Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie donates 112 handmade quilts

The Prairie Pointe Quilters at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley have devoted hours to creating custom quilts to give to others for comfort in their time of need.

After the completion of their hard work throughout the past year, 112 quilts filled the church sanctuary during services on the weekend of Aug. 5-6 for a special blessing by Senior Pastor Mark Boster.

A number of the quilts will be given to the local Home of the Sparrow which empowers women and children as they journey from homeless.

The others will be sent to Lutheran World Relief to be given to people all over the world.

"We are proud to see all of the unique, colorful, and beautiful quilts on display together," said Bev Kenny, coordinator of the Prairie Pointe Quilters, "but most of all, we hope to make a difference in comforting someone's life."

To support the project, church members are generous in filling a "quarter jar" on display at the church with monetary donations to help the quilt ministry.

The Prairie Pointe Quilters, as well as the prayer shawl ministry, are always in need of yarn or fabrics for their projects.

Donations can be dropped off at the church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley.

"We welcome new members to our quilting ministry," adds Kenny. "Knowing how to quilt is not a requirement for anyone to join. We encourage others to learn and enjoy fellowship together." The group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. at the church.

For more information, contact Bev Kenny at krkbjk@comcast.net.

Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, led by Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey, has served the Huntley community for over 20 years.

For more information, visit www.shepherdoftheprairie.com or facebook.com/ShepherdofthePrairie/.