Most everyone enjoys the warmth and comfort of being wrapped in a soft, cozy shawl.  a prayer shawl offers that physical comfort and so much more.

The makers of these special, hand-knit/crochet shawls pray for the (often unknown) recipient before the shawl is made, while working on the shawl, and after the shawl is finished. They are then given a special blessing by one of our deacons or priests!  When completed, the shawl is given to someone experiencing a particularly difficult time and in need of extra prayers. These shawls console those who are grieving, comfort those who are ill, and bring hope to those in despair.

The reasons to create a shawl or lap robe are as numberous as the people who make them.  Every prayer shawl is meant to be a comforting reminder of God's unending love for the reipient.

Prayers that accompany the shawls ask the Lord to renew the body as well as the spirit of the recipient. They ask Him to comfort and bless the recipient in their particlar need, according to His Holy Will.

All are welcome!   We need help at all levels - no need to be an expert chrocheter or knitter to join.

Watch the bulletin for the next meeting date and time.  Call Susan Dunham in the parish office (815-459-3033) if you think you would be interested in joining our Prayer Shawl Ministry or have further questions.