"You created my inmost being and you knit me together in my mother's womb. For so many marvels and blessings, I thank you; a wonder am I, and all your works are wonders." - from Psalm 139 New Jerusalem Bible
You are invited to be a part of the knitting ministry at St. Michael's. This ministry combines knitting and praying as you make beautiful prayer shawls with love and care for those in great need. Knitters meet sporadically to for knitting instruction and fellowship. Beginners and wannabe's welcome. For more information or to request a prayer shawl for someone in need, contact Melanie Fahey, 713-868-1136 or melfahey@aol.com
Prayer
for healing as you knit:
In the name of the Father: the Creator, the Giver of Life, the Holder of time; In the name of Jesus: the Savior, the Healer, and the Lifter of Pain; in the name of the Spirit: the Comforter, the Consoler, and the Sustainer of Life. I knit this shawl as a mantle of caring. I knit a mantle of protection. I knit a mantle of wholeness. I knit a mantle of strength. I knit a mantle of healing. I knit a mantle of patience. I knit a mantle to enfold you. I knit a mantle to encircle you. I knit a mantle to empower you. May this prayer shawl warm and comfort you when you are weak and weary.
0 Christ, who healed the broken in body and spirit, be with all who suffer today. Be with the doctors, nurses, technicians, and all that care for the sick. Be with the families and friends of those who love and comfort the sick. May your gentle yet strong touch reach out to heal all the broken and hurting people and places in our world.
I ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
For the history of the shawls, instructions, prayers and much more, go to www.shawlministry.com, the prayer shawl page of Vicky Galo, 'Co-Founder of The Shawl Ministry'. |
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