What is a Prayer Quilt?

A prayer quilt is a quilt that is made with love and tied with prayers. A heavy thread is used to take stitches through the quilt layers, and the ends are left free to be tied with a square knot. As each knot is tied, a silent prayer is offered for someone in special need—someone who has asked us to pray for them. The quilt is then given to that person. Prayer is symbolically tied into each quilt. Prayer quilts are a statement of faith and testimony to our belief in God and in the power of prayer.

Who receives a Prayer Quilt?

Any person in physical, emotional, or spiritual crisis who feels like they can benefit from being “covered in prayer”.

Prayer quilts have been made for sick babies, for cancer patients, for adults and children facing surgery or difficult family situations - for many reasons, but each for someone in special need of the healing power of prayer.

How are requests for a Prayer Quilt made?

Any member of John Wesley may complete a Request Form for a prayer quilt for someone with a special need for prayer. The Request Forms are available in the church office and online. The requester is the ‘sponsor” who is responsible for ensuring the recipient is willing to accept the quilt and prayers and will talk to the recipient about how the congregation will direct their prayer efforts on his/her behalf. The sponsor will also ensure that the quilt gets to the recipient after it is tied. Click Here for online Request Form

John Wesley United Methodist Church is a member of Prayers & Squares, a Prayer Quilt Ministry
JWUMC is Chapter Number 493

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