New Jerusalem to have back-to-school event
The Hirschi High School Band will kick off a back-to-school roundup at 10 a.m. Saturday at the New Jerusalem Family Life Center, according to a media release.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church will provide school supplies, backpacks, sneakers, free haircuts, and refreshments consisting of hot dogs, chips soft drinks during the event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The church at 1420 Borton Lane received a donation of 100 backpacks from 1 Nine Media Company of Lewisville, Texas.
Members of New Jerusalem donated funds to purchase tennis shoes and school supplies, and two young barbers have volunteered their services for the event.
According to the pastor, the Rev. Angus Thompson, the church works with the schools year round.
“We give God all of the credit," Thompson said in a media release.
"We just want to do what we can to make this a good school year for all of the students. Hopefully we serve as a connector between parent and teacher for the benefit of the children,” he said.
New Jerusalem provides food, clothes, and Christmas gifts to needy students. On May 6, the Operation Fresh Start Musical Spring Musical raised $1,811 for Kirby Middle School to buy charging cords for tablets.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: New Jerusalem Baptist Church back-to-school roundup
