by Christian Schreiber, staff bloggerThe banner ministry at First Reformed Church in Lansing (Illinois) has been designing and creating banners for 10 years. The four women who comprise this ministry estimate they've created at least 60 banners for their church — marking the liturgical seasons, various Scripture truths, and Christian holidays.
When fellow church member and Providence employee Nancy Van Drunen approached the women about creating banners for the Providence campus in Palos Heights, they agreed.
Ruth Dekker, Kathy Carlson, Doris Dokter, and Ann Brouwer estimate they spent 8-10 hours on each of the nine banners that now adorn the Providence chapel. The banners were dedicated in a special ceremony last fall. Chaplain Phil Tjolker led the group in a service that included singing, Scripture, and a responsive reading. "Father in heaven, we dedicate these banners to your service," participants prayed in unison. "We pray that they will glorify you and bless your saints who worship you in this place. In all things may Christ be praised! Amen."
