{"id":17827,"date":"2024-07-18T12:57:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T11:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/?page_id=17827"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:14:44","slug":"harvest-appeal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/harvest-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvest Appeal 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Harvest<\/font><\/span><\/h1>

Appeal<\/font><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Support our Harvest appeal<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
Donate<\/a><\/div>
Download resources<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Harvest is a time for reflection, gratitude, and community. A time to recognise the blessings of the earth and the hard work that goes into bringing food to our tables.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, as you celebrate the Harvest season, we invite you to take a moment to also consider the lives and labours of smallholder farmers in Africa. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many of these farmers face immense challenges brought on by climate change, economic instability, and limited access to resources. Despite such hardships, their resilience and dedication remain unshaken. They toil under the hot sun, nurturing seeds of hope and striving for a bountiful harvest to sustain their families and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

By supporting Self Help Africa this Harvest, you will provide farmers and their families with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to overcome these challenges and break the cycle of poverty and hunger. <\/span><\/p>\n

We hope you find our FREE Harvest resource booklet<\/a><\/strong> useful as you prepare your services and celebrations. In it we share inspiring stories of resilience and success, and practical ways your church can contribute to this mission.<\/p>\n

We also have a set of Harvest Recipe Cards<\/a><\/strong> you might like to download and try if you are hosting a Harvest Supper with your congregation.<\/p>\n

Below, you'll also find some Hymn, Prayer and reading suggestions, and there are some short YouTube videos, which could be used as part of your service.<\/p>\n

Whether through prayers, donations, fundraising activities, or spreading awareness, your support can make a big difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, we can plant seeds of hope and harvest a future full of promise - thank you for joining us. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hymn and Reading Suggestions<\/span><\/h3>

Hymns:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

God, whose farm is all creation - Fred Pratt Green<\/em><\/p>\n

All creatures of our own god and king - William H Draper<\/em><\/p>\n

Morning has broken - Eleanor Farjeon<\/em><\/p>\n

For the fruits of all creation - John Arlott<\/em><\/p>\n

Come, ye thankful people, come - Henry Alford<\/em><\/p>\n

We plough the fields, and scatter - Matthias Claudius<\/em><\/p>\n

For the beauty of the Earth - John Rutter<\/em><\/p>\n

Fields of Gold Are Glowing - Isa Postgate<\/em><\/p>\n

Readings:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Matthew 13: 31-32<\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand - Matthew 14: 13-21<\/em><\/p>\n

The Parable of the Sower - Luke 8: 4-15<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Prayers and Reflections:<\/span><\/h3>

Prayers:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We bless you,
\nGod of Seed and Harvest
\nAnd we bless each other
\nThat the beauty of this world
\nAnd the love that created it
\nMight be expressed though our lives
\nAnd be a blessing to others
\nNow and always
\nAMEN<\/p>\n

For the promise of harvest
\ncontained within a seed,
\nwe thank you.
\nFor the oak tree
\nwithin an acorn.
\nThe bread
\nwithin a grain.
\nThe apple
\nwithin a pip.
\nThe mystery of nature,
\ngift wrapped
\nfor us to sow,
\nwe thank you.
\nAMEN<\/p>\n

Heavenly Father,
\nWe give thanks for the bounty of the harvest.
\nFor the food that sustains us,
\nFor the beauty that surrounds us,
\nAnd for the community that upholds us.
\nHelp us to share our blessings with others,
\nAnd to work for the good of all your creation.
\nAMEN<\/p>\n

Thank you for the gift
\nof sunshine and rain in due season,
\nof seed, soil and harvest,
\nprovision for our needs
\nand others, if in love we share.
\nThank you for the gift
\nof living water that does not run dry
\nand the nourishment of your Word
\nwhich feeds our souls
\nand others, if in love we share.
\nFor love which endures,
\nblessings which satisfy
\nand the opportunity to share
\nall that you have given,
\nwe bring to you our thanks.
\nAMEN<\/p>\n

Source: www.faithandworship.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Downloadable Resources<\/span><\/h3>

<\/i> 2026 Harvest Resource Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/i> Harvest Recipe Suggestions<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/i> 2026 Harvest Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

Videos:<\/h6>\n

<\/i> It Starts with a Seed<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/i> Farming is the Solution<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/i> Five Ingredients<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Ways to Donate<\/span><\/h3>
You can post cheques and any Gift Aid declarations to:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Self Help Africa,<\/div>\n
Suite 1,<\/div>\n
Old Grammar School House,
\nSchool Gardens,<\/div>\n
Shrewsbury SY1 2AJ<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Alternatively, here are some quick links to donate online:<\/div>\n

Harvest donation page<\/a>
\nJust Giving<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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