the weekly yarn

Good day members and friends of the Prayer Shawl Ministry (otherwise known as the Chicks With Sticks). I wanted to catch you up on news from the meeting and beyond….

First, Dorothy brought in her first prayer blanket made in red and black.  It was wonderful! Many people stopped by and it caught their eyes as well.  Great job Dorothy!  It reminded us of the need for blankets in both UGA and GT colors.  Of course I am partial to GT colors since they are Vanderbilt’s colors as well! There are folks out there who love the Dawgs and Falcons, and just plain love the combo of red and black.  These folks may not be church members and may not want a prayer blanket if it is not part of their world, but God’s love comes in all forms.  Even those who do not yet know God and His amazing grace might take the first step by receiving that love in the form of a blanket or shawl.  Jesus wants us to reach the whole world, so why not try meeting the world on some common grounds like football, or college teams, or any other way?  Just a thought, although I still believe God knows which colors and items need to go with which person.

Which…..brings up the next story. 

Our dear Beverly has a heart bigger than all of the oceans put together.  She was on her way to deliver a blanket to a person at church on Wednesday.  She tells the story best, but I want to brag on the event and on God, so here I go. 

The person who she was to deliver it to was not at the church that night.  She had a specific one for this member, and instead of dropping it off for later pick up, she carried it back to the meeting.  When she was in the gathering area, she met a woman who was looking for a specific meeting in our church.  They got to talking (what a surprise!!) and never did find the meeting but instead found out that this woman’s mom was just diagnosed with bladder cancer and it was not looking particularly good.  So, as God would have it, Beverly asked her if she wanted the prayer blanket for her mom.  They had lots of hugs and tears together, and the blanket went home with the one God had chosen for it.  I tell you…isn’t God great!  Thanks to Beverly for being such a willing vessel to deliver God’s love and to hear His voice speaking. 

Do you have stories to share? 

Why don’t we make a book about them? When you have a touching story of a prayer shawl delivery or construction, please write them down.  The grammar does not need to be perfect and the spell check takes some of the fear out of writing, but what if we could compile these blessings for others to see, read, and share? What an awesome blessing it would become.  Feel free to write them on your computer, and email a copy to me.  I will keep them together and share with others, as well as starting a binder with these stories.  I had no idea that was going to come out of me when I started this letter so I guess it must be God at work…as usual…again!  We love you Lord!

Patterns and other news will follow in another edition, but that is all for now. 

I am leaving you with a chuckle for all those who have school kids.  It is too hot to relate here, but up in Minnesota I am sure they understand the humor!!!

Love to all,

Dana