Hello Everyone, It’s the month of May already. As I age it seems that time moves faster. I’m determined to enjoy the moment no matter what the day, month or year because life is short. This month includes the Mother’s Day Holiday. Remember to pause and honor your mother and/or the mother-figure in your life. Whether it’s a card, gift, meal, flowers, a call or your time. Start planning now to do something to honor that special person in your life.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The Angie Charge Combined 5th Sunday Church was a great success, on April 30th. From the Bible Class lessons, to the individual class reviews and the meal, all was very well done. Many thanks to the Sunday School Supt. Annie Pernell and Asst. Supt. Marie Brooks for their effective leadership.
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*Family Day Service was well attended on Sunday, April 23rd. Rev. Gaynell Nichols delivered the sermon. The theme was: I’m Determined to Walk with Jesus. (Luke 24 13-35 / Psalms 116: 12-14).
Pilgrims Rest MBC:
*Bro. Freddy May responded to the “Welcome” at the Mary’s Chapel Family Day Service, on April 23rd and Sis. Margie Graves responded to the “Welcome” at Sunlight MBC Friends and Family Day/ / April 30th.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS):
***VHS Class of 2023 seniors, Brent Dunn, Jeremiah Eugin, and Davin Warner, attended the WPSS Job Fair. Representatives from the WPSO, Rayburn Correctional Facility, Riverside Medical Center, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Barriere Construction, Town of Franklinton Maintenance, and Geaux Jobs.
*Academic Signing Day was held on Friday, April 28th @ 10am.
*The class of 2023’s “Sneaker Personality Ball” royalty are: 2023 Mr. VHS Leterrius Hook / 2023 Miss VHS Ayana Smoot. Congratulations and Best Wishes to you both!
*2023 Freshman Class Favorites:Desmond Weary, Kylan Roberts, Zhyiah Washington & Christiyuana Bickham; Sophomore Class Favorites: T. Hall, Tobias 0dom, Quonya Bickham, & Rakia Green. Junior Class Favorites: Myeshawn Fox, Lauryn Smith, Miguel Rodriguez & Mathison Stogner. Senior Class Favorites: Shun'Tiara Nichols, Kimani Burnett, Donte' Pernell & Leterrius Hooks.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*A LEAP Pep Rally held last week to Encourage and Motivate students to do their best on the state assessment test. Best Wishes to All!
Community News:
*The Angie Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Store is finally open!
Reflections:
*The family of Dorothy Crain Guy would like to express our appreciation to everyone who called, visited, brought food, sent flowers and spoke prayers for us during our time of loss. Saying "good-bye" has been hard but all the kind expressions of sympathy have helped us. Once again, thanks for every act of kindness. (From: The Loving Family of Dorothy Crain Guy).
