Comforter Ministry - News & Notes
December 2022 - CHANGE
The change of address for Comforter Ministry is complete. Our new team is working to establish an efficient routine to ensure the ministry continues to function with speed, accuracy, and most of all, caring. We again say “Thank You” to Su Hanson, who developed the concept of the ministry and nurtured its growth for the past twenty years. She has been instrumental in helping us update materials, establish procedures, and set up a new home for all the beautiful quilts that the ministry has received.
Change happens on the cancer front as well. Changes in treatment and therapies are always ongoing as we discover more about the working of cancer cells and how they affect the human body. We thank God for these often, life-giving changes in medical knowledge.
But one thing never changes, and that is God’s love for us. Even in our darkest moments, God is still there to comfort us. That was the basis of the founding of the ministry – and that is the force that will continue to carry it forward into the coming years. As we gather around the manger this Christmas, may we see God’s love made in human form and know that he did it for us.
In a world full of change, cling to the never-changing God!
With wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a most Blessed New Year!
GOD'S SAFEKEEPING BIBLE VERSE -
"As our dear Father, he continues to care for his children by richly and daily providing for all our needs. He opens his hand and satisfies the desires of every living thing" (Psalm 145:16).
REMEMBER - IF YOU KNOW OF A WOMAN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WOULD LIKE A COMFORTER MINISTRY QUILT AND JOURNAL SENT TO THEM, PLEASE CONTACT US!
The Quilt Cupboard is full, and we are ready, willing, and able to send quilts and journals to women who can be comforted by them and the love of the Comforter!
DO YOU have a top made that you would love to donate to CM, but it needs to be quilted?
There are two longarm quilters that have generously offered to longarm quilts for Comforter Ministry. As the top maker, you would be responsible for making the top, providing a backing that is 4" larger than the top in all directions and shipping them to the longarm quilter. They will provide the batting, longarm quilting and return shipping to you. If interested, please contact them to discuss.
A COMFORTER MINISTRY WOMAN WITH A PRAYING HEART -
Some time ago Su encouraged you, dear readers, to include CM recipients in your regular prayers. We would like to continue the encouragement and emphasis on prayer. So, if you are a woman with a praying heart, we are asking you to set aside a few minutes each day or some regular time of your choosing in order to pray for Comforter Ministry Recipients, CM women who have been diagnosed with cancer.
The CM Prayer List and Prayer are found right here on this page. Simply continue scrolling down and you will find a list of names for 2022 and 2023. There are many more names, but we have chosen to share names from just the past year and current year. You are encouraged to pray not only for the specific names listed here but also in a more general reference as simply "CM Recipients" and "all those who have been diagnosed with cancer."
Please prayerfully consider being a Comforter Ministry Woman with a Praying Heart.
IF YOU AND/OR OTHERS YOU MAY KNOW WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FORMING OR ARE ALREADY PARTICIPATING IN A PRAYER GROUP, WOULD YOU PLEASE CONSIDER INCLUDING CM IN YOUR PRAYERS? A CM PRAYER IS ALREADY WRITTEN AND CAN BE FOUND BELOW UNDER THE PRAYER LIST FOUND RIGHT HERE ON THIS PAGE :)
IMPORTANT NEWS TO SHARE!
The transition of Comforter Ministry Inc. to the new Comforter Ministry Team out of Wisconsin Rapids, WI is complete. Prayers have been answered, and Comforter Ministry, Inc. will continue its "mission of comfort and compassion, reaching out to women with cancer with God's Word and the love of the Comforter through journals and quilts." Although Su will still be involved, three women/quilters from Wisconsin Rapids, WI have taken over the day-to-day tasks of CM.
New Comforter Ministry Quilts
Thanks to the following quilters who have made and donated comforters for CM recently.
November 2022
Trinity Quilters - Minocqua, WI
December 2022
Mary S - Spartanburg, SC
Patsy G - Sebring, FL
Gwynn M - Novi, MI
January 2023
Suzanne R - Marquette, MI*
* Denotes CM New Quilter(s)
Check out these amazing quilts in the Photo Gallery!
The change of address for Comforter Ministry is complete. Our new team is working to establish an efficient routine to ensure the ministry continues to function with speed, accuracy, and most of all, caring. We again say “Thank You” to Su Hanson, who developed the concept of the ministry and nurtured its growth for the past twenty years. She has been instrumental in helping us update materials, establish procedures, and set up a new home for all the beautiful quilts that the ministry has received.
Change happens on the cancer front as well. Changes in treatment and therapies are always ongoing as we discover more about the working of cancer cells and how they affect the human body. We thank God for these often, life-giving changes in medical knowledge.
But one thing never changes, and that is God’s love for us. Even in our darkest moments, God is still there to comfort us. That was the basis of the founding of the ministry – and that is the force that will continue to carry it forward into the coming years. As we gather around the manger this Christmas, may we see God’s love made in human form and know that he did it for us.
In a world full of change, cling to the never-changing God!
With wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a most Blessed New Year!
GOD'S SAFEKEEPING BIBLE VERSE -
"As our dear Father, he continues to care for his children by richly and daily providing for all our needs. He opens his hand and satisfies the desires of every living thing" (Psalm 145:16).
REMEMBER - IF YOU KNOW OF A WOMAN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WOULD LIKE A COMFORTER MINISTRY QUILT AND JOURNAL SENT TO THEM, PLEASE CONTACT US!
The Quilt Cupboard is full, and we are ready, willing, and able to send quilts and journals to women who can be comforted by them and the love of the Comforter!
DO YOU have a top made that you would love to donate to CM, but it needs to be quilted?
There are two longarm quilters that have generously offered to longarm quilts for Comforter Ministry. As the top maker, you would be responsible for making the top, providing a backing that is 4" larger than the top in all directions and shipping them to the longarm quilter. They will provide the batting, longarm quilting and return shipping to you. If interested, please contact them to discuss.
- Heidi Bork from Neenah, WI - Quilterazzi@gmail.com or call 920.205.7213
- JoAnn Maedke from Eden, WI - jamaedke@gmail.com or call 920.948.3727
A COMFORTER MINISTRY WOMAN WITH A PRAYING HEART -
Some time ago Su encouraged you, dear readers, to include CM recipients in your regular prayers. We would like to continue the encouragement and emphasis on prayer. So, if you are a woman with a praying heart, we are asking you to set aside a few minutes each day or some regular time of your choosing in order to pray for Comforter Ministry Recipients, CM women who have been diagnosed with cancer.
The CM Prayer List and Prayer are found right here on this page. Simply continue scrolling down and you will find a list of names for 2022 and 2023. There are many more names, but we have chosen to share names from just the past year and current year. You are encouraged to pray not only for the specific names listed here but also in a more general reference as simply "CM Recipients" and "all those who have been diagnosed with cancer."
Please prayerfully consider being a Comforter Ministry Woman with a Praying Heart.
IF YOU AND/OR OTHERS YOU MAY KNOW WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FORMING OR ARE ALREADY PARTICIPATING IN A PRAYER GROUP, WOULD YOU PLEASE CONSIDER INCLUDING CM IN YOUR PRAYERS? A CM PRAYER IS ALREADY WRITTEN AND CAN BE FOUND BELOW UNDER THE PRAYER LIST FOUND RIGHT HERE ON THIS PAGE :)
IMPORTANT NEWS TO SHARE!
The transition of Comforter Ministry Inc. to the new Comforter Ministry Team out of Wisconsin Rapids, WI is complete. Prayers have been answered, and Comforter Ministry, Inc. will continue its "mission of comfort and compassion, reaching out to women with cancer with God's Word and the love of the Comforter through journals and quilts." Although Su will still be involved, three women/quilters from Wisconsin Rapids, WI have taken over the day-to-day tasks of CM.
New Comforter Ministry Quilts
Thanks to the following quilters who have made and donated comforters for CM recently.
November 2022
Trinity Quilters - Minocqua, WI
December 2022
Mary S - Spartanburg, SC
Patsy G - Sebring, FL
Gwynn M - Novi, MI
January 2023
Suzanne R - Marquette, MI*
* Denotes CM New Quilter(s)
Check out these amazing quilts in the Photo Gallery!
Words to Share...
I received this comforter and journal on December 20, the day before my breast cancer surgery. I cried for the second time since my diagnosis on December 3. This wasn't the same emotion that I felt the first time I cried. This emotion came from the sense of overwhelming thankfulness for the love of God as he moved others to reach out to me. First, here were two sisters in Christ - Su Hanson, who sent the quilt and journal, and Kay J who made the quilt - and all the women who have contributed to this ministry, who had given time, talents, and treasure to minister to me, a total stranger. And then my daughter...who requested the package for me. This was God's amazing grace in action. I was humbled beyond words!
When my worries within me were many, your comfort brought joy to my soul. Psalm 94:19.
...See you in heaven!
THANK YOU, JULIE - HARTLAND, WI FOR SO BEAUTIFULLY SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS WITH US!
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Prayer Notes
Please add to your personal prayer list the following 2022/2023 Comforter Ministry recipients -
Kim - Bensalem, PA; Dottie - Minocqua, WI; Missy - Minocqua, WI; Regina - Midwest City, OK; Makenna - Las Vegas, NV; Connie - Burnsville, MN; Dawn - Bloomington, MN; Marie - Hermantown, MN; Dawn - Superior, WI; Lori - Waupaca, WI; Patsy - Holton, IN; Carol - Fremont, WI; JuLeen - Fort Mill, SC; Trisha - Bayside, WI; Maryann - Tinley Park, IL; Angie - Mount Pleasant, WI; Carol - Lakeland, MN; Agnes - Grand Rapids, MI; April - Oklahoma City, OK; Katie - Orlando, FL; Jeanine - Fremont, WI; Ethel - Algoma, WI; Carol - Sebring, FL; Leandra - Superior, WI; Kay - Honolulu, HI; Phyllis - Mukwonago, WI; Nancy - Suamico, WI; Barbara - Inver Grove Heights, MN; Karen - Rockford, IL; Michelle - Piedmont, OK; Julie - Hartland, WI;
Holly - Jefferson, WI; Alecia - Hawthorn Woods, IL; Tina - Jacksonville, FL; Corinne - Duluth, MN; Molly - Landover, MD; Delaine - Duluth, MN; Shanna - Florida (Shakopee, MN for treatment); Renee - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Jaye - Oklahoma City, OK; Kelly - Villa Park, IL; Jennifer - Simpson, SC; Elyse - Miramar, FL; Brianna - Andover, MN; Terri - Bemidji, MN; Melissa - Carlsbad, CA; Britney - Acworth, GA; Liz - Green Bay. WI; Courtney - Janesville, WI; Nancy - Superior, WI; Linda - Endwell, NY; Muriel - Sebring, FL; Deloris - Duluth, MN; Joy - Oshkosh, WI; Julie - Omro, WI; Marla - Oklahoma City, OK; Chris - LaGrange Park, IL; Sydney - Plano, TX; Fran - Neosho, WI; Sherri - St. Charles, IL; Stephanie - Mounds View, MN; Char - Sioux Falls, SD; Sue - Watertown, WI; Rachel - Myrtle Beach, SC; Gene - New Ulm, MN; Mary - Blue Ridge, GA; Lorraine - New London, WI; Melissa - Bradenton, FL; Linda - Arbor Vitae, WI; Sara - River Falls, WI; Maria - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; June - Boulder, CO; Roxanne - Bethany, OK; Karen - Parkville, MD; Connie - Amherst Junction, WI; Dawn - Waupaca, WI; Ruth - Apple Valley, MN; Linda - Onalaska, WI; Edie - Cottontown, TN; Jan - Neenah, WI; Terrie - Holland, MI; Lori E - West Saint Paul, MN; Sue B - Nekoosa, WI; Barb - Manitowish Waters, WI; Cathy - Plymouth, MN; Nancy - Algoma, WI; Melissa - Palmetto, FL; Nancy - New Richmond, WI; Judy - Baraboo, WI; Reba - Heath, TX; Carol - Afton, MN; Connie - Manitowoc, WI; Marlene - Fremont, WI; Lorna - Arbor Vitae, WI ***
Sharon - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Trisha - Rockland, WI
Holy Comforter, Bring peace of heart and mind to these women. Their earthly tribulations are at a high point during these most difficult days. They need Your presence and peace to comfort and sustain them. Through Your Word You promise to strengthen and comfort all who believe in Jesus as their Savior. Through Your grace may they experience your holy comfort and, if it be Your will, grant them complete healing. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
REMEMBER - IF YOU KNOW OF A WOMAN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WOULD LIKE A COMFORTER MINISTRY QUILT AND JOURNAL SENT TO THEM, PLEASE CONTACT US.
Kim - Bensalem, PA; Dottie - Minocqua, WI; Missy - Minocqua, WI; Regina - Midwest City, OK; Makenna - Las Vegas, NV; Connie - Burnsville, MN; Dawn - Bloomington, MN; Marie - Hermantown, MN; Dawn - Superior, WI; Lori - Waupaca, WI; Patsy - Holton, IN; Carol - Fremont, WI; JuLeen - Fort Mill, SC; Trisha - Bayside, WI; Maryann - Tinley Park, IL; Angie - Mount Pleasant, WI; Carol - Lakeland, MN; Agnes - Grand Rapids, MI; April - Oklahoma City, OK; Katie - Orlando, FL; Jeanine - Fremont, WI; Ethel - Algoma, WI; Carol - Sebring, FL; Leandra - Superior, WI; Kay - Honolulu, HI; Phyllis - Mukwonago, WI; Nancy - Suamico, WI; Barbara - Inver Grove Heights, MN; Karen - Rockford, IL; Michelle - Piedmont, OK; Julie - Hartland, WI;
Holly - Jefferson, WI; Alecia - Hawthorn Woods, IL; Tina - Jacksonville, FL; Corinne - Duluth, MN; Molly - Landover, MD; Delaine - Duluth, MN; Shanna - Florida (Shakopee, MN for treatment); Renee - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Jaye - Oklahoma City, OK; Kelly - Villa Park, IL; Jennifer - Simpson, SC; Elyse - Miramar, FL; Brianna - Andover, MN; Terri - Bemidji, MN; Melissa - Carlsbad, CA; Britney - Acworth, GA; Liz - Green Bay. WI; Courtney - Janesville, WI; Nancy - Superior, WI; Linda - Endwell, NY; Muriel - Sebring, FL; Deloris - Duluth, MN; Joy - Oshkosh, WI; Julie - Omro, WI; Marla - Oklahoma City, OK; Chris - LaGrange Park, IL; Sydney - Plano, TX; Fran - Neosho, WI; Sherri - St. Charles, IL; Stephanie - Mounds View, MN; Char - Sioux Falls, SD; Sue - Watertown, WI; Rachel - Myrtle Beach, SC; Gene - New Ulm, MN; Mary - Blue Ridge, GA; Lorraine - New London, WI; Melissa - Bradenton, FL; Linda - Arbor Vitae, WI; Sara - River Falls, WI; Maria - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; June - Boulder, CO; Roxanne - Bethany, OK; Karen - Parkville, MD; Connie - Amherst Junction, WI; Dawn - Waupaca, WI; Ruth - Apple Valley, MN; Linda - Onalaska, WI; Edie - Cottontown, TN; Jan - Neenah, WI; Terrie - Holland, MI; Lori E - West Saint Paul, MN; Sue B - Nekoosa, WI; Barb - Manitowish Waters, WI; Cathy - Plymouth, MN; Nancy - Algoma, WI; Melissa - Palmetto, FL; Nancy - New Richmond, WI; Judy - Baraboo, WI; Reba - Heath, TX; Carol - Afton, MN; Connie - Manitowoc, WI; Marlene - Fremont, WI; Lorna - Arbor Vitae, WI ***
Sharon - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Trisha - Rockland, WI
Holy Comforter, Bring peace of heart and mind to these women. Their earthly tribulations are at a high point during these most difficult days. They need Your presence and peace to comfort and sustain them. Through Your Word You promise to strengthen and comfort all who believe in Jesus as their Savior. Through Your grace may they experience your holy comfort and, if it be Your will, grant them complete healing. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
REMEMBER - IF YOU KNOW OF A WOMAN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WOULD LIKE A COMFORTER MINISTRY QUILT AND JOURNAL SENT TO THEM, PLEASE CONTACT US.