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Although many people are getting their lives back together after suffering devastating loss in the May flood, some people who lost homes, jobs,

Read more: Continuing response to the Nashville flood

It’s hard to think about Christmas with the temperature in the 90s but back-to-school sales offer a great chance to help provide Christmas gifts for the Golden Triangle children. Art supplies are a popular gift and crayons, markers, paper, scissors, as well as other supplies are real bargains right now. Think ahead, save some money and cross something off your to-do list very early this year. There will be a container in the foyer for any items you bring.

Are you looking for short-term volunteer work that can be life changing for you as well as for those you serve? Do you like the idea of working 1-on-1? Then please consider Better Decisions, an 8-week program that teaches decision-making skills to inmates at the Tennessee Prison for Women.

The commitment involves attending the volunteer training weekend Sept. 11-12 (9-4 on Saturday, 1-5 on Sunday), meeting with your inmate partner for at least one hour weekly during the weeks Sept. 20-Nov. 8, and attending graduation at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 15. Register online at www.betterdecisions.org by AUGUST 1. For more information, please contact Kathy Masulis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 832-8327.

Vacation Bible School, which took place June 21—25, was a fabulous week of learning, singing, crafting, running, eating, and then learning some more!  Eighty-three children gathered together to experience first hand what it means to love our neighbors.  An amazing cast of volunteers made the week possible. Untold hours went into organizing, planning, and creating. A very heartfelt thank you to Mollie Henry and Christy Morgan for their leadership.

Photos by Anna Cramer