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Knit Wits Group: Meet every other Thursday evening at 7:00 PM in the Parish House.

As part of the ELCA, this ministry began in June 2005. Ladies come together to knit and crochet items for outreach projects, to teach the skill to beginners, and to have lots of fellowship and laughter. In 2008, the group made and delivered:

  • 10 Prayer Shawls and Lap Robes. Seven were given to Quickel's members. While the shawls were being made, prayers were offered. This is continuing project.
  • 9 Helmet Liners for the military in Iraq.
  • 20 Baby Blankets, 1 Layette set, and afghan and pillow set, and several miscellaneous items for ACCESS-York.
  • 79 scarves, 39 winter hats, and 54 pairs of gloves for the homeless and needy serviced by York Helping Hands.
  • A variety of items were made and sold at GAG's Spring Fling, the Lutheran Home Founder's Day, and the Christmas Bazaar, including dolls, Barbie clothing, hot pads, hair scrunches, scrubbers, handbags and scarves.
     
Blanket Workshops: preparation of quilts and blankets to be distributed through Lutheran World Relief every November.
Blanket Sunday was held on October 3rd.  20 quilts were displayed along with crocheted baby blankets, an afghan, and scarves and hats. The quilts will be sent to Lutheran World Relief along with 40 health kits. Ten baby blankets and the afghan will go to Access-York. Quickel's members have generous hearts. Through these items, may God's love and compassion be made known to the people who receive them.
 
Community Outreach Programs Supported:
  • Dover Area Food Bank
  • Northeastern Food Pantry
  • Helping Hands of York
  • New Life for Girls
  • New Hope Ministries, Flowers of hope. Collecting donations of personal care items.
  • Northeastern School District: Collecting back-to-school supplies for student.
Parish Nurse Program: Monthly blood blood pressure screening in the church Sacristy. See schedule for next event. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Health Ministry Focus: Suffering and Caring:  This month, our health ministry has focused on the experience of suffering and what we can do for people who are suffering.  May the revelation of Jesus’ suffering evermore challenge us to do healing ministry in our hurting world. ~taken from Seasons for Wholeness by Ruth Dankanich Daumer, MSN, RN

 
 
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April 2011