Shawl MinistryHave you ever wondered what a prayer looks like? I have a prayer that is warm, soft and pink that wraps around me. It is a Prayer Shawl. While it was being made each stitch was filled with prayers for me, and every time I savor its warmth I feel those prayers. It was a gift of God's love to me through the skill and prayers of the person who made it. So begins a featured article on Page 8 of the January/February 2007 issue of Seeds of the Parish paper, a paper sent to the clergy and the church board members of the ELCA congregations.
All around the ELCA, men & women have been knitting or crocheting these shawls filled with prayer. In 2007, our Shawl Ministry members made about 38, and Pastor Erick has distributed about 20. The shawls are knitted in a pattern of three stitches, which symbolizes the Holy Trinity. Crocheted shawls are usually done in a pattern of one row of single crochet follwed by three rrows of double crochet. Again, a reminded of the Trinity. In addition to the shawls, one of our members knits hats for newborns. They are beautiful and greatly apreciated by our hospital. If you would like to help knit or crochet the shawls or the hats, please contact the .
MISSION STATEMENT Joyfully proclaiming the Good News of Jesus in word and action, growing in faith and discipleship, and caring for one another.
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