2008 National Convention October 2-5, 2008

Louisville, Ky

hosted by

Our Ladies of Lourdes Threads of Love chapter

      Packets for the 2008 National Convention

      Application for the convention are now being taken

      2008 Registration Packet in Microsoft Word

      2008 Registration Packet In Adobe

      2008 Class Application Packet in Microsoft Word 

      2008 Class Application Packet in Adobe

      2008  T-shirt order form in Microsoft Word

      2008  T-Shirt order form in Adobe

           Mark your calendars!  The 2008 National Convention is fast approaching! 

Date: Thursday, October 2, through

          Sunday, October 5.

Place: Louisville, KY

Host Chapter:

         Our Lady of Lourdes Threads of Love

Contact Person/Host:

         Anna Maria Trier

Phone: (502) 339-1839 (H)

           or (502) 552-0573 (Cell)

Email: annamaria@bellsouth.net

The convention begins with a welcome and check-in from 4:00-6:00pm on Thursday and ends with a farewell at 1:00pm on Sunday, with lots of classes and events in between.

For early arrivers:

This year's convention will be offering a bonus day for those of you wishing to arrive a little earlier. 

On Thursday, October 2, there will be a couple of optional tours to choose from: 

1.      Visitor’s tour of Louisville where you can enjoy the sites of the area.

2.      A tour of local sewing shops ending with a bonus class at the Smocking Shop. 

Time: Both tours are from 8:30am-4:30pm (more information will be available in the registration packet).

In addition to the wonderful convention that is planned, Louisville is a city with much to offer.  If you have never visited, it is well worth the trip. 

Season of Hope

Threads of Love and Angles Among Us will host an ecumenical, seasonal worship service of hope and remembrance for those who have lost babies and / or children to death. If you know of someone that has lost a baby or child  invite them to this service. the Season of Hope is a  beautiful way of hearing a word of hope and remembering all of these little angels who now rest safely in the arms of God.

Please be our guest afterwards for a light reception.

Saturday December 6, 2008

At First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge

763 North Blvd

6:00 PM in the Dunham Chapel

  (Enter chapel from  back parking lot on Convention)

My soul, waits in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him.   He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken.   On God my salvation  and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.   Trust in Him at all times, O people.  Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.  Psalm 62: 5 - 8

WHAT IS THREADS OF LOVE?

Threads of Love is an outreach sewing ministry that strives to provide for some of the physical needs of tiny infants, while showing God's love to the babies' parents and families.

Are you interested in joining a Threads of Love chapter? Click on   CHAPTER LISTING above to find one close to you!

Interested in starting your own Threads of Love chapter? Click on   JOIN US to find out how!

Threads of Love, through the effort and support of many participants in chapters across the country, provides clothing, blankets and other handmade articles for tiny premature and sick infants. We desire to show God's love to the parents and loved ones of these babies in their time of uncertainty. Perhaps those who are experiencing incomprehensible pain may know a peace and serenity that extends beyond the situation. We want to simply be there to bring the unsaid message of God's presence and His infinite love and compassion.

As Christians, we are all given a gift and are expected to develop and use it to collectively support and comfort one another. Through all circumstances we serve God and He has been continually faithful, providing all the necessities of this ministry as it grows - chapter by chapter - to bring God's love and comfort to others.

For premature or sick babies, Threads of Love Ministry provides: a packet containing a crocheted or knitted cap,day gown, blanket, lovie doll and a prayer for healing.

When a parent is faced with the death of an infant through miscarriage, infant death or stillbirth, we reach out to them with a packet showing God's love through our sewing skills, silently saying, "You are loved." At this time, a packet is used containing a bonnet, dress, blanket and a prayer for healing of a broken heart.

All items are made by volunteers. Materials and labor are donated by ladies who are part of the Threads of Love ministry, who show their love for the Lord by using their sewing talents in serving the Lord.