Comforter Ministry - News, Notes and Newsletters
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER - 2022
Throughout 2020, 2021, and now into 2022, I thought this might be a good place to showcase some CM quilts that depict different ways quilters have chosen to add the suggested "heart" that is part of my CM criteria for making and donating a quilt to CM. I don't want to hurt anyone's feeling if I don't showcase a quilt heart YOU may have sent, dear ones, so please do not feel badly if I have overlooked yours. These will be quilts I just happened to notice throughout the years and took pictures.
This picture doesn't do enough to really get the clever layout Quilter Mary Spain - Spartanburg, SC used when creating her "Back to School" quilt (that is the name I gave it). The crayon format, colors, border, and fabric choices all add to the theme I wanted to depict for August/September. Mary is a fairly new quilter to Comforter ministry. Not only is she a creatively talented quilter but a tremendous encourager and supporter of the ministry/mission that is uniquely Comforter Ministry, Inc. THANK YOU, MARY!
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!
Currently, our 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!
*QUILTERS - PLEASE READ MOST RECENT COMFORTER MINISTRY NEWSLETTER - Autumn 2022 (keep scrolling down to newsletter link) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW REGARDING CM TRANSITION
DO YOU have a top made that you would love to donate to CM, but it needs to be long armed?
Heidi Bork has offered to long arm up to two (2) quilts per month on a first come, first served basis. As the top maker, you would be responsible for making the top, providing a back that is 4" larger than the top in all directions and shipping to Heidi in Neenah, WI. She will provide the batting, long arm quilting, and return shipping to you. If interested contact her at: Quilterazzi@gmail.com or call 920.205.7213.
I received an email from JoAnn Maedke from Eden, WI and she has offered her long-arm machine, as well, "to do 2 quilts a month if there are more quilts that need long arming." You may email her at: joann@maedextax.com or call 920-948-3727. THANK YOU, JOANN!
A COMFORTER MINISTRY WOMAN WITH A PRAYING HEART -
Some time ago I encouraged you, dear readers, to include CM recipients in your regular prayers. I would like to continue the encouragement and emphasis on prayer. So, if you are a woman with a praying heart, I am 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 2021 and 2022. There are many more names but I 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!
Prayers have been answered, and I am delighted and so very thankful to share with you that Comforter Ministry, Inc. will continue its "mission of comfort and compassion, reaching out to women with caner with God's Word and the love of the Comforter through journals and quilts." Three women/quilters from Wisconsin Rapids, WI have agreed to take over CM by the end of 2022. Read the most recent Comforter Ministry Newsletter - Autumn 2022 to learn more (keep scrolling down to newsletter link)! More information will be included in the Autumn newsletter!
COMFORTER MINISTRY PRESENTATIONS
I would appreciate the opportunity to share my Comforter Ministry Power Point Presentation with you. The presentation could also include a Comforter Ministry Prayer Gathering/Prayer Bible Study.
These opportunities might include ministry/mission themed events within our WELS, women's retreats, women's groups, quilting workshops, college campus groups, high schools, Lutheran Pioneers (LGP), upper grades of Christian Day School and Sunday School, home schoolers, etc.
You are encouraged to contact me and we can determine if date, time, and place can be arranged.
Since Comforter Ministry will continue to operate, I will continue to promote CM when asked to do so.
*Watch for further information regarding transition, CM Presentations, CM Display opportunities, etc.
BY GOD'S GRACE...
I am excited to share with you a new direction for myself in 2022 and beyond, involving more writing of spiritual growth materials and serving as a speaker for various women's events. My prayer is that the Lord will bless these new endeavors. My love of God and His Word have always been what has led me to pursue areas where I can learn and serve.
I pray God will make my heart clean and my motives pure in moving forward as His servant/student in whatever direction He may lead me.
I have completed a NEW Presentation called, "Comfort & Joy In All Seasons." In the past, I have hosted several "Comfort & Joy" Retreats at my cabin in Wisconsin for close friends. These retreats have been held in December, staying with a Christmas vibe. I have been pondering for some time, though, the thought of "comfort" and "joy" as blessings from God which certainly are meant to be experienced throughout the year - in ALL seasons - not just at Christmas.
I have finished a NEW Bible Study entitled, "Comfort and Joy In All Seasons". The study takes approximately 30 minutes and is now available. The study has been reviewed for doctrinal accuracy by Professor Joel Otto, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary-Mequon, WI. My hope is that when invited to give the presentation I will be invited to facilitate the accompanying Bible study, as well.
The NEW presentation and Bible study can be presented to women in various settings and venues where a topic of this type would be appropriate (retreats, workshops, speaker, etc).
ALSO -
I have completed a NEW Advent by Candlelight service based on "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen", entitled "Tidings of Comfort and Joy". Please keep this in mind when planning your future Advent events :)
You may contact me directly and I can send the service to you. NOTE: "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" has been reviewed by Professor Joel Otto, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. However, I feel it is respectful to give your pastor the courtesy of reviewing himself so he is comfortable with its presentation under his congregational leadership/authority.
THE ABOVE AND OTHER TOPICAL PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AND FOR FUTURE EVENTS...PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR NEED FURTHER INFORMATION!
COMFORTER MINISTRY NEWSLETTER - AUTUMN 2022
Enjoy the latest Comforter Ministry Newsletter - Autumn 2022 which is now available. Click here or scroll down to the bottom area of this page, click and read/print. I encourage you to print and share with others. YOU are my PR Department :) Thank you!
New Comforter Ministry Quilts
Thanks to the following quilters who have made and donated comforters for CM recently - Check out the Photo Gallery :)
*New Comforter Ministry Quilter/Quilt Group
Mary S - Spartanburg, SC
* 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!
THANK YOU, QUILTER KAY J - KING, WI! It truly is a beautiful quilt!!!
Prayer Notes
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Please add to your personal prayer list the following 2021/22 Comforter Ministry recipients -
Nancy - New Richmond, WI; Judy - Baraboo, WI; Reba - Heath, TX; Carol - Afton, MN; Connie - Manitowoc, WI; Jasmine - Crystal, MN; Debbie - Franklin, WI; Donna - Sauk City, WI; Karen K - Manitowoc, WI; Karen W - Manitowoc, WI; Susan - Valders, WI; Karen - Sun Prairie, WI; Jane - West Allis, WI; Sharon - Genesee Depot, WI; Marsha - Manitowoc, WI; Kristen - Montgomery, TX; Christine - Waupaca, WI; Cheri - Manitowoc, WI; Mandy - Appleton, Wi; Lisa - Shiocton, WI; Mary Jo - Doniphan, NE; Eileen - Algoma, WI; Shellie - Green Bay, WI; Darlene - Sauk City, WI; Leslie - Arlington, VA; Marjorie - OshKosh, WI; Diane - Hoffman Estates, IL; Linda - Manitowoc, WI; Sherry - Manitowoc, WI; Sandra - Hayesville, NC; Gail - Butte Des Morts, WI; Michelle - Green Bay, WI; William - Lake Tomahawk, WI; Sherry - Lansing, MI; Linda - Spooner, WI; Mandy - Sun Prairie, WI; Nicki - DeWitt, MI; Pam - Kewaunee, WI; Dawn - Roanoke, TX; Susan - Allentown, PA; Kathy - Partlow, VA; Kristina - ; Debby - Houston, TX; Linda - Brillion, WI; Kay - Sun City Center, FL; Wendy - Wixom, MI; Earl - Broomfield, CO; Jan - Oshkosh, WI; Jeanna - Greenville, TX; Ginger - Jackson, WI; Hedy - Eau Claire, WI; Joanne - Manitowoc, WI; Deborah - Clearlake, CA; Donna - Shawano, WI; Nilda - Carmichael, CA; Dawn - Cedarburg, WI; Stephanie - Greer, SC; Douglas - Montgomery, MN; Donna - Montello, WI; Crissy - Jackson, WI; Holly - Fargo, ND; Theresa - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Sue - Bloomington, MN; Tammy - Waukesha, WI; Dawn - Auburndale, WI; Pat - Thornton, CO; Noelle - Fairfield, CA
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;
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.
Please add to your personal prayer list the following 2021/22 Comforter Ministry recipients -
Nancy - New Richmond, WI; Judy - Baraboo, WI; Reba - Heath, TX; Carol - Afton, MN; Connie - Manitowoc, WI; Jasmine - Crystal, MN; Debbie - Franklin, WI; Donna - Sauk City, WI; Karen K - Manitowoc, WI; Karen W - Manitowoc, WI; Susan - Valders, WI; Karen - Sun Prairie, WI; Jane - West Allis, WI; Sharon - Genesee Depot, WI; Marsha - Manitowoc, WI; Kristen - Montgomery, TX; Christine - Waupaca, WI; Cheri - Manitowoc, WI; Mandy - Appleton, Wi; Lisa - Shiocton, WI; Mary Jo - Doniphan, NE; Eileen - Algoma, WI; Shellie - Green Bay, WI; Darlene - Sauk City, WI; Leslie - Arlington, VA; Marjorie - OshKosh, WI; Diane - Hoffman Estates, IL; Linda - Manitowoc, WI; Sherry - Manitowoc, WI; Sandra - Hayesville, NC; Gail - Butte Des Morts, WI; Michelle - Green Bay, WI; William - Lake Tomahawk, WI; Sherry - Lansing, MI; Linda - Spooner, WI; Mandy - Sun Prairie, WI; Nicki - DeWitt, MI; Pam - Kewaunee, WI; Dawn - Roanoke, TX; Susan - Allentown, PA; Kathy - Partlow, VA; Kristina - ; Debby - Houston, TX; Linda - Brillion, WI; Kay - Sun City Center, FL; Wendy - Wixom, MI; Earl - Broomfield, CO; Jan - Oshkosh, WI; Jeanna - Greenville, TX; Ginger - Jackson, WI; Hedy - Eau Claire, WI; Joanne - Manitowoc, WI; Deborah - Clearlake, CA; Donna - Shawano, WI; Nilda - Carmichael, CA; Dawn - Cedarburg, WI; Stephanie - Greer, SC; Douglas - Montgomery, MN; Donna - Montello, WI; Crissy - Jackson, WI; Holly - Fargo, ND; Theresa - Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Sue - Bloomington, MN; Tammy - Waukesha, WI; Dawn - Auburndale, WI; Pat - Thornton, CO; Noelle - Fairfield, CA
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;
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.