“At its core, it is a sharing of the love of Christ through action to bless others,” Viki Armentrout said. Covering someone in the power of prayer has taken on a literal meaning on Gwynn’s Island, with a group of church members sewing prayer quilts for those in need. The Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church Prayer Quilting Ministry, started by Armentrout in 2022, has given away over 121 prayer quilts since its start. “Battling cancer, or any serious health issue, even with the support of family and friends, can be isolating and overwhelming,” said Armentrout. When her son received a prayer quilt, she and her husband saw the impact of the tangible love and prayers it represented. “Following his passing I felt like we could—in some small way—offer the same comfort to others,” she said. “We approached our pastor and then presented the idea to the church about starting a prayer quilting ministry. They were fully supportive and volunteer support has been growing ever since.” The quilts are lap-siz...