If you have ever had any doubts about the power of prayer, reserve your decision until you read what happened this month at Beautiful Savior … .

Our Mission Sewing Group (founded 30 plus years ago by member Doris T., now 94) ladies had a recent discussion about their dwindling supplies for making quilts.

These are very special quilts that are given to a variety of groups that help those in need. Some of their quilts go to help newly-arrived international students at the universities. Some are baby quilts made to comfort babies and their families experiencing critical health situations. A large portion of the adult-size quilts are donated to patients at Froedtert Hospital who are in the end-of-life care wing. All quilts, large and small, are given a special tag that says, “Jesus loves you and so do we.” Before each quilt is sent off to its destination, Karen, one of the quilters says a prayer of comfort for the person and family receiving the quilt.

But back to the dwindling supplies. Last week, about Thursday, January 26, Margie, another quilter, told me of their dilemma. When I offered to scout around for some unused church funds that might help, Margie calmly said to wait. She said that she, Karen and Deb had agreed to pray that God would fill their need, that He had helped in the past to keep their mission going.

This morning, I opened this letter, dated January 30. Here is the letter in its entirety:

To Whom It May Concern:   

My mother was a patient at Froedtert Hospital in their NICU. Her name was Donna. On December 21, 2011, she suffered a brain hemorrhage. On December 24^th we removed her from life support and she passed away on December 25^th. On Christmas Eve her nurse brought a beautiful quilt which he placed on her. The quilt was something that if she had been given a choice I know she would have chosen for herself. The quilt she received was donated by your church. The quilt added such a personal touch to what was a dismal situation. I enclose a check which I would like to donate to help make additional quilts for other families who have loved ones that are sick or dying.

Our sincere appreciation for this gift and thanks to those who give of their time and talent.

God bless,

Ramona

(Enclosed was a generous check for $125.00, which is more than enough to cover the material needs of the Mission Sewers at this time.)

To God be the glory!