It’s November, the 11th month of the year! The Thanksgiving Holiday will be here before we know it. We of course have much to be thankful for on a daily basis but, the designation of that particular day as a holiday gives family and friends an opportunity to make plans to gather together. Family is important whether it’s biological or not, we need one another. I love this time of the year. #ThankfulGratefulBlessed
Church News:
Live Oak UMC:
*Both All Saint’s Day & Holy Communion were observed on Sunday, November 1st. Pastor Robert E. Johnson, Sr. delivered the sermon which was entitled: To Be In That Number (Revelations 7:9-17). *Oh when the Saints go marching in…Oh Lord I want to be in that number… Amen.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast & Program is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11th beginning at 8:30am. The guest speaker will be U.S. Army Veteran Charles Jones.
*Congratulations to the October Senior Spotlights: “Kinsley” and “Connor”**
*The 8th grade Jr. High school student of the year is Skylan and the High school student of the 2026-2027 school year is Rayleigh.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*Washington Parish Fire Dist. #5 visited the school last week to instruct the students on “Fire Safety”. Knowing what to do in the event of a fire saves lives.
Reflections:
*On Teamwork: We should never underestimate the benefits of teamwork. When life gets complicated friends are needed to help each other both physically and emotionally. My question to you is who is on your team? Consider who are those that help you during the hard times and celebrate with you during the happier times? If you don’t have at least a few “tried & true” people in your life I suggest that you get busy developing these relationships. *Take Care Everyone, GPigott*
