I hope everyone has been doing well in spite of all that transpires’’, in this world in which we live. There are dark clouds and clouds with silver linings in all of our lives. We need only to diligently seek to see the positive in situations. For instance, I viewed the 10 day weather forecast for our area and it had a significant chance for rain this week and that’s good news due to the dryness we’ve been experiencing. Also, despite some of the crimes that some of our youth are committing I had a positive encounter. A recent Varnado High Grad was my Dental Hygienist last week and I was so proud to be in her capable hands. This experience reminded me that life is largely about making choices and taking advantage of opportunities to earn an honest living.
Church News:
Pilgrim Rest MBC:
*The Installation of their new Pastor, Rev. Javonte W. Jimcoily is scheduled for Sunday, November 3rd @ 4pm. All are invited to attend.
Live Oak UMC:
*The Lighthouse Worship Service was held on Sunday, October 20th @ 8:30am. Rev. Anice Moses’ sermon was entitled: Trust in God in Difficult Situations (Job 38). In addition, Rev. Moses informed the congregation that it was Laity Sunday and she expressed appreciation for all Laity staff. The following is an excerpt from the United Methodist Church Discipleship Ministries: Laity Sunday is a special Sunday defined by the General Conference “to celebrate the ministry of all Christians” (2016 Book of Discipline, ¶ 264.2). Usually observed on the third Sunday in October (in 2024, October 20), Laity Sunday is one way we express the core Christian conviction that all are called to participate in God’s mission to “abolish death” and bring life to light through the good news of Jesus…(https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/laity-sunday-2024-rise-up-and-…)
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
*In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the congregation had a “Pink Out” event on Sunday, August 27th.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*On Friday, October 24th a tribute by the VHS Band, Blue Angels, Flag & Cheer Teams was performed for Mrs. Dorothy Harry, who is fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer. May God continue to Bless and Keep all those who continue to be Brave, during this endeavor. Amen.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The school is celebrating “Red Ribbon Week” on October 23-31 with various educational, fun and engaging activities. The National Family Partnership (NFP) theme for the 2024 Red Ribbon Week is: "Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free. ***Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985. According to the United States DEA, Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug awareness and prevention program. (Wikipedia)
Reflections:
*Forgive one another just as God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
***Take Care Everyone, GPigott”
