Simple words of thanks and appreciation were sent to first responders, grocery store employees, postal workers, teachers, medical professionals and government officials from students at the Vineyard of God Christian School and other youngsters in late March for their commitment to safeguarding the community during the coronavirus pandemic. The school’s director said the effort appeared to have a real impact on the people the cards were addressed to. “They were in complete shock,” said Christian school Director Berenice Escobar about the reaction school officials got when the cards were delivered to Lowe’s market through an initiative called Operation God Bless Bandera. Officials at ...