*Happy Holidays Everyone, It’s almost CHRISTmas! May your holiday preparations be filled with the Joy that this season offers. Remember to include those less fortunate than you in your plans. Consider Random acts of kindness which are always in order & a delightful occurrence. Be the one to make somebody smile this CHRISTmas Holiday.
***A Message from Santa is available for free, from now until Christmas Day, after the Weather Forecast at (985) 735-9866.
*The Angie-Varnado Sports Association is holding Basketball sign-ups. For more information contact: Quant (985)750-3505; Ben (985)303-3727.
Church News:
First MBC (Varnado):
*The church congregation will have their CHRISTmas program on Sunday, December 21st @ 9:30am. The program is entitled “Son of a Carpenter”.
New Beginning Ministries:
*A December Sermon Series entitled “The Gift of Jesus” will be presented on the 4 Sundays in December beginning @ 11am. They are as follows: The Power of the Blood; The Gift of Peace; The Gift of Hope & The Gift of Jesus. All are invited and welcomed to attend.
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
*The church held a “Clothes-Closet Give Away” on Saturday, December 13th from 11am-1pm. This Outreach Ministry offers prayer and care to all who will receive it. I was able to attend and enjoyed the fellowship. Many Thanks to all who volunteered.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
Congratulations to Kinsley Sims who serves as the Chapter President at VHS and the Area IV Vice President. She has advanced to compete at state, by earning 1st Place in Area IV Prepared Speaking.
Congratulations to Taluan Hall who serves as the Chapter Vice President at VHS and the Area IV Parliamentarian. She has advanced to compete at state, earning 2nd Place in Area IV Gulf of Mexico. *Best wishes to both young ladies!
*Agriculture Teacher, Mr. Dustin Sumrall, was a recipient of the 2025 WSTE Teacher Mini Grant. *Congratulations Mr. Sumrall!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Elaine Robinson Boston for her recent transition into the role of Assistant Principal at Wesley Ray Elementary School.
*The 4-H members collected 80 toys during their “Toy Drive” that will be given to children in foster care this Christmas. The 4-H members are all about serving with their heart, hands, head and health in the community.
Reflections:
*On Joy: Joy is a deep, lasting feeling of intense happiness, delight, or contentment, often stemming from purpose, meaning, or relationships. It is distinct from fleeting happiness which relies on external events. One does not have to have wealth or material things to experience Joy. A person does, however, have to be content with what they have and refrain from wanting what someone else has. Having a Joyous spirit will allow one to celebrate the accomplishments of others with a smile. If you don’t have it, seek it and if you have it, share it!
***Continue to Love One Another, GP***
