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MRDF launched its 2009 Harvest pack, Enriching Harvest, at the Methodist Church's annual conference in July.

Revd David Gamble, President of Methodist Conference, and Vice-President Richard Vautrey sliced a banana-shaped cake at the Civic Centre in Wolverhampton on Monday 6 July to mark the launch of Enriching Harvest. Delegates at the conference were treated to a slice of banana cake, thanks to an MRDF trustee.

Enriching Harvest explores the parable of the talents and features real-life examples from MRDF's work in India, where people are celebrating their very own first fruits by making the most of their limited resources. This includes the account of a group of Dalits who have turned a piece of dry, bush land into a profitable banana plantation, despite having modest resources to start with.

Simeon Mitchell, MRDF Fundraising, Marketing and Campaigning Director said: ‘In this current economic climate, it is very tempting to focus on what we don't have. But we have all been given a different combination of gifts such as time, a home and skills - it's what we do with these things that really counts. This resource encourages us to think about how we can use these gifts to help others.'

Revd David Gamble will visit India to see the featured project later this year. He said: ‘I am looking forward to experiencing this transformational work first-hand, and meeting some of the people for whom Methodist churches and individuals, through MRDF, are making small miracles possible.'

Enriching Harvest includes worship ideas, children and youth activities, event suggestions, recipes and posters.

Order or download your free copy of Enriching Harvest