450 People Blessed with Prayer Shawls
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Four hundred fifty-six shawls have been crafted by 11 women and given to others since April 2005 when the Shawl Ministry began at Glenn Dale United Methodist Church.
Words and notes of thanks make it clear that lives have been uniquely blessed. Many people, in addition to the crafters, have contributed to the success of this ministry by giving yarn and requesting shawls for friends and family members.
The shawl blessing on Sunday, April 25, was special as 16 walker bags (which can be attached to the side of a walker to carry items) were blessed as well as eleven shawls. The bags were given to church members and nursing homes.
Shawls are given for many different reasons: appreciation, friendship, comfort, celebration, illness, etc. Shawl request forms are on the table at the back of the sanctuary. They can be filled out and given to Marilyn Hills or another member of the shawl group.
If you’d like to contribute yarn, three 6-ounce skeins or 18 ounces of yarn (185 yards) are needed to make a shawl.
