We have started a Prayer Shawl Ministry at Zion and continue to look for any interested members.
What is a Prayer Shawl?
A prayer shawl is a knitted or crocheted shawl that is a spiritual practice for the crafter. A prayer is said as the shawl is begun and then many prayers are added with the stitches. Most of the time the recipient of the shawl is not known, but the recipient, whether ill, grieving, etc., receives the message that many people have been praying for them and will continue to do so. Each shawl is a blend of prayers, talents, gifts and grace. All around the ELCA, women & men are knitting and crocheting these shawls filled with prayer. At Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ the mission statement of the Prayer Shawl Guild is “ We want to reach out to those in need with a prayer shawl of prayers and love to comfort, console and strengthen our family of faith. We want to be a reminder of God's promise that he is always with us.” God asks us to give of our talents and treasures and he looks for our individual gifts to do His work on earth. This would be a wonderful ministry for us to offer our talents, gifts and treasures. Another way we will wrap our love and prayers around people when they need our support.
If you are interested in this new ministry, please attend our meetings at 5:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
This is a wonderful ministry for us to offer our talents, gifts and treasures. Another way we will wrap our love and prayers around people when they need our support. Would you like to learn how to knit or crochet??
Join us at any of our meetings and we will have one of our knowledgeable knitters or crocheters teach you! Prayer Shawls are typically given to people who are seriously ill or grieving. If you have any questions, or know someone in need of a Prayer Shawl, please contact Kristi at 852-6695, Renee at 240-1942 or the Church Office at 852-1872.
Annual Prayer Shawl Ministry Dessert Auction
The Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to say a huge THANKS to everyone involved with the Dessert Auction in July. It was so much fun and we raised approximately $595. Thanks to all who donated items to sell…Thanks to all who purchased the Desserts or gave a Financial Donation… Thanks to Virginia & Marlyn Korslien and especially Milt Korslien for being our wonderful Auctioneer team. We would not have been able to have this very successful auction without you. Please watch for our 2nd Annual Prayer Shawl Ministry Dessert Auction coming Spring 2010 – You will not want to miss this fun and delicious event. Thanks again!