The lobby at Farmers Bank & Trust (FB&T) in Hope was overflowing with citizens, both merry and bright, who were there to share in the joyful tidings of FB&T’s Christmas Community Coffee. As usual, the Farmers crew went all out for guests by providing an appetizing spread of both savory and sweet hors d'oeuvres catered by Sheba’s. FB&T Market President Jacob Jones said that this year the crew felt especially grateful since 2024 is the ten year anniversary of when FB&T opened its location in Hope. “We’re just so proud to be a part of this community,” Jones said, “and we look forward to events like these when we can invite in our local citizens and customers for food, fellowship, and fun. We strive to be a true community bank and that means more than just attending to our customers’ banking needs.”  The FB&T mission, serving with HEART (Honor, Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, and Teamwork), could not only be seen proudly displayed on the wall of the lobby, but also in the interactions between FB&T staff and guests. Hugs and laughter were in abundance, and the Christmas cheer was contagious as all appeared to be enjoying this merry event.