*Angie, LA Native LaDarrick Smith, who is a VHS Alumni & Morehouse College Grad, will facilitate a 2-day Summer Leadership Camp, on July 10-11 at the Brilliant Mindz Community Center. The theme of the camp is: Keys to Greatness. The camp is FREE & open to any child ages 10-14 in Washington Parish. Thank You LaDarrick for “Giving back” to your community.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The Joint Sunday School of the Angie-Charge was held on Sunday, June 29th. Classes were available for all age groups and each class presented a review of the lesson taught. Refreshments were served both before and after class. Fellowship was enjoyed by all.
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*Rev. Earl B, Robinson Jr. was the guest speaker for the Men’s Day program on Sunday, June 29th at 2pm. His sermon was entitled “Don’t Get Caught Slipping” (Psalm 37:30). He detailed how we can stay on the right track in life by: Hearing God's Word, Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts and Heeding God’s Word. Amen
First MBC (Varnado):
*The RYC (Rise Youth Camp) takes place on July 7-12. The theme is entitled “Next” (Hebrews 12:1-2).
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The Class of 2026 Desmond Weary Jr. and Gavin Evans attended SELU for LA Boys State 2025 and were sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Keep up the Good Work Young Men!
*The Cheer Team attended the 2025 UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) Cheer Camp in Foley, AL. Their hard work paid off as they received the following rankings/prizes: 2nd Place - Spirit Routine, 3rd Place - Camp Routine, a Plaque and Gatorade w/Gatorade Packages and Overall Outstanding showcase of Football and Basketball Performances. Congratulations to the Cheer Team and their Sponsors!
Reflections:
*On Collaboration: While strolling through Cassidy Park on the afternoon of June 8th, I encountered three Pastors, three churches, three congregations and a multitude of children. I learned through conversing with them that their churches had just completed a combined Vacation Bible School. There was a vast number of youth present and adults as well. What a fantastic way of working together to religiously educate our children and promote unity. This group extended their hospitality to me and my friend in the form of food/fellowship. Thank you Pastors Nathaniel, Powell and Gallagher for all that you are doing for our youth and our community.
*Continue to Love one another deeply, GPigott*
