The making of a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies thoughts and prayers for the receiver. It is a gift freely given with no strings attached. Made in prayer, as prayer, for prayer, the shawls are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart.

A prayer shawl or blanket embraces the recipient with the unconditional love of the Lord. It is a gift reaching out to those in need of comfort and solace as well as in celebration and joy. Prayer squares are given to those going on mission trips, working for social justice. Many blessings are prayed into every item we make.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Remember back in June - our Prayer Shawl Weekend?

Here's a pic of what actually started our Prayer Shawl Weekend on Father's Day, June 18 - the day our high school students left to participate in the Newman Appalachia Service Project 2011. We sent each of them off that Sunday morning with a prayer square in their pockets symbolizing the love and prayers that went with them from our Newman community. What a handsome group of enthusiastic young folks they are.

Summer 2011
Posted by Christine at 1:00 PM

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