Weekly Yarn - April 28th

From Our Honorary Member: Carolyn is our new member from Greer, SC who has completed several helmet liners, prayer shawls, and prayer cloths for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

     Martha also sent me a copy of your newsletter and I want you to know that I am extremely happy to be considered as an out-of-state Honorary member of your group.  I have never enjoyed knitting as much as I enjoy making the prayer shawls.  I told my husband that it was a real pleasure to just knit and not have to worry about whether or not it would fit. 

     I just thank God that I can knit something that will hopefully bring comfort and maybe a ray of sunshine into someone's life.  It is such a joy to be able to share these prayer shawls with someone in need.  No one will ever receive the blessing from the items that I receive in making and giving them.  If my knitting is a talent, then I praise God for giving it to me.  

     You are indeed doing a wonderful service in reaching out to others and I would like to say a heartfelt thank you.

                        Sincerely,

                        Carolyn

What Is A Prayer Shawl?  (From Annie’s Attic/Crochet Prayer Shawls 2 Pattern Book)

“Prayer is the practice of communicating with God, a request or a petition.  In John 17, Jesus set the example for us to pray for one another.  Now imagine a gift that is handcrafted with prayers, wrapped in love in order to bring comfort to the recipient and blessings to the donor.  Now, think prayer shawls.  When we stitch prayer shawls for those we love and care about, we are following Jesus’ example, for as we stitch, we also pray for the person for whom we are creating the shawl.  A prayer shawl can be a way to reach out to others who are hurting or simply a way to let someone know we are thinking of them.  When stitching a prayer shawl, we petition God with every stitch on behalf of the person who will receive the shawl.  The petitions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl.  Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is given.”

The final blessing is offered on each completed item at the Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday evening meetings.  The item is then stored in the Prayer Shawl cabinet until it is selected for delivery to the person God has chosen to receive that particular item.  When it’s delivered, it goes out with a card that includes a blessing for that individual.  God’s ministry of making Prayer Shawls blesses not only the recipient, but the person doing the stitching as well.  Give thanks that you have been blessed with the time and the talent to make a gift that will give another person such comfort and joy.

May Birthdays:  Please wish Lisa a Happy Birthday on May 6^th.  It seems she’s our only “birthday girl” this month.

Communion Sunday:  May 23^rd is the next Communion Sunday.  Please mark your calendar to arrange the Prayer Shawls at 9:15 for the 9:30 service, at 10:45 for the 11:00 service, and fold and put away at 12:15.

New Patterns:  Attached are two crochet patterns and two knit patterns for your “viewing pleasure”.  If you have any trouble opening and printing the patterns, please let me know so I can make a copy available at the next meeting.

 

Just A Note:

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”  - John 15:12

The Weekly Yarn

From Our Honorary Member: Carolyn is our new member from Greer, SC who has completed several helmet liners, prayer shawls, and prayer cloths for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Note from our newest member:

     Martha also sent me a copy of your newsletter and I want you to know that I am extremely happy to be considered as an out-of-state Honorary member of your group.  I have never enjoyed knitting as much as I enjoy making the prayer shawls.  I told my husband that it was a real pleasure to just knit and not have to worry about whether or not it would fit. 

     I just thank God that I can knit something that will hopefully bring comfort and maybe a ray of sunshine into someone's life.  It is such a joy to be able to share these prayer shawls with someone in need.  No one will ever receive the blessing from the items that I receive in making and giving them.  If my knitting is a talent, then I praise God for giving it to me.  

     You are indeed doing a wonderful service in reaching out to others and I would like to say a heartfelt thank you.

                        Sincerely,

                        Carolyn

 

What Is A Prayer Shawl? 

(From Annie’s Attic/Crochet Prayer Shawls 2 Pattern Book)

“Prayer is the practice of communicating with God, a request or a petition.  In John 17, Jesus set the example for us to pray for one another.  Now imagine a gift that is handcrafted with prayers, wrapped in love in order to bring comfort to the recipient and blessings to the donor.  Now, think prayer shawls.  When we stitch prayer shawls for those we love and care about, we are following Jesus’ example, for as we stitch, we also pray for the person for whom we are creating the shawl.  A prayer shawl can be a way to reach out to others who are hurting or simply a way to let someone know we are thinking of them.  When stitching a prayer shawl, we petition God with every stitch on behalf of the person who will receive the shawl.  The petitions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl.  Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is given.”

The final blessing is offered on each completed item at the Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday evening meetings.  The item is then stored in the Prayer Shawl cabinet until it is selected for delivery to the person God has chosen to receive that particular item.  When it’s delivered, it goes out with a card that includes a blessing for that individual.  God’s ministry of making Prayer Shawls blesses not only the recipient, but the person doing the stitching as well.  Give thanks that you have been blessed with the time and the talent to make a gift that will give another person such comfort and joy.

Communion Sunday:  May 23^rd is the next Communion Sunday.  Please mark your calendar to arrange the Prayer Shawls at 9:15 for the 9:30 service, at 10:45 for the 11:00 service, and fold and put away at 12:15.

New Patterns:  Follow the link provided for the Lion Brand patterns and then do a search for the pattern number and you can then download the PDF for the pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern
Lion Brand ® Vanna's Choice®
Corner Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 90545AD

Free Knitting Pattern
Lion Brand ® Homespun®
Heartfelt Shawl
Pattern Number: 81040AD

Azani Shawl

One Skein Summer Wrap

 

 

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”  - John 15:12

Completed Projects - 4-21-2010

   

The Weekly Yarn

Communion Sunday was April 18, and prayer shawls and cloths flew from the altar rail into
the community, as the congregation was encouraged to pray over the items and take them to those in need!  God's provision the previous week were sufficient to meet the need.  Though our cabinet echoed a bit, by Wednesday there were new shawls and cloths over which to pray, and our cabinet no longer echoes.

     

Philippians 4:6   Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

In addition to new shawls and cloths, we welcomed new yarn.  Dana brought in a number of beautiful selections.  Stop in to see what is available for your next project.

This coming Wednesday, Sheri will present shawls to graduates of the Rainbow class.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday.

Chicks With Sticks update

Just A Note:  Even though there isn’t a meeting tonight, there is always something new going on with the Prayer Shawl Ministry. 

The Thought for the Day, March 24^th in the Upper Room:  “New stages in our spiritual journey offer new chances to learn and serve.”  The corollary to that thought is that new challenges in our physical journey bring about changes, not always by choice, in our daily roles in the way we serve.  Effective Monday, April 5^th, I have resigned as the leader of this ministry due to several health issues.  The health issues are not the type that will be cured, but are chronic, and are the type that make it difficult to meet time commitments consistently, and in the manner that I know are appropriate for this group. 

However, this does not mean I will not be part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry!  I love the Prayer Shawl Ministry, all it does, and all it means to individuals in need!  My crochet hook still works!  I will still be available to deliver Prayer Shawls and share tears with the recipients.  My printer still prints the cards that go with the Prayer Shawls.  I just need to have more flexibility.

After a meeting Monday evening, several members have stepped forward as leaders and are working out their roles in this ministry of God’s.  Ellen has volunteered to answer any questions you have. The meetings are still on Wednesday evenings, in the same room, at the same time – no changes are planned except for continued growth.  God’s abundance, love, and support will carry us forward to meet the opportunities and challenges He brings us.

Thank you for your love and support over the last year.  You’ve been willing to go through uncharted waters as we tried things that had never been done before since we didn’t have a road map to follow.  Keep the same openness…God will provide and lead!

Love and blessings,

Beverly

“There is a time for everything and a season for everything…a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away.” – Ephesians