St. Paul Journey | May 20, 2011
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With knitting needles, tool belts, and garden trowels, we love God and love others near and far.
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Mission Appalachia
Prayer shawl ministry
Knitting as an expression of God’s mercy For centuries, shawls have been a universal, embracing symbol of the unconditional love of God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, and give solace. With the prayers and mindfulness of the one who knits or crochets, a shawl is beautiful and uplifting. St. Paul knitters, known as the Knit Wits, have begun a prayer shawl ministry. No matter your level of knitting or crocheting knowledge, you’re invited to join in the fellowship and mission. The next gathering is Wednesday, May 25, 5:45 p.m. in the St. Paul Library. To participate in the prayer shawl ministry, you don’t need to attend the gatherings. But your presence certainly adds to the meaning and purpose. Each prayer shawl requires about three skeins of yarn. Donations of soft washable yarn are appreciated. For more information and to be placed on the email list, contact: Belinda Holbrook, bholbrook@mchsi.com, 359-4750
Coming this fall The recent mission trip to Appalachia overflowed with the joys of serving. So much so that “Mission Appalachia” has moved into ongoing ministry status at St. Paul. An autumn trip is in the works, with dates to come. Strap on your tool belts, folks! www.stpaulqc.org/mission/677 Joel Moore, 326-3547 ext. 224, joel@stpaulqc.org
How does our garden grow?
Join in the watering & weeding Sometimes community need is met with cauliflower plants and tomato seedlings. The St. Paul Community Garden has been planted. Now the tending begins. If you can be part of the watering, weeding, and eventual harvest, sign in on the online volunteer calendar (see link below). It’s pretty slick. You would be responsible for garden care for one particular week. And if you have an interest in connecting seed-planting and garden-tending to your faith life, the Book Corner has sprouted a marvelous garden-inspired display of books. www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/637683 Or contact Matt Schroeder, 563-508-5937 Sherry Staub, 563-359-1169
Neighborhood Bike Rodeo
Acting with love on wheels This month’s Bike Rodeo, part of our Neighborhood School Partnership, was a delight, reports Margaret Haas, coordinator. “We had a beautiful day, lots of volunteers, and 33 kids from Madison School and St. Paul who rode the course. Many kids got new helmets and 12 cyclists registered their bikes with the City of Davenport.” A fire truck with siren blaring, along with police officers and firefighters, were a big hit. Margaret Haas, 326-3547 ext. 245, margaret@stpaulqc.org
Fun on two wheels! Charlie Hepner and Katie Mahl exercised their friendship at the neighborhood Bike Rodeo.
mental health ministry
Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. One in four people sitting in our St. Paul pews has a family member dealing with mental illness. How can we help bring healing, wholeness, and hope into times of personal darkness? In an exploratory session, share experiences, thoughts, and ideas. Anna Goodwin will lead this conversation about the possibilities for shaping a mental health ministry. Anna Goodwin, 322-5454, algmps2@gmail.com
How does our St. Paul Community Garden grow? With friends of all ages. Watch the progress sprouting in the backyard of the St. Paul housing ministry at 2025 Main St.