Duane Hicks
The local Salvation Army wants to keep up the spirit of unity on Good Friday, and will be holding a breakfast at the Citadel on Victoria Avenue this Friday.
The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp, followed by a devotional at 9:30 a.m.
Capt. Marlene Sandoval said she was sad to hear the local Kiwanis Club would not be holding its annual Good Friday breakfast this year, and wanted to do something to keep the tradition going.
“The spirit of unity needs to be continued,” she stressed. “Having a non-denominational program is important, and we want to do this to continue to bring people together for a spiritual event, to bring faith together.
“We don’t want to break the tradition.”
Capt. Sandoval said the free breakfast is open to everyone, regardless of their faith or economic status.
“We want everyone to join us for a special occasion of unity in faith,” she remarked, noting it will be a time to enjoy “good breakfast and fellowship.”
She conceded the decision to hold the breakfast was a recent one, and it will be “a little work to put together,” but added she already has three local women who have volunteered to cook.
The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, muffins, fruit, juice, and coffee.
There is no cost to attend, but free-will offerings will be accepted.
Those planning to attend the Good Friday breakfast are asked to RSVP the Salvation Army by noon on Thursday (April 21) so they can prepare enough food.
Call 274-3871 and leave a message indicating who you are and how many people will be attending with you.
In related news, the local Salvation Army recently sent out its annual “Lent Campaign” letter to district residents and businesses.
Capt. Angel Sandoval is asking those who receive the letters to not throw them out, but open them, read them, and give serious thought to donating $35, $70, $100, or more through Lent Campaign 2011 to support local families, especially those who’ve lost jobs, and “bring dignity to the less fortunate.”
“We’re trying to make the community aware that some people still need support,” he noted.
