Our Ministry

Since the beginning of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at New Life Fellowship over 700 prayer shawls have been provided to those who needed the gift of love and prayers. The Prayer Shawl Ministry unites us in prayer while knitting or crocheting for those in need of encouragement, who are dealing with illness, difficulties, grief, or even celebrating new life or marriage. Our handmade shawls become tangible evidence of the love and prayers of our community of faith at New Life Fellowship as well as the love of Jesus Christ. It is our hope that the prayer shawls will be a gift of comfort, hope and peace to all who receive them in time of need.  

Prayer Shawl Color Symbols 

Prayer shawls often use multiples of three colors as a symbol of the Holy Trinity

RED—love, passion, respect, energy, enthusiasm, courage, understanding, motivation, strength, warmth, vigor

MAROON—Bravery, strength

MAGENTA—Spirituality, meditation, imagination, release, new beginnings

PINK—Friendship, compassion, sensitivity, generosity, warm-heartedness, nurturing, soothing, admiration, gratitude, appreciation

ORANGE—Thoughtfulness, vitality, attraction, creativity, energy, enthusiasm, warmth

PEACH—Innocence, empathy, harmony, warmth, peace

YELLOW—Wisdom, learning, optimism, intuition, faith, well-being, friendship, energizing, and happiness

GREEN—Earth, healing, prosperity, fertility, clarity, sympathy, hope, renewal, health, balance, confidence, abundance, growth, life; this color is mentally and physically relaxing

AQUA—Courage, balance, harmony, stability, soothing

TURQUOISE—Happy, relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenating

BLUE—Water, healing, meditation, tranquility, honesty, loyalty, communication, peace, sincerity, wisdom, spirituality, faith, self-esteem, universal color, cool and calming

TEAL—Trustworthy, devotion 

INDIGO—Wisdom, insight, instinct, integration, integrity, spiritual nature

BEIGE—Optimism, simplicity, calming

VIOLET—Spirit, spirituality, intuition, truth, memory, nostalgia, humility, comfort during grief or mourning, peaceful

PURPLE—Power, leadership, royalty, truth, justice, temperance, spirituality, wisdom

BROWN—Wholesome, honesty, steadfastness, friendliness, dependability, down-to-earth, stability

BLACK—Self-confidence, strength, protection, absorbs negativity, mature wisdom

WHITE—Spirit, innocence, protection, peace, purity, virtue, gentleness, perfection, illumination, reverence, humility

GOLD—Masculine energy, enlightenment

SILVER—Feminine energy, intuition, flexibility

GRAY—Strength, balance, reliable

The prayers shawls are prayed over and given to the recipients. You can participate by offering names of individuals who are in need of prayer and love by calling the church office at 641-637-2561. If you are interested in learning how to make prayer shawls, we have individuals that are happy to help you learn.