Harvest of Talents is the place to be this Saturday

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[October 23, 2018]   LINCOLN - Why would you want to go to the 35th Anniversary of the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger on October 27? It is THE PLACE to be! Gather up your family or plan a “friends day out” to the Harvest.  The best things sell quickly so plan to arrive early. Doors open at 7 a.m. Come with your Christmas shopping list in hand. All items on sale are handmade and most are one of a kind.

Pick up a lovely designer quality scarf for that person who has everything. Snag an adorable quilt for your college student’s dorm bed. Find unique repurposed treasures. Look for photographs, jewelry, Gifts from around the World, Christmas wreaths, perfect gifts for that “soon to be” grandchild, wooden keepsakes, eclectic creations, fillers for doggie socks, and lots, lots more!

Don’t miss the Silent Auctions for everything unique and special.

Now take a break! Have some caramel pecan/cinnamon rolls, fresh from the oven, or go outside to HARVEST FARE (church parking area) for breakfast burritos, scones, flavored coffee, hot cider and hot chocolate.

Feeling refreshed ~ think on that gift list and trundle through the shopping area one more time ~ looking for a shower gift, a unique hostess gift, or perhaps a sweet reward for yourself (you’ve had a tough week!). Don’t forget to update your silent auction bids.

Pick up some jams, jellies and pickles and take home a yummy baked treat for Sunday morning breakfast. Check out the Alaskan dog treats and Fireweed jelly ~ Harvest specialties.

Those who come with family might want to deliver the kids to the Children’s Ministry where they can do a “make and take” craft project. They MUST participate in the auction project ~ our Children’s offering this year to the Harvest is titled “Linked Together with Jesus to Fish for Men”. This abstract art piece will be made by children attending the Harvest. It will be comprised solely of paperclips as a symbol of how in Jesus, we are linked with one another and others around the world. In the lower right hand corner will be a red paper clip heart symbolizing the heart of the Harvest for the world. This area will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. so be sure the children don’t miss it!

A prayer room will be available in the Room 15/16 area from 8 a.m. until noon. Prayers will be offered for I.D.E.S., for all of those that will be touched by Harvest offerings, physically and spiritually and more, etc. Those who have suffered great loss from recent disasters, both in the United States and abroad, will be remembered. Prayer cards will be available to fill out for needs/requests and those needs will be prayed for throughout the day.

Denise Costello, Salon 4 -16, will give professional haircuts, for a Harvest donation from 8~12:3o p.m. Youth of the church will operate a SPA offering hair braiding, massages, and other amenities.

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When lunch time rolls around there are several options. You may snuggle in the Fellowship Center dining area where you can enjoy bows of steaming hot vegetable soup (cooked outside in large black kettles) served alongside sandwiches and homemade pie OR you can again wander outside to HARVEST FARE and enjoy Al’s tasty brisket sandwiches, deep fried potatoes, walking tacos, and top them off with Tony’s cannoli, or warm apple or pumpkin cake and more hot seasonal drinks, while enjoying some outside entertainment (weather permitting).

Finished shopping?? You might want to take a brief walk around the Courthouse square or just chat with friends and relatives (never know who you might see) but be sure to be back in time to grab your seat for the 2 p.m. auction ~ final event of the day!



Close to 100 lovely handmade items will cross the auction block, going home with the highest bidder. Harvest quilts are special and many have sold for several thousand dollars ~ but not all have ~ you might just take home a true bargain!

Harvest weekend activities will conclude with a Celebration Service in the Earl C. Hargrove Chapel at Lincoln Christian University at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. The service of praise and thanksgiving begins with a parade of flags from each of the nations, including the United States that have received Harvest funds over the past 34 years.

Tom Gerdts, who ministered at Lincoln Christian Church for a number of years will be the guest speaker and Gene Shepherd, minister at the time of the first Harvest of Talents in 1984, will preside over the Communion portion of the service. Highlight of the service will be the presentation of a check representing the proceeds of the 35th Annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, to Rick Jett, Executive Director of International Disaster Emergency Service.

In its first 34 years the Harvest of Talents, in Lincoln, has raised $2,239,735.82, every penny of which has been channeled through International Disaster Emergency Service to meet hunger needs worldwide.

An invitation is extended to the general public to attend both Harvest Day and the Sunday Celebration Service. Harvest attendees are invited to bring a non-perishable item to be given to the Lincoln Logan Food Pantry.

[Pat Snyder for The Harvest of Talents for World Hunger]

 

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