*It’s June already and the children are out of school. I want to remind and encourage us all to be especially watchful as our children move about in our communities. Many of them (us adults as well) wear ear buds, which can be distracting. Some will be riding ATVs, electric bikes/scooters, skateboards, golf carts, etc. just for fun and enjoyment. Our children sometimes forget to “look both ways” for safety’s sake. Keeping this in mind, let us adults take on the responsibility to be more watchful and thus hopefully avoid events that can become tragic. Be safe everyone!
*The Washington Parish School System (WPSS) is hosting a FREE “Early Childhood Screening Clinic”, on June 5th. This clinic is for ages 3-5 yrs and will take place at: Franklinton Primary School/610 TW Barker Dr./Franl;inton LA, from 9am-2pm. For additional information and/or to schedule an appointment call (985)839-9816. (WWW.WPSB.ORG) / HEATHER.FAIRBURN@WPSB.INFO)
Church News:
First MBC (Varnado):
*The Vacation Bible School Kick-Off Event will be held on Sunday, June 7th @ 5pm. Food, Games, Music and Fun will abound. Everyone is Welcome to Attend! (Matthew 19:14).
* Vacation Bible School (VBS) is scheduled for June 8th-12th (M-F) from 6:00 pm-8:15 pm for *Ages 4-14 yrs. The VBS theme is: "Illumination Station”! (John 8:12) .
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
* Vacation Bible School (VBS) is scheduled for June 8th-12th (M-F) from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm. The VBS theme is: “Shine A Light On Jesus!” ***All ages are welcome to attend.
New Zion:
*The Annual Men & Women’s Day Program will be held on Sunday, June 7th @ 9:00AM, in the morning. The Theme Scripture is from the book of Genesis 2:20-25. The Speakers are Dec. Willie & Sis. Rozunda Youngblood.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The Booster Club is hosting a Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6th from 10:30am-5:30pm. This worthy event will be held at the Chevron Gas Station in Varnado. Hotdogs, chips & soda combos will be available (2 hotdog combo $10 and 1 hotdog combo $7).
*The 2026-2027 Student Council Officers and Representatives have been announced as follows: (VJH) / Morgan Youngblood-Pres.; Skylar Springer-V. Pres.; Chase Stabler-Sec.; De’Asia Smith-Tres.; Jameson May-Wildcat Laureate; Natalee McGowan-Culture Laureate; Jase Naquin-Spirit Exe; Reps 7th Grd.-Shelia Smith & Tre’Melvin Scott; Za’Niyah Nichols, Tony Mendez and Shane Harelson-8th Grd. Reps. (VHS) / Rayleigh Forbes-Pres.; Kinsley Sims-V. Pres.; Denellia Dillon-Sec.; Victoria Hogard-Tres.; Vivian Hogard- Wildcat Laureate; Tyiona Johnson-Culture Laureate; Lakendra Bullock-Spirit Exe.; Samantha Harelson-Publicity Sec.; Senior Rep.- Dailenn Owens & Joshua Fox; Student at Large-Antonio Thompson & William Boyette; Junior Rep.-Londyn Weary & Taluan Hall; Sophomore Rep.- Dayana Owens & Brody Forbes; Freshment Rep.-Maddox Forbes & Serenity Abram.
Reflections:
*On Reaping What We Sow (Galatians 6:7): What is planted (sown) is what will return to us (reaping). This is a true concept that we can all identify with in one way or another. For example with vegetable gardening if we plant corn, corn will be produced not peas, cucumbers or onions, but corn. In relationships with others, if we are impatient, short tempered or rude, others will treat us in the same manner. On the other hand, when we are patient, have a pleasant attitude and are kind, people will treat us in the same manner. It’s true that what goes around really does come back around, so let us remember to treat others as we would like to be treated (Matthew 7:12). ***GPigott
