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 Early morning attendees will be greeted by the inviting, subtle
fragrance of the Harvest’s signature cinnamon and caramel pecan
rolls, fresh from the oven and ready for dining in or speedy
carryout’s.
While some guests head straight for the dining room - others enter
with huge tote bags in hand focused on a dozen or so shopping
booths. There they will satisfy their birthday, wedding, baby
shower, and Christmas shopping lists with a myriad of handmade
items.
One unique feature of the “Harvest” is that all items sold must be
handmade or represent a talent or skill of the maker. Many items are
original creations and one of a kind. For some, the home canned jams
and jellies and the breads and pies, as well as the handmade candies
and snack mixes will top their priority list. Others delight in the
offerings of “Gifts From Around the World”, featuring a wide variety
of third world treasures purchased by summer travelers and
missionary friends.
 Pet lovers, cooks, gardeners, photographers, stitchers, Christmas
and home decorators, jewelry lovers, sports fans ~ just about
everyone will find something to their liking.
As the sun comes up the activities in Harvest Fare (the church
parking lot) will come to life beginning with a 5K Harvest Run and a
1 mile Kids Fun Run Walk in cooperation with Lincoln YMCA.
Lincolnberry Prairie Café will offer a variety of scones, breads,
cookies, snacks, and Al Carder’s tasty brisket sandwiches,
accompanied by hot spiced cider, flavored coffees, and hot
chocolate. Kettle corn will be made and sold by Boy Scout Troop
#4111. Walking tacos (served by the I.D.E.S. staff) will be
available as well as deep fried potatoes and hot dogs. Come satisfy
your hunger and thirst.
From 9 to 11 a.m. crafts for children (inside) will be offered as
well as child care for a donation.
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Harvest vegetable soup (cooked outside in large black kettles) will be served
from 10 to 1 p.m., with bbq sandwiches and homemade pie.
Harvest Day activities climax with the 2 p.m. Auction featuring unique quilts,
fine needlework, woodworking, photography, floral arrangements, and many one of
a kind items.
There is no admission fee for a day of food, fellowship and fun with plenty of
free parking, a monitored parcel check room, and a handicap accessible facility.
All proceeds from the Harvest go to International Disaster Emergency Service, a
Christian organization based in Noblesville, IN, to aid hunger victims around
the world.
All funds raised will be presented to I.D.E.S. during Celebration Sunday Worship
at 10 a.m., Sunday, October 25, in the L C U Chapel.
For more information, call (217) 732-7618.
[Patricia Snyder]
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