Prayer Shawl Group
A second effort undertaken by the Prayer Shawl Group has been to knit baby blankets for Care Net Mothers. This effort has coincided with the "Lifting Up Life In Lent" project where supplies for new Mothers have been purchased each week. These items have been placed in gift bags and on Palm Sunday there is a Baby Shower and a speaker from Care Net.
Thanks to everyone who made something in this effort - these gifts will bless others!
A prayer shawl is a symbol of God’s unconditional love and compassion created by one person and given to another. Whether they are called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, or Peace Shawls, the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it onto someone in need. Thus, the blessing ripples from person-to-person, with both the giver and receiver feeling the unconditional embrace of a sheltering, loving God!
We have started a small group to make prayer shawls, lap blankets, scarves etc. for nursing homes, shelters, people on our prayer list … anyone who needs a hug.
If you have a passion for knitting or crocheting, join us the first Thursday of each month at the Old School House at 7:00 pm. And if you don’t knit or crochet but have a passion for people, come anyways and we’ll teach you how! We’ll pray, we’ll laugh, we’ll learn, but most of all we will share Jesus’ love! Materials are provided. Please contact Patricia Contraveos at patricia.contraveos@ni.lcms.org if you are interested in joining us or want more information.
Jesus said, “…As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34
Prayer Shawl Group
A second effort undertaken by the Prayer Shawl Group has been to knit baby blankets for Care Net Mothers. This effort has coincided with the "Lifting Up Life In Lent" project where supplies for new Mothers have been purchased each week. These items have been placed in gift bags and on Palm Sunday there is a Baby Shower and a speaker from Care Net.
Thanks to everyone who made something in this effort - these gifts will bless others!
A prayer shawl is a symbol of God’s unconditional love and compassion created by one person and given to another. Whether they are called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, or Peace Shawls, the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it onto someone in need. Thus, the blessing ripples from person-to-person, with both the giver and receiver feeling the unconditional embrace of a sheltering, loving God!
We have started a small group to make prayer shawls, lap blankets, scarves etc. for nursing homes, shelters, people on our prayer list … anyone who needs a hug.
If you have a passion for knitting or crocheting, join us the first Thursday of each month at the Old School House at 7:00 pm. And if you don’t knit or crochet but have a passion for people, come anyways and we’ll teach you how! We’ll pray, we’ll laugh, we’ll learn, but most of all we will share Jesus’ love! Materials are provided. Please contact Patricia Contraveos at patricia.contraveos@ni.lcms.org if you are interested in joining us or want more information.
Jesus said, “…As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34