School/church make 130 ‘blankets of hope’

St. Mary secondary students participated in the annual Christian service project, Blankets of Hope, a tradition that was launched 30 years ago by Jozell Rexroat and Shirley Garthe.

The St. Mary Church Social Hall was a busy sewing center on Feb. 13 and 14. Stations were set up for measuring, cutting, pinning, ironing, turning and sewing.

Over 35 volunteers supported the event over a two-day period of time. Volunteers guided students through the blanket making process. This year, 130 blankets were constructed by students during this event. An additional 100 blankets were constructed by Cheryl Bunek. At home volunteers continue to sew additional blankets for this ministry.