Hello everyone I hope all is well or is getting better. My Mother’s Day weekend was very fulfilling. I was treated to breakfast by my daughter and granddaughter. The fellowship between us was both amazing and enjoyable (talking, laughing, hugging). We had a blast taking selfies with and without the timer. I cherish the simple things in life and enjoying the company of others is one of my favorites.
Church News:
•Wesley Ray UMC:
*On Sunday, May 8th Pastor August’s sermon focused on the three qualities of a “Good Mother”. He shared that a good mother is: protective, watchful and compassionate. Also, during the Mother’s Day worship service, all of the mothers present were recognized. They shared their names and information about their children. Mrs. Emily (Young) Moses (my grandmother) was recognized as the oldest mother of the church (she’s 101 years old).
•First Missionary Baptist Church (Varnado):
*On Sunday, May 15th the 2022 graduates will be honored during morning worship services.
•Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*A Youth Services program was held on Sunday, May 8th @ 3pm. Sis. Debra Harry was the guest speaker for this occasion. She spoke about the importance of remembering what God has done in our lives and how it should be passed down/talked about from generation to generation, as God commanded.
School News:
•Varnado High School VHS:
*The Lady Cats Softball Team along with coaches by. Karen Creel and Stacy Garza, made a special presentation, during the recent Athletic Banquet. The following men of the community were recognized for the major improvements they made to the Lady Cats softball field at the old Angie Jr. High: Frank Harry Sr, Howard Kelly, James Alton Moses, Wille Edward Peters, Frank Harry Jr, Ernest Spikes, Kenneth Roberts, Willie, Youngblood, Donald Gholar and Lesley McKinley.
* Friday May 13th is Academic Awards Day: Jr. High Awards @ 9am and
High School Awards @ 10am.
•Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
* The VHS Class of 2022 visited Wesley Ray Elementary School on May 5th and did the Graduation Walk to inspire the young students. Many members of the 2022 graduation class attended WRE as well.
***Have a great week everyone! GPigott
