CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – “Joyful,” the 63rd quilt block to be installed on the Lake County Quilt Trail, is located on the Clearlake Oaks United Methodist Church at 12487 The Plaza.
Sponsor of the “Joyful” quilt block is Sandy Richards.
The church building was moved from Beale Air Force Base near Marysville in 1946.
There were 14 members at that time responsible for rebuilding the church.
Currently, there are about 100 members in the church who are very active in the community.
The inclusive membership welcomes all people to the church.
The church sponsors biweekly food cupboard, soup nights, meals for children during the summer in
partnership with the Hunger Task Force, Narcotic Anonymous and other religious organizations that may need a place to meet.
In addition, the members have been very active in promoting low income senior housing in the Oaks.
The “Joyful” pattern was chosen for its likeness to a stained glass window.
Many thanks to Jim Easter and Mel Powell for installing the quilt block.
The same time as the quilt block was being installed the church was welcoming its new pastor, Sandra V. Sanders-West, to the congregation.
The Lake County Quilt Trail is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride.
The 4-foot by 4-foot quilt block was drawn and painted by the Lake County Quilt Trail team, a group of dedicated quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters and a videographer.
For more information about the Lake County Quilt Trail visit www.lakecountyquilttrail.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-County-Quilt-Trail/187014251326163 .