*Hello Everyone! Now that Mardi Gras has come to an end, we are in the season of “Lent” that begins on Ash Wednesday/February 18th . Lent consists of a 40 day period of fasting and prayer that leads up to Easter and ends on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. (https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-is-lent-start-date-and-…)
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The (UMM) United Methodist Men’s Club treated the women of the church to a Valentine’s Dinner on February 12th. I attended with my Mama & sister and truly enjoyed everything. Our Pastors (Rev. August & Rev. Moses) attended with their spouses, as well as Rev. Dickerson and his spouse. Fellowshipping with one another promotes unity and memories that last a lifetime. Many thanks to the UMM for a very pleasant evening.
Pilgrim Rest MBC:
*The church held their Black History program on Sunday, February 15th. The speaker for this occasion was Amy Brown-Spikes. The theme was: Black History a h\Heritage of Unshakeable Faith (Psalm 31:24 “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord”.) Pastor Javontae Jimcoily’s sermon was entitled: Wait on the Lord/Wait It Out (Isaiah 40:31).
Sunlight MBC:
*Sunday, February 15th was Youth Sunday and Rev. Argean Moses preached from the book of Luke 15:11-13. His sermon was entitled: He Got What He Wanted BUT, Wasted What He Had. In addition, the Youth Dept. presented the Annual Black History Program. Their Liturgical Dance was performed to the song: “Stand Up” by: Cynthia Erivo. Their performance and the song were both very moving and relevant.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Class of 2026 Senior, Rodney Holmes, Jr. is the January 2026 Student of the Month. Congratulations Rodney & Keep Striving!
Reflections:
*On Finding Encouragement (in unlikely places): I recently received some individually wrapped Dove chocolates from one of my daughters. Not only was the chocolate yummy but I discovered that on the inside of each wrapper there were “Encouraging Words” printed. Here is what they said: *Go all in on your Dreams; Reset, Restart, Refocus as many times as you want to; Smile like you found $20 in your pocket; Don’t let the hard days win; Chocolate now…stress later; Be the dream; You’re eating this while hiding from your kids, aren’t you?* I hope these quotes made you smile…I sure did.
*Keep on growing in Love, GPigott*
