"You created every part of me, knitting me in my Mother's womb.  For such handiwork, I praise you.  Awesome this great wonder!"

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a wonderful way to share Gods love, comfort and peace with someone who feels forgotten, lonely or suffering with a serious illness.  As the shawls are created, the maker prays for the needs of the person receiving the shawl.  This not only reminds the maker of the shawl of Gods love, but also strengthens their relationship with God through prayer.

If you would like to be a part of this ministry you can either, volunteer your time to knit or crochet a shawl, donate yarn, or donate money to purchase yarn for kits.

Some uses for the Prayer Shawl

Undergoing medical procedures; as a comfort after a loss, during bereavement, prayer or meditation, commitment or marriage ceremonies, birthing, nursing a baby; as a bridal shower gift; during an illness and recovery; ministering to others or just socializing...  There are endless possibilities!!!  A blessing is offered when the gift is presented.

If you know someone who would benefit from this ministry, please contact Sharon at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 715-352-2888 or e-mail at Secretary at  Secretary@bethstj.org .  The person need not be a member of our church, just someone in need of Gods love and healing powers.

The Bethlehem Lugtheran and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Quilters, also known as the Edgar-Milan Group, have delivered 80 quilts to the Lutheran World Relief pick-up station in Wausau, as well as 38 school kits. 

The Orphan Train also received 80 quilts at St. Marks, Wausau, WI.  These quilts will go to Larvia Russia.  Two very special quilts went to Habitat House in Wausau.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gave $100 toward the quilts, but the rest was donated materials from congregation members.

If you know of a family in the area in need of a quilt, please call the church office at 715-352-2888.

For more information on quilting, donating good used or new material, sewing at home, tying, etc. call the above number.