This past Saturday, Grinnell Christian Church (Grinnell, Iowa) hosted their 8th Annual Harvest of Talents. (see photos below) Audra, Lifeline’s Lovelink Development Coordinator, joined the fun and shared that “it was a privilege and blessing to witness so many use their God-given gifts and talents for a wonderful cause!” At Harvest of Talents, talents are donated and sold by the body of Christ to raise money for Lifeline. Talents included crafts, baked goods, services (such as tree trimming or photography), woodworking, gift baskets, cooking, and activities for families to get involved in.
This year, over $6500 was raised to benefit the construction of Lifeline’s new high school in Grand Goave, Haiti, as well as $4475 to build a home for a family through the First Fruits ministry of Harvest of Talents!
First Fruits involves the farmers in Grinnell to give of their “first fruits” during harvest, and these funds are dedicated to building homes for needy farmers in Haiti. Grinnell farmer Mark & Nancy Hendrickson’s sponsored child will receive this home, as the child’s parents are farmers.
Since the inception of Harvest of Talents 8 years ago, over $110,000 has been raised for Lifeline! This event mobilizes the body of Christ to participate and give, allows the community to get involved, and brings awareness to some great needs. Through Harvest of Talents, Grinnell Christian Church has blessed Lifeline with hurricane and earthquake relief, a truck, eye clinic equipment, a new playground for the Children’s home, funds towards the Children’s Home construction, 4 homes for farmers in Haiti, and funds for the new high school! Many from GCC have traveled to Haiti to help see these come to fruition. It comes full circle and all involved are blessed, thanks to God!
1 Corinthians talks of the many parts of the body of Christ. Because God designed us to be different, we each have something special to offer. Why not offer it back to Him? GCC’s combined efforts are impacting hundreds, if not thousands, of lives in a place that some may never see firsthand, nor may never meet this side of heaven. Thank you!
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