Harvest Baptist Church

New Hartford   Connecticut

                                     Pastor Marty Shott

Harvest Baptist Church has built and dedicated this beautiful building on Route 202 in New Hartford, Connecticut.  After meeting in several buildings in Torrington, the Lord blessed their faithfulness and soul-winning programs with a new church home.  Having preached many times in revival meetings, both in tents and other buildings, I must say this church certainly was built for "preaching".  Pastor Shott is entering his 25th year of ministry at Harvest Baptist Church.

Annual December Meeting 2009

Pastor Shott asked me to set a Sunday aside each year in December to be with his people for a special service.  I am always blessed to be among these believers who love the preaching of God's Word. 

There was a warm spirit and joyful atmosphere during my entire time here. 

The music is always good here and always God honoring.  The choir, the special music and the congregational singing were joyful and uplifting.  It truly touched our hearts and souls. 

A United States Marine presented the church with a flag that was flow in Iraq in his unit.

Show Your Colors Youth Rally

Brother Rich Zawadzki,  Associate Pastor to Brother Shott, put together an area wide youth rally involving several Bible believing, Independent Baptist Churches in the state. In all  One hundred and ten young people and youth workers attended the Saturday afternoon event.

The theme of the Rally was
"Show Your Colors"

The focus was on preaching that would grip hearts to show  greater zeal, loyalty and enthusiasm for the Lord as they do for their favorite sport team.

It was an exciting time.  I saw the zeal and vigor of youth as they participated in the games, skits, music and their attentiveness to the preaching of the Word of God. 

After a few introductory games, singing and a skit, Brother Brian Wilson, Youth Pastor of the Heritage Baptist Church in Wallingford, CT, preached a powerful message on loyalty. 

His message hit home as a good number of young people responded to the invitation.

Following this great service we went to the church fellowship hall for PIZZA!!!!!

After a unique Scavenger Hunt, congregational singing, special music by the "Joyful Heart Quartet" and a very powerful and moving musical skit on the judgment of God, I preached a Gospel message.  The moving of the Lord was very much evident resulting in at least four professions of  salvation and a vast host of young people filling the altar  with a heart felt commitment to living the changed life to the Glory of God.