Wheaton's Gary UMC honors graduates with afghans

  • Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton gives a special blessing for high school graduates and honors them with homemade afghans.

    Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton gives a special blessing for high school graduates and honors them with homemade afghans. Courtesy of Gary United Methodist Church

 
Submitted by Janet Mathis
 
 
Updated 6/15/2022 11:49 AM

Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton wrapped this year's high school graduates with homemade afghans.

The Gary Knitters, volunteers at the church, started working on the afghans a year ago to have them ready in time for the high school graduate summer send-off.

 

The graduates also received a copy of Dr. Suess's "Oh, the Places You'll Go," signed with well wishes by members of the congregation.

The church at 224 N. Main St. offers a 9 a.m. Sunday worship in the sanctuary, complete with Kids' Church and nursery care, plus livestreaming and recorded worship at garychurch.org.

After the worship service, you can enjoy a coffee hour called "Special Blend."

Starting Sept. 11, Gary Church will also offer a new session of Sunday school for all ages. Gary Church has vibrant music, kids, youth and adult ministries, plus opportunities for local, national and global missions.

For more information, go to garychurch.org or contact the church office at office@garychurch.org.

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