“God’s work. Our hands.”
“Share God’s love with our neighbors”… as shown by various activities at First English Lutheran Church.
Pictured are some of their activities from last year followed by a list of opportunities that any of us can join in this year!
Photos from Melissa Thomas.
A “Thank You” to all first responders.
Homemade greeting cards with notes in them were sent to Cannon Falls Police, Fire, EMT, etc. Judy Holt led the activity. All ages participated.
Around the table: William and Nicole Holz, Jeanette Sutherland, Donna Kimmes, Judy Holt, Bev Stedman and Jim Magnuson.
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School kit assembly.
Donna Miller, Lorraine Moorhouse, Meredith Barker, Jeanette Sutherland, Melissa Thomas, Jamie, Karsyn and Jaci Winchell and Elizabeth Yarbrough in front.
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Caring for the ages...
Caring for the ages...
In the Cannon Falls cemetery, all ages cleaned gravestones with mold and debris. They started in the older area of the cemetery. Led by Steve Gesme.
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Following is a list of opportunities this year for “neighbors being neighborly”.
* Putting finishing touches on the Habitat for Humanity House.
* Hope Through a Bar of Soap: assembling personal care kits to share with those in need after a natural disaster or life-ghreatening violence.
* Kindness Stations - a “round robin” of short activities and crafts at church.
* Cemetery Cleanup: Clearing moss and weeds from headstones at the Cannon Falls cemetery.
* Interacting with residents at the Gardens of Cannon Falls and Twin Rivers.
* Cannon Valley Trail: working with grasses and natural plants.
* Visiting with special needs residents at the adult Lutheran Social Services Falls House.
* Making cards and writing notes to show care for first responders, inmates, veterans and others.
Like Ripples...
acts of kindness reach the farthest shore.
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