The idea behind a prayer quilt is very simple, yet powerful — they are a physical vehicle for prayer and God’s love. A heavy thread is used to take stitches through the quilt layers and the ends are left fee to be tied with square knots. As each knot is tied, a silent prayer is offered for the recipient, a prayer that he or she will feel the love and comfort of our Heavenly Father. Knots can be tied on top of knots, adding more prayers to each quilt. These quilts are a statement of faith and a testimony to our belief in God and the power of prayer. The quilt is then given to someone in special need of comfort.
What makes these quilts special is not the color or the workmanship but the fact that prayers are symbolically tied to each one. When a person pulls a quilt close, they are touching a special gift of love.
All are welcome to participate in St. John’s new Prayer Quilt Ministry by:
♥ Praying for the recipients of the quilts
♥ Tying square knots of love (The quilts are on a table in the Narthex.)
♥ Working on a prayer quilt at home. (A pattern can be picked up in room 208.)
♥ Provide a donation for the purchase of materials
— Contact Connie Brown or Pam Tedeschi with questions
Touching A Prayer: New St. John's Ministry
