The time has come for educators throughout the parish to begin the new school year. I hope all educators, students, parents/guardians have a safe, productive and fun 2021-2022 school year.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Worship service took place on Sunday, July 25th, with Pastor TerrenceAugust presiding. His sermon both informed and reminded us of how to “Succeed in Life”. Rev. August shared that; success starts at home, our communities must call on God, we must believe that God will give us relief, God wants us to persevere and that God wants us to realize that there is a future. *Amen*
First Baptist Church (Varnado):
*Super Teen Youth Sunday* was held after worship on July 25th. The youth enjoyed devotion, food, games and fun!
School News: (School starts on Saturday, August 6th)
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*ONLY Grades 1-5 students are to report to school, on Friday, August 6th.
*Orientation for Pre-K & Kindergarten students WILL NOT be held on August 6th, as previously scheduled. Instead, Teachers will call each parent/guardian due to covid safety precautions.
Varnado High School VHS:
*Head Football Coach Adam Brumfield recently rewarded members of the VHS football team, with an outing to “Paintball Command” in Mandeville. The players had to have made 80% of their summer workouts, in order to receive this reward.
Community News:
*Heartfelt condolences are extended to the families of: Rochelle Pigott and Levi Harry on his daughter’s passing.
*On July 31st from 2-4pm, the “Gathering Village” in Angie, LA was the designated site for “The Bash before the Beginning of a New Year”. This event was for children returning to school for the 2021-2022 school year and was sponsored by: Picture Perfect with D & B and MiMi’s Childcare Center.
