Water and Parades
It has now become a tradition that a
group of people from Peoples UMC will gather cases of small bottles of water
for distribution of Memorial Day prior to the parade that now passes the
church. Beginning as early as 9:30 AM people start gathering at their favorite
spots along the parade route from SMCC to the Veteran’s Memorial at Mill Creek
Park. Many find that the corners of Broadway and Mussy or Harriet Streets
provide good venues to watch the various units of the parade as they pass by.
It just so happens that is where Peoples United Methodist Church and Ellis Hall
is.
Balloons are sold by school groups,
flags are distributed by others so Peoples chose to give away water. Before the
water is handed out, carefully printed wrapped paper with the Peoples Logo was
placed around the bottle. Coffee as an offering in addition to the water has
recently been added to the free drinks. This writer observed Kathy, Betty,
Jody, Pastor Tom, and Carol distributing the bottles with others from church at
least looking on.
We thank the Lord for clearing the
weather, allowing the water to be donated, and the strength of Peoples people
in mission to the community for making this event possible.
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