Prayer Chain

Prayer is an essential spiritual practice in the life of our congregation, bringing our concerns, praises and questions to God. Members of the prayer chain receive the prayers via email and commit to praying in a timely manner. Prayer requests remain confidential as the needs and hopes are lifted to God. To submit a prayer chain request, use the form below or call the church office. If you would like to be part of the Prayer Chain, contact Pastor Sarah.

Lay Shepherd Ministry

Lay Shepherd Ministry regularly connects volunteers with homebound members. Lay Shepherds live into their calling to pray for, love, and visit one another, using their gifts of kindness, compassion, and understanding. In this relational ministry, regular connection can include in-person visits, phone calls, notes, texts, social media or other mutually decided ways of connecting. When visits take place in-person, Holy Communion may be shared.

​Lay Shepherds meet regularly for mutual support and sharing ideas. If you have questions about being a Lay Shepherd or would like to refer someone to this ministry, please contact Pastor Sarah.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry is a work of heart as well as hands. Our creations are made to bring comfort and tangible pieces of love to those who are experiencing life challenges. Members use their favorite art to create shawls, lapghans or blankets. Talents include knitting, crochet, quilting and weaving. Each product is created with the prayers of its maker, hence full of love and hope! Upon completion, our group blesses the finished creation before it is given. A special prayer tag is applied to each shawl or blanket.

Ages of baptism are changing and we are adapting! White shawls are given to infants; Prayer Buddies or small nap quilts are given to toddlers. Older children receive Prayer Pillows with a handmade wooden cross to prompt their prayer time.

Patterns are provided on request. We welcome all creative people and learners to join us! Attendance at monthly meetings is not necessary and some prefer to create at home. Consider joining this ministry outreach.

We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm in Room M105. Consider joining! 
​Questions? Contact Judy Benke  [email protected]