The purpose of a prayer shawl is to give someone who is suffering
or in need a tangible example of God’s love and care in order that
they will feel the Arms of God are wrapped around them,
thus bringing them comfort and consolation.
 
The maker of the shawl prays while they are sewing it
for whomever is to receive it, that they will be
comforted in whatever circumstances they are in.
 
Sometimes we know whom we are making the shawl for,
and sometimes we do not, but we pray for the person
who receives it just the same. Thus, the blessing
ripples from person-to-person, with both giver
and receiver feeling the unconditional embrace
of God’s Holy Presence and unconditional Love.

St John Neumann wishes to sow the seeds of love with this
beautiful endeavor of making prayer shawls & giving them to others. 

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If you are interested in learning more about
the Prayer Shawl Ministry, come and join us.
If you do not know how to crochet,
we will do our best to teach you. 
 
We gratefully accept contributions of yarn
in order to make these shawls.
 
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If you or someone you know is seriously ill
and would benefit from a prayer shawl, please contact
Cindy Herman 
[email protected]
 and we can make arrangements
to help you obtain one.