Recently I had the opportunity to return to my former church (Macedonia MBC), in Ocean Springs MS, for a “Prayer Breakfast” on March 18th. I was one of the speakers for the Girl’s Auxiliary organization (ages 9-18 yrs.), who hosted this program. The theme for this event was: Women of the Bible and I spoke on Hannah: The Promise Keeper. It was a morning filled with good food and joyous fellowship. Getting to see many that I hadn’t seen in years and feeling the mutual love between us was priceless. It’s good to be able to go back to a place and be welcomed.
Church News:.
Live Oak UMC:
•The Angie Charge celebrated Pastor Terrence August’s 18th Year Pastor Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 19th. Live Oak UMC was the host church and the other two churches in the Angie Charge are Mary’s Chapel UMC and Wesley Ray UMC. Thank you for your dedicated service to others Pastor August!
•First Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC Varnado):
*Saturday, March 25th was a day of service and giving back to the community for the members of FMBC. They gave invitations, smiles, food, car washes and Love freely and for free. All one had to do was accept the invitation and come. I for one accepted the invitation and was blessed by the experience. I was delighted to see so many children directly involved. My vehicle was washed by about 6-10 pairs of adult and children’s hands…those little hands were special. Thank you FMBC! #TrainUpAChild…
•Pilgrims Rest MBC:
*The Church’s Men and Women’s Day Program was held on Sunday, March 19 @ 11a.m. The guest speakers were Sis. Barbara Smith and Bro. Fredy May. *Theme: Who’s On The Lord’s Side (Exodus 32:26) Moses commanded the people to CHOOSE! Rev. Louis Smith preached the sermon.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS):
*The following students have been invited to join the National Honor Society: !Gabrielle Wiggins, Lauryn Smith, Zachary Parfait, Sarah Knight, Shuntiara Nichols, Julond Harry, Jena Harry, Debriana Weary, Deandria Toler, Jamaya Dalcour, Hannah Smith, Amber Fairley, Kimani Burnett, Rakia Green, Yasmine HaynesJanayia Harry and Nave James-Harris. Best Regards to all!
Community News:
*I was in attendance at the “Tall Cop” High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends Training, that was held on March 24, 2023. The Instructor/Trainer for this session was Officer Jermaine Galloway. This training made me as a community member to be more aware of what’s available (unregulated) in gas stations and/or retail stores in our communities. For additional information please visit Officer Jermaine Galloway’s "Tall Cop Says Stop" Website at: www.tallcopsaysstop.com.
Reflections/GPigott:
*For a Community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on People’s Love and concern for each other. (Millard Fuller)
