To say that we had a lot of rain last week is somewhat of an understatement. Here in my neck of the woods (Angie) we had a significant number of downpours. For instance, last Saturday afternoon I was driving on a familiar, paved road that unexpectedly had water flowing quickly and rushing through it. The culverts were not clogged; the issue was that the rain was coming down really fast. When I got to my road there was so much standing water that it was almost impassable. I managed to go around through higher ground to eventually get home. Once I stepped inside my home I was greeted with a power outage. Please understand that I am stating facts but not complaining because God is and has been too good to me. You see, earlier in the day I had visited two nursing homes (Franklinton & Bogalusa) to check on two dear relatives. Each time I visit them I think about how someone could be visiting me and I am Thankful. These two individuals never cease to amaze me with their show of Faith, strength, resilience, appreciation and sense of humor. So, the rain that produced the flash flooding and the power outage did not discourage me because I know that no matter what, God is in Control.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*On Saturday, June 7th several ladies in the UWF (United Women in Faith) attended a spiritual retreat @ Broadmoor UMC, in Baton Rouge. The theme for this event was: Nurture the Body, Nurture the Soul.
Angie Baptist Church:
*VBS is scheduled for June 16-20 from 5:30pm-8:00pm. The theme is “Discover the Bigness of God”.
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
*VBS will take place on June 17th-19th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This year’s theme is: Road Trip/On the Go with God (Joshua 1:9)
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Teachers, C. Nichols & T. Owens recently attended the Teacher Leader Summit in New Orleans. Thank you for all you do!
*Christiyauna Bickham (student) recently attended SELU to partic[ate in the LA Girls State 2025. She was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Congratulations Christiyauna!
Reflections:
*Sincere heartfelt condolences are extended to all the families of our immediate and extended communities. #JesusCares
*Continue to increase in love for one another. GPigott*
