member of MoMs Group, she helped organize retreats and prepare delicious homemade meals for all to enjoy. She is well-known for her fabulous flan, which she makes as a fundraiser for the Cuba VBS. All in all, Evangeline is a dynamic young woman,
deserving of this recognition, and a valuable asset to Covenant and all the other recipients of her ministry.
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN HOLMAN
MANOS DE CRISTO: BACK TO SCHOOL For 15 years, Manos de Cristo (The Hands of Christ) has been making the first day of school more fun for thousands of kids across Austin. The non-profit, supported by Covenant since its beginning in 1988, has been providing backpacks, clothes and school supplies to kids who can’t afford them. Julie Ballesteros, executive director at Manos, explained the Back-to-School (BTS) project’s beginning: “A small group of volunteers from our clothing closet wanted to do something more to help prepare children for returning to school. The first year only a few children were served with a few school supplies.” “But what started with a few children has turned into an enormous program!” said Karen Green, the education service coordinator at Manos. Karen currently oversees the program, 13
