SIGNS OF HOPE

By Robin Reeves
St. George’s Episcopal Church in Texas City inspired
by the Daily New’s Naming of Everyday Heroes in their
Profiles magazine — nominated a few of their own heroes
and designated these servant-hearted people as “Signs
of Hope” in our midst this past Saturday night at their
Spring Soiree’ Fundraiser. These are people whom have
sacrificed for the care of others in need. In addition, all
throughout Easter-tide (40 days of Easter) the congregation
is giving away bracelets to those whom they see
as Signs of Hope in our community. In this way we are
all challenged to look for what is good and hopeful in
our midst. Pastor Robin Reeves says, “As we note the
actions of others which brings us Hope we too are challenged
to be that in our community.” “Imagine the change
we could impact if we all at least complimented those
who are Signs of Hope to us? It certainly can’t hurt the
current state of affairs and it just might help!” We invite
you to take the Sign of Hope Challenge and let at least
two people know they have been a Sign of Hope to you
this week. In this way, Jesus, our hope, is still alive and
in our midst.
Pictured below are our Signs of Hope — Hometown
Hero’s Making a Difference in our Community. (left
to right)
Leslie O, Assistant Director of Mainland United Way
for her tireless efforts to put together and distribute
furniture to Harvey survivors
Jim Deslatte, for his service to helping lead worship
for over 20 years at St. George’s -Texas City,
Amanda M, Galveston County Food Bank — over
distribution of 30,000 Kidz Pacs and Senior Food
Boxes,
Ke’cia Mallette, Communications for Galveston
County Recovers,
Sandy Tompkins, for her
service to kids and their
adults at the Cooking &
Crafting Club with Chef
Jimmy at St. George’s
Jean McKnight, for her
service to Blocker Middle
School Kids through St.
George’s Garden of Hope
Ceasor & Brenda Romero,
for their leadership and
mentoring of over 70 kids
through St. George’s
Garden of Hope
Chef Jimmy Graves, for
his leadership with our
Cooking & Crafting Club
and mentoring the Kemah
Garden Club as sui chefs
Olive Kreel, for her service
to youth of Blocker Middle
School and Roosevelt
Wilson through St. George’s
Garden of Hope
Raquel Balderas, Rebbekah Campos and Mary
Balderas for the production & help distributing over
400 Hope signs in our community & beyond and
their service to the kids & families who attend our
Cooking & Crafting Club with Chef Jimmy.
Not pictured: Fran Monroe for her support of families
through our Cooking & Crafting Club with Chef
Jimmy.
Greg Williams for his reflecting Jesus to us all by his
life of prayer as he walks across Texas City.
Come pick some fresh Hope and get your own sign of
Hope anytime at St. George’s circle of Hope at 510 13th
Avenue N, Texas City or
on May 5th at the Strawberry Festival at Holy Trinity-
Dickenson where all sorts of fun and resources will be
available for those whom have suffered from Hurricane
Harvey. A tithe from the Spring Soiree’ will go to
GalvestonCountyRecovers.org we invite you to consider
a donation to help bring Hope to those still in need.