Once upon a time, in a land of rolling hills and sparkling shorelines known as Virginia, there were a group of kids who were unlike any you've met before. They were not superheroes with capes or wizards with wands; no, they were ordinary kids who participated in extraordinary activities. They were known as the "Religious Service Squad." Every Sunday, the Squad would gather at the big, old church with its towering spire, located right in the heart of the state. The church was so big that it could almost be a mini-Virginia itself! The Squad's members were as diverse as the state's landscapes, from the sandy beach kids of Virginia Beach to the apple-picking champs of the Shenandoah Valley. Now, the leader of this Squad was a quirky character named Captain Faithful. He was a raccoon, but not just any raccoon – a raccoon with a shiny silver halo and a tie-dyed tunic (He insists it’s the latest fashion in raccoon attire). He led the Squad in their religious services with a spirit so joyful, you'd swear he was part hummingbird. Captain Faithful and the Religious Service Squad loved their missions. They sang hymns that made the sulky statues smile, shared stories even more thrilling than their state's history, and discovered new friends in each other. And when they served together, they felt a joy that was even bigger and brighter than the fireworks on Fourth of July. So, next time you think Virginia is all about history and ham, remember the Religious Service Squad and their gallant leader, Captain Faithful. Because in this state, it's the ordinary kids doing extraordinary things that make it truly special.