The Prayer Pouch is a small knit bag, which can hold a Prayer Help. It may be a cross, a compass, an angel, a stone, prayer beads or some other item. The pouch and item are reminders to pray. In addition, they are reminders for the owner that someone cared enough to encourage his/her prayer life.

The Blessing Center Prayer Pouches are made by Phyllis Desch, Don Rogers, and Dixie Szalejko, all members of the Advisory Board. This poem was written by Phyllis.

Put your concerns inside this little pouch
and pull its strings closed.
With this act you have given them to God.
Hold the bag in your hand a moment,
take a deep breath, say a prayer and smile
because you know God shares your troubles.
The pouch could be all day, there on the table,
so you remember God is with you.
It might be in your pocket to remind you God cares.
Or put it out of sight, knowing that God carries your burden.
 Put your joys in the pouch
and pull the strings closed.
With this act, you are thanking God.
Hold it in your hand a moment,
take a deep breath, say a prayer and smile
because you know God shares your happiness.
The pouch could be all day there, on the table,
to remind you God blesses you.
It might be in your pocket so you remember God loves you.
Or put it out of sight,
knowing that God’s gifts abound.
Focus on these few moments daily.
It brings a greater mindfulness of our Father
and his wonderful mercy and grace.