus say things like, “Take up your cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34) and “If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you” (John 15:20) and we get it, intellectually: there is a price to pay in following Christ. But what happens when that is tested tangibly, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually?

In Mark 14:53-72, we enter an intense scene in the gospel. Two trials take place: the formal trial of Christ by the religious leaders, and the informal one of Peter in the courtyard by the crowd. The pressure builds in both places, and as it does, something deeper is exposed. This passage does more than recount a moment in history; it reveals what rises to the surface in our hearts when loyalty to Jesus is tested.

This Sunday we’ll walk carefully through this text to consider what the cost of following Jesus reveals, not just in the religious leaders or in Peter, but in us. As the tension of the scene unfolds, we will also see what the cost of being the Christ reveals about Jesus himself. I hope you’ll join us as we wrestle with this question: What does the cost of following Jesus reveal about my heart?

Series: The Gospel of Mark

Message: Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Text: Mark 14:53-72

Jordan Coros

Harvest Alliston

February 22, 2026

As I consider the cost, Christ reveals his heart and mine…

1) …I reshape the truth (v. 53-59)

John 3:19-20

The human heart is…a perpetual factory of idols.

- John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion I.11.8

2) …I reject his authority (v. 60-65)

Isaiah 53:7

Psalm 2:2

3) …I spurn allegiance (v. 66-71)

1 Corinthians 10:12

4) …I break under the weight of sin (v. 72)

‘Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet.

- Thomas Watson, The Doctrine of Repentance

1) …I reshape the truth...he speaks it.

John 18:37

2) …I reject his authority...he exercises it.

3) …I spurn allegiance...he remains faithful.

Hebrews 7:25

4) …I break under the weight of sin...he takes it upon himself.

2 Corinthians 5:21

Here’s an unfortunate reality: we constantly face letdowns in life. Everywhere we look, whether in sports, government, relationships, or even within ourselves, we encounter failure. Jesus is the only exception. He never fails us and always remains faithful. Which is quite something when you consider that throughout his time on earth, Jesus was constantly met with betrayal, denial, abandonment, and rejection. Through this week’s text in Mark 14:32-52, we’re going to see that Jesus did not waver on his way to the cross, despite the failings, deceitfulness, and hostility of those around him.

He went forward so that we could experience and know the greatest of all joys: the gift of salvation. All the while, Jesus also shows us how to live: in surrender and love. Join us on Sunday as we see that Jesus's faithfulness calls each of us to respond. Will we choose him? Will we live in surrender and love? Will we be faithful?

Series: The Gospel of Mark

Message: 34 - Yet Not What I Will, But What You Will

Text: Mark 14:32-52

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

February 15, 2026

Christ’s faithfulness to the Father calls me to…

…surrender fully to his will. (v. 32-42)

Hebrews 5:7

…respond in love to those who disappoint. (v. 43-49)

…follow him as best I can. (v. 50-52)

As I already mentioned above, part of what we will be looking at this Sunday in Mark 14:12-31 is where Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper with his disciples. We will also see the same theme of devotion vs. denial from last week as Jesus warns Peter that he will deny him three times…which he does. This reminds us not only of Peter’s frailty, but also of our own. More importantly, it points us to Jesus who, though we stumble and fail, remains faithful, is in control, and has unconditional love for us. Keeping this truth at the forefront of our minds will draw us to trust him for salvation and through our daily lives.

Series: The Gospel of Mark

Message: 33 - One of You Will Betray Me

Text: Mark 14:12-31

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

February 8, 2026

When I trust Christ’s sacrifice, I will…

…follow his sovereign leading (v. 12-16)

WHEN I ACKNOWLEDGE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD…

1) …it draws me to want him more.

2) …it propels me to depend on him every day.

3) …it compels me to obey him in everything.

…confront the evil of my own heart (v. 17-21)

Our culture tells us that the problem is outside us and the solution is inside us. The gospel tells us that the problem is inside us and the solution is outside us.

– Dane Ortlund

John 3:17-18

…receive the grace of his new covenant (v. 22-25)

…cling to his faithfulness when I fall (v. 26-31)

In Pilgrim’s Progress, the author, John Bunyan, presents several metaphorical crossroads for his main character, named Christian. Each fork in the road demands a decisive choice while on the journey to the Celestial City. The “right paths” are not very enticing; they’re narrow, steep, costly, and full of danger. While the “wrong paths” seem better and easier, their dangers are almost always fatal. Both kinds of paths carry a cost, but only one way leads to life and the city.

This Sunday, we will look through Mark 14:1-11 and see a similar crossroads imagery. One woman chooses Jesus, while the others cling to other temporal, less important things. But there are only two options when it comes to Jesus: it’s all and only Jesus, or none of him. It’s devotion or denial. So, either you treasure Jesus above all, or you don’t. Either you desire him more than anything, or you don’t. Either you worship him fully, or you don’t. Either you trust him, and follow him, and serve him completely, or you don’t. There are no in-betweens for us to dwell in. And we must choose wisely, because only Jesus leads to life.

Series: The Gospel of Mark​​​​

Message: You Will Not Always Have Me

Text: Mark 14: 1-11​​​​​

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

February 1, 2026

How I respond to Jesus reveals what I treasure most. Will I…

…oppose OR desire him? (v. 1-3)

Matthew 12: 30a

…neglect him OR hold nothing back? (v. 4-8)

…sell out OR serve him? (v. 9-11)

1 Timothy 6: 9-10a

If someone tells you to stay awake, it’s usually because they’ve noticed you’re either tired or that you’re prone to nodding off at the wrong time. I’ve certainly had my fair share of moments where I dozed off at the wrong time and ended up embarrassing myself! I’ve always appreciated it when someone cared enough to help me stay awake, whether it was on a long drive or during a dry, seemingly never-ending meeting. In Mark 13:24-37, as Jesus continued teaching his disciples about his return, he told them to “Stay awake.” But this wasn’t a call to not fall asleep. It was a warning to be alert and attentive to what they should expect as they would one day await his return. They would need to keep their eyes fixed on Christ if they were to faithfully stay the course, and “Be on guard,” as we saw last week.

This call is relevant for us today. In a world full of worries and distractions that try to pull us away from God, we need the same reminder. Join us this Sunday as we see that we are called by Christ to stay spiritually awake and keep our hope anchored in him as we await and anticipate his soon return.

Series: The Gospel of Mark

Message: When Will These Things Be, Part 2 – Stay awake

Text: Mark 13:24-37

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

January 18, 2026

With Christ, who is my hope, I will….

…rest in his triumph (v. 24-27)

…hold fast to his word (v. 28-31)

…stand ready for him (v. 32-37)

Romans 12:6-8

Be ready, the end is coming soon! Yes, I know, it’s just the start of the year, and we’re already talking about the end of the world. Fun stuff, right? We’ll be looking at this on Sunday because in our text through Mark 13:1-23, the disciples asked Jesus, “When will these things be?”, referring to the end of times.

Many people have tried to figure out exactly when this will happen, but Scripture is clear: no one knows the day or the hour. Jesus didn’t give the disciples a specific date, but he did describe signs that would indicate the end is near. He didn’t share these details so we would live in fear or obsess over predicting the future, but to point us back to him.

Life is full of distractions, and it’s easy to get caught up in temporary, meaningless things. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live faithfully for God, continually trusting him each day. So, what does that look like with the end in view?

Join us as we reflect on Christ, our hope, and what it means to walk faithfully with him as we patiently await the day when we will see him face to face.

Series: The Gospel of Mark

Message: When Will These Things Be, Part 1 – Be On Guard

Text: Mark 13:1-23

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

January 11, 2026

With Christ, who is my hope, I will…

…keep eternity in view (v. 1-4)

…and stay the course (v. 5-8)

Hebrews 1:1-2

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

And so I…

…proclaim him (v. 9-10)

…depend on him (v. 11)

…endure for him (v. 12-13)

…expect from him (v. 14-17)

…wait on him (v. 18-20)

It is remarkable that in all of his writings Paul’s prayers for his friends contain no appeals for changes in their circumstances.

– Tim Keller

…trust in him (v. 21-23)

We’re jumping back into our Gospel of Mark series this Sunday as we turn our attention to Mark 12:13-44. In this passage, we see a contrast among various religious leaders in how they viewed Jesus and responded to him. Their responses exposed what truly lay in their hearts (pride, arrogance, selfishness, etc.), resulting in lives that appeared religious on the outside but were ultimately empty without Christ.

As we walk through these verses, we’ll see that pursuing the way of God always calls us to full surrender. When we give ourselves to him, he secures our eternal destiny and begins to transform our lives here and now. The way of God reshapes our hearts, realigns our priorities, and reorders our steps, while leading us to a life that honours the Lord and brings true fulfilment.

Series: The Gospel of Mark

Message: Beware of the Scribes

Text: Mark 12:13-44

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

January 4, 2026

As I pursue the way of God, I will walk in…

…integrity over dishonour (v. 13-17)

…truth over ignorance (v. 18-27)

Psalm 119:105

…love over indifference (v. 28-34)

Christ is love covered in flesh.

- Thomas Goodwin

…submission over defiance (v. 35-37)

…humility over pride (v. 38-40)

…selflessness over selfishness (v. 41-44)

Series: Comfort and Joy

Message: Prayer: Simeon

Text: Luke 2:22-35

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

December 23, 2025

As I wait for God’s eternal redemption, I…

…pray patiently (v. 22-25)

…anticipate fully (v. 26-28)

…rest confidently (v. 29-30)

1 John 4:9-10

…praise joyfully (v. 32-35)

“Peace on earth, can it be?” This line from a popular Christmas song poses a question with an answer that is hard to grasp. Though the world desires peace, it has never truly experienced it and can never fully know it apart from Christ. According to Ephesians 2:14, Christ himself is our peace; this is why he is called the Prince of Peace in the book of Isaiah.

What the world offers is nothing compared to who Christ is and what he brings. His peace is full and without end. Worldly peace is fragile, temporary, often selfishly motivated, and utterly powerless to appease God’s righteous wrath. It will always come short, leaving us empty and unsatisfied.

This Sunday, we will explore the words the angels spoke to the shepherds as they tended their flocks in the fields. These ordinary men were going about their daily work when a host of angels suddenly appeared, praising God and proclaiming the birth of a Saviour, Christ the Lord, who brings peace to all who receive him.

Join us as we walk through this incredible event in Luke 2:8–20, which set the shepherds on a journey to meet Jesus, discovering great joy and finding true peace.

Series: Comfort and Joy

Message: Proclamation: Angels

Text: Luke 2:8-20

Patrice Charade

Harvest Alliston

December 21, 2025

When I encounter the Saviour the angels proclaimed, I will…

…enter into their joy (v. 8-10)

…find transcendent peace (v. 11-12, 14b)

Ephesians 2:14a

John 3:36

…join in praise (v. 13-14a, 20)

…share the good news (v. 15-19)

Where you are is where God sent you.

- Jim Essian, Send: Loving Your Church by Praying, Giving, or Going