Hands On
On May 9, 2007, a group of Peace Church members met to participate in a community service project. Since the idea was to make things rather than just give money, it was decided to call the group “HANDS ON”. At the first get together, 35 dog-bone pillows were stuffed, stitched, and later delivered to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro.

Since that first meeting in 2007, the group has gotten together monthly to make a variety of pillows for use by Hospice, the Wesley Long Cancer Center, Hospice of Davidson County, nursing homes and many other local organizations and individuals. Though it has been difficult to keep track of all donations, it is a good estimate that 600 pillows have been distributed.

Several special service projects have been completed. Nazareth Children’s Home received decorative pillows when the residents’ rooms were being refurbished. Teddy bears were made for the Greensboro Police Department and Greensboro Urban Ministry Partnership Village. Small pillows have been made for children being cared for by the Kids’ Path program of Greensboro Hospice.

Numerous individuals have made items such as play mats, walker bags, prayer shawls, sweaters and caps that have been distributed by HANDS ON. HANDS ON continues to meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m., following the VSP luncheon. Both men and women are welcome to participate. Please consider giving your time and talent to this special ministry of Peace Church. Also welcome are monetary donations that will be used to purchase fabric and stuffing.