Three friends at the have come up with a way to have fun while raising money for the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, Michigan.
The longtime church members are making affordable one-of-a-kind silk floral arrangements that are perfect for most occasions.
In a time of sky-rocketing heating costs, it's a great way to raise money for the congregation's fuel fund and snow removal.
Longtime Upper Peninsula reporter Greg Peterson has the story.
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A winter hobby has blossomed into a colorful and fun way to raise money for the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming.
Designing and creating silk flower arrangements are a passion for Shirley Tyni - Kay Frederickson and Ruthie Solberg.
They first buy a vase and then coordinate flowers to match.
They are even willing to do a design by request.
During the first three years, the trio has made over 300 flower arrangements - and all are unique.
Most of the floral arrangements run about ten dollars and are perfect gift for just about any reason or occ%@%@ion.
The floral arrangements are being sold in the Bell Memorial Hospital gift shop and the artists have traveled to arts and crafts shows
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Kay Frederickson
Bethany Lutheran Church
member for 46 years
Shirley Tyni
Bethany Lutheran Church
member for 54 years
Voice of:
Ruthie Solberg
Bethany Lutheran Church
To purchase a silk floral arrangement to benefit the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, Michigan call:
Shirley Tyni
906-486-8583
Kay Frederickson
906-486-9740
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If you'd like to buy a floral arrangement call Shirley at 906-486-8583 or Kaye at 906-486-9740.
I'm Greg Peterson at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, MI
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Bethany Lutheran Church official website:
http://www.bethanyishpeming.org
Bethany Lutheran Church
715 Mather Avenue
Ishpeming, MI 49849
906-486-4351
Fax: 906-486-9640
bethanyim@hotmail.com
Rev. Warren Geier, Pastor
revwgeier@charterinternet.com
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