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 Marcia Bidwell, Tea Chairperson, today released the news that
ticket sales will begin on Monday, February 2, for the April 18
event, the first of several leading up to the annual Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger on Saturday, October 24. A limited number
of tickets will be on sale in the office of Lincoln Christian Church
during regular office hours on Monday through Friday.
Spring for Tea will be held in the Fellowship Center of Lincoln
Christian Church. Doors to the event will open at 1045 a.m. with tea
being served at 11:30 a.m. The Tea features a number of beautiful
tea tables, each uniquely appointed with lovely china, silver and
crystal and offering a wide variety of themes and décor. Tables are
decorated and hosted by women from throughout the community.
 A variety of traditional and tasty tea foods will be served,
including dainty tea sandwiches, mini cookies , sweets, nuts and
other delicacies, accompanied by the traditional Spring for Tea
blend of tea. Music will provide background ambiance for the taking
of tea.
Men in Black will again serve as tearoom greeters for the guests,
escorting them to their appointed tables. In keeping with tradition,
guests will be invited to participate in a promenade of the
beautifully decorated tables as they await the serving of tea.
Throughout the partaking of tea a number of lovely door prizes,
provided by local individuals and businesses, will be presented to
those in attendance. Following a time of tea and conversation a
special program will be presented.
Chairperson Bidwell, encourages women in the community to
participate in the Harvest of Talents fundraising event. She
commented, “After the bleakness and cold of winter we welcome the
coming of warmer days and the delicate colors and fragrance of
Spring. We hope to provide a lovely setting for groupings of friends
and family to come together to herald the coming of Spring, sharing
foods especially prepared for them and enjoying sweet fellowship.”
Bidwell added, “Why not declare a “Ladies Day Out” and usher in
Spring by attending Spring for Tea at Lincoln Christian Church?
Gather a group of friends/relatives and come join us. You will enjoy
a tasty, memorable event while at the same time providing funds to
feed hungry people worldwide.”
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Spring for Tea is the premiere annual spring event of the
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and is the first of several
2015 events of the local hunger ministry. The Harvest of Talents
for World Hunger, now in its 32nd year, is a unique ministry of
the Lincoln Christian Church. Partnering with International
Disaster Emergency Service, the Lincoln Church has raised
$1,917,746.94, through the 31st Harvest, every penny of which
has gone to feeding programs, orphanages and missions worldwide,
providing both physical and spiritual food to those in need. A
number of Harvests across the United States, having been birthed
by the founding Harvest in Lincoln, have together raised an
additional $2,000,000.00 to feed the hungry.
The 32nd Annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger will be held
on the 4th Saturday in October in the Fellowship Center of
Lincoln Christian Church. Anyone desiring information about
Spring for Tea and/or the Harvest Ministry may call the office
of Lincoln Christian Church, Lincoln, IL @ 217-732-7618.
[Patricia Snyder, Harvest of Talents,
Spring for Tea]
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