Our church has a new group of people who knit prayer shawls for those in need of comfort.  We began with a group from Esther Circle who heard about the idea from other churches and wanted to start a group of our own.

People knit prayer shawls for many different reasons.  We knit to console those who are grieving, comfort those who are ill, and give hope to those who despair.  We also knit for new mothers and children, to celebrate anniversaries, personal accomplishments, and joyful moments.  If one could wear the heartfelt sentiments in a greeting card, it would be a prayer shawl. 

We welcome all who want to knit or crochet.  The patterns are easy and there are those who knit and will be glad to teach you. We meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 1 p.m. at the church for about two hours. This month the group will meet on July 5 & 19.

Although much of our knitting is done at home, we like the chance to “catch up” and socialize.  The shawls are blessed before they are given and we hope to see many new members join our group.

Looking for ways to help: you can let us know when a member or friend could use a prayer shawl or donate yarn or size 11 round knitting needles to the group.  

Call Betty Butler at 737-3062 with any questions.