Hello Everyone! I hope all is well and that you are continuing to be grateful that things are as well as they are. Being alive is a Blessing in and of itself. The gift of life affords us the opportunity to love and help one another along this journey. Remember to reach out to others when you need help and help others who reach out to you for help. A word of encouragement can work wonders.
*CHAMP, Inc is sponsoring the: Future Facts For Girls Workshop on Saturday, February 24,2024 from 9a.m. - 1p.m.. This event will take place at the Pride and Hope Activity Center on Hwy. 21 in Angie, LA. (www.champinc.org) (CHAMPINC20@gmail.com)
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Youth Sunday Worship with a Black History Month Presentation is scheduled for February 25th beginning @ 11a.m. *All are invited and welcomed to attend.
Varnado Methodist Church:
* Ash Wednesday Service was held on February 14th from 11am-12noon. * (www.ashwednesday.com) In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter. Christians from many denominations recognize the Holy season for 40 days leading up to Easter.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The January 2024 Teacher of the Month is Mr. Kevin Smith and the Support Staff is Shannon Spencer. Congratulations!
*The Varnado 2024 Black History Program is scheduled for Thursday, February 29th! The theme is: "African Americans and the Arts". The guest speaker is the VHS Class of 1995 Alumni, Lorna Alicia Cyprian-Lewis (educator, speaker, screenwriter, CEO).
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
**The Black History Program is at 1pm on Tuesday, February 27th. All are invited and welcomed to attend.
Reflections:
*I was elated to see the “He Gets Us” commercials for Jesus that aired during the Superbowl! The “Foot Washing” Ad ended with the slogan: “Jesus didn’t teach hate, He washed feet”. This humbling example of service to others is profound, when considering the fact of who Jesus Is!
#HisNameIsJesus!
*Remember to treat others like you want 2B treated…GPigott
