For 45 years, the ladies of St. Paul Lutheran Church have been quilting for people in need.
This year, the group lovingly pieced together 176 quilts in the basement of the church.
The bulk of the will be going to third world countries through the Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
The ladies also donate to Shelwin House, the Red Cross, the hospital (baby quilts), and the Transitional Homes for Youth.
They also keep a few on hand in case of local emergencies. For example, in December when the Yorkton Manor Apartments building went up in flames, quilts went to some of the displaced tenants.
This coming Sunday, the quilts, now on display in the church will be blessed during a special service. The blessing will be followed by a pot luck lunch and silent auction.
Attendees may make a free-will offering. Proceeds will be used to pay the freight to send the quilts on their way. Attendees may also bid a number of quilts that will be up for silent auction.
The ladies get help along the way through donations of fabric and money that they use to buy needed materials such as batting and thread.
“We hope to continue this outreach ministry in future years and donations of clean fabric and sheets are always welcome, as well as, monetary donations,” said Elaine Lutcher.
