Merry Christmas in the Weekly Yarn - December 24th 2009

Merry Christmas, Ladies

I think my Christmas spirit has finally arrived today!

It’s been a wonderful 2009.  Thanks to God and your willingness to be His hands and feet, the Prayer Shawl Ministry has grown, reached many new individuals through many new items and activities.  I pray that all of you have a blessed Christmas. 

As 2009 draws to a close, there are just a couple of updates for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

December 27^th is the next Communion Sunday.  There is one service that day at 10:30.  We have very few Prayer Shawls in the cabinet, so we’re adding Prayer Cloths, scarves, preemie caps, and Chemo Caps.  The addition of other types of items will fill the altar rail and allow the congregation to see all the items available to them when they’re in the need of God’s comfort and love.  Anyone who will be in town on the 27^th, and has time to help prepare the altar between 10:00 and 10:15, please come to the service early.

January 6^th, 2010 is our next meeting.  Between now and then, watch for communication about a review of 2009, ideas for 2010, and a couple of new patterns. 

Merry Christmas,

Beverly

“In the face of uncertainty, there is nothing wrong with hope.” Bernie Siegel

The Weekly Yarn - December 9th

God is Love.  Wednesday was a loving evening with the Prayer Shawl Ministry members.  Not that there isn’t always a lot of love to share when we meet!  This felt different.  There were a lot of hugs, laughter, shared stories, and warm hearts. 

Hilary came in from her baby shower to share stories about how her pregnancy was going – what better time of the year than Christmas to talk about having a new baby. 

Rev. Sheri came to visit our meeting which is always a blessing.   We didn’t know then how wonderful her timing was!

Robin came in with the rosiest cheeks and biggest smile to give us wonderful news!  She and Jim are getting married – with Tyler’s blessing, of course.  Rev. Sheri led us all in a prayer of praise and blessing for Robin and Jim. 

Blessings Abound:  Very seldom do we have a Prayer Shawl recipient come to one of our meetings to receive a Prayer Shawl; however, Mary Ann came to receive one for the loss of her grandmother.  What a blessing and a privilege to wrap her in her golden shawl, explain to her how it was made with prayer, prayed over in our meeting, and then pray that the shawl bring her God’s love, comfort, healing power, and peace.  She also took a Prayer Shawl with her for her father, Donald, who was seriously injured in a golf cart accident which was hit by a van.  We pray he is comforted by the shawl selected for him.  It was a shawl just completed and turned in on Wednesday.  

Becky came in to pick up three Prayer Shawls for friends of hers who were diagnosed with cancer last week.  Three of the completed shawls from Wednesday evening were just what she needed.  Only God could have known what we would need that evening.  God is so good.

You cannot imagine the changes you make in other’s lives, and your own, until you deliver a Prayer Shawl and share the tears of joy, grief, and relief. 

December 16^th is the last meeting for 2009.  Enjoy your Christmas holiday just Enough.

January 6^th will be our first meeting in 2010.  Come back with renewed spirit and excitement.  Think about all we accomplished in 2009 and what we may do in 2010.  God will bring us new opportunities and challenges so let’s be ready to answer his call.

New Member:  Please welcome Mary Ann to the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  We’re glad you’re joining us.  

Updates:  Since we’re ending 2009, please check your information for errors or changes and let me know about them.  If we don’t have all of your information, please provide the missing pieces.  Thanks.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

“…Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”  Isaiah 40:31