Archbishop Demetrios' Visit (Oct 2006)

I made this quilt for Archbishop Demetrios as a gift from our community when he visited us last year.

SHIPPING ANGEL

About 3 years ago I needed someone to help me ship over 200 quilts to the Albanian Orthodox Church's Seminary and Children's Home in Tirana. I could not find answers in Nassau so when Cally & John moved to Charlotte, I loaded 11 LARGE trash bags of quilts into their container and sent them to the USA. Months later, after numerous calls, a warm , friendly voice said the wonderful words: "I can do that for you"! Ron Schimpf of Postnet on Providence Road, Charlotte, had the quilts packed ( for free) and delivered to Dr. Linderman in Albania, within 8 days, much to the joy and appreciation of the recipients. SO when I decided to ship my supplies to Romania, I simply loaded up 3 suitcases and brought them to Ron, who, once again, was an angel of mercy. The 123lb box , again packed for free, is on its way to Cluj-Napoca by Fed Ex and I am a grateful, and much more relaxed person! Fabric, batting, magazines, thread, books etc are on their way. Thank you very much, Ron, for you kindness, generosity and efficiency.

What the Lord Can Do Through Us

Father Anthony Coniaris quotes a Sister Cyprian who gave the following definition of what it means to serve God:
"Serving God is not what we do for God; serving God is what we let God do through us. God is seeking to carry out His mission on earth in us, through us, and with us. He needs each one of us."


St Nilus of Sinai: "Pray not to this end, that your own desires be fulfilled. You can be sure they do not fully accord with the will of God"


I am praying that this Quilting Trip to Romania will fulfill God's will and that we can be instruments of sharing God's love to His world.