by Julie Bulloch

We shared a joyful service on Mother’s Day of history, remembrance, color, and love, while we heard the story of the beginning of the art form of patchwork quilting in America.

The Sanctuary was filled with color from the patchwork quilts of Marlene Rodriguez.

Carlyn Grantham displayed the patchwork quilt given to her by her grandmother, that included patches from her life and from the life of her mother, Sally, and their lifetimes.

Carolyn Pearson talked about the quilting group that meets monthly in Friendship Hall.  She brought some of the items made by the group, and invited everyone to stop and see them.

Phyllis Belcher talked about the patchwork quilts that had been made here at the church for many years.

Jan Roberts talked about the patchwork quilts that have been made to help support the Pearls of Africa Children’s Home in Uganda, Africa.  She brought some of the quilts for us to see.

It was a Sunday full of joy, color, and love!