Prayer Quilt Ministry

Asbury's Prayer Quilt Ministry began in 2003 when my husband Rick was diagnosed with cancer. Our home church Maumee United Methodist in Maumee, OH requested a prayer quilt be sent to us and it meant so much to Rick and I, that we thought we would share it with Asbury in hopes of reaching out to those in our church that have the same need.

Here´s the idea! A prayer quilt is constructed and commissioned for an individual by a member of the congregation. Then the quilt is displayed on the kneeling rails of the altar for the traditional service or in the Acts II room for all services and the congregation will be invited to say a prayer for the individual, then untie a bow and tie a knot. Each knot in the quilt represents a prayer said for that individual or family. The quilt is then given to the individual to be with them during treatments or difficult times to remind them that many prayers are being said on their behalf.

Yours in Christ,
Sheri Crabtree

How To Request A Prayer Quilt

Church members may request a quilt for friends or family.To request a prayer quilt contact Matthew at the church office. Alternately, you may request the quilt by an online Prayer Request.

The requester is responsible for delivery to the recipient. We do not deliver quilts.

Prayer Quilt Meetings

The prayer quilt ministry meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Hospitality room for fellowship and group quilting activities. Check the Church Calendar for notes.

Making Prayer Quilts

We invite anyone interested in helping to join this active ministry. The prayer quilt ministry has all the supplies necessary to make a quilt. If you are in need of supplies to get started, contact the church office to provide access to the necessary supplies.

There are some kits already made up, that have everything necessary to complete the top of a quilt. They contain batting and yarn also, but not backing because it is hard to match a back with the top of the quilt until you see the top completed. There is plenty of backing material there to choose from once the front is completed.

When you have completed a quilt top, simply drop it off in the church office. They will be mated with a quilt plate back, embroidered with a personal name plate, and prepared for use.

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Prayer Quilts Instructions

You need 5 coordinating fabrics. Cut 18 each 4-1/2 inch squares of each material. You will need 90 squares in all. Place the squares in the pattern below. (Tip: it is easier to sew each strip and then sew the strips together.) Then make a quilt sandwich using the completed top, a light weight batting in the middle, and a coordinating piece of yarn. Tie the quilt in the corner of each square with the yarn, making a bow. The bow will be untied, prayed upon, and tied back as a knot. Each knot representing a prayer said for the recipient.

For More Information...

If you have additional questions, please contact the church office.

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