Wilmington pastors gather to pray for youth during Red Ribbon Week

Pastor Jeff Logsdon of Island City Baptist Church joined fellow area pastors and Wilmington residents Sunday afternoon at Claire’s Corner for an annual prayer gathering marking the start of Red Ribbon Week.Members of the Wilmington Pastors Association and the Wilmington Coalition come together each year at the start of the national prevention campaign to pray for the community’s children and youth.Red Ribbon Week began nationally in 1988 and serves as a reminder of the importance of making healthy choices and preventing drug use.Following the prayer, participants tied red ribbons throughout Claire’s Corner as a visible reminder to encourage children and young people to make positive, healthy decisions.The annual gathering brings faith leaders and community members together around a shared goal: supporting local youth and promoting choices that support their health and well-being.The participants hope to raise awareness and remind Wilmington residents of the role families, churches, and