Our Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to be strong in members. Each shawl is prayed over by the group before they go out. You are also welcome to work on them at home and then bring the shawls to the church. Patterns and yarn are available in the narthex. Prayer shawl ministry does not meet in the summer months, but you are encouraged to knit all year long!
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Anyone can give or receive a shawl.
Give a shawl if the Holy Spirit is leading you to:
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A Prayer Shawl is a hug from God! |
DO DAY GALSMeets weekly on Tuesdays, 9 -11:30 a.m. Crafted by a heritage of loving, caring hands, this organization of women at St. James gather throughout the year (September through May) to use their gifts to make quilts for those need. Annually, the Do-Days women stitch 150-200 quilts for such organizations as Lutheran World Relief, Northern Lights Men’s Homeless Shelter, Trinity House of Hope Women’s Shelter, Francis Lauer Youth Services, Transition Center, lap robes for Good Shepherd and VFW, and a few baby quilts.
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Lutherans Pursue Good Coffee, Fairly
One of the most heavily traded commodities in the world, coffee is a direct link between our community and farming, communities in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Yet the small farmers who grow our coffee often struggle just to make a simple living in some of the poorest countries in the world. Cut off from markets, they are forced to accept low prices. Without affordable credit, they become trapped in a cycle of debt. Many lack access to adequate housing, healthcare, education or even running water and electricity. In partnership with congregations, Equal Exchange is a bridge between these communities and our own. By paying a fair price to the farmer, working with democratic cooperatives, offering affordable credit and supporting sustainable agriculture, we help these farmers build better lives. By offering Equal Exchange Coffee, Tea and Hot Cocoa at coffee hour, your community can also make a difference, sharing fellowship with our global neighbors as we help them to help themselves. St. James WELCA is partnering with Equal Exchange. These products are available for purchase on selected Sundays or through the church office. We have a variety of coffee (plain, flavored, decaf, and beans), green tea, hot cocoa mix, chocolate bars, and baking cocoa. This is a mission project and WELCA does not aim to profit. |
More information at
www.lwr.org/coffee |
St. James Lutheran Church1148 4th Street SE
Mason City, IA 50401 |
Contact Us641-423-4702
[email protected] |