7 Crocheted Shawls Boxed and ready to distribute

Sister Linda Long brought in 6 more crocheted Prayer Shawls for distribution.  She has been busy.  Not only is she taking care of Brother Jerry Long, recovering from open heart surgery and a life threatening bacterial infection, but she is also working for the Dorcas Ladies.  We appreciate her labor of love. 

There is still oil and meal in the barrel!

Sister Cheryl Andras, Luke and I went to visit  Dorothy Rowland yesterday. (She is the mother of Sister Brenda Dupree who passed this life in 2009.)   She was most appreciative of the prayer shawl we brought and has even called the following day thanking us again.  We had a very pleasant visit with her.  I hope we will be able to visit with her again. 

Sister Linda Long is also working on preparing bags of prayer cloths for the local church to annoint and distribute.  If you have a project you would like to initiate please feel free to step out and begin to work.  Let us seek God for His inspiration. 

We want to Praise the Lord for the additional visitors on Wednesday evening and I've been told new visitors are making preparations to attend this coming Wednesday evening also.  Let us rejoice and be glad.  Look what we would be missing if we did not have Wednesday evening services.  We praise the Lord for the souls of each one that puts forth an effort to come and worship any and every service available.

News Update

Ladies,
I have great news to share.  We have now given 15 prayer shawls (when I finish the one I am working on right now).  Currently, I have no more knitted shawls or fleece shawls (they were a big hit Sister Martha).  I have one crocheted shawl left.  Sister Linda has 6 more ready when she is able to get them to us.  This is wonderful! 
Check the winter sales and clearance rows for yarn:  Homespun yarn by Lion Brand takes 2 skiens to make a knitted shawl.  I believe that with Red Heart Yarn (regular size) it takes 4 skiens to make a crocheted shawl.  The fleece shawls took 2 - 1 yard pieces at 60 inches wide.  Even the men folk can help with the gathering process. 
People are hurting and need to find the comfort that will only be found through Jesus Christ.  We hope to be able, in some small way, to place them in rememberance of God and His everlasting love for them through the prayer shawl ministry.
  If you would like to submit a name and need to be considered to receive a prayer shawl please contact one of the WMB Ladies from Bald Knob, Arkansas or e-mail at wantulok@sbcglobal.net  If you would like to donate yarn, fleece or funds toward the project it will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to support this effort by purchasing a shawl as a regular gift and not through the prayer shawl ministry, shawls may be ordered for a $35.00 donation (plus shipping if applies).

Luggage Labels

A wonderful WBC Singers Mom, Margret McNabb, created these luggage tags for the entire group.  What an idea for a project.  2 types of themed fabric quilted together and serged.  A plastic pocket is sewn on the top to hold the name card and a buttonhole holds the plastic piece that attaches to the luggage.  A ribbon coordinating with the theme sets it off.  Very impressive. 

I am wanting to make a slight variation and create some for name badges for Children's Assembly. 

Remember to share your ideas!

Winter Wonderland

What a beautiful rare winter treat.  Right outside our front door. 

Someone went to a great deal of trouble - Thank you!

What a beautiful Feburary fellowship we enjoyed.  Sister Cheryl and Brother Joe Andras and their helpers created a wonderful enviroment for this winter fellowship.  Thank you very much.

We all had a wonderful time.

Thank You!

No, I am not over the hill yet but you can see the top from where I am standing.


Thanks for all the Birthday wishes and treats. God bless you all!

Sister Debbie

They Are Here! FLEECE SHAWLS

You cannot help but be cheerful when looking at these fleece shawls. Sister Martha Vinson and Sister Angela Pierce put their heads and hands together and have created prayer shawls using this wonderful no sew or stitch method. If you are not into crochet or knitting, you can still participate in a prayer shawl ministry.


You will need:

2 yards of 60-inch wide fabric in two coordinating or contrasting colors.

Scissors

Cut your fabric at the desired width and length and straighten edges if necessary. Then carefully place the two layers of fabric with wrong sides facing each other. Cut squares from each corner. Next cut strips around the outside (about a fingers width and fingers length - the key is to make them all the same size). Be sure to cut through both layers of fabric. Lastly, you tie the top and bottom layers together using a slipknot. It is quick and delightful! Fleece fabric can be expensive but if you watch for sales and coupons, reasonable prices are available. You can even find great deals on the internet, especially if you are going to purchase in bulk.

Try your hand at this project. We think you will love it!