Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her new “Ribbons of Hope” campaign from the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.
Through this campaign, Ivey is encouraging the people of the state to tie ribbons around a tree, pole, mailbox or other fixture in their front yard as a symbol to remind everyone to pray for medical personnel, first responders and for one another during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
These “Ribbons of Hope” will symbolize faith, hope, love and prayer, per the governor’s office. Ivey was joined by several local pastors Tuesday to officially tie the first ribbon on a tree in front of the capitol.
During these unprecedented times, Ivey reportedly hopes these simple gestures will create unity among Alabamians and become a beacon of encouragement for everyone who sees them.
“As an effort to remind the people of Alabama we are all in this together, I ask that each household tie a ribbon in their front yard to remember our medical personnel, first responders and for the health and protection of our family and friends,” Ivey said in a statement.
“Let’s use whatever ribbon we already have from a past celebration and may we see a beautiful array of color line our neighborhood streets,” she continued. “These ribbons will serve as a reminder to the people of our state that we are lifting each other in prayer, and that just like after the great flood in Genesis, we are mindful of the hope and promise of God during this pandemic.”
The governor was joined by First Baptist Church of Montgomery Pastor Jay Wolf, 89.1 FM Faith Director of Ministry Relations Billy Irvin, Hutchinson Street Missionary Baptist Pastor Courtney Meadows, Alabama Baptist Convention Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Anel Robiyana, His Vessel Ministry Minister Jo Hancock, Former Pastor at Frazer United Methodist Church John Ed Mathison and First Baptist Montgomery Lay Leader Soo Seok Yang.
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Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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