I hope everyone is doing well. To say it’s been hot is an understatement. I’m looking forward to the season of Autumn and some cooler temperatures. In the meantime, stay as cool as possible, stay hydrated and keep smiling.
*Birthdays: A very special Happy, Happy Blessed Birthday Greeting is extended to My Grandmother Emily Elizabeth (Young) Moses. She was Blessed to make it to the age of 106 years on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Mama Em was born on August 23, 1920. May the Good Lord continue to Bless and Keep her in His Care. Amen*
Church News:
*The Angie Charge: One Vision, Three Churches, One Kingdom (Live Oak UMC, Mary’s Chapel UMC and Wesley Ray UMC)
*Wesley Ray will be the host church for the Angie Charge “5th Sunday Unity Day Service”, on August 30th beginning @ 11am. A Potluck meal will be served after worship. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Pilgrim Rest MBC:
*On Sunday, August 30th the church will host a “Fifth Sunday Family Worship” beginning @ 3pm. Waterslides, music, games, prizes and bbq will be available to be shared and enjoyed by everyone. In addition, the church’s Annual Revival will begin at 7pm nightly on Monday, August 31st thru Wednesday, September 2nd. The speakers/evangelists will be the Host Pastor Javante Jimcoily; Pastor Christopher Matthews and Pastor Byron Muse.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*There will be a Blood Drive @ VHS on Friday, August 28th from 9am - 4pm. Community-wide all who can are encouraged to donate.
*The Junior High Lady Cats Volleyball Team is scheduled to have their first home game on Monday, August 31st at 4:30pm. Also on that same day, A Community Pep Rally is scheduled for Monday, August 31st at 6pm. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the JH & HS Wildcats Football Teams; Lady Cats Volleyball Team; JH & HS Wildcat Cheer Team/Blue Angels Dance Teams, Wildcat Marching Band and the Blue Diamonds Flag Team.
***Ms. Karen Creel, Varnado High School Teacher of the Year, and Ms. Stephanie Stevens, Varnado Junior High School Teacher of the Year were both honored at the 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year Banquet hosted by WPSS. Congratulations Ladies!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The 2025-2026 “Teacher of the Year” Carly Temples was honored at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet last week. What a wonderful way to begin a school year. Congratulations Ms.Carly!
Reflections:
On Building Relationships: While surfing the internet one evening, I saw a flier that a church had posted about an activity. They were inviting anyone/everyone to walk & pray. I’m usually not in Bogalusa early on a Saturday morning but, as fate would have it, I was. I went to the walking track (after running my errand) and the group was indeed walking. They stopped for a moment to greet me after I announced why I was there. I joined right in and began walking. I felt so welcomed. After completing our walk, we stopped to pray. You had the choice to pray out loud or listen and meditate while others prayed. I did both. This encounter was such a help to me because I was blessed to meet new people and share in a common goal and for this I am grateful. *Continue to love one another more and more each day, GPigott*
