First, welcome to our newest member, Emilia, who joined us on Wednesday. We hope you will join us every week as we continue to serve God and hug the world one shawl at a time! There have been several newer folks recently and we thank God for sending us more workers for the fields. Please remember, whether you are a new member, a veteran who has been away a while, or a “regular attender” (sounds like Davis speaking) we love having you any time, and all the time. If you forgot how to do what you are doing, please come by and let us refresh your knowledge and refresh your spirit as well. You are always welcome. Just click your heels together and say, “there’s no place like Prayer Shawl Ministry” three times and you will be transported back into our colorful, soft, cuddly world!!
Do you believe in miracles? Really, ask yourself…do I truly believe God can do miracles? Well, here is proof. We have just delivered 110 prayer shawls to the Costa Rica mission team!!! YEA COSTA RICA AND PRAYER SHAWL TEAMS! These shawls will be used to comfort women who have been victims of domestic violence for the most part, and others who are potentially at risk for the same. It is a vision given to the Barry B. by God and we have been part of making that sign of healing and comfort come to the people of Costa Rica. Thank you to all those who have crocheted their fingers off. The commissioning of the Costa Rica teams will take place on Sunday June 26th at 930 and 1100 in the main sanctuary, and the blessing of the shawls will take place that same day at 1100 in the youth Warehouse. I would love to invite as many of you as possible to be there for that special occasion.
That being said, I have taken a great leap of faith by giving Barry all those items from our closet. Communion is in 16 days and we are very short on those items. I have total faith that God wanted us to proceed in this direction, and so He will provide what we need for the time we need it. He always does. So, if you are still working on fast, open weave items, keep them coming. Atlanta is hot in the summer and we could use more for our own folks here at the end of June. God has certainly looked out for us in that we have not had to deliver a prayer shawl to anyone within our community in almost 2 weeks. When we finally sit down to listen to Him, we can get just a glimpse of His Master Plan!!!
Can any of you help me with the shawls on the 26th? I will have just gotten back from seeing my extended family the day before so am beginning to make plans now. I will need to bounce around between all three services upstairs and the youth service downstairs. As many of you as can lend me 15 minutes of your time to help place shawls on the rails and gather names for our book would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know as soon as you can. I will need help at 740am prior to the service, 910am, 1040am and after the last service ends around noon. I don’t expect we will have many to put up after the last service, so this should not take too long.
This Tuesday morning begins our morning PSM meeting. Come and join us in room 311 from 1030 to 1230. Bring a friend or two. I will have some coffee available for this meeting. I will be there early that day to get organized so if you want to be there earlier, just let me know and I will accommodate that request. I am truly hoping to expand this ministry to many other women and men, youth or seniors who want to be a part of this incredible mission. Spread the word like butter on toast and we will cover our community in love.
Keep praying for blessings for the hands that prepare the items, the feet that deliver them, and the words spoken over the items and over the recipients. Keep praying for God to expand the hearts of many to allow us to work greater miracles all for His glory and for His Kingdom. I love you all like sisters that we are in the ministry of the King.
In Christ,
Dana
