Greetings and hello to all my faithful readers. It is truly a pleasure to chat with you once again. For the past couple of weeks everything has been busy. Graduation, parties and celebrations have been held for those graduating. By the way, congratulations to all the graduates from our community and surrounding area. You are to be commended for a job well done. For the high school and college students they have completed a milestone in their life. Some will be seeking a job, while others will be pursuing a higher education. Whatever you choose, I wish you the very best. What you do mainly depends on you and your efforts. My advice is to put the Lord first in your life and he will guide you always. Hard work will make it worth it all. Make the best of it.
Vacation Bible School will be June 7th, 8th, and 9th at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Classes will begin at 5:30 pm till 8 pm each evening and everyone's invited to attend. Come learn and have fun together.
The Mt. Hermon High School commencement was held on Saturday morning, May 13th for the class of 2023. Numerous awards were presented to the proud graduates making their school and family proud. Their class motto is "Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey." Micheal Josephson
Friday afternoon Richard Schilling treated me to fish at Sugar Shack. I also attended the Pine High School graduation. My sister Jackie's great grandson, Blaise Seal, was a member of the 2023 graduating class. Numerous awards/scholarships were presented to 98 Pine High School graduates held on the school football field.
Happy June birthday to these specials ones: my granddaughter Breanna Brooke Graham, my great grandson Mason Tyler Alford, my great granddaughter Jaden Rayne David, my great grandson Morgan Athey, Angie Schilling Stewart, Brenda Burch, Kingston Seal, Renee Fortenberry, Ava Marie Rogers, Xander Quave, Tyalvin Tate, Ralph Burch, Brooke Burch, Tammy Shedd, Maranda Thomas, Sonny Guyllette, Channing Guyllette, Chadrick Guyllette, Aaron Beck, Mary Ann Kemp, Stacie Suzette Carter, Kevin Ashley Straham, Terry Christopher DeLaughter, Brandon Lebo, Brittney Morris, Mrs. Anna Dillon and Harriett Dillon.
Nine ladies were in attendance for the May women's ministry meeting held at the home of Sue Alford. As everyone arrived they were invited to the patio where all relaxed and enjoyed a nice visit. Enjoying a time of food/fellowship were Janice Schilling, Frances Schilling, Jean Folks, Valerie Goings, Florine Sorrell, Lois Thornton, Evelyn Burch, the host Sue and I. Happy birthday songs and greetings were expected to Frances and Janice who had May birthdays.
Happy belated birthday to Landon Ladner on May 11 and to Mrs. Jackie Grady on May 24th. Hope you had a blessed day.
Please continue to pray for the sick and those families who have lost loved ones.
Thought of the Week! Prayer is the power that pulls everything together successfully.
Until on Smiling- I'll visit with you next week, same time and same station - Love, Nell.
