As we have in the past, on February 14, we joined our brothers and sisters from The United Methodist Church of Decatur in their parking lot for “Ashes to Go,” which allows folks to start off the Lenten season by receiving ashes before they go to work.  This is an alternative way for worshipers to receive ashes when they cannot attend services in their churches due to their work schedules.  This year ashes were imposed on    people while in their cars.  Afterward, Fr. Hiatt and a member of the Methodist Church went to Wise Health System where several hospital staff received ashes on their foreheads.

Our secondary mission for February was to donate cleaning supplies to Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center, which is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive services to any person impacted by rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking while partnering with our community to promote safety, healing, and prevention.  Susy Sportsman and Leonard Keesee organized and delivered the donated supplies to the shelter office.

If you know of anyone who needs to leave a dangerous situation, below is the shelter’s information:

Wise Hope Shelter & Crisis Center

24 Hour Crisis Hotline – 940-626-4855

P.O. Box 569 • 608 North Business 81-287 • Decatur, TX 76234

Tel: 940-626-4855  • Fax: 940-626-4117