The Labor Day Holiday is on Monday, September 3rd and falls on the 1st Monday in September annually. Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed it into law (https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day-1). Enjoy your Labor Day Holiday and be safe.
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Youth Sunday Worship Service was held on August 27th @ 11am. Pastor August’s sermon was entitled: If It Had Not Been (for the Lord on our side} Psalm 124:1. Those of us in attendance were reminded that when God rescues us from a situation we need to: Acknowledge that God Is, Give God Praise in all things and Trust God for All things. Amen.
*The United Men’s Monthly Fellowship Breakfast will be held on Saturday, September 2nd @ 8am.
Live OakUMC:
*The Annual Church Homecoming Service is on Sunday, September 3rd @ 11am. All are invited to attend this joyous celebration.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*Congratulations to teacher, Mr. Justin Foster who has been named the new Head Basketball Coach for the boys. Coach Foster is a graduate of the VHS Class of 2003.
*A Back to School Awards program was held on Friday, August 25th forstudents who earned their CORE certification in the 2022-2023 school year and their EMT certification over the summer. Also, FFA and Agriculture students who earned awards over the summer were recognized. What a wonderful way to start the 2023-2024 school year.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
* Adapt recently made a donation to support student incentives. Community support is always appreciated for our schools.
Reflections:
*Quote: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” ---Arthur Ashe
