*A Prayer Breakfast was held on March 7th at Ole Hickory Restaurant in Angie. The atmosphere was filled with love, unity and praise. Church denominations or varied memberships did not matter.
The theme for this occasion was: Love God BY Loving Others. (Luke 10:27)
*I want to Thank God for being in the midst of this gathering. Many Thanks to Sister Myra Magee & staff for organizing a delicious breakfast and providing a beautiful setting.
To the willing and sincere participants on the program (Sisters Lorranie, Seilyna, Tiana, Tede’Schi, Wanda, Kathy, Gwendolyn and Brothers Bernel, Lonnie & Pastor Clarence) Thank you so much for sharing. A collective attendance of thirty received the messages from the four speakers (Bernel, Wanda, Tede’Schi & Lonnie) to share with others. *My hope is that others will host/create programs where God’s Word is shared more & more. Amen*
Ole Hickory Restaurant (Angie):
*A “Book Signing” event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st beginning at 11:30 am. The book is entitled: 12 Sisters, 12 Challenges, 12 Triumphs and shares inspiring stories about Dr. LW Bolton Sr./Leola Bolton and their daughters. For additional information contact: Mary Bolton Warren (601)331-3334.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
* Sunday, March 8th was the Third Sunday of Lent and focused on being “Renewed In Mercy”. Pastor August’s sermon was entitled: A Meeting That Changed Everything. (John 4:5-29)
*The Annual Pack the Pews/66 Books Rally is on Sunday, March 22nd at 11am. All are invited and welcomed to attend.
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
*The Seven Last Words of Jesus will be held on Sunday, March 22nd & 29th at 11am. Pastor Muse, Rev. Pittman and Min. Smoot will preach the Word.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*These Lady Cats Basketball players earned All-District 10-1A recognition this season: 1st Team All-District Denellia Dillon; 2nd Team All-District Dayana Owens & Jada Roberts.
*In honor of National Women’s History Month, the school celebrated HERstory with a Women’s Career Day on March 13th. The Trailblazer Honorees’ theme was “Nevertheless, SHE Persisted.”
The 2026 Trailblazer Honorees are: Mrs. Annie Morris Moses/Education; Rev. Anice Nichols Moses/Advocacy & Public Service; Mrs. Denise Evans Robinson/Business & Entrepreneurship; Ms. Bridgette Cole/Community Service, Ms. Regina Bickham/ Medical & Healthcare and Dr. “K” (Keisha Harvey Mansfield, MD). The keynote speaker for this great event was VHS Alumni Rachal Weary, MSN
Reflections:
*On Providing Comfort:
*Earlier in this month, I had the opportunity to make “Comfort Blankets” with other ladies for the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA). These blankets are given to the families, caretakers and supporters of organ transplant recipients, as a means to provide comfort and care. LOPA's core purpose is “Making Life Happen” (We save & heal lives through organ & tissue donation). For additional information on LOPA I have provided the following information:
Website:lopa.org / Phone:(504) 837-3355 / Covington, LA 70433
***May the Good Lord Continue to Bless and Keep You All, GPigott***
