Jennifer Maton- Calligrapher

When writing is art...

that would be the work of Jennifer Maton.

Names, places, and dates-

transferred into artful arrangement.

Maybe you have always wanted to learn?

Here is an opportunity-coming right up.

 Only 10 seats available--

www.ifsoinklined.com/workshops/

A bit of Jen's story:

I started learning calligraphy at a young age 

when my parents gifted me a Shaffer pen set 

for my 12th birthday. 

Once I started college, 

I decided to continue learning calligraphy 

and other art methods, 

finally earning degrees

 in textile design and art/graphic design.

I feel extremely blessed

 that I have been able to share my gift 

with others through 

calligraphy classes and workshops.

 I teach using the same professional tools

 that I use in my work in the hopes 

that others can create jobs for themselves 

by using this skill. 

Recently, I have had several previous students 

tell me that they were able to start

 small  local calligraphy businesses 

which allowed them to afford

 to quit their long exhausting daytime jobs

 or earn extra money on the side to pay for college. 

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My favorite calligraphy job 

was designing the Lord's Prayer 

for a local art show. 

My hope was that it might touch 

someone who needed some extra strength 

that day or be a witness to a non believer. 

That is why I try and post my work

 on social media--

 you never know who you might reach.

Jennifer is the wife of Pastor Ben Maton
and they serve at
Immanuel Lutheran- Charlottesville, VA.
We give thanks for her sharing
 of her gifts and talents-
and a bit of the story.

To connect with Jen:
www.ifsoinklined.com

on Pinterest:
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on Instagram:
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Quilts for Lutheran World Relief

The Holy Comforters quilting group 

at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

 in Springfield, Virginia 

works hard from Jan - April making quilts.

 This year it was 112 quilts for LWR 

and 40 children's quilts.

 In May-

traditionally on Mother's Day weekend,

they are draped across the backs of the pews

in the sanctuary.

There is something particularly 

cozy and welcoming on this weekend.

Even the spot for the pastor 

and worship helpers get a "draping."

They partner with Lutheran World Relief 

and 25:40

as organizations that distribute the quilts.

The quilts are prayed over and blessed

 before they are boxed for shipping.

Each one has been made 

with love and sent with love.

Some are for purchase to help

 defray the cost for batting and materials.

Thanks- Mary Lion for the hard work 

and organizing this group

 to make the world a bit brighter 

in many far away places!

Does your church makes quilts for others?

Comment below- so we can add to the story!

More about

25:40

and

Lutheran World Relief 

Mission quilts

Visual Faith and a Community Easter Egg Hunt

Barbara Haar- Minister of Parish Life

 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 

in Catonsville, Maryland 

contacted me about the possibility

 of using a Visual Faith component

 for their Commuity Easter Egg Hunt.

A quick email sent to the team 

and Barb received some great choices

 to offer those attending.

Some Visual Kinesthetic learning
and a Bible verse- 
right into their hearts for Easter,
and to share with their families.

Here is the link to download
 and print bookmarks
 or Bible margins for you!
EasterBookmarks
These were designed by Pat Maier.

And here are 2 more:
 designed by Karen Hunter:
Easter Margins

Thanks to Barbara 
for sharing a bit of the story.

Barbara Haar

Reach the Lost, Disciple the Saved , and Care For People 

Minister of Parish Life, St. Paul Lutheran Church

Church: 410-747-1897, 

Dina Vendetti- For When You are Mayor

Once in awhile you get to leave

 your normal day job 

and try out something else.

Dina Vendetti (L) serves as Principal at

St. John's Lutheran School

 in Dover, Delaware.

Dina is pictured here with Judy Diogo- 

 President of the Central DE 

Chamber of Commerce.

Recently she was the winner 

of the "honorary mayor" campaign.

And you might get to celebrate with friends.

Just so you have others to help tell the story.

Dina with her pastor- Rev. Dr. C.J. Ransdell

  and his wife Melinda.

And then you have to hang your 

"official gear"-

because for this whole next year-

Dina will be out and about

performing duties as needed.

And just a reminder- it's

never a bad idea 

to try something brand new.

 More about the Honorary Mayor program:

The Honorary Mayor program

 is one of two fundraisers

 held each year by the 

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce. 

The proceeds help to underwrite several programs --

 many of which benefit our school- St John's.

  We have been members of the CDCC

 for many, many years

 and they have gone out of their way

 to provide us with business education, 

networking and marketing opportunities, 

and leadership development. 

They do an amazing job 

of keeping our school in the public eye.  

Each year the CDCC staff 

invites 4 - 5 people in the community

 to be candidates in the Honorary Mayor election.

 Which ever candidate raises the most money

 is declared the winner.  

The three month campaign

 (which began in February)

 will yield about $10,000 

worth of free advertising for our school. 

 The winner of the campaign 

will serve as "honorary mayor" 

for one full year. 

 As mayor, this person will be invited

 to attend ribbon cuttings 

and other functions of the chamber. 

These are often events 

that will be covered by the local media,

 again keeping that person's name 

and business in the public eye.  

Congratulations Dina!

and the St. John's Lutheran School

 and Church Community.