Quilts of valor
First Quilters of First Christian Church is a registered Quilts of Valor Foundation group. These dedicated women gather twice each month to cut, piece and complete the quilts presented to U.S. veterans from First Christian Church.
Through this ministry, friendships have deepened, and a sense of purpose keeps our hearts full. You can be assured that every stitch in these quilts is made with appreciation for the veteran’s service to our country.
The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts! In the last 15 years over 178,000 quilts have been awarded to deserving veterans.
Through this ministry, friendships have deepened, and a sense of purpose keeps our hearts full. You can be assured that every stitch in these quilts is made with appreciation for the veteran’s service to our country.
The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts! In the last 15 years over 178,000 quilts have been awarded to deserving veterans.
June 4 Presentation
On June 4, the First Quilters held a Quilts of Valor ceremony honoring nine veterans. Among those honored with a quilt were Ramona Lucius and her son, one veteran from Central Christian Church, and several from the community. We had a guest quilter from Colorado who made quilts for veterans in her family living in Cedar Falls. There was recognition for the 14 veterans who received with Quilts of Valor during the pandemic. These were presented individually to those veterans. Saturday, June 4 was a time of celebration and appreciation for the veterans’ military service and a time of reflection for many of them.
Thanks to the First Quilters who made the beautiful quilts, and helped organize and provide hospitality to our veterans and guests; to Gary and Carolyn Chambers who helped with the video presentation, serving, and cleanup; to Brad Kofron who took photos of all the quilts and veterans; to Steven Smith who served as flag bearer. It was a moving experience for all.
Thanks to the First Quilters who made the beautiful quilts, and helped organize and provide hospitality to our veterans and guests; to Gary and Carolyn Chambers who helped with the video presentation, serving, and cleanup; to Brad Kofron who took photos of all the quilts and veterans; to Steven Smith who served as flag bearer. It was a moving experience for all.
october 6 PRESENTATION
The veterans who were presented with quilts are Don Rasmussen, Rob Letz, Steven Smith, Cyril Klein, Jim Newcomb, Lowell Redding, Gary Chambers, Curt Mather, Robert Albertson, Jim Boileau, Dave Coil, David Mader, Joe Reiss, Byron Mather, Naila Graper, Todd Graper, and Kari Lavenz.
Mission Accomplished
In June of 2016 a small band of mighty quilters set a goal of honoring veterans from our church.
July 9, 2017 - 9 Quilts Awarded
January 28, 2018 - 4 Quilts Awarded
Fall 2018 - Quilt donated to the Grout Museum
October 6, 2019 - 17 Quilts Awarded
In case you are counting, this mighty band of quilters has made 31 Quilts of Valor in three years! Mission accomplished!
July 9, 2017 - 9 Quilts Awarded
January 28, 2018 - 4 Quilts Awarded
Fall 2018 - Quilt donated to the Grout Museum
October 6, 2019 - 17 Quilts Awarded
In case you are counting, this mighty band of quilters has made 31 Quilts of Valor in three years! Mission accomplished!
The First Quilters of First Christian Church donated the quilt “Hero’s Tribute” to the Grout Museum District for a silent auction on April 28. At this fund raiser, winners of the Sullivan Brothers Outstanding Military Family Award and the Van G. Miller Memorial Award for Outstanding Support for Our Armed Forces will be recognized. Kathy Redding is the Silent Auction Chair and asked the First Quilters to participate. It is our honor to be a part of this project.