The purpose of the sewing ministry is to prepare team members to teach basic clothing construction to women so that they can save money and earn money for their families. These women then become the teachers and invite their friends and neighbors to come for free sewing lessons. As the women sew, they share the Gospel with the unbelievers in the group which may lead them to accept Jesus. These women take their newly acquired faith back into their homes.

On Saturday, December 8, 2007, the Lexington Manor apartment ministry and the sewing ministry teamed up for a morning of fun with the children at Lexington Manor.

Mamie Medlin, Jo Ann Wright, Joanne Massengill, Sharon Erskine, and Nancy Darnell took sewing machines and supplies which allowed eleven children in grades 4 - 8 to sew cell phone holders to give as Christmas gifts. The response was so good that residents are requesting sewing classes for ladies at the complex.  Mamie Medlin provided lunch for all who came.

Joanne Massengill and Nancy Darnell joined Joann Wright and Mamie Medellin at the Lexington Manor Apartments twice a week for four weeks in June, 2007. We taught four teenagers, and each one completed a tote bag and a throw pillow.

On Saturday, July 21, 2007, we met at the rec center and sewed prayer blankets from materials donated by Pat Ludke. Joanne Massengill coordinated the event, attended by Joanne, Valerie Hanlon, Jackie Morehead, Frances Leal, Shar Garrett, and Nancy Darnell. Plans are to meet one Saturday each month to work on sewing projects, and we are planning a trip to Mission, Texas, to sew with ladies from Journey Church. Anyone who is interested in sewing with us may contact Joanne Massengill or Nancy Darnell.
 

With her sewing training, Carole and the other team members are now ready to teach sewing at mission sites.

Valerie thinks Halya's jacket is just her size! The members have learned to use their own measurements to alter patterns so that their creations fit well.

Precise measurements are a must for correct fit. Joanne Massengill and Nancy Darnell are trained as Texas Master Sewing Volunteers through the Texas agricultural Extension Agency and are training the other sewing ministry team members in the methods they learned.

Our conversation always includes testimony of God's goodness in our lives. As we teach others to sew and share God's message of love and salvation, we empower those women to teach others to sew and to witness to them as well.

Joanne and Carole look on as Halya sews. Each member shares what she knows, and encouraging each other is part of the fun.

Halya shows Joanne her jacket pieces. The purpose of the sewing ministry is to prepare team members to teach basic clothing construction to women, so that they can save money and earn money for their families.