Harvest 2020
Download all resourcesHarvest is a time to celebrate all that God has provided. Whether in a socially distant or virtual setting, these resources will help you to give thanks for:
- God’s provision in times of trial
- The examples of compassion and selfless service we have seen and experienced during the pandemic
- The beauty of God’s creation that we have become more aware of and need to protect
We hope these three guides will give you plenty of useful material and ideas for planning your Harvest worship celebration or other event during Harvest.
Available to download in PDF or Word format.
Harvest 2020 Activity Bank (PDF)
Creative ideas, illustrations and games to engage your congregation at Harvest in a fun and creative way.
Harvest 2020 Prayer and Worship Ideas (PDF)
Written, responsive and creative prayers, worship activities and suggestions for songs and other music to use at Harvest.
Harvest 2020 Teaching Ideas and Starters (PDF)
Ideas for how you might develop the Harvest theme, each linked to a passage of Scripture.
Harvest 2020 Toddler Church (PDF)
Fun and engaging ways to run a Harvest-themed Toddler Church session.
Harvest 2020 Activity Bank (Word doc)
Creative ideas, illustrations and games to engage your congregation at Harvest in a fun and creative way.
Harvest 2020 Prayers and Worship Ideas (Word doc)
Written, responsive and creative prayers, worship activities and suggestions for songs and other music to use at Harvest.
Harvest 2020 Teaching Ideas and Starters (Word doc)
Ideas for how you might develop the Harvest theme, each linked to a passage of Scripture.
Harvest 2020 Toddler Church (Word doc)
Fun and engaging ways to run a Harvest-themed Toddler Church session.
Use this digital poster to print out and share online.
Harvest 2020 Editable A3 Poster
This poster be edited in Adobe Reader so you can add information specific to your corps or community - dates, times, locations or special instructions for the collection of food, etc.
Harvest 2020 Editable A3 Poster (with bleeds)
This poster can be edited in Adobe Reader so you can add information specific to your corps or community - dates, times, locations or special instructions for the collection of food, etc. and print it at a local print shop.
Here you will find resources to help promote your Harvest event online. Scroll down for:
- images and an animation to promote your Harvest event on social media
- frames to use as your background image during a live stream
- Countdown video to use ahead of your service
Social Media Graphics
Social Post - Facebook
Image to promote an online Harvest service streamed on Facebook
Social Post - Socially-Distanced
Image to promote a socially-distanced Harvest service
Social Post - YouTube
Image to promote an online Harvest service on YouTube
Animated Social Media Advert
Countdown Video
Harvest Video Frames
Harvest 2020 PPT (Standard)
Fully adaptable. This version is for output to standard (4:3 ratio) dimensions of projectors/TVs.
Harvest 2020 PPT (Widescreen)
Fully adaptable. This version is for output to widescreen (16:9 ratio) dimensions of projectors/TVs.
How can members participate in the Harvest Altar Service during lockdown?
Interactively - GIVt
If your Corps has started to use GIVt, then you can use a QR code generated by your Corps specifically for your Harvest Altar Service. Members can give donations anonymously during worship using the GIVt app on their smartphone. If they are registered for Gift Aid then your corps will still receive this.
Standing Order
If members have a standing order for their cartridge then you could advise them to take one of the following two approaches:
- Amend the monthly standing order to include a Harvest Altar gift element so that their gift is received over 12 months of the year. Don't forget to let the Corps Treasurer know so the system allocation can be updated.
- Make a one-off bank transfer using the reference <<member no>><<corps code>>CTHF. They will find the <<member no>><<Corps code>> on their cartridge standing order reference, or ask your Corps Treasurer.
One-off Bank Transfer
Members can make an anonymous donation via a one-off bank transfer using simply <<corps code>>CTHF as a reference.
Cash/cheque
People can still give with cash/cheque in a labelled envelope which should be given to the Corps Officer or Finance local.
For those who are registered for Gift Aid, all methods apart from the anonymous one-off bank transfer and anonymous envelope will enable Gift Aid to be claimed.
Where the Money Goes
Each year THQ requests that all corps in the UK hold a Harvest Festival Altar Service:
- 75% of what is raised supports local corps mission.
- 25% goes to the Mission Opportunities Fund for the division.
The total amount received should be recorded via the Accounting System eReturn - Cartridge - HF Altar column, against individual members or against the member 'Anon' for non-attributable gifts.
Where the young people's corps hold a separate Harvest Festival Altar Service, the total amount received should be recorded via the eReturn - CA1 YP HF Altar Service entry line. (Use the filter facility and search for *HF* to find it quickly.)
The 25 per cent allocated to the Mission Opportunities Fund will be transferred by THQ at a later date to the DHQ Fund.
For any Harvest finance queries please contact the Finance team.
Harvest 2019 PPT Standard
Fully adaptable. This version is for output to standard (4:3 ratio) dimensions of projectors/TVs.
Harvest 2019 PPT Widescreen
Fully adaptable. This version is for output to widescreen (16:9 ratio) dimensions of projectors/TVs.
Harvest 2018 poster (editable)
Poster using 2018 Harvest design. PDF is editable in Adobe Reader, so you can add local details.
Harvest 2018 PPT (standard)
Powerpoint template 2018 Harvest design. Standard (4:3 ratio) dimensions.
Harvest 2018 PPT (widescreen)
Powerpoint template 2018 Harvest design. Widescreen (16:9 ratio) dimensions.
Harvest 2017 poster (editable)
Poster using 2017 Harvest design. PDF is editable in Adobe Reader, so you can add local details.
Harvest 2017 PPT (standard)
Powerpoint template 2017 Harvest design. Standard (4:3 ratio) dimensions.
Harvest 2017 PPT (widescreen)
Powerpoint template 2017 Harvest design. Widescreen (16:9 ratio) dimensions.
If you have any questions or queries please contact the Resource Hub team on resources@salvationarmy.org.uk
How did it go?
We're keen to hear how this year's resources worked for you - email us to let us know.
Other useful links
Hello Community Outreach Resources
These resources are a great way to introduce your corps to members of your community as well as share info about The Salvation Army nationally.
In the community
We work at the heart of communities transforming lives in the name of Jesus
Seasonal Assemblies (Secondary)
Resources for school assemblies following a seasonal timetable.
Seasonal Assemblies (Primary)
Primary school assemblies covering a range of popular topics for the school year.