Early in April, many of us were isolated at home. The idea of making a quilted church banner came to mind. A pattern was adapted from Wendy Russell entitled "A Dozen Quilt Blocks from the Bible". with individual bible blocks was selected and an online fabric order was placed at our local quilt shop, Abby Mae's. One selected material was to be used in each block to tie the banners together. One bulletin announcement was made and 10 people signed up. Each block's material was cut separately, numbered and placed with that block's directions in a plastic bag and delivered to each person. It was a joy to visit outside, several feet away with each person we hadn't seen in so long! When each block was completed, we again visited outside. It was such a joy to see each block completed. Since the pattern was for different blocks and differing sizes, no one really knew how the banner would be put together. With help from the quilt shop, I was able to make the blocks the same size and finish not one, but two bible quilt banners! Each block had a bible name and so I found a bible verse to go with the name and embroidered them on. They turned out, bright and beautiful in a time of uncertainty and isolation.
Hi, I am very interested in hosting/leading a virtual bible study using Zoom for our church. I do host a prayer meeting on Zoom so am familiar with the technology part but do not have the coffee break training. In the past I have gone to coffee break studies and appreciate all they represent. Would you direct me in how to get started/ trained?
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Early in April, many of us were isolated at home. The idea of making a quilted church banner came to mind. A pattern was adapted from Wendy Russell entitled "A Dozen Quilt Blocks from the Bible". with individual bible blocks was selected and an online fabric order was placed at our local quilt shop, Abby Mae's. One selected material was to be used in each block to tie the banners together. One bulletin announcement was made and 10 people signed up. Each block's material was cut separately, numbered and placed with that block's directions in a plastic bag and delivered to each person. It was a joy to visit outside, several feet away with each person we hadn't seen in so long! When each block was completed, we again visited outside. It was such a joy to see each block completed. Since the pattern was for different blocks and differing sizes, no one really knew how the banner would be put together. With help from the quilt shop, I was able to make the blocks the same size and finish not one, but two bible quilt banners! Each block had a bible name and so I found a bible verse to go with the name and embroidered them on. They turned out, bright and beautiful in a time of uncertainty and isolation.
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Hi, I am very interested in hosting/leading a virtual bible study using Zoom for our church. I do host a prayer meeting on Zoom so am familiar with the technology part but do not have the coffee break training. In the past I have gone to coffee break studies and appreciate all they represent. Would you direct me in how to get started/ trained?
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