Mrs. Maxie Lou Glover Rasco’s Memorial and Home Going was a precious tribute to her life and legacy of love and service. Family and friends expressed their love, appreciation and farewell to her during the March 6th service at the W. F. Mapp Funeral Home. Rev. Sheldon Thomas officiated and delivered her eulogy. Ms. Edith Johnson was the mistress of ceremony and Dennis Hayes was the musician.
Other program participants included Rev. Rochelle Wright, Rev. Shirley Wilder, Ms. Mary Johnson, former FHA director who brought words of comfort from the State Housing Authority Association, and Constance Slaughter-Harvey, accompanied by Shirley Harris McGowan, who read a resolution from her Hawkins High School class of 1963. The resolution was presented to her son, William Jack Rasco, Jr. During her eulogy, Rev. Thomas reminded us that Mrs. Rasco was all about service and that she was like an eagle soaring above the storm. She will be remembered by her signature of service.
Our prayers are with her family especially her son, William (Vickie), brother James, and sisters Fredna Warnsley and Annie Ruth Glover. Please keep them in your prayers.
During this second week of the Lenten season, we remind our readers of Jesus’ call for forgiveness. We encourage you to try your best to forgive. If there is an offense that is just too hard to forgive, try taking a small step toward that goal; and take another step tomorrow.
Our prayers continue to be with our readers who are facing health challenges and difficult times.
New Bethel M. B. Church family and Pastor Rev. Vincent Hopkins, along with friends and guests, enjoyed their annual Usher Ministry Celebration on Sunday, March 1st. Program guide was Ms. Diana Banks. Rev. Curtis Laster, Jr., Mt. Carmel M. B. Church pastor, was the guest speaker. Other program participants included Sister Natasha Smith, Oreadus Wash, April Patrick, Dorothy Smith, Kristy Laster, and Brothers Joshua Hopkins and Jason Smith. Beautiful music was provided by the church choirs from New Bethel and Mt. Carmel. Following the program, a delicious lunch was served.
Union Grove M. B. Church family and Pastor Rev. Rochelle Wright, along with friends and guests, celebrated their annual Ushers’ Day Sunday, March 8th with Reshod Stowers and young Ryan Watkins serving as program guides. Rev. Sheldon Thomas, Little Rock M. B. Church pastor, was the guest speaker and he was introduced by Rev. Wright. Other program participants included Timothy Patrick, James Holifield, Shelia Qualls, Vicki Towner. A special salute and expression of love was presented to Mother Lucille Patrick. Thanks to Rita Parker Johnson was the invitation.
Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation (Legacy) has expanded its services to the Newton Municipal School District. The In-School Mentoring Program is now operating and serving female six graders at N. H. Pilate Middle School. Special thanks to Superintendent Dr. Glenda Nickson, Principal Kevin Carter and Assistant Athea Bender for their support.
Jackson State Scott County Alumni Chapter met Thursday, March 5th at the Forest Services Center. Members discussed various issues especially the upcoming Annual Spring Banquet to be held Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Services Center. The Banquet speaker will be President Albert Wayne Gray. Please contact any member of the Chapter for ticket information. Members attending the March meeting were Albert Gray, Rose Anderson, Maxine Gilmore, Lisa Darby, Martha Kincaid, Robert Kincaid, Ester Perry and Cynthia Melton. Looking forward to see you there!
Constance Slaughter-Harvey delivered keynote message Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church during the Finale for Black History Program. She addressed the subject, “Movements Change but Commitment Remains.” MADD Drama, under the direction of Dr. Mark Henderson, performed their usual dramatic skit. It was a most enjoyable and informative program.
Legacy Change Agents will participate in the ZIWE Camp to be held at Roosevelt State Park during the last several days of Spring Break. Additional details will follow. This activity is co-sponsored by the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP)
During the first two days of Spring Break, Legacy Change Agents and Mentees will participate in the DARE Reading Camp sponsored by the Olivia Group and MDWFP.
Calling all twins and triplets, and multi-birth siblings! Our readers have been invited to attend and enjoy “Twins’ Day” the third Sunday (March 15th) at Hopewell M. B. Church in Raleigh, MS. Rev. Christopher Derricks is the pastor and he and his church family extend this invitation. For additional information, please contact Rarbara Jones at 601-527-6393 or Darbara Hamilton at 601-527-8136.
Happy birthday greetings and cake and ice cream to March babies born between the 17th and 30th, namely, Brittany Jones and Fredna Glover Warnsley (17), Greg Carter (19), Phameca Morgan and Brandy Rush (21), Myra Murrell Davis (23), Lawaneca Pinkston and Robert Buchanan (25), Lucille Parker (27), Doris Bell and Byron Johnson (28), and Berdia Lang and Flo Chambers (30). Enjoy your day!
Answer to Women History Quiz Teaser # 2000-1: Nancy Patricia Pelosi serves as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives since January, 2019. She is the first woman in U.S. history to hold this position and is the highest ranking female elected official in U.S. history. She is 79 years old and her birthday is March 26th. She has two children; represents the 12th district of California.
Women History Quiz Teaser 2000-2: Who was the first female to serve as U. S. Surgeon General?
