Many of our women—along with an occasional husband—gather to make fleece bears for children in need. Our first delivery was in April 2012, when we brought 30 bears to St. Joseph Hospital and placed six more in a basket for visitors in our building. From there, the work quickly grew. As of July 2015, we have been delivering 155 bears each month to two hospitals: CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs and Saline County Hospital in Benton. These bears have traveled far and wide, even reaching children in Africa.

Each year, the Breakfast with Santa program receives 75 to 100 bears, and the basket in our foyer remains filled for young visitors. Through this ministry, more than 5,252 bears have been shared with children. Every bear is crafted with love and lifted in prayer by Christian sisters devoted to serving God.

We always welcome more helping hands. Anyone is invited to join us. While much of the work is done individually at home, we also meet at the church building on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to work together.