Hello Everyone! I hope that all people, pets and plants have benefitted from the recent rains that we’ve had. I for one truly am grateful to God for the rain. On another train of thought, I have a question to ask you all: Have you ever had to take a “detour”? I have and did just the other day. It began when I was traveling from Covington to Angie via Hwy 21, that I encountered a detour in Sun LA. This detour took me on a route that was unmarked and on a road/hwy that I had never traveled on before. I instinctively closely followed the vehicles in front of me. After driving for several minutes, I began to recognize my surroundings. Though I had not arrived at my intended destination, to my relief I finally actually knew where I was. One definition for the word detour is - a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something. At first I dreaded the detour but remembered that I was being spared involvement in whatever was going on that was unforeseen to me. In addition, I was reminded that things (detours) are not always as bad as they seem. #LessonsInTheDetour
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Vacation Bible School (VBS) was a huge success! The children and adults enjoyed three days of bible lessons, arts/crafts, refreshments, etc. There was plenty of fellowship and smiles to brighten the days and hearts of all. Many thanks to co-directors Sis. Annie Pernell and Sis. Marie Brooks for all they did to coordinate such a wonderful VBS.
First Missionary Baptist Church (Varnado):
*The Youth are scheduled to attend Church Camp in Folsom, LA @ Camp Glenwood (July 11-15). The theme for the Rise Youth Camp is: “The Pause”/Psalm 119”10-11.
Varnado UMC:
*Vacation Bible School is scheduled to take place on July 11-12/Mon.-Tue from 9am-1pm; for ages 3-12. The theme is “Jesus Loves Me This I Know”. ***Contact Robin for more info @ (985)750-2482.
School News:
Varnado High School VHS
*The 2FaceGorillaRiderz have announced their 2nd Annual Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway. It will be held at VHS beginning @ 1pm on Saturday, July 9th. All Washington Parish and surrounding areas are welcomed to attend. Children must be present to receive the backpacks. Please contact the CEO Danny cell(346)289-3609 or President Monchea (985)516-2586 for more information.
Community News:
*The Concerned Citizens Of Angie (CCOA) recently recognized the following list of people as Honorary Members, in appreciation of their contributions to the organization and the community:
Members: Ora D. Williams, Joannie Jefferson, Maevella N. Moore, Richard Foster, Freddie H. Jefferson Sr, Levi Lewis Sr. and Lonnie Lewis.
***Stay prayerful everyone and take care. GPigott
