As we move through the month of October, let us place our focus on the needs of our community (s). Now that Fall is here we know that Winter will surely follow. There will be those that need warm clothing, warm meals and warm home temperatures that will require gas/electric/wood. Let’s look for ways to make these resources available to others. I for one make monetary donations to a nonprofit organization that purchases new coats/jackets for our local schools to distribute. Oftentimes students come to school without a coat (especially the little ones) and are provided one from the school to keep warm. However you decide to help will be appreciated by the recipients. Thanks in advance for putting love into action.
Church News:
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*The Angie Charge 5th Sunday joint Sunday School was held on September 29th. Sis. Glory Davis, Supt. presided over the session.
Sunlight MBC:
*Family and Friends Day was held on Sunday, September 29th and the theme was “Experience the Goodness of the Lord (Exodus 33:19). Minister Bobby Taylor was the speaker and his sermon was: “There Is Nothing Like Having A True Friend” 1 Samuel 18:1 - 11 / 20 - 34.
New Zion (Varnado):
*Pastor Linza and 1st Lady Karen Cotton will be celebrating 32 years of service to the church and the community on Sunday, Oct. 13th @ 11:00am. The theme is: Preaching & Teaching there is Room at the Cross Leaving No One Behind. (Acts 17:22-27)
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Homecoming (HOCO) activities are in full swing this week. The conclusion will be the Tailgating and HOCO game on Friday, October 11th (Pre-Game 5:30pm/Kick-Off 7pm).
*Lady Cats home volleyball game is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th @ 4:30pm.
*The Student Council attended the Bogalusa City Hall’s Washington Parish Free Fair, Flag Raising Ceremony. Former VHS Student, Mayor Tyrin Truong and 2017 VHS Alumni & Director of Parks and Recreation Errol Varnado, Jr. were present to greet the students.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*National 4H Week is October 7-10. *Report cards for the 1st 9wks. are scheduled to go home on Friday, Oct. 11th.
Reflections:
*Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. It is known best for its pink theme color.
(This information is provided by Breastcancer.org.)
