Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Called ...
Yikes, what have I done... For the past year or so, I've felt restless and have been trying hard to get my health stabilized. Maybe it is empty nest syndrome or missing being employed. Whichever, I have prayed for something meaningful to do with my days. So I proposed to our church council to start a sewing ministry at our church by providing alterations thru the church and teaching others to sew at a nearby community center. I feel as if I have been called to do this. The vote was this weekend and I have been approved for this ministry. This is a giant leap of faith for me and a challenge to my sewing skills. Doing alterations is a big step as I hate to do them even for myself. However, with 4 retirement centers within 2 blocks of the church and a university within walking distance, I feel that this is a service needed in the community for financially strapped families and students. Have I totally lost my mind or what??? What do you do to share your love of sewing with others?
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2 comments:
I think it's a very generous thing you're setting out to do.
Are you setting some parameters on the alterations part of it?
Yes, Marji, I'm only committing to doing the basics - replacing zippers, fixing hems, sew on buttons, etc. Things that can be done quickly. If it is something I cannot do, I will refer them to a professional. I've bought some books by Mary Roehr on altering men and women's ready to wear.
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