Today (Wednesday/August 23rd) my Grandmother/Emily Elizabeth (Young) Moses celebrates 103 years of life. “Mama” was born on August 23, 1920; the firstborn of Sam and Clara (Jefferson) Young. Our family has been enriched down through the years and is yet still being enriched by my Grandmother’s “Servant Heart”. My Grandmother Emily’s love for God, her family and others spans across generations touching the lives of many. I Thank Jesus for my Grandmother. Amen.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
The United Women in Faith attended The New Orleans District Mini-Session on Saturday, August 19th. Mt. Zion UMC was the host church and the scheduled speaker was Rev. Diane Wooden (Scripture Matthew 6:9-13). Those in attendance from Wesley Ray UMC are as follows: Shirley Jackson, Gwendolyn Pigott, Joanie Jefferson, Annie Pernell, Belinda Jackson, Ozelia Spikes and Diedra Lundy.
Live OakUMC:
*Back-to-School Blessing of the Backpacks for students was held during the Youth Sunday Lighthouse Service, on August 20th. I pray that all will have a productive school year.
First MBC:
*A “Back to School Bash” was held for all students on Saturday, August 19th. Students were invited to enjoy devotion, waterslides, pizza and more.
Mt. Zion MBC (Varnado):
*The church held a “Free Clothes & Home Goods Giveaway” on Saturday, August 12th. I had the opportunity to attend and I Thank God for it.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Camry Dabon was the recipient of the “Resilient Walker Award” by Motivational speaker Dr. Shree Walker. Dr. Walker recently gave a presentation for the 9th-12th grade students on the Importance of being Resilient @ Pine HS.
*The Wildcat football team participated in a Scrimmage at SELU against General Private Science Academy.
Reflections:
*Sincere and heartfelt condolences are extended to the families of: Mrs. Lela Mae Ratliff, Mr. Connie Simon and Mrs. Matie Brister.
