It's so great to see all the ideas Denise has been posting on the blog! As a non-crafter, it's inspiring to see all these crafty ideas. I think even I could do some of these! We've heard a ton of excellent feedback from other people about inspirations for contributions as well. Let us know what you're working on and we'll post it on the blog! Send a picture or link of your creation or inspiration to us and we'll feature it on the blog. Just email harvestoftalentseasttn@gmail.com with an idea and we'd love to post it. I'll be updating soon with my non-crafty talent contributions, but as a teaser I know of at least one person who's donating drum lessons. Super cool!
-Katie
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Christmas presents
I spent this Christmas at home with my family in Cincinnati. The older I get, the more I appreciate those rare times when we all get to be together. Opening presents is always a big ordeal at our house. Everyone has to open one at a time, and the order is strategically designed so that we all finish opening around the same time. I like to wrap my presents in as many separate packages as possible so the whole experience lasts longer. For me, the opening of gifts in itself is a present: the time spent with family, laughing and joking about what we've received (all mine were kitchen-themed), the presentation (my brother tries on purpose to use the ugliest wrapping paper), and the procedure for unwrapping (the relative merits of taking one's time vs. ripping it open). Once the production of opening presents is over, I have a second gift to enjoy: the actual presents! I can't wait to try out my brand new immersion blender. That butternut squash soup won't know what hit it. :)
Reflecting on Christmas presents reminds me of the products for sale at the Harvest of Talents. When you create an item, you have the joy and pleasure of doing something you love that God has given you the ability to do. But it keeps on giving! Not only do you get pleasure out of creating, but your gift will benefit those in need. In the same way, when you buy a product, not only do you get the actual item, but you know your purchase will help people around the world with their physical and spiritual needs! It's two gifts in one! And who doesn't love buy one get one free?
-Katie
Reflecting on Christmas presents reminds me of the products for sale at the Harvest of Talents. When you create an item, you have the joy and pleasure of doing something you love that God has given you the ability to do. But it keeps on giving! Not only do you get pleasure out of creating, but your gift will benefit those in need. In the same way, when you buy a product, not only do you get the actual item, but you know your purchase will help people around the world with their physical and spiritual needs! It's two gifts in one! And who doesn't love buy one get one free?
-Katie
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Preparations
As we prepare for the Harvest, it is exciting to see our to-do list get shorter (or at least not grow immensely), see others catch the vision, and see things beginning to come together. Last weekend, Rachel, Denise and I gathered at my house to put together a short movie to advertise HOT. We wanted to have something we could show at Lakeway, Crossings, and any other churches that were interested.
Even though we each cracked up as soon as the camera was turned on us, Matthew Davidson did an awesome job editing and think it turned out pretty cool! It was great to make the video and spend a little downtime with these great girls. My favorite part was just talking about the Harvest. We had each researched certain aspects to talk about and it was so cool to hear how we can each use our talents to serve God. I get excited when I think about how God can use each of us to serve His purposes and the interconnectedness of it all. I love how God can use a 20-something teacher in East Tennessee to feed a 60 year old man in Africa! Making this video reminded me of how big our God is and how He can use each of us to fulfill his purposes. I hope you all get to see it soon!
Have any of you thought about how you can use your talents to help others around the world? I'm thinking something along the baking/cooking line. I might also do a gift certificate for tutoring sessions. Leave a comment with your suggestions to give others ideas!
-Katie
Even though we each cracked up as soon as the camera was turned on us, Matthew Davidson did an awesome job editing and think it turned out pretty cool! It was great to make the video and spend a little downtime with these great girls. My favorite part was just talking about the Harvest. We had each researched certain aspects to talk about and it was so cool to hear how we can each use our talents to serve God. I get excited when I think about how God can use each of us to serve His purposes and the interconnectedness of it all. I love how God can use a 20-something teacher in East Tennessee to feed a 60 year old man in Africa! Making this video reminded me of how big our God is and how He can use each of us to fulfill his purposes. I hope you all get to see it soon!
Have any of you thought about how you can use your talents to help others around the world? I'm thinking something along the baking/cooking line. I might also do a gift certificate for tutoring sessions. Leave a comment with your suggestions to give others ideas!
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