Children at Grace Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School have been busy making tied lap blankets for residents of Mariposa Gardens. The blankets are sent with a label with the words "Blessed be the tie that binds," a phrase from a hymn. The children (from left) are Alesia Dortman, Brody Knight and Brennan Jensen. Adults behind are Pam Jensen and Val Harkness. (Richard McGuire photo)

Children at Grace Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School have been busy making tied lap blankets for residents of Mariposa Gardens. The blankets are sent with a label with the words “Blessed be the tie that binds,” a phrase from a hymn. The children (from left) are Alesia Dortman, Brody Knight and Brennan Jensen. Adults behind are Pam Jensen and Val Harkness. (Richard McGuire photo)

Children at Grace Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School have been busy making tied lap blankets for residents of Mariposa Gardens. The blankets are sent with a label with the words “Blessed be the tie that binds,” a phrase from a hymn. The children (from left) are Alesia Dortman, Brody Knight and Brennan Jensen. Adults behind are Pam Jensen and Val Harkness. (Richard McGuire photo)