On Saturday, May 21, several members of the congregation met at Kwik Klean Laundromat in Decatur from 9:00 a.m. to noon to hand out quarters, laundry pods, dryer sheets, hangers, packaged snacks, bottles of water and laundry baskets to those who wanted a little help.  We had supplies for children’s activities if they wanted to color or do puzzles; two sweet girls each picked out a book to take with them.  Some folks were a little shy, but we let them know we just wanted to make their laundry day easier.  We also helped a few people carry some of their baskets and laundry supplies into the laundromat.  If we wish to revisit this Mission, we learned that we might need to set up at a later time.

L. to R. – The Rev. Anthony Hiatt, Angie Whitley, Jill McClendon

L. to R. – Sarah Walker, Ellen Whitley, Angie Whitley, Jill McClendon, Clydie Walker

All of the left over laundry supplies, snacks, quarters, coloring books, crayons, children’s books, and puzzles were donated to Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center for women and children who must leave their homes due to domestic violence.   Anyone needing assistance may call their 24-hour hotline (940) 626-4855 or visit their website www.wisehope.org.

The Fort Worth Daughters of the King (DOK) order hosted the Province VII Assembly at St. Christopher, Fort Worth, April 22-24. Bishop Sam Hulsey, assisting bishop of Fort Worth, took part in the opening Eucharist at 8 pm on Friday, April 22, along with the Rev. Mike Gemingnani, Province VII chaplain, and the Rev. Hope Benko, Diocese of Fort Worth chaplain. The Glory Bound Singers from the Diocese of Texas was also part of the service.  Ms. Pat Hinds of the Diocese of Dallas is the Province VII DOK president.

The Episcopal Church of Wise County’s Daughters of the King furnished table favors for the DOK Assembly.  Round coasters were printed with the date of the assembly.  The initials FHS  was also imprinted on the coasters which stands for “For His Sake.”   The coasters adorned each table setting.

Below is a picture of Lydia Hiatt holding one of the coasters.

Thanks everyone!

“Daughters of the King are women and girls between the ages of seven and one hundred and seven who desire a closer walk with the Lord. We are Christian women, both lay and ordained, who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life, and supported through the companionship of our sisters. We are all at different stages of our Christian journey – some have just begun and some have been on this path for a long time. But no matter where we are on our sacred journeys, our primary goal is the same – to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others,” according to the web site of DOK.

We have so many blessings for which to be thankful, and sometimes we take things for granted.  For example, we take it for granted that we will always have a roof over our heads, clothes to wear, and food to eat.  However, not everyone has these things.

We became aware of a Wise County family in need…being displace from their home.  The children did not have the basic necessities–clothing.  The members of the congregation donated funds for the purchase of clothing.

Here is a picture of the counselor of the school showing the clothing that was purchased for the family.  Thank you all for your kindness.