Valentine's Day is Friday and I’m excited about the outpouring of “Love” that will be expressed by and for men, women, boys and girls. I hope you all receive some extra tokens of Love and give many as well. I personally feel that “Quality Time” is one of the best “Love Gifts” that one can give and receive. Whatever you decide to do, do it from the heart.
Church News:
Live Oak UMC:
*Communion Sunday Worship Service was held on Feb. 2nd. Pastor Anice Moses’ sermon came from the book of Jeremiah 1:9-10 and was entitled: God Reached Out and Touched. Pastor Moses reminded us that just as God touched Jeremiah’s mouth, He can “Touch” us and strengthen us where we are weak if we let Him.
New Zion MBC (Varnado):
*On Friday, Feb. 14th/Valentines Day beginning @ 6:30pm the church is hosting a: Woman of God Session of Love Service (John 15:12-13)12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. *Everyone is invited and welcomed to attend.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The FFA District Rabbit Show was held recently and yielded the following placings: Cediah Harris/Champion Rabbit Showman; BOB Dutch, Cediah Harris; BOB Rex, Tyona Sheridan; BOS Rex, Kinsley Sims; BOB Polish, Aryanna Nichols; William Boyette, Champion Hereford; Taluan Hall, Champion Dairy Goat and Champion Showman and 1st place Intermediate Showman Poultry; Aryanna Nichols, Champion Rabbit; Tyona Sheridan, Reserve Chicken; Samantha Harelson, Champion Senior Poultry Showman; Kinsley Sims, Champion Senior Rabbit Showman and Drucilla Lewis, 2nd place intermediate goat showman.*Outstanding Work Students!
*The December Teacher of the Month was Cashanda Nichols and Staff was Tammy Lambert and January’s Teacher was Mark Barnwell / Staff was Jesse James. Congratulations Teachers and Staff!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*A Valentine's Day Dance is scheduled for grades 3rd-5th, on Friday/February 14th. The duration of the dance is from 6pm-8pm and admission is $10.
Reflections:
*Freedom is never given; it is won: (A. Philip Randolph)
*The time is always right to do what is right: (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
***Take Care Everyone, GPigott
