COSTA RICAN TEAM update

In case you haven't read the COSTA RICA TEAM website...


they posted here about delivering the shawls from our ministry...


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It’s done…finally

   

After what seemed like forever this project is finished.

I hate to leave things unfinished for so long and after finally throwing in the towel on the very difficult pattern and making a few modification this project was finally turned in.

Needless to sat I will be giving the next knitting project pattern a very close once over before I committing myself to it again.

For all my whining and complaining I was thankful to see it turned in and even more thankful that it did not linger in the closet for very long.

God is good and He works His purpose in all things, even Prayer Swear Shawls that turn into a not so fun experience.

 

Blessings

R

and more and more and more…

Completed Project for 8-18-10

Now that’s a stack!

The Weekly Yarn

This week we welcomed new yarn, shawls and a visitor to our midst!
Dana brought in more gorgeous autumnal variegated worsted yarn...there are several solid colors in our stash, as well, for those who want to mix and match.

We were treated to a visit from one year old Cadence, who came with her Grandma Robin.  Miss Cadence reminded us how soft our shawls are, how little noise a skein of yarn makes when it is spiked to the floor, and how incredibly fascinating the contents of purses can be! It was great to have her cheerful presence with us.

Our table was piled with shawls over which we prayed.  Some went directly to recipients from our meeting.

   

Last Thursday was the National Day of Prayer, and the Director of our Older Adult Respite Program asked me to come and talk to the folks at Grace Arbor about the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  They enjoyed hearing about our ministry and some of the items we make. God continues to use our work to bless others! 

They made a request for a knitted or crocheted BUFFALO!  Does anyone have a pattern?  Or want to write one?

Don't forget that May 23 is Communion Sunday.  If you can be there to help set up or take down shawls, let us know!

See you next week.

Completed Projects - 4-21-2010

   

The Weekly Yarn - January 20th

There was a full house again on Wednesday evening…and dare I say, the usual noise and laughter.  This is the most joyous meeting I’ve ever been involved in.  We hope to see those of you who are missing out on the joy next Wednesday!

Jane blessed us with new patterns for knitting and crocheting, and plans to bring in many more in the next few weeks.  Be sure to check the pattern files for new patterns if you are looking for something different.

Helon wrote a moving story of one of the experiences she had while delivering a Prayer Shawl.  Once again, if you haven’t been blessed with the opportunity to make a delivery, step forward now!  You’ll volunteer over and over once you make one delivery.

The Prayer Cloth inventory for World Communion Sunday in October continues to grow.  You’ll receive a count by the end of this month so we can stay on track to achieve our goal of 1500.  Compliments of Loretta Pena, attached are two new Prayer Cloth patterns to crochet.

Communion Sunday:  January 31^st is the next Communion Sunday.  Please let me know if you can 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.  Thanks for your help.

More Yarn: Ellen picked up more full skeins of blue, purple, pink, and red, as well as smaller amounts of other colors from Goodwill on Thursday morning!  Our supply continues to meet our needs.  Thanks, Ellen.  And if you need help putting colors together, Zena has a great way of combining the hues!

New Members:  Two new members joined us this month.  Please welcome Laurel and DeShawn.  Laurel is a knitter and DeShawn is a crocheter.  Both are active in Bible Study.

As we look at what we do each day in the Prayer Shawl Ministry, it often seems overwhelming as new opportunities open up. 

On January 14^th, in the Upper Room devotional, the verse reads “The Lord says “See, I am doing a new thing!” – Isaiah 43:19. 

The Thought for the Day reads “God does not call the prepared; God prepares the called.” 

We need to keep in mind that God provides us with what we need to complete the task he calls us to perform.  We just need to step out in faith.  He will be with us.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

Okay – maybe it’s not this cold right now!

 

Sandie's Filet Prayer Cloth

Size: depends on hook, but try to make pocket cloths no larger than 4” x 5”

Materials: G or H hook (or whatever size goes with the yarn you chose), smallish ball of yarn, worsted weight gives the size listed but you can actually use any weight if size doesn't matter (check with coordinator for the requirements for their charity effort)

Time commitment: about 20 minutes

Note: If you prefer to have all the “holes” the same size, ch one less and do (ch 1, sk 1) instead of (ch 2, sk 2)

ch 16 (or 15 - see note above)
Row 1: dc in fourth chain from hook and in ea chain across. ch 2, turn. (14 dc)
Row 2: dc in ea of next 5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in ea of next 6 dc (including tch), ch 2, turn
Row 3-5: repeat row 2
Row 6: dc, (ch 1, sk 1, dc) twice, ch 2, sk 2, dc, (ch 1, sk 1, dc) twice, dc in tch, ch 2, turn
Row 7: (dc in next dc and in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 chains, (dc in  next dc and in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in last two stitches, ch 2, turn.
Row 8: repeat row 2
Row 9: dc in each st across, working 2 dc in ch-2 sp
You will end on right side. With either same yarn, or contrasting color, work border on this side.
Border: ch 1, sc around, working (sc, hdc, sc) OR (sc, ch 2, sc) in corners (whatever keeps your corners from curling). Work 2 sc in post of each dc along side and 1 sc in each stitch along top and bottom. If your work does not lie flat, try using a hook one size smaller for border.

 

Sandie's Puff Stitch Prayer Cloth

Materials: same as filet
Size: depends on hk
Special Stitch:
Puff Stitch: yo, insert hk in next sc, yo,pull through (3 lps on hk), yo, insert hk in same sc, yo and pull through (5 lps on hk), yo, insert hk in same sc, yo and pull through (7 lps on hk), yo and pull through all 7 loops.
Note: The puffy part will be on the wrong side. That's okay. Work your border on that side.
Instructions:
ch 14
Row 1: sc in second chain from hk and in ea chain across. ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
Row 2: sc in ea of next 6 sc, puff st in next sc, sc in ea of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 4-9: repeat rows 2 and 3
Row 10: sc in ea of first 2 scs, (puff, sc) 5 times, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn
Row 11: sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 12-15: repeat rows 2 and 3
You will end on wrong side. That is where you want to work your border.
Border: ch 1, sc around, working (sc, hdc, sc) OR (sc, ch 2, sc) in corners (whatever keeps your corners from curling). Work 2 sc in post of each dc along side and 1 sc in each stitch along top and bottom. If your work does not lie flat, try using a hook one size smaller for border.

The Weekly Yarn - January 13th

It was a great evening at the meeting on the 13^th.  Sixteen of our members attended – the highest number for us in quite a few meetings.  The chatter and laughter showed how much we had missed each other.  Those of you who haven’t attended for a while, we still miss you and hope to see you soon!

Additional Prayer Shawls and Prayer Cloths were turned in and prayed over.  The Prayer Shawl cabinet is “comfortably full” now.  We’re running low on items for men, or at least in colors suitable for men.  Many of the patterns work for anyone by changing the color and type of yarn used.

Several thank you notes from recipients of Prayer Shawls, Chemo caps, and other items – written and verbal – were received and read.  It’s always wonderful that God blesses the recipient and the deliverer. 

I know I’ve said this before, but if you haven’t delivered a Prayer Shawl yet, and shared the blessing of the moment, felt the presence of God, and shed tears with someone in need, you have missed out.  We have several individuals in need of Prayer Shawls…please let me know if you can deliver one!

Praise God we have heard from Living Waters and all of the individuals working with them in Haiti and all are well, and on their way home as soon as transportation allows.

As Davis said in his sermon this week, it is important “…to give of ourselves and to give freely of our talents.”  As members of the Chicks with Sticks, you’re doing a great job!  Thank you.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

“Surrender your blunders to the Lord.  He can use them to make the pattern of your life more beautiful.”

Corrie ten Bloom