Hello Everyone I hope all is well. Sometimes life may not be going according to our plans but, each new day of life affords us the opportunity to keep striving and that’s a blessing.
Church News:
New Zion:
*While attending Revival Service in Varnado on Wednesday Aug. 13th, a severe thunderstorm came through. The power went out during this service. Though there were men, women and children present, not one sound of distress/surprise could be heard (I must admit that I felt anxious). The musician switched from the organ to the piano, ushers passed out fans, windows were let up and the Evangelist preached. After all was completely said and done and while the Preacher was giving the benediction, the lights came back on. God is in control of everything whether it’s convenient or inconvenient for us. If we keep trusting God, He will make everything alright.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*A Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd @ 1pm.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*All Pre-K students attend on Friday, Aug. 22nd.
Rayburn Correctional Center (Angie):
*Congratulations are extended to the following employees for being “Promoted”: Master Sergeant Chad Haynes was detailed (promoted) as Lieutenant; Lt. (detailed) Malik Powell was promoted to Lieutenant and Lieutenant Connor Holmes was promoted to the rank of Captain.
Reflections:
*On Parents as Teachers By Kim Downs Norway:
*Sit with your child (children) for 5 minutes and explain that there’s never a reason to make fun of someone for their height, their weight, their skin tone, their home life or the things they enjoy.
Explain (that) there’s nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes every day and that a used backpack carries the same dreams as a new one.
Teach them not to exclude anyone for "being different" and that teasing hurts and that school is for going to LEARN, NOT to compete or spread negativity. Remind them (that) some kids don’t go home to loving families so it’s important to be kind. It all starts at home! *** (Chinese Proverb)
"The first teachers are the parents." -
***Be kind to one another, GPigott
