As a community of women
created in the image of God
called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and
empowered by the Holy Spirit. We commit ourselves to
grow in faith,
affirm our gifts,
support one another in our callings,
engage in ministry and action and
promote healing and wholeness in
the church, the society, and the world.

An LWR quilt is special! It brings warmth on a cold night, shelter from the sun on a hot day. It becomes a bed, a room divider, a backpack to carry belongings, and at times even a home.

Quilts distributed by LWR to refugees and other people in need were first made by recycling old but good clothes, blankets, and other items. Most LWR quilts are still made this way, although fabric samples, remnants, or other new pieces of fabric are also used. Each quilt is one of a kind, with a beauty all its own, made as a gift of hope by caring people.

Your group can also help LWR get quilts to the people who need them by donating a brick on the Good Samaritan Quilt Plaza or by making a contribution to the Project Comfort Fund.

How to make an LWR quilt
LWR quilts are easy to make. Place a piece of fabric measuring 64'' X 84'' right side down on the table. Do not use fabric prints with religious symbols, U.S. flags or military insignia. (Click here for further information.) Place a filler measuring 60'' X 80'' on top, and then place another piece of fabric, also measuring 60'' X 80'', right side up on top of the filler. Tie the layers together, using crochet or similar cord. Bring the edges of the 64'' X 84'' piece over the top, pin and machine-stitch the edge, using a zigzag stitch if possible.
Finished quilts should measure approximately 60'' X 80''. Please keep in mind that the ultimate purpose of a quilt is to provide warmth and choose your fabrics and filler accordingly. Even in warmer climates, the temperatures can drop dramatically at night, requiring a quilt with sufficient filler. Click here for tips on finding affordable filler for quilts.

Please also refer to the General Assembly Instructions and Packing and Shipping Instructions when making LWR quilts.

TIPS
Quilt tops and bottoms can be made from whole pieces of fabric, or in any type of patchwork pattern of smaller squares. If squares are preferred, twelve 21" squares or 48 eleven-inch squares sewn together using a half-inch seam allowance make a 60" X 80" top for a beautiful quilt.

Recommended fabrics for LWR quilts include pre-washed cotton, cotton blends, twill, corduroy, polyester knits, and donated upholstery and drapery samples (no fiberglass). Please ensure that there are no stains or holes before using in making a quilt.
Use crochet or similar cord for tying. It is easier to thread and pull through than yarn and is also more durable. Ties should be no more than 8 to 10 inches apart.

LWR quilts are both precious and practical when babies and children can use their special gifts even as they grow older. Please donate full-size quilts (about 60" X 80") only.
Project Comfort Fund Note: LWR's approximate cost to handle and ship one LWR quilt overseas is $2.25

The 2010 Event Chairs/Co-Chairs are:
Possible July 4th Event – TBA – A Task Force is looking into hosting this event.
“Sundaes on the Hill ” Ice Cream Social – Co-Chairs - Heidi Swanson, Gail Polizzi, and Bob Polizzi
Chicken Supper – “Core” Chair – Jenny McLean; Co-Chairs – Nancy Norland and Louise Owen; Publicity Chair - Ron Dobrunz; Carol and Duane Kinney - Advisors
Mini Bazaar Coordinator – Louise Owen
Christmas Cookie/Candy Sale – Chair – Jalaine Counts
Bake Sale Coordinator – Denise VanFleet
Fellowship Coordinator – Mary Jane Koch
Appreciation/Thank you Brunch – Dawn Hendon
Donut Makers Co-Chairs –
Funeral Committee - Vesta Clark
Kitchen Committee - Lucy Duerst
Coffee Fellowship Liaison – Grace Skadow
Patches and Peace Coordinator – Roberta Stratmann

Many thanks to these women who said “yes” to serve this year. Without these servants of Christ, the Trinity Lutheran Church Women would cease to exist.

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Opening Prayer:
The Spirit and the church cry out:
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

All those who await his appearance pray:
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

The whole creation pleads:
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus ELW 254

Reading: Matthew 24:36–44
But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the
angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For
as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the
Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they
were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,
until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew
nothing until the flood came and swept them all away,
so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two
will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left.
Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be
taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you
do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand
this: if the owner of the house had known in
what part of the night the thief was coming, he would
have stayed awake and would not have let his house be
broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the
Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

Reflection:
In Advent we prepare our hearts, our minds and our
spirits for the coming of Christ. Do you feel ready for
the Light of the world, for the one who promises peace
and will make us his messengers of hope and justice?
What are your Advent traditions? How are you becoming
ready?

Closing prayer:
God of light, may we be ready for the coming of your
Son and for his presence with us in this world. May what
we do during this Advent season always direct us to the
truth of the gospel and rejoicing in the birth of our Savior
and Lord. Amen.

Closing hymn: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers ELW 244

Offering focus: Your offerings support our efforts to
reach out to women of all ages. That includes support
for the production of our free, award-winning online
magazine, Cafι, which provides a Lutheran faith perspective
in its articles and reflections on issues facing
women today.

Visit Cafι this Advent season.