Hi everyone, our December weather across the parish has a mixture of cold, rain and sunshine, thus far. The cold temperatures have (for the most part) given away to warmer temps, during the course of the day. I’m grateful for it all.
The Village of Angie’s Annual Christmas Parade with Washington Parish FD #5 rolled on Saturday, December 6th. The 2025 Grand Marshall was Mrs. Myra N. Magee. Mrs. Magee is the Owner/Operator of Pride and Hope Ministry Family Support Services based in Angie, LA.
***The Annual Varnado Christmas Parade is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 13th, beginning at 12 noon. The entry fee of $10 will be used to assist needy families.
Church News:
Live Oak UMC:
*A 2nd candle was lit during Worship Service on Sunday, December 7th in observance of the Second Sunday of Advent. Advent is observed from Sunday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2 and is a season of joyful anticipation and preparation for Christ's arrival. Also, Rev. Anice Moses’ Communion Sunday Sermon was entitled: Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven has Come Near. Matthew 3:11-12. In addition, everyone in the congregation received a traditional Christmas fruit bag.
First MBC (Varnado):
*On Friday, December 12th the Youth group “Rhythms of Redemption” are scheduled to perform on stage at Cassidy Park at 7:15pm.
* A Concession Stand sponsored by the “Youth Group” will be available beginning at 11am on parade day, Saturday, December 13th. ***The concession stand will be located at Varnado Town Hall.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Home Basketball Games are scheduled for today beginning at 5:30pm, Wednesday/Dec. 10th.
**2022 Varnado Graduate, JaKyra Daggs is sponsoring a Christmas Narrative Contest for Junior/High schools students. When I asked her what was her motivation for sponsoring this contest JaKyra stated, “I’ve always had a passion for creative writing, and just as deeply, a passion for giving back to my community. I love creating opportunities for people to share their gifts and show the world what they’re capable of”. The purpose of this contest is to “create a narrative that captures the Christmas Holiday Spirit”, in the genre of your choice. Entries should be emailed to daggsjakyra@gmail.com and the deadline to submit is December 20th. Prizes will be awarded. *See VHS FB page or email JaKyra for further details. JaKyra Daggs is currently a Senior at Tuskegee University and is on track to graduate in May 2026.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*** WDSU Channel 6 News Meteorologist Derek Sibley visited the school at the request of 2nd grade teacher Carly Temples. Her class was on the unit “My Community at Work” and Mr. Sibley explained how meteorologists keep communities informed, safe, and prepared. In response to his visit, Meteorologist Derek Sibley stated, “I had a great time visiting Wesley Ray Elementary School in Angie today! The 1st, 2nd and 5th grade students asked great questions! And one of them wants to be a meteorologist! Thanks for having me”!
*The Pre-K & Kindergarten classes will have their Christmas Program on Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 6pm.
Reflections:
***On being Proactive vs. being Reactive: t
***Recently, a group of 8th grade boys from across Washington Parish visited Rayburn Correctional Center. They had the opportunity to see and hear what prison life is like. Many Thanks to all involved with this “Proactive” measure for our Youth. It is always better to prevent something from happening rather than to try to fix it after it’s broken. May the Youth in our communities make good, productive choices in life and remember the impact of this experience.** “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. (Benjamin Franklin)
***Take Care, GPigott***
