04/10/2026
Easter week was filled with more surprises than a field full of stuffed plastic eggs. The best kind, to be sure. As we lead up to our annual Rags-to-Riches Rummage & Bake Sale, we have been amazed by the steady stream of generosity from our donors and the community's enthusiastic response to our efforts. Through our online sales program we've met some really great people we would not have met otherwise. Rags-to-Riches is fun, high-energy, convivial, and very satisfying to be a part of.
But God puts us exactly where he needs us to be and often it means working quietly behind the scenes. Last week, for instance, we were able to gift some donated items to people who are really struggling: a comfortable chair for a young disabled man; a massage chair that will bring some relief for a woman dealing with chronic illness; household items for a family that has absolutely nothing; and clothes to boost the confidence of a gentleman looking for work. There are many such stories, and we suspect there will be many more. We are called to live with compassionate hearts, and we welcome opportunities to care for our neighbors. These are truly feel-good moments.
So, whether you are a Rags-to-Riches donor, shopper, or volunteer, please know that whether you know it or not, you are making a huge difference and helping to make the place we call home even better.
We couldn't be more grateful for your support, and hope to see you at Rags-to-Riches June 12 & 13!