What if you had to choose between these things- Toilet Paper, Clean Clothes, Food? What would you choose and why?
How would having dirty clothes affect – making friends at school, getting a job, your self-esteem?.
Please consider joining us in service! You can sign up at our Youth Kick-off Event on September 20 or you may speak with Nancy Fox or Pastor Kirstin!
Our next service dates are :
Sunday, August 30
Sunday, September 27
Thoughts from one of our Light at the Laundromat participants:
There’s a simple comfort many of us don’t think twice about—doing laundry at home. It’s convenient, private, and always available. But for some families in our community, laundry isn’t a daily routine—it’s a weekly journey. They arrive with garbage bags, or huge baskets filled with dirty laundry. Some have the family show up with children of all ages, waiting, and having to entertain their children while they wait. This is where we as Holy Trinity can make an impact, and have started. In the past 3 months, we have seen our outreach grow. We have seen some families come in again, and now acknowledge us as we help. There have been many moments that have shown us this is making an impact. But one that stands out in my mind is of a dad reading to his child, eating snacks we provided. He had food and a comforting time at the laundromat that Sunday. The smiles and their appreciation have shown our youth that this is a great service project.
“Light at the Laundromat” reminds us that even in the most ordinary places, we can reflect compassion and care. The youth and their parents have been going to a laundry mat the last Sunday of the past 3 months, and we will continue to serve here. We have been able to provide laundry detergent, and snacks as well as books for the children to take home. Looking to help this youth project grow? There Is a laundry basket by the front door, place laundry pods there, and the youth will bag them up. Coloring books are also needed. And if you would like to give money, please note it for “Light at the Laundromat”.
“May we be mindful of the blessings we often take for granted, and may we look for ways—big or small—to bring light, hope, and dignity to those around us.”