Community Serves Others Through Farmington Back To School Bonanza

Volunteers with the Farmington Back to School Bonanza join hands in a large circle to pray before the first families come into the church. About 200 people helped with the Bonanza this year.

Volunteers with the Farmington Back to School Bonanza join hands in a large circle to pray before the first families come into the church. About 200 people helped with the Bonanza this year.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Volunteers with the Farmington Back to School Bonanza join hands in a large circle to pray before the first families come into the church. About 200 people helped with the Bonanza this year.

Volunteers with the Farmington Back to School Bonanza join hands in a large circle to pray before the first families come into the church. About 200 people helped with the Bonanza this year.

This is only one section of shoes ready to be given away at the Back to School Bonanza.

Volunteers with the Farmington Back to School Bonanza join hands in a large circle to pray before the first families come into the church. About 200 people helped with the Bonanza this year.

These children from Springdale asked to have their photo taken while waiting for the doors to open for the Farmington Back to School Bonanza. Hundreds of people were in line before the doors opened at 5 p.m. The children, with the exception of the boy on the left, belong to the Ocampo and Perez families. They were excited about new shoes and new backpacks.

These children from Springdale asked to have their photo taken while waiting for the doors to open for the Farmington Back to School Bonanza. Hundreds of people were in line before the doors opened at 5 p.m. The children, with the exception of the boy on the left, belong to the Ocampo and Perez families. They were excited about new shoes and new backpacks.

These children from Springdale asked to have their photo taken while waiting for the doors to open for the Farmington Back to School Bonanza. Hundreds of people were in line before the doors opened at 5 p.m. The children, with the exception of the boy on the left, belong to the Ocampo and Perez families. They were excited about new shoes and new backpacks.

Sara Redfeather washes the feet of Brandon Pendleton, 4, of Fayetteville. Sara is one of the youth who attend Farmington United Methodist Church.

Sara Redfeather washes the feet of Brandon Pendleton, 4, of Fayetteville. Sara is one of the youth who attend Farmington United Methodist Church.

Sara Redfeather washes the feet of Brandon Pendleton, 4, of Fayetteville. Sara is one of the youth who attend Farmington United Methodist Church.

The church added a foot-washing station to its Back to School Bonanza last year as a way to serve others. It is based on the scripture in John 13 in the Bible when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. After washing their feet, Jesus told them, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

The church added a foot-washing station to its Back to School Bonanza last year as a way to serve others. It is based on the scripture in John 13 in the Bible when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. After washing their feet, Jesus told them, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

The church added a foot-washing station to its Back to School Bonanza last year as a way to serve others. It is based on the scripture in John 13 in the Bible when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. After washing their feet, Jesus told them, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

Laura Willett, 11, of Fayetteville, found the perfect pair of blue tennis shoes to start the new year. Debra Silva, a member of Farmington United Methodist Church, was one of many volunteers helping fit children with new shoes.

Laura Willett, 11, of Fayetteville, found the perfect pair of blue tennis shoes to start the new year. Debra Silva, a member of Farmington United Methodist Church, was one of many volunteers helping fit children with new shoes.

Laura Willett, 11, of Fayetteville, found the perfect pair of blue tennis shoes to start the new year. Debra Silva, a member of Farmington United Methodist Church, was one of many volunteers helping fit children with new shoes.

Bob Miley with Grayscale Barbershop in Farmington gives Jayden Lloyd, 13, a haircut and hairstyle to prepare him for eighth grade. Jayden will attend the School of Innovation in Springdale.

Bob Miley with Grayscale Barbershop in Farmington gives Jayden Lloyd, 13, a haircut and hairstyle to prepare him for eighth grade. Jayden will attend the School of Innovation in Springdale.

Bob Miley with Grayscale Barbershop in Farmington gives Jayden Lloyd, 13, a haircut and hairstyle to prepare him for eighth grade. Jayden will attend the School of Innovation in Springdale.

PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Dee Harper, pastor of Farmington United Methodist Church, greets families as they come to the Farmington Back to School Bonanza last week. Harper joined the Farmington church as pastor in July. He and his family moved from Des Arc.

PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Dee Harper, pastor of Farmington United Methodist Church, greets families as they come to the Farmington Back to School Bonanza last week. Harper joined the Farmington church as pastor in July. He and his family moved from Des Arc.

PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Dee Harper, pastor of Farmington United Methodist Church, greets families as they come to the Farmington Back to School Bonanza last week. Harper joined the Farmington church as pastor in July. He and his family moved from Des Arc.

Falon Thomas with Vintage Glam in Farmington was one of many stylists who volunteered their time to give free haircuts at the Back to School Bonanza. Melissa Hull, 10, of Elkins wanted her hair to be cut a lot shorter.

Falon Thomas with Vintage Glam in Farmington was one of many stylists who volunteered their time to give free haircuts at the Back to School Bonanza. Melissa Hull, 10, of Elkins wanted her hair to be cut a lot shorter.

Falon Thomas with Vintage Glam in Farmington was one of many stylists who volunteered their time to give free haircuts at the Back to School Bonanza. Melissa Hull, 10, of Elkins wanted her hair to be cut a lot shorter.

This is only one section of shoes ready to be given away at the Back to School Bonanza.

General News on 08/09/2017