*We had a significant amount of rainfall last week. I pray that flooding was not an issue for anyone. While on my drive to church service Sunday, I noticed some beautiful vegetable gardens and corn fields thriving due to the very necessary rain. So I (like you) realize that without the rain we have no food or drinking water. Thus, we should strive to be Thankful for the rain and continue to take measures to minimize flooding, when possible.
*The Rayburn Correctional Center’s (RCC) K9 Team in Angie recently participated in the Annual Louisiana Department of Corrections “Manhunt Field Trials”, on May 21-24. The Raymond Laborde Correctional Center at Kisatchie National Forest in Pollock, LA was the location for this competition. RCC placed first in the competition. Congratulations RCC!
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Youth Sunday Service was held on May 26th @ 11am. Pastor August’s sermon was taken from the Gospel according to John 3:1-2 & 16 and was entitled: A Lesson From Nicodemus. We can learn from Nicodemus that: Jesus loves “Seekers”, Jesus taught about a Spiritual Birth & no one is too old to be “Born Again”. Amen.
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*All are invited to attend the Youth Sunday Program On June 9th @ 2pm.
First MBC (Varnado):
*Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 10-14 (M-F) for ages 4-14 from 6pm to 8:15pm. This year’s Theme is:God’s Truth Never Changes/Breaker Rock Beach. There will be Bible Lessons, Games, Music, Crafts, Food and Fellowship each day.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Nave Shawnna Ashanti James Harris was selected as the May 2024 Student of the Month! She plans to attend Northshore Technical Community College to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Congratulations and Best Wishes on your future endeavors Nave!
*Principal, Dr. Warren as well as other members of the Varnado Administration and Instructional Leadership Team, recently attended the Louisiana Department of Education Teacher Leaders Summit 2024.
*Summer School for Jr. High students is in full swing. Buses are currently picking students up and dropping them off at their homes. The drivers are Ms. Blackburn and Mr. Peters.
*Summer School for High School students will begin on June 6 for Algebra and English, and June 10 for US History and Biology.
Reflections:
*”We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated”.
(Maya Angelou)
*Continue to be Kind to one another. GPigott*
