Prayer Shawl Group
Next Meeting
April 9th, 2024 1-2:30PM
We usually meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1pm. No sewing or knitting skills are needed to help. If you have the desire to lend a hand, we would love to have you join us. If you want to learn more, please contact Debbie Goodcourage at deg121254@gmail.com.
Other Stories from our giving:
One gentleman was dealing with severe complications from agent orange. When Nancy placed the blanket on him, his face found peace and tears of gratitude streamed down his face. He clutched the blanket and smiled.
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The other gentleman was also a Vietnam veteran. He was quite cheerful and was joking around with everyone despite his health issues. Christina, Nancy gave him your blanket. She remembered because she said it was the granny square blanket. She told the man she wanted to give him a blanket. He was speechless except to say "Why me? I didn't think anyone cared." There wasn't a dry eye in the room.
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A Beaumont nurse shared the following story regarding one of our fidget pads. “There was an elderly woman with dementia on their floor who had to be restrained and tied to the bed for her own safety. One of the nurses gave this woman a fidget lap pad and saw such a transformation in her having that outlet to help her through her times of stress, confusion, and fear. She no longer needs to be restrained and keeps her pad with her at all times.”
Your work matters. You are reaching out and we may never see who receives the help but know in your heart you make a difference. God is smiling down on this group.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Debbie Goodcourage at deg121254@gmail.com.
Letters of Appreciation from Corewell Health
February Meeting
10 fidget muffs and 1 fidget lap quilt - a new project that Beaumont asked us to make. These items will be going to the geriatric floor for the patients.
8 blankets for adults and children
70 pillows - 50 heart pillows which will be used by the cardiac patients who have undergone heart surgery. The remaining 20 will go to the cancer floor and pediatrics
Our talented group of ladies have provided their time and talents to help others know someone out there cares. I am so proud to be a part of this loving group. Deb Goodcourage
History of the Prayer Shawl Group
In April, 2016, the Greenfield Presbyterian Prayer Shawl Group met for the first time, gathering as a group of men and women who enjoy knitting, crocheting and fellowship, but also finding great fulfillment in spreading the love of God by knitting items of comfort to be given to people in need of solace.
Since its first meeting, the group has partnered with area hospitals, hospices, and shelters to donate over one hundred shawls, scarves, baby blankets, hats, and booties, to people who need some warmth in their lives. Even people from the church have received donations. As one recipient of a prayer shawl explained when she wrapped the shawl around her shoulders, she felt the loving arms of the church and felt God’s comfort. Prayer shawl meetings are filled with laughter and developing a true kinship between the group members. But most of all, they share their desire to help anyone in need. Hugs can make a difference in someone’s life and if we can’t be there to give a hug, the prayer shawl can do the hugging for us.
**These hospitals have a shortage of blankets and are asking for help. We are trying to provide these facilities with blankets that are 40×60 or 30×50 (for wheelchair patients) either knitted, crocheted or fleece blankets. Even if you do not attend the monthly Prayer Shawl meetings and are able to help us reach out to those in need.**
If you are interested in learning more about the mission, please contact Debbie Goodcourage at 248-288-6714 or deg121254(at)gmail.com.
“I’ve rarely felt so fulfilled working on a mission project as I have every time I sit down and work on my shawls. There is definitely a lot of love and prayers going into each one.”
Prayer Shawl member