Washington
A ‘miracle’
Mimi Forbes reports a "miracle" at the Food Pantry this past week — a phenomenal outpouring from the community to the Pantry's appeal for school supplies for Pantry families' children.
"It's the best school supply drive we've ever had and we are so very grateful!" Mimi said.
Volunteer coordinator Jane Coon sent an email to Pantry volunteers and to area churches asking for contributions of various supplies. A record number of donors contributed 250 pounds of supplies and almost $1000 in financial contributions! The Food Pantry regularly serves 180-200 families with 164 children, 18 years or younger.
If anyone wants to contribute to the Food Pantry School Supplies Drive, please call Mimi at 540-675-1177 to find out what's still needed.
SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE
On Sunday, August 30, there's going to be a very special worship service at 11 a.m. at Washington Baptist Church. The service will include scripture and prayer, but primarily will be hymns and music that Judy Reidinger has composed and written. I talked with Judy on Friday, and this is her story:
I am thrilled about Washington Baptist Church featuring my music on Aug. 30. We will be sharing some of my favorite themes — about singing a new song, thankful hearts, and celebrating God with us. All are welcome! I have been writing songs (over 80, words and music) since 1973. Originally I sang with guitar, then started arranging for choir and piano. My music — and especially the sacred music I write — is inspired by personal experiences. Like the Psalms in scripture, my music reflects both the highs and the lows of life.
In 1965, my husband Richard and I worked in India with the Peace Corps, and later lived in China where he worked in agricultural development with the World Bank. I was a public health nurse and am