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Graduate News "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth, "
3 John 1:4
This
page is dedicated to keeping you updated and encouraged by the continuing change and growth in the lives of our HTM graduates.
Alexis graduated
in 2010. She went home with her parents to finish High School. She is very active in
her church and youth group and is doing well.
Pam graduated
in 2003 and interned for one year. She attended Rhema Bible College for three years and graduated from
School of Worship. While she was attending Bible College, she met her husband (a minister) and they were
married in 2008. She gave birth to a son and is now has a newborn little girl. How
exciting! She is very active in her church and is a part of the music department and Front Lines Singers.
She also volunteers and is coordinating a conference on Human Trafficking Awareness.
Hannah Huntington and Hannah York graduated
in August of 2011. We are proud to welcome them aboard as our newest interns!
 Misty Gilcrease recently wrote
to us:
I just wanted to share
on how greatful I am for HTM and all the staff there that take their time out to impart that firm foundation in the girls
lives. I went to HTM when I was 15 with a divided family and my family had honestly given up on me. Learning now
at the age of 29 that if it wasn't for HTM taking me in I would have been giving over to the state as an orphan. Mrs.
Shawn saw through the cold hearted girl and saw the real me with all the pain, anger, and hurt. She began to feed all
that with the word of God and love began shinning through and for the 1st time in my life I knew what it felt like to be in
a real family and to feel real love. At one point in my life I felt helpless and abandoned by my family but God opened
up my world for the family of a life time and gave me the scripture that will forever sing on my heart. It is Hebrews
13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So I wanted to say, "Thank You HTM and staff for all
that you did for me and continue to do in other girls lives there.. I'm forever greatful to you all. Mrs. Shawn will forever
be my 2nd mom.. Love and miss yall bunches.. :)"
 Rhea Watkins graduated
from Harvest Time and from High School in 2003. She then served as an intern with us. Immediately following
that, she found a church and began college to pursue a nursing degree. She found her Boaz and was married in August
of 2005. Harvest Time has continued to hold a special place in her heart. She even came back to Harvest Time to
have Rev Shawn dedicate her daughter to the Lord. Rhea
wrote to us, "My husband and I are happily married and have a baby girl.
She is such a blessing to my life and I cannot help but think of how Harvest Time Ministries has played a major part
in all of this. Had it not been for HTM and the power of our Lord, none of this would be possible. I would not be here today if it were not for the love and compassion of Harvest
Time. I will continue to serve the Lord and support Harvest
Time Ministries in any way that I can. Harvest Time completely changed my life. I thank
God for you everyday and I love all of you very much. Thank you for blessing my life and for always believing in me."
Rhea and her husband now have two children, a two year old and a precious newborn.
 Courtney McCormack
graduated in June of 2007. She then interned with us for two years until she left for Bible College, where
she graduated in May 2011. She’s worked with Senior High youth groups and assisted with 9-12 year
olds. She has also overseen and directed the drama team. Courtney has also been involved
with inner city street evangelism. While attending Bible College, she met the man that God had for her,
and they are now married. She and her husband will be attending Bible School World Missions in September
of 2012.
Emily
Pender graduated in January of 2008. She devoted herself to a year of internship at
HTM and has been a full time staff member ever since. She is such a blessing to the ministry!
She is our Accountant and Book-Keeper, Assistant Dorm Administrator, Bible School Administrator, and newly elected
Secretary/Treasurer on the Board. We consider her to be a vital part of the staff.
Jessica Nguyen graduated in December of 2009.
Since her graduation, she devoted herself to working first as an Intern, then a JR Staff Member, and she is now
a Staff Member. She has been such a blessing, working as an Armor Bearer and Personal Assistant to Rev
Shawn. In November of 2010, she went to the Philippines on a mission trip with Rev Shawn. After
her time with us, she will be attending Bible College.
Kandyse
Fee graduated HTM and high school in December of 2009. She worked with us as an intern
and a staff member until July 2011. She is now enrolled in Bible College. Kandyse writes,
"I am so grateful for everything that HTM has done in my life! And, for my HTM family :) There is no better place
on earth, and that I am convinced of." We are proud of you, Kandyse.
Jenny Taylor graduated in June
of 2010. She worked as an intern for 1 year and is now a staff member. She has committed to
work as an intern for the next year. Since her internship began, she has had the opportunity to accompany Rev Shawn
on a missions trip to the Philippines. Jenny is an Armor Bearer and Personal Assistant to Rev Shawn, and
helps her greatly with her day to day activities. Jenny is uncertain of the direction she will go after
Harvest time, but she does know that she has a burning desire for the mission field. We are so
proud of Jenny!
In July, I took our students to Campmeeting at Rhema.
While we were there, I had the privilege of seeing some of our graduates and former staff who have moved on to other avenues
of ministry. It was like a family reunion! We saw Hannah Howard, Alexis Rickel, Pam Thompson, Angelle Leonard,
and Fabjana Guri. It was also great to see Mrs. Terry Rickel. This picture was sent to us by Alexis' mom,
Terry.
 Alex Oppel
recently wrote me a letter to catch us up on what's going on with her. She is now in her senior year of high
school. She wrote, "I miss ya'll soooooo much! I went on a trip to Summit Ministries in Colorado.
It was so good. It challenged me in so many ways. It's a 2 week seminar, and it brought reality crashing
down on me. I absolutely needed it, and loved the whole experience... School was tough, but I made it through thinking
about all the stuff I had learned at HTM. I still have all my notes and read over them a lot. They are
a big encouragement when I'm down." Alex graduated HTM a year ago. It's always a blessing to
hear from our graduates. We pray for you daily!
 Kristen James (KJ) is
now Kristin Dawson! She was wed in March of 2011! Kristin recently wrote to us about other exciting news as well,
" Hello HTM!! It's been too long... life is busy, busy, busy. Beginning next wednesday, I will officially be
interning for Alabama's Department of Youth Services : ). I'm so excited for this opportunity and you guys are
the first on my mind! Thanks for everything and I hope to impart wisdom and knowledge just like you did. I must
say after talking about you guys during my interview, my supervisor was impressed. Love you!
Jessica Morris (Flick) has a beautiful
baby boy! We are so happy for you! Congratulations Jess!
Heather
graduated in 2005 and interned for one year. She went on to attend Crown College, taking a one year business
administration course. Following that, she took one year in an esthetics program. She
is now attending Regent University working on her degree in Psychology. She was married in 2010, and is
looking forward to having children.
Kristen James is engaged!
Congratulations! She is planning to wed in March of 2011. We are so excited for you. Also... Kristen will
be graduating college in December of 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
This is Lynda May and
her fiance, Jason. They have set a date to wed on Dec. 4, 2010. Lynda writes, " He is the love of my life,
the boaz that I have been waiting for. We are so happy together."
Just Married! Jessica is now married! She was wed to Jeremy in October. Congratulations
to the newlyweds!
Summer and ger husband are
very proud of their first baby... a girl. Summer writes, "Your hard work, your dedication, and God's
help have made me the person that I am today."
Lindsey and her husband, Fabian, are now
living in Florida. Lindsey recently wrote to us, "Here is a recent picture of one of our trips to Destin. We recently moved down to Florida. Fabian got a job in his field (Engineering),
so no more long hours!! Everything is going well with us. We are just settling in. I hope you and the
ministry are well!"
Just Married! Pam and Brandon! Pam
and Brandon met while at Bible college in Oklahoma. They were married on March 14, 2008. We are so excited for
them!
Michelle Dobbs was one of the first graduates of Harvest Time over 11 years ago. She has 4 beautiful children, including
a set of twins. Michelle and her husband have been in full-time ministry for over 6 years now.
"I would not be the wife, the mother, or the person I am
today without Harvest Time."
-Michelle
Pam
graduated from her third year at Rhema Bible Training Center in May of 2007. While at Rhema she specialized
in worship. She is praying about her future.
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