Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 17th. Remember to express how much you love and appreciate your father/father figure in your life. There are many loving, responsible, caring and supportive men in our communities that deserve recognition from their families. Let’s not disappoint them and make plans to show them some love on this Father’s Day and for the days to come.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*The United Women in Faith ladies of the church treated the Fathers/Men to dinner on Friday, June 9th @ the church’s Life Center. All men present received gifts and many participated in the fun games provided. This event was well attended and filled with Joy!
Mary’s Chapel UMC:
*VBS is scheduled for June 19th-23rd from 5-7pm. There will be classes for Pre-K to Adults. All are invited and welcomed to attend.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS):
* The Louisiana State FFA Convention was recently held in Alexandria and the school’s members excelled in their divisions. The following are the student accomplishments: Sarah Knight placed 1st with her project on Public Speaking and Hypertension; Kinsley Sims placed 1st and earned her Jr. Proficiency award in Small Animal Production; -Lauryn Smith was reelected as the Area IV President for the 2023-2024 term and she also gave the invocation for the 5th General Session of the State Convention. Desmond Weary, Jena Harry, Julond Harry, and Rakia Green were recognized for their service as Courtesy Corp volunteers. Other honors for the FFA are: VHS & VJHS were recognized as a Bronze Chapter for Livestock Exhibition. In addition, VHS was recognized as a State Silver Chapter and both VHS/VJHS were recognized as a Superior Chapter in the National Chapter Award. Good Job students and staff!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*Congratulations to the Teacher of the Year, Elaine Robinson Boston and the Support Personnel of the Year, Haley Jenkins! Your community is very Proud of You!
Community News:
*The Angie PeeWee Football Team sign up for the 2023 season is scheduled for Saturday, June 17th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It will be held at the Pride and Hope office located at 25502 Highway 21 next to the Varnado High School. For additional information please contact Beverly Kelly.
Reflections:
*Something to consider: For all adults who are using their cellphones during church worship service…please stop. I observed several adults near me (at a worship service I attended recently) constantly using theirs and it was quite distracting. Please consider that our youth may also have seen you too. Sincerely, GPigott
