By Leslie Baldwin

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Wrapped in Love began in 2008 with Maureen Castern as leader. The group planned to provide baby quilts for each baby baptized at RCPC and to knit or crochet afghans and prayer shawls to be given to those facing major life challenges. Two years later, Maureen and her husband Jon moved to Michigan, and Leslie Baldwin agreed to try to fill her shoes.

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Our focus remains the same. For baptisms, a quilt with a personalized label (stitched by Mary Lou Prillaman) is presented to each baptized baby. Older children or adults receive fleece blankets or prayer shawls. The God Alive students decorate bags for presentation. Swift Print provides a poster of welcome.

 

Yarn and pattern books are still provided for members to knit or crochet prayer shawls. These are stored at church and available for delivery to those we know suffering from illness, loss, or other challenges. June Paxton and Marilyn Martin make most of our quilts. Many of our knitters have moved away, but Leslie Baldwin continues to create new afghans. We welcome others to our group!

 

Wrapped in Love hopes to help people feel wrapped in the love of God and our RCPC family.