2012 Fall Ingathering dates are October 6 and 7. Watch for details about receiving locations in a mailing and on this website in September.
Five congregations served as collection centers on October 1 and 2, 2011:
- Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon (1 block southwest of Lutheran General Hospital), Park Ridge (847.823.6984)
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove (630.968.6231)
- Faith Lutheran Church, 353 N. Midland Ave., Joliet (815.725.4213)
- St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth (708.448.6555)
- Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave., Rockford (815.964.4609)
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Congregations can respond to Lutheran World Relief’s appeal for Quilts and Kits* collected, made or assembled year round. Items may be brought to Church of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Avenue (Route 25), Elgin, IL 60120 (847.742.5100), Monday-Friday 8:00 to 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 to 3:30 P.M. (24-hour advance notice requested.) Please label all boxes clearly with the name of the enclosed Quilts or Kits, your congregation’s name and address and “Lutheran World Relief.”
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“For over 30 years FLWR has assisted Lutheran World Relief in its ministries of healing and hope. Your area contributes mightily and faithfully to the Mission Quilts, Personal Care Kits, School Kits, Fabric Kits, Baby Care Kits and soap distributed to people in need in many parts of the world each year. In 2011, LWR delivered Quilts and Kits worth over $12 million to more than 623,000 people in 26 different countries. The number of Quilts alone numbered 355,786! Thank you for your partnership in this ministry – we are so thankful for you!”
– Melanie Gibbons, Quilt & Kit Ministry Coordinator