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Harvest at High Kirk
Harvest is a special and exciting time for the After the evening service, all the floral
creative team; we are able to come together displays were dismantled and arranged into
to use our talents to give thanks to God for His bunches, while the fresh fruit and vegetables
provisions. Harvest was the perfect opportunity were gathered into boxes. These along with the
for us to celebrate 250 years of High Kirk and tin cans could then be distributed to the elderly
the glorious things God has done in our church and housebound members of the congregation,
during this time. Norman’s focus for Harvest Women’s Aid, Silver Link, Bob’s Store and Hope
this year was the Harvest of the Lands, Seas House.
and Souls. With accompanying bible verses
the team reflected and prayed for God’s spirit Thank you to everyone who kindly donated
to move among them and guide them in their towards this year’s Harvest display, we were
ministry. overjoyed to receive such a variety of produce.
We received an abundance of freshly dug
This year our visual inspiration came from the vegetables, seasonal fruits and locally grown
beautiful scenes that are emerging all around flowers and greenery. Thank you also to GB, BB
us in nature. We wanted to mimic the warm and Ways & Means who collectively donated
autumnal colours of the new season that God 172 cans of tinned goods which were arranged
is bringing forth; from rich burgundies, to bold at the entrance to the gallery. Also thank you to
oranges, through to golds and greens. the multitude of people who donated their time
The numerous displays around the church to make our Harvest celebrations possible.
demonstrated the individual talents of the team,
each member took responsibility for their own Sherry Suett
thanksgiving presentation. In addition, they
all created an arrangement centred around a
pumpkin to bring a sweeping sense of unity
throughout the church.
