We are guided by the living word of God.
We nurture one another through prayer, teaching and fellowship.
We are led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out with our hands to those in need, seeking to inspire hope.
OVERVIEW OF OUR PROGRAM
Several years ago women in our Church started a Prayer Shawl Ministry. The ministry is dedicated to making shawls to wrap those in need and other items as the need arises to bring comfort in God's love. The individual making the shawl begins the process with a prayer and blessing. This prayer is continued throughout the creation of the article she is making. Upon the completion a final blessing is given by our Pastor or Teaching Elder before the article is given.
When women start a new project they are never sure who will receive their work of art, knitted or crocheted in love and prayer. All they know is that someone will be blessed by it and hopefully God's healing love will flow into their lives through what they have created. Our ministry has changed the lives of many.
MINISTRY FOCUS
To hand-knit or crochet shawls or other items brings compassion and love into spiritual practice which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace as well as celebration and joy. Blessings are prayed into everything that is made by the ministry.
BECOMING INVOLVED
If you would like to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry please call Nancy Childress at 623-974-3882 for more information. The pattern is up to you and the most important part is beginning and the end is creating something infused with prayer and blessings.
If you do not knit or crochet but would like to support this worthwhile ministry, you can sponsor the making of a gift of love by providing funds to purchase yarn. The average cost of a shawl or lap robe is about $20.00. Also, a donation can always be used for shipping costs for items sent to the Wounded Warrior Project and similar causes. If you would care to make a donation, please submit a check payable to First Presbyterian Church with Prayer Shawl Ministry on the memo line of the check.
Our last big gift of love was giving to the "Air Men's Attic" at Luke Air Force Base and to Hospice.
~Ladies of the Prayer Shawl Ministry
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