As Epiphany approached, families were invited to engage in a service project together. Specifically to give to the babies in our community who are in need. This coincided with the community Infant Pantry that is housed in our church building.
One family gave the gift of time in creating fleece tie blanket kits to be distributed to the families of the congregation. These kits included two 54"x60" pieces of fleece (one with a child-friendly print and the other a coordinated solid color) and instructions for creating a simple no-sew blanket.
Church families picked up the kits prior to Epiphany. They were encouraged to read the Epiphany account in Matthew2:1-12, talk together about the events of the story and how news about Jesus spread, connect the ways we can give to others by following the teachings that baby grew up to teach, and use the instructions (with photos) to cut the fringes and tie the two pieces of fleece together. Additional instructions were provided for other church members/attendees who wanted to make and donate a blanket.
Completed blankets were collected in the wagon that is a regular part of our congregation's offering and is the place for donations to the Infant Pantry. Blankets were then distributed to families in need of the extra warmth along with necessary diapers, formula, and food.
One family gave the gift of time in creating fleece tie blanket kits to be distributed to the families of the congregation. These kits included two 54"x60" pieces of fleece (one with a child-friendly print and the other a coordinated solid color) and instructions for creating a simple no-sew blanket.
Church families picked up the kits prior to Epiphany. They were encouraged to read the Epiphany account in Matthew2:1-12, talk together about the events of the story and how news about Jesus spread, connect the ways we can give to others by following the teachings that baby grew up to teach, and use the instructions (with photos) to cut the fringes and tie the two pieces of fleece together. Additional instructions were provided for other church members/attendees who wanted to make and donate a blanket.
Completed blankets were collected in the wagon that is a regular part of our congregation's offering and is the place for donations to the Infant Pantry. Blankets were then distributed to families in need of the extra warmth along with necessary diapers, formula, and food.