Blessing offered for new Earthworks location in Plymouth
April 20, 2011
PLYMOUTH - Father Ed Reutz of South Bend was a member of the first Earthworks board and has remained an enthusiastic supporter of the Earthworks mission as it has grown and evolved.
On Saturday, April 9, Father Reutz offered the ceremonial blessing of Earthworks’ new location, asking God’s blessing on the work and service that will be done in the bakery, classroom and the market.
Earthworks’ mission is a ministry sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Spearheaded by Sister Sue Rogers, Earthworks encourages people to be environmentally responsible.
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Blessing offered for new Earthworks location in Plymouth
April 11, 2011
Supporters and well-wishers of the newest location of the Earthworks Store in Plymouth, gathered on Saturday morning for a blessing ceremony. Earthworks is dedicated to providing food that is made from sustainable ingredients, according to Sister Sue Rogers who has headed up the project for the last eight or nine years. Sister Sue said, “We can trace the origin of the ingredients.”
The Plymouth location at 701 East Jefferson Street will have classroom space for educational programs, a bakery and a market for the sale of healthy products that are hormone and additive free. Sister Sue said they partner with local farmers to provide lamb, pork, chicken and beef; eggs,; honey, maple syrup; and the well known homemade breads.
Earthworks – Education through Experience
January 31, 2011
Sister Sue Rogers, director of Earthworks, stirred the delicious smelling lentil soup she was preparing for market. The warm building beckoned me welcome, its hardwood floors and thick walls offering protection from January's blustery wind. My tour of Earthworks ministry started with a history lesson.
Earthworks began in an old farmhouse many years ago on the shores of Lake Gilbraith. An outer shell was added for insulation, thickening the walls and making all the windowsills deep. It gives the place a cob house or hobbit-like feel.
As the ministry evolved, the house was remodeled, expanded and a deck was added to the back for an outdoor classroom. The aging farm was repurposed, becoming a beautiful teaching facility for children and adults. Earthworks is located at the PHJC Ministry Center in Donaldson, Indiana and is sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. The ministry is lead by a dedicated and talented board of directors that add energy and vitality to the Earthworks' mission. Sister Sue Rogers is a seasoned teacher that keeps the ministry focused on education.
Read more on the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ website.
PHJC Community Benefit Report
April 2010
The Poor Handmaids present you snapshots of our ministries and how they benefit the communities they serve, both tangibly and intangibly. We want to share with you how the contributions of all PHJC co-workers, volunteers or benefactors make a difference.
Download the PHJC Community Benefit ReportWe Need Volunteers
Please help us by volunteering for the Earthworks Christmas Sale.
- We need volunteers:
- to help prepare items to be sold (daytime or evening hours, whatever works for you)
- to set up rooms for the sale (Hours any days, Nov 26-29)
- to help with the actual sale (Nov 30, Dec 1 or 2)
Please call Sister Sue (574) 935.4164 if you'd like to help with any of the above.
Thanks.
