Hello Everyone! Yes, it’s very cold outside but, let's remember to keep our hearts warm with love for one another. Such was the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Parade and Program that I attended on Saturday to celebrate the life of a man that loved his fellow man. This celebration was sponsored by the Concerned Citizens Of Angie (CCOA) and was held at the Wesley Ray United Methodist Church (WRUMC). The guest speaker for this wonderful occasion was Ret. Lt. Colonel Terry A. Owens, a native of Varnado, LA. The 2024 MLK Royalty are the Honorable King E-5 Frank Harry, Sr. and the Honorable Queen Ms. Emma Jean Ross. The CCOA Community Choir and the Vanado High School Blue Angels delivered wonderful presentations, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many thanks are extended to the CCOA Organization for a job well done!
***A quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Our lives end the day we become silent about things that matter”. ***
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Communion Sunday Service was held on January 14th, with Pastor Terrence August presiding. His sermon was entitled: I Will Follow Him/Jesus (ISamuel 1:3 & John 1:43). Pastor August encouraged us all to become better disciples and Tell more people about Jesus.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The Band, Flag, Dance and Cheer teams fully participated in the CCOA 2024 MLK Day Parade and Program. They truly made it a day On instead of a day Off! Their sponsors are Mrs. C. Nichols and Mrs. T. Owens.
Reflections:
*“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
*Continue to be Kind to one another. GPigott*
