Ep 4. The Heart of the Community

In When Calls the Heart season 4 episode 4 titled "The Heart of the Community," we see the town of Hope Valley come together to support one another during difficult times. The episode starts with Elizabeth needing to find a way to pay for school supplies for her students, and Mayor Gowen suggests that they hold a fundraiser. While many are initially hesitant at the idea, they eventually come around and start planning a charity carnival. Everyone in Hope Valley pitches in, from Abigail's café providing food to Jack teaching the children how to play games.

As the carnival approaches, the town is hit with another setback as a virus spreads through the community, making many of the residents sick. This leads to the cancellation of the carnival, and Elizabeth becomes worried that the fundraiser will not be able to take place. But with Abigail's encouragement, she decides to continue with the plans and holds a smaller fundraiser in the church.

Throughout the episode, we see the characters deal with their own personal struggles. Abigail revisits painful memories of her late husband while helping organize the carnival, and Jack struggles with his growing feelings for Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Rosemary tries to get closer to Lee, the new sawmill owner, but is met with resistance as he deals with his own issues.

Despite these challenges, the residents of Hope Valley come together to support each other and help those in need. The fundraiser is a success, and Elizabeth is able to provide school supplies for her students. By the end of the episode, the town has grown closer and stronger, showing that the heart of the community truly lies in its people.