The second hobby in our TGP Summer 2025 Tuesday / Thursday series was submitted by a team member from Virginia. (Any team members are welcome to send in their own hobbies / interests for inclusion in the series.)
Over 7,000,000,000 greeting cards are sent annually in the United States. Although most of these are mass produced, there are an estimated 3,500 small business creators that make greeting cards, and that number is increasing all the time. Handmade cards are appealing to send because of their personal touch, high quality, beauty, and simple yet profound wording. They account for an estimated 20% of the card industry.
Besides the business advantage, card making offers many benefits as an enjoyable hobby, from creative expression to stress reduction. Handmade cards are as varied as the people who make them, with a plethora of materials and techniques available – the sky’s the limit! Another draw to card making is that people with varying ability and experience levels are able to make cards.
1. Card making is a ministry of encouragement. Some churches have ladies groups that make cards. Pray for the Lord Himself to encourage Christian card makers today as they have encouraged others.
2. Pray for someone living in your state who is lost, and will receive a handmade greeting card from a believer this week, to think about and accept the gospel.
3. Pray for older saints in nursing homes across the country who will glance at previously received cards in their rooms today to be ministered to by the Holy Spirit, as He reminds them of His ever faithful presence.
Matthew 28:20b
