HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday 12th October
An opportunity to give thanks for all God has provided for us. To demonstrate our thankfulness we bring gifts to give to those in the local and global community who are in great need.
Again we support shall support international and local charities, not forgetting the elderly and infirm in our own community.
Token gifts will be taken to those in our local community who are sick or housebound. If you are aware of anyone who you feel should receive such a gift, or if you can help deliver the gifts, please let us know all.ccwalmersleybury@outlook.com
Donations of tinned and dry goods are welcome - gifts will be distributed locally via the Porch Project. Particular needs are highlighted on the link
If you wish to make a donation to Tearfund, remembering those throughout the world who will struggle to reap a harvest sufficient for their needs, please place it in a marked envelope, or alternatively use the card machine at the back of church.
Following our Harvest Festival at 10.30am there will be a Harvest Lunch in the Church Hall - see below for more details.
Come celebrate the Feast of the Harvest …and bring the first fruits of your labour to the house of the Lord your God” Exodus 23
“Everything in heaven and earth is yours, O Lord; …riches come from you; ….and we give you thanks praising your glorious name” 1 Chronicles 29
“Come ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home!” – Henry Alford
A Harvest Lunch will be available at midday in the Church Hall after the 10.30am service on 12 October. There will be a charge of £5 for adults, £2.50 for children. Tickets are available from the Wardens or in Church, or please pay on the day.
Lunch will consist of a choice of homemade soups with bread
followed by fruit pie
and tea, coffee and soft drinks.
At 2.30pm on Tuesday, 14 October we shall celebrate Harvest at the Priory and all are welcome to join residents, visitors, staff and our small group of singers.
Springside School staff and students will hold a Harvest Service in Church at 10am on Wednesday, 22nd October and welcome everyone to support and encourage.