First United Methodist Church Richardson

Prayer Blankets

What is a prayer blanket

Our church’s Prayer Blanket ministry makes prayers tangible to those who are having surgery or who are suffering serious illness or infirmity. Built into each blanket is the gift of prayer: the symbol of faith in God and in His power to comfort, strengthen and heal.

The Prayer Blanket ministry creates each blanket for an individual and labels it with that person’s name and an embroidered Methodist cross. The fleece rectangle is cut along the edges to create a deep fringe. Blankets will be placed in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings for prayers. Congregation members, friends and family, and the person who receives the blanket tie knots in the fringe while praying.

Especially for Military Service Personnel

For our soldiers small camouflage fleece pieces are embroidered with the Methodist cross and Psalm 4:8, "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make we dwell in safety."

How to help

Tie a prayer on Sunday morning.
Donate lightweight fleece blankets or 50x60 inch pieces of fleece.
Help make the blankets.
Donate money to buy blankets and labels.

How to request a prayer blanket

Prayer Blanket request forms are available at the information booth, in the church office or online. Before requesting a blanket for someone else, please ask if the person who will receive the blanket wishes to accept our gift of prayer. Ask what they would like us to pray for. Ask what information about the situation may be shared with others.