Prayer Quilts

Some of the women in our church have developed a wonderful ministry. They make beautiful quilts that are then given away. Several years ago, two of our women sewed quilts for every veteran in our congregation. They keep up every year with new members. Some of their work also goes to women and children who are taking shelter from abusive relationships.

Furthermore, this group of women has created special prayer quilts for folks who are going through tough times. When they learn about someone in need, they place them in our church narthex. These quilts have loose strings hanging from the edges. Friends and fellow church members are invited to take a couple of the loose strings and tie them into a bow. As they do so, they pray for the person. By the time they receive a quilt, the quilt itself is full of prayers!

Renowned theologian, Karl Barth once wrote, “To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.”

Let us pray, We thank you, O God, for all the people over the years who have prayed for us. We thank you for the ways in which prayers bind us closer to one another and to you. And we thank you for the way in which by being bound together, we find the seeds of healing, salvation, and peace. We entrust our loved ones again this day to your care; through Jesus Christ. Amen.