Get ready to unwrap the 2023 Saint Luke Advent Devotional Series: "All I Want for Christmas." This Advent, our blog becomes a portal to daily reflections from writers within our congregation, each sharing their heartfelt desires and dreams this holiday season. What do you want for Christmas? Our writers’ answers remind us that the most precious gifts aren't store-bought but emanate from the depths of our souls. We hope that these reflections are a blessing to you this Advent season.
Today’s reflection is from Jessica Lee Tinneny. Jessica joined Saint Luke in the summer of 2023. She is involved with ASP & our quilting ministry, Needles & Pins.
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" The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse. Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering." -Proverbs 10:12
When I participate in Needles and Pins at Saint Luke I am ever enlightened, supported, and lifted up by the faith, service, care, and compassion of the members of our ministry. We are a small part of a global mission to bring blankets to those displaced by natural disaster and refugees, helping to bring warmth and comfort. We have a prayer circle, and, offer support and love to the fellow members of the group, and, we feel great comfort and support from this heartfelt and sincere gathering. I'm ever impressed with the quiet service of those in the group who put together the quilt tops at home. To the amazing member who sews the quilt together on the machine and serves as "quality control" in keeping the measurements and particulars on point. Also, grateful to those who delivered the 100+ quilts this fall, after they were blessed, to the central collection point. Such a joy to be a part to be a part of a global mission, and a centuries-long tradition of quilting, is a gift to those who participate.
Recently, a visitor was able to sit in during the quilting session, and, the person, not associated with Saint Luke, described the experience as "inspirational". All I Want For Christmas Is for others to know the inspiration, love, caring, and compassionate acceptance, as exemplified through Saint Luke Lutheran Church's Needles and Pin's Quilts.
May God's blessings continue to shine on the volunteers at Needles and Pins of Saint Luke, and, may they serve as an example of service. Let those who receive the quilts know God's love and support. And may God bless each of us with a “quilt” of loving, caring, acceptance to wrap around our hearts this holiday season. Amen.