Hearts of Hope tea was held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).

The City Rescue Mission sponsored the Hearts of Hope luncheon recently at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. 600 people attended the event and heard about the City Rescue Mission and a testimony from one of their clients. Cardboard testimonies were also given by other women while Brenden Weaver sang “You Raise Me Up.”

Barbara Green, co-chairman of the tea, gave the welcome and Pam Tims, chairman, made introductions. Entertainment was by the Surrey Singers.

Colorful teapots were on the tables surrounded by teacups filled with dessert cupcakes. Table hostesses took home the teapots and guests were given cups and saucers as party favors.

Rev. Tom Jones, President and CEO of City Rescue Mission, told of the current projects of women helping women and children. He talked about the outdoor space projects and various gardens being set up. The goal for the tea was to raise money for the outdoor area for the women and families.

Also on the program were Rebecca and Jeff Ambrosini.

For more information, check the web site www.cityrescue.org .

Judi Freyer and Stacey Maxon were at the luncheon. Freyer was a table hostess.

Joy Tucker and Lynn White attended the event at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Jennifer Thurman and Connie Baker enjoyed the tea.

Entertainment was by the Surrey Singers.