Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none. (Luke 3:11)
TWO SHIRTS
Taking inspiration from John the Baptist’s practical instructions about living a holy life, this ministry provides an opportunity for using existing resources, learning and honing new skills, spending time together and providing warmth through the encouragement of a quilt.
“If there is not a woman in your current ministry group to teach and/or lead this ministry activity, GO find one and bring them into your group by offering the opportunity to volunteer for The Salvation Army; this is a wonderful evangelistic tool!” recommends Major Jacqulyn Reckline.
A quilting ministry could be a special project, perhaps recurring throughout the year. It can include both individual and group work. Carefully consult and consider your context. Once you start, be sure to give the ministry enough time to get going.
This ministry involves a) cleaning out personal closets periodically and sharing a shirt or top to be repurposed for making a blanket, crib blanket or lap throw, b) making the quilts and c) distributing the results.
Special Service Sunday Plan
Call to Worship - Option A
Leader: Come to hear the Word.
People: Come to do the Word.
L: Come to experience Comfort
P: Come to experience Challenge.
L: Come to find Cost.
P: Come to find Joy.
L: Come to find Community.
P: Come to find Church.
L: Come to find God.
P: Come to find in Christ we never have to be lost.
L: Come to love the Lord
P: We come to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our strength and with all our mind. L: Come to love your neighbor.
P: We come to love our neighbor as ourselves. Amen.
Call to Worship - Option B
Psalm 136:1-3
Leader: O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good,
People: for His mercy endures forever.
L: O give thanks unto the God of gods,
P: for his mercy endures forever.
L: O give thanks to the Lord of lords,
P: for his mercy endures forever. Amen.
Call to Worship - Option C
Leader: When the world divides us,
People: Come, Holy Spirit, make us one.
L: When the world calls us orphaned,
P: Come, Holy Spirit, make us a family.
L: When the world leads us astray,
P: Come, Holy Spirit, call us home.
L: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
P: Come and fill this place. Amen.
Call to Worship - Option D
Leader: God’s glory is pouring forth from the heavens.
People: We God’s people on earth receive the good news with great joy.
L: Jesus our Savior shows us to serve like He does.
P: By serving and caring for others, we truly serve Jesus the Christ.
L: Come, let us prepare ourselves for joyful service.
P: Lord, make us ready for service in your great name. Amen.
Gathering (20-30 minutes)
Call to Worship
Musical Selection
Scripture Text & Message
Prayer & Instructions
Start worship as usual. Share the Scripture text, the verbal message and pray. The action message should start in the worship space no more than 30 minutes after the service has begun.
Being consistent with the group’s regular way of worship as we start helps to communicate that this is worship. Furthermore, the comfort of familiarity will help make it easier for everyone to participate in worship in a different way than usual. Drawing explicit connections between the action message and the regular Sunday activity promotes and reinforces the overall message. Using the worship space as the space where service begins (or takes place) communicates that service is worship.
Excellent preparation of this section makes for a smooth transition. Going too long or rushing through it are not advised. Typically, this section will take 20-30 minutes.
Shirt Quilts
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