As we continue to move within the month of September, I am noticing a difference in the air. The mornings and evenings are cooler. I have started to adjust my wardrobe to respond to this change. Enjoy and embrace the changing trends in the weather, as Autumn/Fall makes its appearance.
Church News:
First United Pentecostal Church (Varnado):
*Children’s Prayer Hour is on Wednesdays from 12-1p.m. (Jeremiah 29:12)
*Prayer Meeting is on Sept. 20th @ 7p.m.
School News:
Varnado High School VHS:
*Congratulations to the August Students of the Month: 6th Grade: Dkelyah Weary and Brody Forbes; 7th Grade: Taluan Hall and Rylee Cummings; 8th Grade: Tyriona Johnson and William Boyette; 9th Grade: Tyasia Bell and Chance Brown; 10th Grade: Jamaya Dalcour andTymus Jefferson; 11th Grade: Camry Dabon and Collin Lozier and 12th Grade: Zamoryion Washington. *Keep up the Good Work Students!
*Congratulations are also extended to the August Staff Members of the Month!
The Teacher of the month is Coach Daniels and the Support Staff if the month is Mr. Foster. *Thank you for all you do for all students!
***Support Groups and their Sponsors for 2022-2023 are as follows:
*High School & Junior High Cheerleaders sponsor is Cashanda Nichols and the Band Director is Otto Harry, Jr. The Blue Angels are sponsored by Tanula Owens and the Flag Team by Connie Stewart & Latasha Payton. *Thank you sponsors for working with these students!
***Rev. Sidney Burns Jr. and Mrs.Vikki Kirkling Burns recently sponsored a “ Back to School Teacher and Bus Driver Giveaway”. The following school staff were recognized: Teacher - Mrs. Laquisha Mark and Bus Driver - Mrs. Barbara Harris. *Many Thanks to Rev. Sidney Burns Jr. and Mrs. Vikki Kirkling Burns for their thoughtfulness!
Reflection:
*While visiting a medical facility to pick up a dear friend, someone in one of the treatment areas called my name. At first glance I didn’t recognize them until their mask was removed. Upon realizing who it was, I immediately began to speak comforting words as the tears flowed between us. They were in the beginning stages of treatment. Before I left our spirits had been lifted through words of comfort from scripture, eye contact, loving touches/laying on of hands and finally smiles. We are both Believers-in-Christ and are assured that Jesus is in the midst of it all. #Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand) …MakeThis World a Better Place, If You Can… (Song by: Diana Ross)
Community News:
*Heartfelt condolences are being sent to the family of Mr. Lunder Johnson, our community musician.
