Prayers Needed: God freely gives us His love and healing. He will show us how to be His hands to reach out to those who need help if we ask Him. Perhaps we should include more prayer to the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
As all of you know, the completed Prayer Shawls and Afghans are prayed over by the members in attendance each week. When items are given to recipients, they are being recorded in a book in the Prayer Shawl cabinet. Starting next week we will bring the book to our meeting, to include the recipients of the items from the prior week in our prayers. In addition, we have members who often need our prayers.
No doubt there are many more in need of prayer. These are the people who have made their needs known. If you or your loved ones are in need of prayer, let us know so you can be included in our prayers at the next meeting.
Communication: Please watch for information about the Prayer Shawl Ministry in the Sunday Bulletin, The Messenger, on the Sanctuary slides, the tack lines around the church, and other surprising places. This is a wonderful ministry offering a loving, caring service. We want to tell everyone about it. If you have ideas about how to spread the word about who we are and what we do, please let me know.
Revised Card: Labels are no longer being made for the Prayer Shawls and Afghans. The card to be delivered with the Prayer Shawls and Afghans has been revised so it can be given with any of the items we make. The cards are in the Prayer Shawl cabinet on the top shelf with envelopes and read:
It is my pleasure to present this item to you. I pray it will bring you God’s love and healing and His Holy Spirit will surround you with His presence in your time of need.
I pray that God will bring His strong, yet gentle hands down to comfort you and heal your body. Through Him all things are possible for He will be with you in your moment of need. He is truly the Great Physician.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville
395 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Happy Birthday: Happy belated birthday to Leslie (May 3rd) and Lisa (May 6th).
You were missed: We were a close “knit” group tonight! In fact there was only one crocheter in the bunch for most of the night. When your schedule permits, please join us for fellowship. The top shelf of the Prayer Shawl cabinet is just about empty. One person makes a difference!
Love and Blessings,
Beverly
Happy to read your blog. I'm trying to learn to crochet. I made a 3x3 lime green square. I was raised in the Methodist church and I believe in the power of prayer.
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Heidi