January Meeting

The January meeting was the start of our new project!

We had 6 people and we made a lot of progress to get this project started.

We have some patterns cut out, bags being sewn and at least one completely done.  I know we are just starting, but this is such a fun project!  Every one who came had a great time.

We would love for you to join us!  Even if you can't sew, there are many other things you could do.  We need ladies to cut, iron and pin. 

Thank you for attending and working to share God's Love around the world.

This time in Mexico City!

If you would like to know more about our current project, please check out this post.

Here are a few ways that you could help the ministry:

* Pray.

For the project to go smoothly

and more importantly for those that will receive these bags in Mexico.

* Come Sew! Or cut. Or iron.

* Sew on your own.

I know that it can be hard to get to a meeting.

If you would like to sew on your own time please let me know.

I would be happy to get you a pattern and some fabric.

* Donate fabric.

We have fabric to get us started, but we could use some more.

For this project we are in need of heavier fabric.

* Donate cardboard.

Heavy (2-ply) cardboard is needed for the bottom of the bags.

It must be at least 12" x 8.5".

No longer needed.  Someone has generously donated
ALL the cardboard that we will need for this project (cut to size too!)
Praise God!

* Monetary donation.

We are currently operating on the generous donations of goods.

In the near future we may need to purchase some items for our ongoing use.

(Mainly looking to purchase labels to sew onto our items.

We have some, but are in need of more.)

Thank you for your support!

Without your generous donations, we would not be able to make these items.

Each item is a blessing to someone in need.

Next Meeting:

February 17, 2015

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Room 005 HZUMC

This is just some of the fabric that we have received!

Such a blessing!! 

These are the custom labels we are looking to get more of.

Our goal is to be able to put a label on every item we make.

Our work space.

Pieces cut and ready to be sewn.

Bag in progress.

Almost finished!

Another bag almost completed! 

Next Up...

We had our December meeting and have decided on our next project.

We are going to be making re-usable shopping bags for the mission team that is heading to Mexico in July 2015.

We have agreed to make 100 bags for them to take, fill with groceries and pass out to the people they meet.  Typically they purchase bags to take with them.

HZUMC is currently forming the team that will be going to Mexico City.  While in Mexico the team will work with our Faith Promise Partner OSI - Operation Serve International.  The tentative date for the trip is July 11 - July 18, 2015.

The bags will be constructed from heavy material and will be made using this pattern.  The bags are generous in size (using 1 yard of fabric) and have a piece of fabric covered cardboard in the bottom to make them sturdy.  (I love the sample bag that I made- I may have to make extras when the project is done so that I can use them too!)

Here are some additional directions that I drew out to help make it easier to follow:

If you are interested in helping, please join us at our next meeting - January 20, 2015 at 6:00pm.  If you cannot attend the meetings, but would like to make some bags, please contact Carey at carey_fritz@yahoo.com.  We would love for you to help us!

Other ways you can help:

*  Pray!  For the project and more importantly, for the people who will receive the bags.

*  Join us at our meetings to cut, iron or sew.

*  Sew bags on your own.

*  Donate any heavy-weight fabric that you may not need.

(the fabric for the sample bag below is made from home decor fabric from JoAnn Fabrics.)

Thank you so much for your help in making these projects possible!  God's work cannot be completed without His servants- like YOU!

First Project Complete!

There is only one word to describe it.

AMAZING.

God is amazing.  He provides.

Not just once, but over and over.  He is forever faithful.

He has not failed us this time!  He guided this project the entire way.

(Psst- let me tell you a secret.  He's.Not.Done.)

We may have completed our part, but these shoe boxes are just beginning their journey.  They have a long way to go.  But when they arrive, OH the JOY!

Please continue to pray for the boxes as they travel and for the precious children that will receive them!

Below you will see pictures from tonight.

Tonight we gathered together and prayed over the dolls and boxes (twice!)  We then inserted the dolls into the boxes.  We had a lot of fun and it went rather quickly.

Thank you to every one who came and helped!!

 Pile of boy dolls.

 Pile of girl dolls.

All the boxes that were turned in.

The completed dolls!

There are 201.

Two hundred and one dolls!!

Many different hands touched these dolls.

So much love went into them.

I pray that the children who receive them can feel that love.

God is so good!

What a beautiful sight!

There are 261 boxes!

What a generous church!!

The pile is so big, you could hide a child!

So, if you're any good with math, you probably picked up that we didn't quite have enough dolls for all the boxes.

201 dolls

261 boxes

Not quite the same number.

But still pretty amazing that the ladies were able to complete 201 dolls in just a few months.

I also want to say what an awesome congregation HZUMC has.

We had TWO small groups join us at different times.

Some evenings we had as many as 17 people there!

THANK YOU for taking a week (or two) off of you Bible study to come join the Daughters of Dorcas.

WE APPRECIATE YOU!

The children who will receive the dolls appreciate you.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus.

YOU are doing kingdom work.

It truly does matter.

Next meeting:

December 16, 2014 6:00pm-8:30pm

Please join us as we discuss our next project!