Sr. Benita Luetkemeyer, first on the left in the first row, is one of our organists. She does lovely embroidery, and has made a number of different items. She has recently completed a baby pillow and a baby quilt.

Sr. Gladys Noreen is seated in the middle of the first row. Very handy, she takes care of all our maintenance needs, fixing those things that are broken and replacing those things that are worn out.

Sr. Regina Arnold, the elder in our community, is another of our organists. She is known for her exquisite counted cross stitch bookmarks, which make lifetime gifts. She has also cross-stitched wall hangings, including mama and papa bears.

Sr. Josetta Grant is the first on the right in the upper row. She’s our candle-maker, and also makes shea butter and cocoa butter lotions, lip balm, and assorted other products.

Sr. Sarah Schwartzberg, standing in the middle of the upper row, supplies the shop with crocheted baby sets of various patterns and sizes, in little boy blue, little girl pink, green, peach, lavender, white, or any color you may desire.

Sr. Hope Rodenborn, in the upper left-hand corner, is the manager of Monastery Creations. She makes the all-natural glycerine soap, salve, bath salts, bread dip, and other items.