The ArtsFest is a
fantastic thing – we reach out to the community, welcoming people to come in
and demonstrate their gifts and skills, to run a stall, or to come and
appreciate. There are works of art from
young and old alike; some are very professional, while others are more
homely. Each one shows that divine spark
of creativity.
I was talking to
someone recently who told me how a talent for painting was only discovered late
in life, as a result of cancer treatment – it was only then that they found
time to reflect, and the courage to have a go – and they discovered a hidden
talent. I believe we all have these
hidden creative talents – if only we could bring them into the light and let
them flourish.
There are so many
things going on at the ArtsFest, something for all ages, so do please make an
effort to get involved and see what it's all about.
Just beforehand on the
6th October we have our Harvest Festival – a chance to celebrate
God’s goodness to us all, for all that we eat and drink. Many people in our urban setting think food
just comes from Tesco – but we want to stand up and celebrate all our farmers,
growers, grocers and distributors who make it all possible.
We also want to say
thank you. Now that’s a really important
word that we could do with more of. It's
not just a mumbled word of thanks that we’re talking about either – it's a
condition of our heart, a state of mind, an attitude of life.
The Bible tells us
it's good to be thankful – to count our blessings and thank God and other
people for them. For the glass is half-full
not half-empty, and even in the midst of pain and suffering are good people,
real blessings, and even creative surprises like discovering you’re an artist!
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