Cedar Grove Spreads Love at Community Baby Shower

SHREVEPORT, LA. – Valencia Park was transformed into a hub of joy as Cedar Grove Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a Community Baby Shower on Jan. 19  as one of the “acts of kindness” for the church’s Pentecost 2025 campaign. Partnering with Satonia Small from Something Safe To Do, the church ensured that this event brought smiles to countless families.

Community members were invited to register and share wish lists of items needed. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors and sponsors, every registered family received all the items on their list—and more. For families who were unable to register beforehand, extra gifts were available.

Donations included diapers, strollers, bottles and baby clothes. Among the many contributors for this event were local organizations, friends from other states, the Mansfield Walmart, Raising Cane’s and the Southwest Region Conference. 

The event also focused on education and support for parents. Speakers shared insights on topics such as the importance of reading to children, lactation and early childhood education. 

The event also featured classic baby shower games, complete with prizes. Beautiful decorations and a delightful cake added to the festive spirit, while a variety of food ensured everyone felt welcomed and cared for.

The smiles on the faces of the families who attended spoke volumes about the event’s impact. As one participant put it in her Facebook post, “Thanks to Cedar Grove Seventh-day Adventist Church, at such a hard time for me right now, they have become a blessing to me and my kids. I have to smile to keep from crying almost every day. These people are wonderful and also made me feel like I was at home.” 

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By Winston C. S. Taylor

Pastor

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