Hello Everyone! This is the last Wednesday of July and I hope this month has been good to you. I look forward to continuing our community interactions in August. #KeepSmiling
Church News:
*The Angie Charge is One Church in Three Locations: Live Oak UMC, Mary’s Chapel UMC and Wesley Ray UMC:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The United Women In Faith are hosting a District Mission U Meeting on Saturday, August 1st beginning @ 9am (registration & breakfast) and the opening session beginning @ 10am. #The Louisiana Conference Southeast District Mini Mission U #Experiencing Emmanuel
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*Pastor Robert Johnson and Family were introduced to and welcomed by the congregation on Sunday, July 19th. His first sermon to the congregation centered around “Moving Forward in Unity”. Pastor Johnson May God continue to Strengthen, Bless and Keep you in His Care, as you “Feed His Sheep” (John 21).
New Beginning Ministries:
*The church will have their “First Pastoral Anniversary” on Sunday, August 2nd @ 2pm. The theme for this special occasion is: From Vision to Victory / Celebrating 5 Years of Faithful Leadership (Habakkua 2:2-3). Pastor Travis Houston will be the guest speaker.
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
*The church congregation will be celebrating their 153rd year Anniversary on Sunday, August 2nd beginning at 11am. Pastor Dr. Byron Muse will preach the 11am sermon and Dr. Lesley McKinley will preach the 1:30pm sermon. The theme for this occasion is: Honoring Our Legacy, Continuing the Work (I Corinthians 15:58 KJV). ***Also, The Anniversary Revival is scheduled for August 4-6 (Tue./ Wed./Thurs.) beginning @ 7pm nightly. The Revival Theme is: Standing Firm in Our Faith, Committed to His Work.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Congratulations to all on the school’s National Beta School of Merit Recognition. The school has been recognized as a 2025–2026 National Beta School of Merit! Keep up the good work everyone @ VHS!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*It’s that time of year again to “Meet the Teachers” on Wednesday, August 5th from 1pm-3pm. This event is for all students PreK - 5th Grade.
Reflections:
*On Kindness: *Kindness is needed in every area of ours and the lives of others. Remember to practice and/or continue to express Kindness in these ways toward one another: A smile, hug, handshake, text, call, hold a door open, assist with walking, pumping gas, putting groceries in the vehicle, etc. Please note that many of these suggestions take place outside of our church buildings. Let us continue to intentionally practice to be Kind to one another daily.
*God Bless You All, GPigott
