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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tangible evidence of the love and prayers of our congregation

“Don’t be anxious about anything; rather bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks.”                                 Philippians 4:6 CEB

From the August Upper Room comes the following testimony:  (sound familiar?)
Wrapped in Prayer

“Knitting brings me a sense of peace and renewal.  Even though I only know one basic stitch, I can knit any number of pieces, especially scarves.  Though the particular pieces vary, the stitch I use doesn’t.  Once I have the number of stitches set on my needle, I can just knit away without having to think about what I am doing.

 At our church, a group of women gets together once a month to knit. These women taught me how to make a prayer shawl – which has quickly turned out to be my favorite piece to knit.  As we knit the shawl, we pray for those who will receive them.  When they wrap themselves in the prayer shawl, they wrap themselves in our prayer and care.

I give thanks for the person who began this prayer shawl ministry because it helps all of us to do something good for others.  My knitting also takes me out of the world’s hectic pace and into a time of peace, where my strength is renewed by God’s Spirit working among us.

Prayer:  Thank you, Lord, for giving us peace as we work to help others.  Thank you for the opportunities you give us to be a part of your work in their lives. Amen”.
Susie Hoffman (Ohio)

“Thank you so much for the prayer shawl you made for my brother Frankie.  He really appreciates it and all the prayers.  You made his day.  He’s using it at chemo for comfort and warmth. Thanks again!” 
Ursula Weed

Next meeting Thursday, October 27, 2011 
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