Hello Everyone! Before my next article is printed we will have moved into “Daylight Savings Time” (Sunday, March 12th). More daylight hours is a good thing for me. I have been getting my property cleaned up (trees trimmed, fence lines cleared, modified clothes line, etc.). My flower gardening will be confined to my front porch instead of the outlying property, due to certain life changes for me. What are some of your plans for the upcoming time and season change? I am always looking for the “bright side” and I usually find it.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The Youth Department presented a Black History Program on Sunday, February 26th. A skit was performed entitled “Get Onboard”, inspirational songs were sung, readings/poems were read and a praise dance was done, during this inspiring event.
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*The “Family Day Service” for the Leroy/Elizabeth and Tessie Lewis families was held on Sunday, February 26th. The theme for and throughout the service was about “Love”. Harry’s Chapel UMC was the guest choir and Rev. Nolan Robinson preached the sermon.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS) & Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The VHS Key Club visited WRES to read Dr. Seuss books to students there, during National Read Across USA Day (March 2nd). This act of interaction and sharing speaks volumes for both of the school’s administrators. Collaboration put into action is powerful and everybody benefits, especially the students.
Community News:
*Remember to Vote on March 25, 2023 - Primary Election for Ward 7 Justice of the Peace. Early voting is March 11-18, 2023. For more information on candidates visit: https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/candidateinquiry.
Reflections:
*As I approach another birthday, I have been reflecting on the process of growing older. I am developing ways to compensate for things that I could do when I was younger but, my physical body is less cooperative now. My mind, however, is still vibrant and strong; filled with wisdom, life experiences, memories, hopes, dreams, joy and so much love. I am choosing to grow old gracefully and enjoy what God has for me to do, in this life.
***Take care everyone, GPigott***
