The end of September marked the closing of Deja NEW Thrift Store, 7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Deja NEW has been managed by FT member Bobbi Sigworth who has brought her warm hospitality, creativity, humor, energy and unwavering commitment to Deja NEW. For Bobbi Deja NEW and the people it served was a ministry, a ministry of compassion, hospitality and connectedness.
Deja NEW started as a program of CFLS in 1994, providing training opportunities for program participants and income. Two years ago Deja NEW became a program of New Course Restaurant and Catering.
Deja New provided on the job training and helped the poor and homeless who graduated from the program achieve economic and social self-sufficiency. For the past 14 years FT and community members have relied on Deja NEW both as a place for great bargains, and as a place to contribute gently used clothing and household goods. I personally will miss Deja NEW for this reason!
Bobbi Sigworth has been FT's strong connection to Deja NEW, having served as manager for the past seven years. It is probably not a stretch to say she is the heart and soul of Deja NEW, decorating the walls of the house where Deja NEW is located, welcoming shoppers and contributors, coordinating volunteers and staff, and relentlessly spreading the story of Deja NEW.
First Trinity relies on many dedicated volunteers. Indeed, we continue to rely on Bobbi for her floral arrangement skills and dedication to beautifying our sanctuary. That being said, we cannot let the closing of Deja NEW and Bobbi's retirement from this venture go unnoticed. We should join together to celebrate both what Deja NEW and Bobbi have contributed to this community and how they have advanced the ministries of First Trinity. We thank God for Bobbi Sigworth and the work of Deja NEW.
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