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Caring Ministry

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

Prayer Blanket Ministry

Prayer blankets may be requested by members of FUMCR for family or friends who are facing surgery, critical illness, military deployment or other crisis in their lives.

Each blanket is specially prepared for its recipient with deep-cut fringe and machine-embroidered United Methodist cross and flame. Blankets are in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings awaiting worshipers who will offer prayers while knotting the fringe. A tag lists the recipient and the reason for receiving. Requestors pick up the blankets and personally deliver them as a symbolic covering of prayer.

This ministry depends solely on donations of time, money and fleece in order to provide this meaningful symbol of our faith in God's power to comfort those in need.
Read about how you might help.

Request Prayer Blanket

Requester

Is requester a member of FUMCR?
Relationship to Recipient:

Recipient

Is recipient a member of FUMCR?
Recipient's usual worship service (or yours if recipient is not FUMCR attendee):
Recipent may be placed on prayer list for three weeks and renewed as needed.
Should recipient be placed on church-wide prayer list? (only if you have permission from recipient)
If no, should recipient be placed on confidential prayer list (pastoral staff and prayer team only)?

Special Requests

Other Requests:

Blankets requested before 4 pm on Thursday will be in the Sanctuary the following Sunday.

Blankets are laid out for prayers and knots for one Sunday. They may be picked up after the 11 am service. Blankets not picked up will be left in the Shawver Welcome Center ushers' closet, inside the wooden chest.

As the requester, you will be responsible for picking up the blanket and delivering it to the recipient.

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