Shoe blessing provides 47 pairs of shoes to local youth

VOLUNTEERS from Menard First Methodist Church and across the community assisted more than 20 families in sizing and choosing a brand new pair of kids' shoes for just $3 at the First Blessing shoe distribution on Saturday. A meal was also provided. The church plans to host another shoe blessing just before school starts in August. Courtesy photo.
VOLUNTEERS from Menard First Methodist Church and across the community assisted more than 20 families in sizing and choosing a brand new pair of kids' shoes for just $3 at the First Blessing shoe distribution on Saturday. A meal was also provided. The church plans to host another shoe blessing just before school starts in August. Courtesy photo.

Methodist Church hosts First Blessing, making available $3/pair shoes for kids

In coordination with First Blessing shoe ministry out of Temple, First Methodist Church of Menard (FMC) hosted a shoe blessing on Saturday, where school aged children were able to choose a pair of brand-new shoes for just $3 per pair. Forty-seven pairs of shoes and (free) socks were distributed during the event. This num…