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Church’s Helmet Sunday a Show of Support for Member

Earlier in the year, caregivers decided that wearing a helmet could help Durand [...]
Congregation members showed their support for Sara Durand (third from left).
Congregation members showed their support for Sara Durand (fourth from left).

By Alena Logan

MILWAUKEE, WI (June 18, 2017) – Members of Milwaukee Evangelical Covenant Church (MECC) recently showed support to lifelong member Sara Durand by hosting Helmet Sunday.

Earlier in the year, caregivers decided that wearing a helmet could help Durand avoid head injury in case of falls. In a show of solidarity, Pastor Mike DeLong announced that Sunday, June 11, would be Helmet Sunday.

Sixteen members at MECC joined Durand in wearing bike helmets for the entirety of the service, including DeLong, who wore his helmet at the pulpit. Although Durand no longer is able to speak, her smile showed the congregation and fellow helmet-wearers that she felt loved and encouraged, said member Beth Fredrickson.

Alena Logan is an editorial intern with Covenant Communications

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Diana Trautwein is a retired pastor, current spiritual director, wife to Richard for 58 years, mom to three remarkable adults and their spouses, and nana to nine grandkids, over half of whom are no longer kids.
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