Connect Groups provide an opportunity to connect with others; for friendship, prayer, support, accountability and spiritual growth.

Connect Groups offer practical training for an effective Christian life and also offer opportunities to reach out and be released into ministry.

We have a large number of diverse Groups located throughout the city. Most meet fortnightly during the day or evening.

Connect Groups range from:

Womens Groups
Mens Groups
Missions Minded
Seniors Groups
Evening Groups
Family Groups
Youth
Mothers Groups
Mens Groups

For more details please click on a link or scroll down...

Make plans to participate today, you will be glad you did!

Ladies Advance

Ladies Advance meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month (except school holidays).
Children are welcome for the duration of the study.
10.00am
Leader: Pam Wilson
Location: Harvest Christian Church, Papakura - Manse
Email: women@harvestchurch.net.nz

WINGS - Women in God's Service
Evening Connect Group

WINGS meet together once a month on a Friday night for a time of fellowship and encouragement.
This an alternative to the day meetings.
7.30pm
Leader: Lorriane McRae
Apprentice Leader: Joyce Hopkins
Location: Papakura
Email: women@harvestchurch.net.nz

Green Pastures meet together every 2nd Friday for a time of worship, study, prayer and fellowship.
10.00am
Leader: Colleen Whyte
Location: Pukekohe
Email: women@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Ladies Intercessors
Evening Connect Group

This group prays together on Monday night's, except for the first Monday of each month.
7.00pm
Leader: Beth Neighbour
Location: Harvest Christian Church, Papakura
Email: women@harvestchurch.net.nz

Ground Crew - Missions Interest
Evening Connect Group

Ground Crew meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Ground Crew are a missions focused group that pray for and support our missionaries.
7.30pm
Leaders: Rholy & Val Horne
Apprentice Leader:
Location: Harvest Christian Church, Papakura
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Friendly Eagles - Senior Ministry

This group meet on the 4th Thursday of each month for outings, friendship and encouragement.
Friendly Eagles also meet on alternate Monday's for Indoor Bowls.
1.30pm
Leaders: Ps Bevan Whyte
Rholy & Val Horne
Irene Townsend
Des Kensington
Lavina Appleton
Margaret Selina

Email: seniors@harvestchurch.net.nz

Golden Eagles Fellowship

Golden Eagles meet every 2nd Thursday of each month for worship, communion, teaching and fellowship.
1.30pm
Leaders: Ps Bevan Whyte
Rholy & Val Horne
Irene Townsend
Des Kensington
Lavina Appleton
Margaret Selina

Location: Harvest Christian Church, Papakura - Auditorium
Email: seniors@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Cornerstone - Central
Evening Connect Group

Cornerstone Central meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.30pm
Leaders: Feu & Carol Ropati
Assistant Leaders: Phil and Joyce Hopkins
Location: Papakura - Central
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Family Focus - I
Evening Connect Group

Family Focus I meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
Children are welcome.
7.30pm
Leader: Brian Sharp
Location: Papakura
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Family Focus - II
Evening Connect Group

Family Focus II meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, freindship, prayer and support.
Children are welcome.
7.30pm
Leaders: Murray and Sandee Everett
Co Leaders: Mike and Jo Gilmore
Assistant Leaders: John & Janette Waata
Location: Papakura - South East
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Family Focus - III
Evening Connect Group

Family Focus III meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
Children are welcome.
7.30pm
Leaders: Pasetto & Cheryl AsiAsi
Assistant Leaders: Bruce and Lynette Hopkins
Hosts: Andrew and Heidi Molyneux
Location: Papakura - South
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Papakura - South
Evening Connect Group

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.30pm
Leaders: Paul & Janice Metcalfe
Location: Papakura - South
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Papakura - East
Evening Connect Group

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.30pm
Hosts: David and Lynne Laws
Location: Papakura - East
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Pukekohe - Impact
Evening Connect Group

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
Families are warmly welcomed at this group.
7.30pm
Leaders: Christine & Errol Keown
Location: Pukekohe
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Lifeway
Evening Connect Group

The Lifeway group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.30pm
Leaders: Michael Hohaia
Location: Papakura - Red Hill
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Lifestreams - Takanini
Evening Connect Group

Lifestreams meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.30pm
Leader: Iloma Cilliers
Location: Papakura
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Opaheke
Evening Connect Group

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.30pm
Leader: Naina Kukutai
Host: Des Kensington
Location: Papakura
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

Young Professionals, Married and Families - YPMF
Evening Connect Group

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible study, friendship, prayer and support.
7.00pm
Leaders: Andy & Joy Chamberlain
Location: Papakura - East
Email: connect@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Youth - Octane
Evening Connect Groups

Girls - Years 9 - 11
Papakura

Leader: Laura Gordon
Location: Papakura - Central
From 7.15pm

Leader: Jessica Hughes
Location: Papakura - Central
From 7.15pm

Guys - Years 9 - 10
Papakura

Leader: James Wiley
Location: Papakura - Central
From 7.15pm

Guys - Years 11 - 13
Papakura

Leader: Alec Marshall
Location: Papakura
From 7.30pm

Girls - All Ages
Pukekohe

Leader: Amy Davidson
Location: Pukekohe
From 7.00pm


Guys - Years 11 - 13
Pukekohe

Leader: Nathan Blundell
Location: Pukekohe
From 7.15pm


For further details

Email: youth@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Young Adults - Pulse
Evening Connect Groups for those 18 - 30 years

Pulse meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for bible discussion, friendship, support and prayer.

Papakura

Leader: Danielle Rickerby
From 7.30pm

Leaders: Gareth Bolstad
Location: Harvest Christian Church - Manse
From 7.30pm


Conifer Grove

Leaders: Rolando Cavieres & Sarah Ropati
From 7.30pm


Karaka

Leaders: Steven & Rebekah Dass
From 7.30pm


Email: pulse@harvestchurch.net.nz

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Mothers Coffee Group

Held on alternate Tuesday's to MAPS, Coffee mornings are a great oportunity for building friendships and support networks.
Please bring a plate to share if gathering at anothers home.
There are also outings - to playgrounds, parks etc.
10.00am
Area Leader: Christine Poharama
Leader: Rebecca Bamfield
Locations change each term, please contact the office for further details.
Email: women@harvestchurch.net.nz

MAPS - Mothers at Prayer 'n' Study

This is a time for mums to have bible study, coffee, discussion and prayer.
Held during school terms, on alternate Tuesdays at various locations.
Children are welcome and are supervised for the duration of the study.
Lunch is then shared together. Please bring a plate to share if staying on for lunch.

9.30 am - Children drop off

9.45 am - Study start time
Leaders: Sheree Younger- Papakura
Susi Condon - Conifer Grove
Kathy Holt - Papakura
Please call or email the office for location details.
Email: women@harvestchurch.net.nz

Growing Godly Men

Meets first and third Thursday evening of the month.

7.30pm
Leader: Greg Simmons
Location: Takanini
Email: men@harvestchurch.net.nz

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