Happy Birthday to: Suzette Carter, Lacy Fortenberry, Bobbie Adams, Lisa Miller, Cathy Dykes, Kay Murrell, Linda Guy, Peggy Patterson, Jasmine Buckley, Casey Gonzales, Susan McNeese, Amanda Stafford, Isabella Alford, Savannah Alford, Laura McFarland, Jerri McNeese, Nicole Riley, Rachel Guyn, Ciera Hughes, Erica Holmes, Melody Gill, Melinda Schilling, Gale Williams, Jmariel Bunch, Rebecca Brumfield, Kelsey Schilling, Caiden Guy, Shemika Fox, Caleshia Clark, Connie Clark, Nicole Butler, Doix Alford, and Josh Kieffer,.
Also, Casey Hoffman, Devyn Alford, Damien Ponton, Chris Bolette, Ernest Davis, Rex Wascom, Larry Guy, Michael Paul Painter, Albert Lebo, Chris Kerbow, Jay Schexnider, Beryl Schilling, Phillip Roberts, David Schilling, Stone Guy and Tim Magee. Also, Clif Bryan, Clay Bryan, Michael Dyson, Mitchell Dyson, Kenneth Scott, Andre Sims, Angie Doty, Angelia Miller, and Makayla Welch,.
Also, David Brown, Brodie Haley, Simone White, Judy Gill, Cindy McBeth, Crystal Crouch, Jodi Painter, Mary Ann Brumfield-Wilson, Trent Painter, Joy Duncan, Brandy LeCompte, Roche Brumfield, Tracy Schexnider, Kaye Creel, Dwayne Elzey, Christie Quin, Peyton McDaniel and Cheryl Ortiz.
Happy Anniversary to Nolan David and Mary Alford.
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Bobby James, Mr. Norris Paul Bourgeois, Jr. and Mr. Robert Woodward.
The Mt. Hermon Garden Club welcomes everyone to join them in honoring all veterans at a Blue Star Marker Dedication this Saturday, January 27th, 11 AM at Mt. Hermon School. A reception is to follow for all veterans at the Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club.
Mt. Hermon School
Earlier this month, 23 high school students attended the Louisiana State Sr. Beta Convention in Lafayette. MHS was well represented by them all. Those advancing to Nationals are Weston Fortenberry-Agriscience, Katherine Quin-Biomedical Health Science and Shunna Williams-Poetry. In June, they will attend the National Sr. Beta Convention in Savannah, Georgia.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Homecoming week was rescheduled to this week. Monday was black and gold day, Tuesday was bring anything but a back pack. Mardi Gras shirts may be worn with khakis on Wednesday. Thursday is class color war day with khakis, and Friday students may wear black and gold with jeans. Friday is also the 100 Days of School Celebration. PreK-5th grades may participate in this, or wear black and gold.
Friday, January 26th at 1 PM, the Homecoming Parade will roll from Rawl's Pharmacy to Brooks General Store. The pep rally will be held in the gym at 2 PM. Friday evening at 5:30 PM, the homecoming court will be presented, and the queen will be crowned. The MHS Lady Jackets will play against the FHS Lady Demons at 6 PM, followed by the boys team playing against False River. The Little Stingers and Stingettes will also be performing.
To wrap up the homecoming festivities, there will be a "Mardi Gras" themed dance this Saturday night.
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
The Washington Baptist Association Women's Missions and Ministry had a soup lunch at MHBC, this past Saturday. Thirty-five ladies were in attendance, representing eight churches. A variety of soups were served, along with bread, crackers, and many desserts. They discussed upcoming plans and how they can unite together in 2024. It was a "soup-er" way to kick-off the new year!
Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church
The Young at Hearts will not meet this month. They will soon be making plans for a get together in February.
A memorial video was shared in church this past Sunday of Robert Melvin Sumrall, Sr., or as most know him as, "Bro. Melvin". He was the eldest member of our church who recently passed away just days before his 97th birthday. Bro. Melvin was dedicated to the Lord and to his church. He will be missed by all.
Bro. Jonathan Russell will be the guest speaker next Sunday during the morning service, and he will also be sharing his testimony at the Hope Alive meeting. Hope Alive is our faith based recovery program that is for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups. Everyone is welcome to join us at 10 AM next Sunday, and 7 PM Sunday night, or be there at 6:15 for food and fellowship. Not just next Sunday, but every Sunday. Also, Tuesday nights at 7 PM for prayer meeting and Wednesday nights at 7 PM for adult Bible study and children and teen classes.
Have a blessed week!
