Prayer Shawl Ministry
In May of 2005, six members of St. James met to consider starting a Prayer Shawl Ministry. After attending the Women's Conference in June and seeing the shawls made by other congregations, we really got excited about the possibilities for our church. We were off and running!
Now there are approximately twelve people who knit or crochet shawls. We have given away over 50 shawls as of May 1, 2006. Young and old alike have received the shawls and been blessed by them. Currently we meet monthly to knit, crochet and pray. Usually this meeting is at the church, but on occasion we have met in homes.
So far we have been gifted by individuals with $230 for the purchase of yarn. Or, individuals buy their own yarn with a specific project in mind for a specific person. These gifts of time and money are treasured! Thank you to all who participants in this important ministry.
Anyone is welcome to join our group, or to knit shawls on your own time and bring them to the church to be blessed! There is no cost involved, unless you wish to purchase your own yarn. Yarn is available at the church.
Shawls have been given as a symbol of healing, to strengthen the weary and grieving, at the start of a new marriage, as a sign of the love of the congregation and the wishes and prayers that attend them. If you know of someone who would benefit by the gift of a shawl, call Pastor Ruth Ann or pick one up yourself and bring it to your friend or family member in need. If you wish to give it to the person yourself, please let us know who it is for and why you wish to give it to them. We like to keep track of where the shawls go, and we like to pray for the ones who receive them.
