This Fall weather is so refreshing. I hope you all are getting outside to enjoy it. One need not engage in physical activity or work to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Just sitting on your porch/patio or taking a leisurely stroll is sufficient enough to enjoy these pleasant weather conditions. Take advantage of as many opportunities to get outside before “Winter” sets in, because it’s coming.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Communion Sunday Worship was held on Sunday, October 13th @ 11am. Rev. Anice Moses’ sermon was entitled: “Let Us Come Boldly” (Hebrew 4: 12 - 16).
New Zion MBC:
*The VHS Class of 1979 worshipped with the congregation on Sunday, October 13th. The class was gathered to celebrate their 45th High School Class Reunion.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Here is the Varnado Junior High 2024 Homecoming Court:
Queen - Jada Roberts /Princess - Cediah Harris/Sweetheart & Mahkiya Temple; 1st Maid - Bryanna Nichols/2nd Maid - Daila Johnson/3rd Maid - Drucilla Lewis; 4th Maid - Leiah Taylor/5th Maid - Destinee Thomas/6th Maid - Morgan Youngblood; 7th Maid - Tyona Sheridan/8th Maid - Natalie Bonura/9th Maid - MaKenzie Kennedy/10th Maid - Narihya Taylor/11th Maid - Autumn Jenkins/12th Maid - Alexus Johnson
***Congratulations to the 2024 Homecoming Queen, Chasidy Dyson and King, Tillias Hall!
***Congratulations to Mr. Willie Edward Peters on being chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 VHSHomecoming Parade!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*Congratulations to Our September Teachers of the Month: 2nd Grade Teachers-Carly Temples and Brooke Green. Our September Para Staff Members of the Month are: Pre-K Paraprofessionals -Tynika Bell and Cynthia Brock. Thank you for all you do for our students!
*On Thursday, Oct. 17th Wesley Ray students are scheduled to perform on the Fair stage at 1:00pm.
Reflections:
Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week (October 17–23):
Although breast cancer is much more common in women, breast cancer affects men, too. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated October 17 to October 23 Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week. According to the American Cancer Society, 2,790 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, and about 530 are expected to die from the disease. But lack of awareness and stigma can be barriers to detection and care in men.
***“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (Benjamin Franklin)
***Take care of yourself and others everyone, GPigott
