Church groups stitch a little love for Newtown residents 12-28-12
Flathead Valley knitters are pulling out their yarn in hopes to stitch some love into scarves for residents of Newtown, Connecticut. But in an unexpected turn, their donations will end up helping people in Montana.
Many churches in the Flathead have their own prayer shawl groups - men and women who meet weekly to knit and crochet scarves that are blessed and given as a comfort to anyone in need.
"Our prayer shawls have just been a wonderful ministry," said Ginny Johnson.
So it was only a matter of time before Bigfork's Bethany Lutheran Church decided to reach out and make Hugs of Hope shawls for Newtown.
"We've kind of been thinking about it, all of us," said Johnson.
"The name came about by one of the ladies here in church," said Bonnie Hoffman. "We were discussing that and she said 'I really do think they are hugs of hope' and it stuck!"
To date, Bethany Lutheran has donated over 500 prayer shawls to people across the country and around the world. Now, their goal is to make 100 more for those who need it most. But recently, Newtown residents have received so many gifts they've? kindly asked people to stop sending them.
"They've requested we go ahead and give them locally in loving memory of the loved ones from Sandy Hook," explained Hoffman.
The shawls and scarves will now remain in the Flathead for others who seek out their warmth and healing.
"The gals were just as excited because they're going to stay here. We've designated six different groups already that need them," said Johnson.
"It's such a great thing to be able to spread His love and His hope and His peace not only throughout the world but right here in this valley where we need it most," said Hoffman.
Hoffman hopes this project will spark monthly "stitch out" sessions, each one designated towards a new charity or organization in the Flathead Valley.
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