Harvest Festival 2024

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” – Malachi 3:10

This October, our church came together for the annual Harvest Festival, a time to celebrate God’s abundant blessings and the spirit of fellowship. The two-day event reminded us of the beauty of working together as a community and giving thanks for the spiritual and material harvests we receive from God.

Day 1: Stalls and Fellowship (October 12, 2024)

The celebrations began on Saturday evening at 7 PM with the inauguration of the Harvest Festival stalls by our Church President, Bro. V. David Immanuel. His opening remarks expressed gratitude for the blessings of the past year and encouraged everyone to enjoy the festival in a spirit of fellowship and thanksgiving.

After the inauguration, our Church Treasurer, Bro. K. Vijay Kumar, took the lead in introducing each stall and then gathered feedback from the congregation about the current event, ensuring that everyone’s voice was heard and that future events can continue to improve.

Various wings of the church, including the Women’s Fellowship, Youth, Sunday School, Teens, and church members, set up stalls showcasing creative displays, games, food, and activities. The evening was filled with joy and celebration as families visited the different stalls, sharing in the spirit of the harvest.

Day 2: Harvest Sunday Worship Service and Pastors’ Appreciation (October 13, 2024)

The following day, the church gathered for a special Harvest Sunday Worship Service at 10 AM. The service began with greetings from our Church President, Bro. V. David Immanuel, who welcomed the congregation and highlighted the significance of the harvest season in both a spiritual and material sense.

Next, the Youth led the congregation in a powerful praise and worship session, lifting up songs of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord. The music filled the sanctuary with joy and set a reverent tone for the service.

Our guest speaker, Rev. David Zephaniah, pastor of M.B. Bethel Church, delivered an inspiring sermon on the importance of tithing, reminding us of the biblical principle of giving back to God a portion of what He has so generously provided.

Following the sermon, we celebrated Pastors’ Appreciation Day, where our Church President and the Executive Committee recognized and honored the dedicated service of our in-house pastors. It was a special moment of gratitude as the congregation showed their appreciation for the spiritual leadership and guidance provided by our pastors throughout the year.

A Unified Celebration of Thanksgiving

The 2024 Harvest Festival was a wonderful time of unity, gratitude, and celebration. From the stalls to the worship service, the entire event was a reflection of the love and fellowship that binds our church community. Each wing of the church—women, youth, Sunday school, teens, and the general congregation—came together to make this event a success.

We give thanks for the many blessings God has bestowed on our church, and we look forward to continuing to serve Him faithfully in the coming year.