FPC Shawl Ministry

The Sewing Sisters begin their eighth season this year. We meet the forth Tuesday of each month at 10:00a.m. in the Library, and begin with a Quilting bee. The Quilting Bee process is not like any your grandmother labored over in her day. We simply assemble the layers and tuft them together with yarn. Our goal is to enjoy an hour or so of fellowship while making something beautiful and useful for someone in need.

We have given away hundreds of receiving blankets, sheets, caps and quilts to needy clinics and individuals as far away as the Dominican Republic of Congo and Malawi, and as close as Sunset Gap and the Newton Center. Our handiwork is done both by hand and by machine, both at home and during their social time together. You are welcome to join this busy group of sewers! Sewing experience is not necessary.

Feel free to bring along your project and join us. If you have any questions, call Marge Griffth at 966-6664

The Shawl Ministry at FPC was started in 2007 as another way to give comfort and prayer to those at FPC who are going through a difficult time in their lives. The intention is to pray for the recipient throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way.

We meet the 4th Tues. of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the parlor

As of Septmeber 2008, over twenty shawls have been given away.

Talk to Connie Runtenber at 966-6232 or Cindy Nelson at 966-0974 if you have questions.