Spring Harvest 2006 'One God'

SPRING HARVEST 2006

The Big Story: 'One God', that was the theme of this years Spring Harvest event, a time when thousands of Christians took over the Butlins site in Minehead to sing, worship, listen, discuss, pray, and generally explore, in a variety of ways, our one God.

Having never been before, I wasn't sure  what to expect, although talking to others who had been gave us a bit of an insight we knew it was going to be busy! Just reading through the programme was a mammoth task as there was so much on offer. Our group of about 20, mainly from St Aldhelms, was quite a mixed bunch but I believe our differing needs were all well catered for. As a parent I was pleased that the children's groups were secure and obviously enjoyable so that allowed me the freedom and time to be fully engaged in the programme I chose to attend each morning and evening.

In the afternoons there was plenty to do on site from swimming, to the fun fair, wandering around countless stalls learning about different organisations, or playing on the beach. There were also plenty of other groups available throughout the day offering a wide choice including further teaching, learning new songs, opportunities to seek God in private or alternative ways to worship: two of our number for example attended a session on banner waving!

Whichever groups we attended, I believe we were all challenged and inspired by the Holy Spirit as we were confronted anew by the 'Big Issues' of the Bible, that there is only One God who created not just the world, but the Universe. That there is only One way to have a relationship with God, through His son Jesus Christ who is both fully God and fully human. And that this same God has sovereignty in the world today. Big issues indeed!

Overall, a time of challenge, refreshment, relaxation, enjoyment, and exhaustion.  An experience I would strongly recommend to one and all!

Other Spring Harvests

We have been also in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and we are planning to go to the event again next year and we are praying that God will bless us with an even larger group.

If you are interested in coming or just want to find out more please contact tanyalord@aol.com or have a look at the Spring Harvest website www.springharvest.org

Answer to Prayer

I would just like to share an answer to prayer, My husband and I and our daughter for that matter have been praying for a few years now that the Lord would enable us to take a group to Spring Harvest, a Christian festival in Minehead at the Butlins site. This year we decided we would take a year off and not go. Well the Lord decided differently and belatedly accomodation became available and so did 19 people. We had a fantastic time of fellowship and worship, not to mention the teaching, which was superb. We all felt we had gained so much from the trip. Many of us have come back re-ignited by the Holy Spirit and on fire for the Lord.
Spring Harvest gives you an extended time to relax and just BE with the Lord and plenty of time to actually listen to what He has to say to you and discover the plans He has for you. Expect to be changed and challenged!