It’s Spring Break time for many of our schools in the parish. This time of the year a break is much needed since state testing will begin this month, for our students. Our administrators, faculty, staff and students deserve this time to rejuvenate themselves as they continue to strive for success. I hope everyone’s Spring Break is both refreshing and safe. Enjoy!
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Easter Sunday Communion Service was held @ 11am for the Angie Charge. Pastor August’s sermon came from the book of Matthew 28:7 and was entitled, “Because of the Resurrection”.
New Beginning Ministries:
*Resurrection Sunday Easter Worship featured three speakers: Youth Minister Raymond McGriggs-”Father Forgive Them”, Elder Voncil Grubbs- “My God, My God! Why hast Thou Forsaken Me” and Evangelist Anesha Spikes-”It Is Finished.”
First Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC Varnado):
*A “Pastor’s Wives Appreciation” was held recently to honor: Sis. Thomas, Sis. Penton and Sis. Matthews.
Varnado Methodist Church:
*Easter Sunrise Service was held @ 6:30 a.m. and a full Easter Service @ 10 a.m.
School News:
***Spring Break - Friday, April 7th-April 14th***
Varnado High School (VHS):
*Congratulations to Freshman - Kylan Roberts, Junior - Emily Hartzog and Junior - Myeasha Peters for being accepted into the Southeastern Louisiana University's Upward Bound program!
*NTHS Mother/Daughter Tea is scheduled for Sunday, April 16 at 6pm in the VHS Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from any NTHS member . ***Proceeds will be used to benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. *For more information call the school @ (985)732-2025.
.***The VHS Spring Band Concert is slated to be held on Tuesday, April 18th beginning at 6pm. Special Guest Performances by the: Madison Prep Chorus/Baton Rouge; Cornerstone Harmonizers/New Orleans and Barrios & Whitehead/Pine. ***Admission is Free***
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*Parent LEAP Night was held on Tuesday, April 4th for the upcoming state testing. Students whose parents/guardians attended received a “Free T-Shirt Voucher” and all enjoyed refreshments, after testing information was presented.
Community News:
*I had the pleasure of meeting and enjoyed visiting with the Washington Parish Library Director, Sonnet Ireland. Ms. Ireland was at the future site of the Angie Library Branch, on March 31st to greet members of the community and promote all that our branch will be able to offer for the old and young alike. I am one of many who are looking forward to opening day for our library.
***Continue to love one another. GPigott
