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St Marys church Swerford decorated for the Harvest Festival on October 7th 2007
The church porch
The Swerford Harvest Festival was held in St Mary's church on October 7th 2007
After the bells had rung for half an hour to summon the congregation the service began at 6.30pm
Swerford harvest Festival 2007
The church was decorated with flowers and produce
The service was well attended and the congregation was welcomed by the Rector the Reverend John Acreman.
He led them in prayer and affirmation of faith, and there was opportunity for quiet reflection.
Swerford harvest Festival 2007
All the windows and pews were decorated
During the course of the service six joyful harvest hymns were sung and Charles Campion gave readings from both the Old and New Testaments.
The Collects and Prayers were led by the Reverend Christopher Turner
Swerford Harvest Festival 2007
Flowers in front of the pulpit
The Rector gave the Address and with the special assistance of two of the younger members of the congregation gave a practical demonstration of the current imbalance of food distribution in the world.
Swerford harvest Festival
We are indeed blessed
After the Blessing most of the clergy and congregation went on to the village hall to enjoy a delicious Harvest Supper but at the same time to reflect on their own good fortune in being able to do so.
Swerford Harvest Festival Harvest 2007