Community Outreach at Feed My Starving Children

You are invited to join Patchwork Sisters ministry at Feed My Starving Children next Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 12- 2 pm. 

# of spots reserved: 30 

- open to children, youth, collegians, and friends

Address:  1345 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85210

(Alma School & Southern, just north of 60)

Soup and Fleece Blanket Fellowship

 

Dear Patchwork Sisters,

Praise God for the cooler weather finally! 

We are so ready for “Soup and Fleece”!

Please join us for our annual Soup and

Fleece Blanket Fellowship coming up

in a few weeks.

Date: November 18, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: GPCCC Fellowship Hall

You are welcome to invite your family, friends 

and neighbors to join us for this event. 

Materials needed to make the blanket:

No-Sew Fleece kit

Fabric scissors

Blue painters tape

* We will have extra fleece kits available for those of 

you who may not have time to buy your fleece.

We will be deciding on where to donate the blankets 

this year. If you know of any non-profit organizations 

where we can donate the blankets, please let us know. 

We will take your suggestion into consideration.

You are welcome to bring food to share if

you like. Here are some suggestions:

* a pot of soup

* appetizers, finger food etc.

* desserts, pastries, cake, fruits, snacks etc.

We look forward to see more of you this year.

It will be a wonderful time of fellowship!

Thank You! ❤️

Blessings,

Pam Bakas 

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters

2022 Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

 

Dear Sisters, Patchwork Sisters are again hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers.  Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through four locations around the Phoenix metro area.

Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway starting this Sunday, 5/1.  Just put loose change in the bottles and when they are full, return them to us at the breezeway.  Donation drive will run from May 9 through Father's Day, June 19.  You can also fill up a virtual bottle at:  ChoicesAZ.com/bbd-greater-phx-chinese-christian

2022 Paper goods drive for Casa De Vida

 

Thank you for your generous participation in this year's Paper Goods Drive for  Casa De Vida (http://www.ventureint.org/casadevida.html).  With the rising cost of goods, their need is great!

2021 Choices Pregnancy Center Baby Bottle Drive

 

Dear Sisters, Patchwork Sisters are again hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers.  Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through four locations around the Phoenix metro area.

Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway starting this Sunday, 5/9.  Just put loose change in the bottles and when they are full, return them to us at the breezeway.  Donation drive will run from May 9 through Father's Day, June 20.  You can also fill up a virtual bottle at:  ChoicesAZ.com/bbd-greater-phx-chinese-christian

2020 No Sew Blanket

 

Dear Sisters

This year we will be making no sew blankets at the comfort of our own home.   Retailers like Joann offer curbside pick up for blanket kit purchases.  If you need help getting a blanket kit, please let us know.  There are two deadlines for requests for blanket kits, Nov 8 and Nov 15.   We accept donations to cover costs of blankets. 

We will have a virtual 'hang-out' for No Sew Blanket on Nov 14, Sat, from 11am - 1pm via Zoom.  Feel free to stop by to say 'hello', or to ask a question, or to just hang out.  Please contact us for meeting link. 

As for finished blankets, please drop them off at Shirley Chang/Pam Baka's home or with Pam Bakas at church after Sunday service.  If you have a special request for pick-up, please let us know.

This year, we will be donating blankets to AZ Friends of the Homeless.  Deadline for blanket collection is: Dec 5.  

2019 Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

Patchwork Sisters are again hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers.  Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through four locations around the Phoenix metro area.

Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway starting this week.  Just put loose change in the bottles and when they are full, return them to us at the breezeway.  Donation drive will run from May 12 through Father's Day, June 16.

2018 No Sew Blanket Fellowship

We invite you, your family and friends to join our Annual No-Sew Fleece Blanket Making Fellowship. The blankets that we make will keep many hearts and bodies warm this winter. This is a great community service project as we share the love of Jesus simply through the warmth of a fleece blanket! 

We will meet on Saturday, October 20th at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We should finish by 1 PM.

For first timers, we will show you how to make the no-sew blankets, no experience needed!

Tools and materials needed to make the blanket:

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1. a pair of sharp fabric scissors
2. sewing pins or safety pins
3. blue painter's tape
4. Two pieces of matching fleece that is 48 inches x 60 inches or 72 inches x 60 inches.

Or you can purchase Fleece Blanket Kits from Joann .  You can also sign up for coupons.  
         

If you do not have time to shop for the materials, we will have extra fleece/fabric available for you to make a blanket at the fellowship. We will have a box for voluntary donation and we encourage you to sponsor a blanket.

We will serve a light brunch and you are welcome to bring a plate (fruits or snacks) to the table.  We should wrap up by 1 pm. 

*** Update ***
This year, we will be donating the blankets to the residents of the Care Center at Westchester Senior Living.  Westchester is operated by Volunteers of America, a Christian non profit organization that has multiple programs for the poor, homeless, veterans, elderly and other vulnerable populations.  They operate over two dozen Senior Care centers; Westchester being one of them.  We will have a program of Christmas carols, a short message and then distribution of blankets and interaction with the residents on Dec 8.  More details will be available later. 

Thank you and may the Lord bless you,

Grace Ganger and Pam Bakas

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters

2017 No Sew or Sew Blanket Fellowship

We invite you and your friends to join us

once again for our  Annual No-Sew (and "Sew")

Blanket Making Fellowship!

This year, we will be donating the blankets to

the Children at Changing Lives Center for women and

children. Changing Lives Center is a domestic

abuse treatment center that is operated by Phoenix

Rescue Mission. The children's ages range from
newborn to 18 years old.

On top of the regular "No-Sew" fleece blanket we
usually make, we would like to introduce a "Sew"
baby blanket making section for those who would like

to bring in your own sewing machines and sew simple

36 inch square blankets for babies.

We will meet on Saturday, November 18th at 10 AM in the
Fellowship Hall. We should finish by 1 PM.

For the 'NO-SEW" Fleece Blanket,

you will need the following items:
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1. a pair of sharp fabric scissors
2. sewing pins or safety pins
3. blue painter's tape
4. Matching fleece that is 48 inches x 60 inches in size

    or 60 x 72 inches.

For the "SEW" Blanket,
you will need the following items:
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1. your sewing machine

2. a pair of sharp fabric scissors, thread, pins

3. Matching soft fleece/cotton/flannel/minky
    that is 36 inch square (1 yard of matching fabric).

If you do not have time to shop for the materials,

we will have extra fleece/fabric available for you

to make a blanket at the fellowship. We will have
a box for donation and we encourage you to
sponsor a blanket for a child.

We will serve a light brunch and you are welcome 

to bring a plate (fruits or snacks) to the table. 
We should wrap up by 1 pm. 

Thank you and may the Lord bless you,

Grace Ganger and Pam Bakas

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters

2017 Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

Patchwork Sisters are again hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers.  Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through four locations around the Phoenix metro area.

Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway starting next week, June 25th.  Just put loose change in the bottles and when they are full, return them to us at the breezeway.  Donation drive will run from June 25th through July 30th.

2016 No Sew Blanket Fellowship

This year, we will be donating the blankets to foster kids living in group homes. Most foster kids were removed from their parents or guardians, and if no foster homes are available, they are placed in group homes. Grace will be coordinating with the operators of these homes and will give you another update as we move closer to the event.

Jo-Ann Fabric usually will have sales of fleece materials in the coming weeks. Please look for fun and bright designs as our "target audience" will be boys and girls from 5 to 17 years old.

Please come out and enjoy a blessed fellowship with each other!

Event: Annual No Sew Fleece Blanket Fellowship
Location: Fellowship Hall, GPCCC
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm

You will need the following items to make a blanket:
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1. a pair of sharp fabric scissors
2. sewing pins or safety pins
3. blue painter's tape
4. Size of fleece: baby crib size (36 X 54 inches),

    lap blanket (48 X 60 inches) or twin (60 X 72 inches).

You can buy the fleece precut and packaged or cut from bolt.

Need more information?  Please contact Grace or Pam. 

Silent Auction at the 2016 GPCCC Harvest Festival

 

Patchwork Sisters Ministry will be holding a Silent Auction at the 2016 GPCCC Harvest Festival on Monday, October 31st in Room B207/B208.  Proceeds from the auction will be donated to a charity.

First, we would appreciate your donation for any new or gently used item for the auction.  That would be an item you would consider bidding for.  We are looking for: 

• Household items : decorations, wall art, serving platters, bowls, small electrical appliances 
• Books: Christian books, children books, cookbooks
• Accessories: bracelets, necklaces, scarves, hats 
• Toys: Legos, learning toys, dolls 
• Home-made handicraft (crochet, knitwear, etc), arts, baked goods, special tea or coffee;
• Admission Tickets to concerts, plays and sports events.
• Baskets of all shapes and sizes and gift boxes : these will be used to pack items for the Auction.

We are collecting items the next four Sundays on October 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. Please text or call Sister Pam Bakas if you are bringing your items. Sister Pam Bakas who will be coordinating this event, will wait for you in Room 102 to receive your items.

 

Please note that organizers will have sole discretion on putting out the donated items for the auction or not. You can choose to take back your item if there is no bid for it, or we can donate it to Goodwill or St Vincent De Paul after the event. Please specify your preference when you drop off your items.

 

Secondly, please save the evening on October 31^st and come out to bid for that special item you will find at this Silent Auction. It will be a fun and meaningful night for all. A few years ago Sister Pam and a few other ladies raised more than a thousand dollars at a Silent Auction during VBS. The proceeds went to mission effort. Together we can once again raised some fund for God’s work.

 

Please feel free to contact Ms. Pam or Shirley Wan if you have any questions.  

Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

Patchwork Sisters are hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers (http://cpcphoenix.org/). Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through their four locations around the valley.
Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway on Sunday. Just fill up the bottles with loose change and return them to us at the breezeway.
Donation drive will run from May 8 through June 19.
Baby Bottle Drive Video

Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

Patchwork Sisters are hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers (http://cpcphoenix.org/). Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through their four locations around the valley.
Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway on Sunday. Just fill up the bottles with loose change and return them to us at the breezeway.
Donation drive will run from May 8 through June 19.
Baby Bottle Drive Video

Choices Pregnancy Center Tour

The Patchwork Sisters have an opportunity to organize a tour of the
Tempe location of the Choices Pregnancy Centers on Saturday, September 19, from 2pm to 3pm.  You probably remember the Baby Bottle Donation Drive GPCCC had in May and June of this year, raising $2787.00, benefiting the Choices Pregnancy Centers.  They serve pregnant women throughout the Valley in four different locations through pregnancy counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more. During the tour, we will be able to learn more about volunteer positions that provide counseling sessions to pregnant women in need close to the ASU area.

For more information, please contact Grace. 

Shaved Ice Fellowship - Aug 29, 2015

 

Dear Sisters, what's better than having shaved ice at 112F? Having shaved ice AND helping the homeless! Patchwork Sisters are hosting a Shaved Ice Fellowship on Aug 29, from 11am - 1pm at Angel's residence. We will be having some very yummy dessert and packing "Hope Totes" for the homeless. Please check your email and look for the invitation from PS via SignUpGenius. We are looking for donations for the Hope Totes including Bottled water, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Soap, Lotion, Chapsticks, Sunscreen, Combs, Socks (new) and Energy bars/Granola bars.

For more info, please contact Shirley Wan.  Thanks!  

Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

Patchwork Sisters are hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers (http://cpcphoenix.org/). Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through their four locations around the valley.
Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway today. Just fill up the bottles with loose change and return them to us at the breezeway.
Donation drive will run from May 17 through June 28.
Baby Bottle Drive Video

Thank you for your donations to Phoenix Rescue Mission's Changing Lives Center for Women & Children

Thank you for your generous donations to our drive for the Phoenix Rescue Mission's Changing Lives Center for Women & Children.  Together we have raised 150 lbs of materials (approximately) and the staff of PRM are very grateful, particularly since they are always in need of hygiene products at the center.

To learn more about the Changing Lives Center, please visit their page. 

To learn more about how to help Phoenix Rescue Mission, please visit here.

Currently Needed Items: 

• Deodorant (men's & women's)
• Bar and Liquid Soap
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Full size Shampoo and Conditioner
• Shaving Cream & Razors

and other hygiene items.


(Photo courtesy of Phoenix Rescue Mission)

Currently Needed Items

• Deodorant (men’s & women’s)
• Bar and Liquid Soap
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Shaving Cream & Razors
• Full-size Shampoo and Conditioner
• African-American Hair Products
• Boys Pants Sizes 8-9 and 10-11
• Kids Tennis Shoes
• Twin-size Bed Sheets (regular and extra long are both needed)
• Full-sized Towels for Showers (new or gently used)

- See more at: http://phoenixrescuemission.org/give/donate-goods-and-materials/#sthash.8TXVocLQ.dpuf

2014 Annual Patchwork Sisters No-Sew Fleece Fellowship

Please save the date: November 22nd, 2014 (Saturday)!

We will meet at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall  to make 

beautiful fleece lap blankets. What a wonderful way to

spend the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Fellowship 

and Thanks Giving to the Lord! 

Grace Ganger is looking into some places (senior homes,

Hospice of the Valley, VA Hospital...) to donate the blankets

this year. We invite you to join us when we deliver the

blankets sometime in mid-December...more details to

follow later.

We will give a demonstration to first timers on how to get started with a

No-Sew fleece blanket. 

You will need the following items to make a blanket:
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1. a pair of sharp fabric scissors
2. sewing pins or safety pins
3. blue painter's tape
4. 1 1/3 (1.333) yard cut each of 2 pieces of matching fleece from Joann's Fabric, 

or you can buy the pre-packaged and matching fleece that is 48 inches x 60 inches in size. 

(*Do not get the 60 x 72 inches as that will be too big)

If you do not have time to go to Joann's, we will have extra fleece available for those who would like to 

come and offer your time and labor. We appreciate any help we can get. 

We will serve brunch and you are welcome to bring a plate (fruits or snacks) to the table. 

We should wrap up by 2 pm.

 If you have any questions, feel free to email Pam Bakas.  

 

Patchwork Sisters' Spring Dim Sum Brunch - Drive for the Changing Lives Center

We are hosting a drive the the Changing Lives Center for Women and Children (Phoenix Rescue Mission).  As the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services, the Changing Lives Center helps single women and mothers with children to rebuild their lives. This 12-18 month program provides a stable, nurturing environment where women are able to work through addiction and abuse issues. They also receive life skills education and other counseling, and ultimately become self-sufficient through career assessment and job placement. - See more at: Changing Lives Center for Women & Children

Items most needed:

diapers, wipes, baby hygiene products, sanitary napkins, tampons, hygiene products (shampoo, body wash/soap, conditioner, lotion, deodorant)

The Changing Lives Center really need your help.  Please drop off donations at the Spring Dim Sum Brunch or call or text Shirley Chang at her cell phone if you have large items for donation and would like to arrange for the items to be picked up.  

Any help will be greatly appreciated!