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In – Gathering Blanket Bunch Report 2023- 24
************************************************* Displayed all around us this morning are the beautiful blankets that were made by the Blanket Bunch. Our blanket year runs from Oct to Oct and so for this year, since Oct 2023, the blanket bunch made 242 blankets. Out of those 242 blankets, 50 are designated for Bethesda Mission and the remaining will be shipped to New Windsor Maryland. And new this year, The Lutheran World Relief Quilt & Kit Ministry is expanding to reach neighbors in need in the United States. This means that our quilts will now comfort families here in the U.S. and abroad. Currently we have 13 active quilters. The more quilters we have, the more blankets we’re able to give to people in need. If anyone is interested in joining this rewarding ministry, there’s no sewing experience necessary. If you can tie a knot, we have a job for you! By making quilts for neighbors in need, you’re sharing love across the world. Come join us Monday mornings, from 10 am to 12 noon. If you can’t stay the entire two hours, that’s okay, come when you can. It really is a wonderful fellowship. Tomorrow morning, starting at 10 am, we will be packing the blankets. We appreciate anyone able to help with packing. Then next Monday, Oct 14th the boxes will be picked up and taken to New Windsor where they will be distributed all over the world and now also here in the U.S where needed. The LWR envelopes that were handed out this morning with the bulletins, are for donations to help defray the cost of shipping. Due to the rise in shipping costs since 2020, the estimated cost to ship one blanket is now $2.80. So, we appreciate any amount you’re able to give toward getting these blankets to people who truly need them. The Blanket Bunch thanks you…. And also thanks you for your continued support! |
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