ABUNDANT LIFE
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Prayer Shawl Ministry
A Prayer Shawl is a knitted or crocheted shawl.
It is made to be given to a person in need with the intent to shelter, comfort and give solace to the recipient.
It enfolds the wearer in a warm tangible hug.
Each shawl is to be given to a person with a particular need.
The need may be during a time of stress, serious illness, or medical treatment, bereavement or at any time when comfort and prayer are needed.
Some shawls are not created for a particular person, instead, when a number of shawls are finished they can be taken to shelters, hospitals, oncology centers, hospice or nursing homes.
Often, extra shawls are housed in the church where they can be picked up when an immediate need is found.
As each Shawl is being created, it's maker is in prayer for the future recipient.
The Shawl Ministry Group often prays together for the recipients.
A prayer may start by affirming the Lord's love and mercy and go on to ask that He show mercy to, or give comfort to the receiver of the shawl.
It may ask for restored health or faith for the receiver.
The prayers are heartfelt and individual to specific needs.
If you love knitting, crocheting and have compassion for others, you may be a candidate for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
The Ministry Team is made up of a group of dedicated people (not necessarily women only)who create shawls.
If you feel called to do this type of ministry and would like more information, please contact Pastor Mary.
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