The Weekly Yarn - August 11th

Meeting Notes:  August 11^th found us organizing the wonderful Prayer Shawls, Chemo Caps, and Prayer Cloths that came in, as well as a large donation of yarn from Loretta Pena.  God continues to provide for his flock!  The Prayer Shawl Cabinet is full, as is the Prayer Shawl Closet full of additional Prayer Shawls, along with the Prayer Cloths that we are storing for October 4^th.  Good stories and laughter were plentiful as we worked to get things in order. 

Children’s Blankets:  One decision was made to try to have on hand 5 or 6 Prayer Afghans for young children – not as gifts, but for the same situations that adults go through.  Such a situation came up over the weekend, and through God’s Grace, we had a blanket that worked wonderfully, but that isn’t always the case.  So we discussed it and decided we should work to make it purposeful in the future.  We have 6 on hand right now so we’re in good shape, but keep that in mind as you look at patterns.

Prayer Cloths:  Congratulations to all the Chicks With Sticks for you persistence!  The Prayer Cloths were counted as of August 11^th and we have 1,087.  Only 413 more to make by October 4^th  for World Communion Sunday and six weeks to make them in!  We need approximately 70 per week.  When we stated our goal of 1500 by October 4^th at the beginning of the year it seemed impossible, but, thanks to your consistency and faithfulness, we will make it.  You are awesome.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength." — Corrie ten Boom