weather was beautiful for the entirety of the Fair is an understatement. We were Blessed with absolutely outstanding weather. I had the privilege of volunteering as a “Sitter” for the Pigott Cabin, in the Mile Branch Settlement at the Fair. I met so many friendly people. The many children that came through were especially curious, lively and a sheer joy! I had never done this before but I am certainly considering doing it again. #TryNewThings
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The Youth did an outstanding job: reading scripture, marching, singing, ushering and being Acolytes, during Youth Sunday. Pastor August’s sermon was entitled “Mercy” (Luke 18:13). He reminded us that: God’s Mercy is offered freely and generously so that all people may find their way back to God. Also, no matter what, each of us has a need for God's Mercy. In addition, the Youth Service included a Breast Cancer Awareness giving of gifts and tokens of love by: Sis. Corrine Harry, Sis. Dorothy Moses and Sis. Marie Brooks.
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*The Angie-Charge 5th Sunday Combined Sunday School is scheduled for October 30th beginning @ 9:30 a.m. *All are invited and welcomed to attend.
School News:
Varnado High School VHS/VJH:
*The 2022 Varnado Junior High School Homecoming Court is as follows:
Queen - Jordynn McCant; Princess - Teaynna Mark; Sweetheart - Sophia Myrick;
1st Maid - Taluan Hall; 2nd Maid - Ranhyia Lewis;3rd Maid - Tiana Peters;
4th Maid - Londyn Weary; 5th Maid - Daila Johnson; 6th Maid - Tyrionna Johnson;
7th Maid - Rayleigh Forbes; 8th Maid - Avery Whittington; 8th Maid - Cediah Harris;
9th Maid - Jada Roberts; 10th Maid - Geralneka Williams; 11th Maid - Juliana Jackson
;12th Maid - Anyla Shorter. Congratulations Students!
*** Friday, October 28th is SENIOR NIGHT for the Class of 2023! The Football, Cheer, Band, Flag, and Dance team members will be honored during Pre-Game. The game, VHS vs. Riverside Academy kicks-off @ 7pm.
*The VJHS 2022 HOCO Dance for grades 6th-8th is on Saturday, October 29th from 6-8:30pm- Admission is $5.
*The Varnado 4-H Club is sponsoring a WEAR PINK for $1.00 on October 28th to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Students may wear a PINK shirt with UNIFORM PANTS on this date’
**The Washington Parish Free Fair Throwdown competition for Cheer, Flag, Dance, and Band Showcase was held on October 17th at Franklinton High School. The Blue Angels won 2nd Place in the Majorette Category!
** The Talented Art students were awarded numerous awards on their art and educational entries at the Fair. Congratulations to all! In addition, the school’s display in the Community Booth in the Agricultural Building won 1st place!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The school recently held a Spelling Bee at school. The winners are listed as follows: 1st- Joshua Foster (competed at the Fair); 2nd - Aubree Spears; 3rd - Ta’Liyah Martin and 4th - Ja’Quan Kemp. *Congratulations students!
Reflections:
*I visited with my grandmother in Franklinton on Friday, after volunteering at and enjoying the Fair. She is a delight to be around. If laughter is medicine, we both got a triple dose of it, during my visit. We laughed about memories, inflation, each other and much more. My grandmother, Emily Elizabeth (Young) Moses, did not just make it to 102 years (8/23/22), she is living in it and I am profoundly Blessed to be able to enjoy her company.
