Christmas 2010

Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace,

and good will to all people! We join the angels who

sang joyous praises to God as we give thanks for the

blessings of friends and family this past year.

We have enjoyed making our new house in Hays a home, decorating and

remodeling. We are active in our church, Celebration Community, where we

fellowship in a loving small group. We enjoy attending sporting events, concerts, going to the movies, and watching West Wing DVD’s. In March, we moved Rob’s mother, Roberta, from Hesston to Good Samaritan here in Hays so that we can better care for her. The highlight of our year was in May when Karen received her Doctor of Ministry degree from Phillips Theological Seminary. Many family and friends were present to celebrate that Karen had finished her research in the area of pastoral care for the chronically ill.

Our children are maturing into young adults with lives of their own and we are proud parents. We were thrilled with the news that Joel became engaged to Tricia Blackburn. Karen will officiate at their wedding May 28, 2011 in Lawrence. Bethany is a secretary at the Free Methodist Church in Lawrence where she also works in the children’s ministries. Liesel enjoys her work at a day care in Juneau, Alaska and participating in mission trips to the Bahamas. Elizabeth became the third generation of Harvesters to go to Central Christian College in McPherson when she transferred there this fall as a junior. She is a business major and has

a special guy in her life, Dave. Sondra recently moved to Hays and is living in our basement apartment until she finds employment and a place of her own. She is excited about being closer to family, especially the Ault side. Jason still works in Wichita State athletics and enjoys rooting for his Denver Broncos and NY Yankees as well as spending time with his girlfriend, Jennifer. Susie graduated from cosmetology school in May. She has set up shop in Ulysses and works two nights a week at the local hospital where she is a CNA.

During this Advent and Christmas season, we celebrate Emmanuel, God with us. We are thankful for God’s presence with us through the love of family and friends during the joys and challenges of the past year. We pray that God’s grace and peace will continue to be with us all in the coming year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Rob and Karen Harvester

In closing, we would like to share a poem that Rob wrote a few Christmases ago.

Heaven Touched Earth

A dream, A hope,

A long awaited prophecy.

Israel wanted a Messiah.

Who would he be?

To break the Roman yoke,

A mighty Prince, A King!

But the Messiah they wanted

Was not what they’d need.

Almighty God, Emmanuel,

Everlasting Prince of Peace,

Born in David’s city

He wouldn’t break a bruised reed.

A manger, some hay,

A carpenter’s wife, a birth,

Angels sang to shepherds

As Heaven touched earth.