Following the example of Dorcas in Acts 9, the Sower’s Sewing Ministry was formed in July 2012. The name is derived from the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13 with our projects being the seeds that are sown (sewn) for God’s kingdom. Ladies of all ages from Farragut Christian Church and the community meet once a quarter for sewing projects that benefit our community, our nation, and the world. This quiet group has impacted these organizations with their sewing projects:
Angel Wing Ministries - Burial gowns for stillborn infants and pull apart blankets.
Belize Mission Trip 2018 - Travel with FCC Youth to Belize. Purchased six sewing machines and collected fabric and notions to teach sewing to Independence Church ladies.
Breast Connect - Mastectomy pillows for breast cancer surgery patients
Cerebral Palsy Center - Adult clothing protectors, lap blankets, wheelchair and walker bags.
Farragut Christian Church - Stuffed Bibles for nursery class, Bible bags for Children's church.
Guatemala Mission Trip - 140 pillowcase and t-shirt dresses given away by mission team.
Project Linus - Dozens of blankets and pillowcases sewn and given to sick children, Safe Haven, and Project Snowball.
Prom of the Stars - Alterations of prom dresses and plus size dresses made for attendees.
RAM (Remote Area Medical) - Fleece hats and scarves.
Rio 180 Panama Mission Trips - several hundred dresses sewn and given to needy children
Sewing Seeds of Kindness - Pet Pocket Pals given to Children’s Hospital.
Summer Sewing Camp at FCC - June and July, eight classes were offered to teach children and adults basic sewing skills. Plans are to offer this annually.
Summit Nursing Home - Alzheimer lap mats, pillow cases, walker and wheelchair bags.
University of Tennessee Campus House - blankets for young people living in cars.
UT Hospital - Crib sheets for neonatal unit.
Some projects are completed during the meeting while other projects may be taken home and returned at a later date. Our projects are lovingly made and prayed over. At each meeting, we begin or have a break for a time of refreshments and fellowship. All levels of sewing ability are welcome. There are also opportunities for crocheters. If you are interested in joining this group or have questions, please see Barb Knight or Sandy Bumbalough or call the church office.
Summary of Sewing Projects for 2024:
UT Campus Ministry - 6 blankets
Project Linus - 17 fleece blankets, 7 quilts, 13 Hugs For Heroes blankets
Rio 180 Mission Trips - 50 dresses
Mother's Day Out - 10 pillows and 3 wall hangings
Breast Connect - 50 mastectomy pillows
Newborns In Need - 17 gowns, 20 receiving blankets, 12 burp pads, 9 bibs, 14 fleece blankets, 20 knit caps
Cerebral Palsy Center - 12 adult bibs, 12 lap blankets, 17 wheelchair and walker bags
FCC Nursery - 12 soft "toy" Bibles for Sunday school
First Annual Summer Sewing Camp - 6 teachers and 14 beginner students
Save these dates for our 2025 meetings:
February 8 ~ February Fleece and Flannel Frenzy (assorted items for multiple non-profits)
April 12 ~ dresses for Panama
June/July ~ Second Annual Summer Sewing Camp
September 6 ~ Newborns in Need
November 8 ~ Cerebral Palsy Center and Breast Connect
Summer Sewing Camp
Watch for dates and information coming soon.