Comm"unity"

For the past six weeks, we have been making preparations for a fundraiser to benefit the private school that I attended from Kindergarten through high school.  Back in June in Cresaptown, Maryland, the skies opened up and poured 5 inches of rain per hour, resulting in massive flooding all around the area.  Calvary Christian Academy sustained massive damage to the first floor and basement of the main building, and the gym floor was a total loss.  My sister took her little girls to help with the cleanup efforts in the first days following the flooding, and brought the idea of holding a benefit concert to the band at their next rehearsal.  The idea took off, and as the weeks have passed, it has taken on a life of its own.  There are several other bands involved, including one comprised of the children of a fellow schoolmate.  There are dance groups, a karate group, vendors, an illusionist, and many other local talents participating in this event.  We are expecting great things from this, and are anticipating a large turnout from the community.

In the time since the flooding, the community has rallied around, and CCA has received assistance from countless area churches of all denominations, as well as local businesses and individuals.  Because of all the support, they are actually going to be able to begin the new school year on time!  I am so grateful to be able to do something to help, as I live and work too far away to be able to help out with the cleanup and repairs.  I am looking forward to seeing what God is going to do with all this, and also to reconnecting with old friends.