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Mission & Values
"By this everyone will know you are my disciples, by your love for one another" John 13:35
Our mission is to minimize isolation and encourage fellowship through faith- focused friendships.
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Friendships in Faith exists for those who would like support and connection within a community of believers that provides friendships based on our shared love for Jesus.
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Programs and events focus on creating virtual and on-site events to be seen, heard, and encouraged. ​​
VISION
Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are to love God and love one another. Reflecting this, our vision is to promote selfless friendships among all believers, united by our commitment to Jesus Christ.​
VALUES
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Authentic Relationships
We value genuine connections that reflect Christ's Love
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Biblical Foundation
We uphold the Bible as the Word of God, guiding us in truth and life.
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Culture of Honor
We honor the Lordship of Christ, respect the family of believers, and extend honor to all.
Meet the Founders
Ed and Monica Harbes are visionary leaders, dedicated entrepreneurs, and passionate stewards of faith, family, and farming. As the founder of Harbes Family of Farms, Ed’s innovative spirit and deep agricultural roots are evident in the North Fork of Long Island's agri-tourism experiences that celebrate rural beauty, fresh food, and family-friendly recreation.
With over 40 years of dedication, his work has expanded to include three thriving farms, a vineyard producing award-winning wines, and the beloved Barnyard Adventure attraction.
Alongside him, Monica has been an integral part of this journey, providing steadfast support, wisdom, and a shared commitment to their business and their faith. Now, as devoted grandparents, Ed and Monica cherish time with their family and channel their hearts into Christian missionary work, continuing to serve others with the same passion and dedication that has defined their lives.
Statement of Faith
What We Believe
​1. The Bible to be the inspired and authoritative Word of God.
2. There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Who always was, who is, and who is to come.
3. We were created in God’s image to know Him and have relationship with Him.
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4. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. I believe He was fully God who made Himself fully man.
5. We are saved by God’s grace, through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Anyone can be restored to fellowship with God through repentance, believing, and receiving Jesus as their Savior and Lord. The Holy Spirit, convicts, regenerates, justifies, and adopts us as we enter the kingdom of God as His sons and daughters. It is not through works that we are saved, but through grace.
6. We believe that a life surrendered to God as Lord of our lives changes us and brings fruit in our lives. Jesus is the vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted to Him, to be in Him, and to know Him through a personal relationship. (John 15)
7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit who convicts, restores, comforts, reveals, and empowers the believer in his/her walk.
8. We believe that God still speaks today and in the power of prayer. We believe God still heals and still does miracles and speaks to and through His people.
Ed Harbes III
" Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path" Prov. 3:5
Ed Harbes III is an innovative thinker whose passion to provide for his growing family resulted in an agritourism business on the North Fork of Long Island.
His deep-rooted faith and trust in the Lord provided the hope and assurance that if he did his best, God would do the rest.
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The encouragement and support he has received from friends as pivotal times on his faith journey have fueled his passion to partner with others on their faith journey.
Monica Harbes
“I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me
strength”- Phil. 4:13
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Monica memorized this scripture in as a new believer in Jesus. It has been a lifelong scripture that has helped her overcome much emotional adversity that she experienced as a young child.
By God’s grace she has walked out forigveness, been set free of painful experiences, and empowered to live with joy. She is privileged to be used to help set others set free from their past hurts.
Monica spent several decades raising her beautiful family along with her husband Ed as they maintained a farming business on the North Fork of Long Island.
Her focus has shifted in recent years to providing and hosting retreats, bible studies, and gatherings to encourage and support people in their faith journey.