Comforter Ministry - News, Notes and Newsletters
DECEMBER -JANUARY 2021/22
Throughout 2020 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 quilt has a totally winter vibe with the snowflake, plaid pine tree, hats, mittens , etc. "God is love" mitten even hints at Valentine's Day in February!
Thank you Quilter Phyllis F from Mukwonago, WI!
GOD'S SAFEKEEPING BIBLE VERSE -
"If anyone acknowledges tat Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him ad he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us" (1 John 4:15-16).
REMEMBER - IF YOU KNOW OF A WOMAN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WOULD LIKE A COMFORTER MINISTRY QUILT AND JOURNAL SENT TO THEM, PLEASE CONTACT ME!
Currently, my Quilt Cupboard is full, and I am 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 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 understand there have been several quilters that have taken Heidi up on her offer - WONDERFUL! Thank you, Heidi!
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. Please consider a Comforter Ministry Prayer Gathering in the future and contact me :)
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? CM PRAYERS ARE ALREADY WRITTEN (4 of them) AND CAN BE FOUND ON THE CM WEB SITE, www.comforterministry.com, UNDER "MORE" AND CLICK "PRAYER GATHERING" OR USE THE PRAYER BELOW UNDER THE PRAYER LIST FOUND RIGHT HERE ON THIS PAGE :)
COMFORTER MINISTRY PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE UNTIL END OF 2022
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. I would also encourage invitations to various events in order to share the Comforter Ministry Display.
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 I will be relinquishing the Comforter Ministry to another or retiring the Comforter Ministry by the end of 2022, these presentations will be available until then, as well as sharing the CM Display.
NEWS TO SHARE...
I am excited to share with you a new direction for myself in 2022, 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 for close friends. These retreats have been held in December, staying with a Christmas vibe. I have been pondering for some time 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 :)
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 - WINTER 2021/22
Enjoy the latest Comforter Ministry Newsletter - Autumn 2021 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
Karen S - Prairie du Sac, WI
*Good Shepherd Ladies Guild - Cedar Rapids, IA Welcome!
*Nancy L - Menominee, MI Welcome!
* Denotes CM New Quilter(s)
Check out these amazing quilts in the Photo Gallery!
Words to Share...
This beautiful comforter has been a true comfort to me. The Christian caring that truly comes with this comforter is as important to me as the blessing of the relief I have from the ease I received during my chemo and radiation - which is a true belief in feeling the love and comfort from my Lord and Savior. Your Comforter Ministry is a wonderful thing and I wish to pass it on. Marsha L (from the Comforter Ministry journal)
THANK YOU MARSHA AND TRINITY QUILTERS-MINOCQUA, WI!
Prayer Notes
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Please add to your personal prayer list the following 2021/22 Comforter Ministry recipients -
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
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 ME.
Please add to your personal prayer list the following 2021/22 Comforter Ministry recipients -
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
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 ME.