What is the best way to present the quilts to the congregation for tying?
~A~ There are so very many ways to present the prayer quilts to the congregation for tying. While several will be outlined here, do whatever works best within your congregation, while keeping the focus on the prayers. In some smaller churches, the prayer quilts are hung over altar rails, with the recipients lifted in prayer during worship prayer time, and then the quilts are tied as they hang on the altar rail either during or after worship. In one church, the quilts are folded in a pile in the sanctuary, and during worship prayer time the pastor picks up each quilt, asks the recipient to come forward if they are able and available, both the recipient and the pastor hold the quilt up as it is blessed. Following the service, the quilts are then located on a table for the congregation to tie knots and say prayers. In another church, the “sponsor” or the one who has requested the quilt is asked to present the quilt to the congregation with a picture of the recipient. Another church places
