A Little About Me.....First Offering

I'd like to introduce myself to you.  My name is Beth.  I'm a mother, grandmother, and a Christ follower.

I blogged daily for quite some time, then grew away from this.  I'm glad to say that I am back.  Sometimes I have a lot to say....other times not so much.

My heart has grown in it's passion for the homeless.  Some of us are only a paycheck away from being in this same situation.

I have felt God prodding me for several years to help do something about the sadness and desperation of the homeless.  And I have.  I've volunteered in feeding meals and gathered up donations.

But most of all, I have talked.  Talk without too much action.

Another passion of mine is creating things.  I love to come home from work, sit and relax with yarn and a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook.

As I've been thinking about my hobby and my passions, I often wondered how to put the two together.

God has given me a talent.....God has given me a heart for the homeless.  What to do?

These are the feelings and the reasonings behind Hand and Heart Blessings.

15% of each purchase price will be donated to Helping Hands Ministries of Harrisburg, PA (close to where I live) to help feed the homeless at least one hot meal a day.

So, it's simple...You receive a handmade item for yourself (or someone special), and a homeless person receives a meal.

All of this being said, here is the first Offering:

This is a crochet headband with a rosette.  The one shown will fit an infant, but the size can be adjusted for any age--older baby, toddler, child, teen, adult.

All I will need is the measurement for the head circumference.  The width shown is one inch, but again, this can be made wider.  The rosette can also be made larger.

You may choose any color of band and rosette.  It's all up to you!!

Prices range from $3.50 for an infant to $6.50 for an adult.

To purchase this item (and view several other items), just click here .

I'm also looking for suggestions for items to make.  So, if you have any suggestions or items that you would like to see her, please leave a comment and let me know.

Beth

























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The Beginning

I see many homeless people on my commute to work.  Men, women, children--sitting along the riverfront after a night spent sleeping under bridges, in doorways--wherever there is a place to lay their heads.

I drive home, and again I see these same faces and new faces also.

I also have knit, crocheted and created things for many, many years.

Two passions--one talent.  I have often wondered how God would have me combine these two--use my talent to help those my heart has been drawn to.

Thus, the beginning of Hand and Heart Blessings.

It's a relatively simple theory:

1.  I make something.
2.  I offer it for sale.
3.  You order it (always in the color and style of your choice).
4.  15% of the purchase price is donated to Helping Hands Ministries of
     Harrisburg to help feed the homeless.

You can visit their web page Helping Hands Ministries of Harrisburg or visit them on Facebook page here .


Please consider helping to feed those who cannot feed themselves.

Beth