Do you, or someone you know, have a long-term illness that you are dealing with?  We have a group of folks who have knitted prayer shawls that they would love to share with you.  The purpose of the shawl is to remind you that the people who knit these shawls are in prayer for you and your needs.   We trust that even as the shawl brings warmth to your body you will find the warmth of God's love being made real in your life.  If you would like one of these shawls e-mail Michelle Heusinkveld or call the church office at 777-6555.

Want to help with this ministry?  The Prayer Shawl team meets on the last Tuesday of odd-numbered months.  We come together to knit, share ideas, pray over the completed shawls, and to just have fun. If you knit or crochet or would like to learn, we would love to have you join us.   Even if you can't meet with us we would love to have you participate in this ministry.  Contact Michelle for more information.

Knitter’s Prayer

 

       I knit a mantle of caring,

      I knit a mantle of protection.

      I knit a mantle of wholeness,

     I knit a mantle of strength.

      I knit a mantle of healing,

      I knit a mantle of patience.

      I knit a mantle to enfold you,

      I knit a mantle to encircle you.

 

      As I knit, I ask for these blessings

      In the name of God:

      The creator, the Giver of life,              

      the Holder of time.

      In the name of Jesus:

      The Savior, the Healer and

      the Lifter of pain.                

      And in the name of the Holy Spirit: 

      The Comforter, the Consoler,

      the Sustainer of Life.

                                           Amen.