Prayer Requests

This is a new small group ministry at Bethesda! Do you knit, crochet or want to learn and enjoy working on projects in small group settings and on your own? Want to experience the joy of sharing your gifts of prayer and warmth with others?

Then you may be interested in becoming involved in Bethesda's newest outreach ministry: The Prayer Shawl Ministry.

We will be creating and praying over shawls to be given to members of our community who may benefit from the warmth of the shawl and comfort of the prayers!

This Shawl Ministry will gladly accept donations to purchase yarn or donations of soft suitable yarn also appreciated!

If you know of someone who might benefit from receiving a shawl or if you have any question about the ministry please contact the church office (218) 384-4501 or Sue Coady at (218) 384-3628.

NOTE: We plan to begin an Evening Group. If you would be interested in participating in a group that meets in the evening, please call the church office or Sue.

You may also find more information about Prayer Shawl Ministries by visiting the website at www.shawlministry.com.

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OTHER PROJECTS for Knitters

Caps & Scarves for Twin Ports Ministry to Seafarers
http://www.theseafarerscenter.org/
Infant hats for babies in Honduras

Patterns for both available through the church office.

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We are a "People of Prayer"

We have a prayer chain, prayer retreats, small group prayer meetings and most recently are participating in the North East Minnesota Synod's "JOURNEY INTO PRAYER".

The Journey into Prayer is an eight month study to enable and empower our 'core' group for personal spiritual development and acquire skills for facilitating small groups that would enhance the prayer ministry of Bethesda.

Our Prayer Group will meet once every week for study, prayer and discussion of the curriculum. Once each month they will attend a three-hour session with Normajean Strommen, Spiritual Director.

This is a serious commitment to the project, to their team members and to Bethesda. If you would like more information about being involved with this new ministry, please contact us by email at bethesda55718@msn.com.

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You are encouraged to visit the ELCA website on Prayer. Just click on the candle!