The Tween Group at the Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church visited the Hill Country Care nursing home in Dripping Springs last week. The 29-member group of fifth and sixth graders spent most of Friday morning working in the garden, while one group of girls helped some of the residents with manicures, and another group made home-made dog snacks for the canine companions that sometimes visit the pet-friendly establishment. The group has worked on several other service projects for the community as well. They previously helped clean a barn and horse stalls for an elderly couple, Herk and Judy Johnson, who are also founding members of the church. Vacation bible school student Ashton Harmon shared her Instagram comment: “Had such a fun day at VBX (VBS) since we are the oldest group they made us work hard! Today we mucked out and painted 2 barns and after had an EXTREME water balloon fight. I loved getting this experience to help + a little fun after. I love my church and the people in it! We were supposed to have a God sighting and I think helping the community is one of the best ever! I’m so thankful for this experience. I will cherish forever even if I’m covered in paint, muck and water.”
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