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St. Stephen Prayer Shawl Ministry

Opening Prayer
(prayed after reading Psalm 90, when beginning to knit)

O Lord, indeed, establish thou the work of our hands and bless these knitting needles
so that they may become instruments of prayer and meditation.
As we fill them may our hearts be filled with the ones we hold dear,
who need your special providence and embrace.
Give us perseverance as we remember those who courageously face what they did not choose. 
Give us patience and gratitude as we pray for our friends who inspire us in the face of suffering and the fear of losing life. 
O Lord, establish thou the work of our hands as we pray in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 
Who know all the suffering we can know because He took it upon Himself for our sakes. – Amen

Prayer of Healing
(prayed as the shawl is being knit)

Dear Heavenly Father, be with the person who will wear this prayer shawl each day. Comfort and console them as You hold them in Your healing presence. May this shawl be a sign of Your love and grace. May this shawl bring warmth when they are weary. May it surround the person and cover with love to ease the pain and suffering. O Christ, be with the doctors, nurses and all who care for the sick. May your strong touch reach out to beat all the broken and hurt people and places in our world. We ask Your blessing on the prayer shawl and the person who will wear it. In Jesus’ Name. -Amen

 


512 McClellan Street    ·    Wausau, WI 54403-4882
Email: info@sslcwausau.com    ·    Phone: (715) 845-7858    ·    Fax: (715) 842-4202