Community Corner
Highly Anticipated Annual Connect14 Conference Boasts Inspiring Speakers, Fun Family Events and Moving Worship, July 17-20
TINLEY PARK, ILL. — June 12, 2014 — The much-anticipated, annual Connect14 Conference will take place July 17-20 at FHC in Tinley Park. Connect14 is a week-long event slated to bring together the community with music, parties, a robust roster of renowned speakers, and dynamic worship. Special sessions will be offered to appeal to children and youth, men, women and families. The conference is free of charge and is open to the public, but registration is required.
The Connect14 Conference is designed to bring people together to worship God and allow individuals to grow as a person. Participants can expect a lot of fun and high-energy learning, guest speakers each day, activities for youth and kids and ladies, and an annual golf tournament on Monday, July 14, to raise funds for RTM Missions.
The Connect14 week is jam-packed with events for the whole family. Teens will launch Connect14 with Unashamed on Sunday, July 13, an artistic story-telling of men and women who remained committed to the cross, despite persecution. Teens will enjoy live music, acting and videos. On Monday, July 14, gentlemen will raise money for missions and enjoy fellowship with the annual RTM Golf Classic at Ruffled Feathers in Lemont. The next day, Tuesday, July 15, Bella will host a special dinner for women only called “Be the Change”, in which women will gather together for a special night with author and speaker Jenny Kutz, granddaughter of Kenneth and Gloria Copeland. Change collected at the event will go to the nonprofit organization Safe Families. Kids aged from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to participate in “International Spy Academy” Vacation Bible School from July 17-20. This exciting VBS will be filled with fun mysteries and Bible-based stories to capture children’s hearts and imagination as they become special agents for God.
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Family and Special Events:
· Sunday, July 13 (5 p.m.): Unashamed – an artistic storytelling event put on by youth in grades 9 through 12. Event is open to all ages.
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· Monday, July 14 (8:30 a.m. shotgun): RTM Golf Classic at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont. Cost $100 to include golf and lunch.
· Tuesday, July 15 (7:00 p.m.): Bella Ladies Night – Be the Change dinner at Palos Country Club featuring Jenny Kutz. Cost is $30.
· Thursday through Sunday, July 17-20: Vacation Bible School – International Spy Academy, for youth from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Main Conference*:
· Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m.: John Bevere – author/founder of John Bevere Ministries
· Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m.: Rick Renner –author, international speaker and pastor
· Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: RTM Missions Annual Partner / VIP Breakfast – Together We Can, open to all RTM partners, leaders, and those interested.
· Saturday, July 19 at 5 p.m.: Robb Thompson – author, speaker and founder of FHC
· Sunday, July 20 at 9:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.: Cash Luna – author, speaker, healer, bilingual minister
*After each of the Connect14 services, the public is welcome to meet the special guest speakers, enjoy refreshments and attend books signings.
Pastor Robb and his wife, Linda Thompson, express that the Connect14 Conference exists for three reasons: for participants to connect with God, connect with others, and connect with God’s plan for their lives. “There is much to be done for the advancement of God’s Kingdom, and he has privileged us to play a part. We believe you will discover what role God would have you play,” said Thompson.In the midst of refreshing worship and empowering teaching, the Connect14 conference will offer encouragement so participants can experience God in a real way. To register for all events please visit www.connect14.org. For more information or questions please contact Jenn at 708-614-6000 or Jenn@FHCLife.org.
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ABOUT FAMILY HARVEST CHURCH (FHC): Established in 1983 by Pastor Robb and Linda Thompson, FHC was first named the House of Glory and started as a small Bible study. This small group of Christians continued to grow and not long after were searching for a building to hold services. Now in its new facilities in Tinley Park, FHC boasts a thriving and racially diverse congregation of more than 2,000 with programs for families and individuals of all ages. For more information visit www.fhclife.org or call 708-614-4000.
