Henderson Community News

Hello to everyone! I hope you had a wonderful week. It is a blessing to be a part of your life one more time. For this is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it! I would like to say THANK YOU for taking time out of your day to read the Chester County Independent. It may not be the New York Times, The Washington Post or The Jackson Sun, but it is our hometown paper, and we should be thankful for it. It is our hometown newspaper that keeps us notified about what is happening in the surrounding area. Keep up the great work!
Monday, Aug. 14, was the first day of class for all seven counties of Head Start: Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson and McNairy. There is nothing quite like your first day of school. There is much excitement and anticipation for a three- and four-year-old transitioning from their mother’s arms to meet their teacher in the classroom and other little people that look like them that they have to share everything with in that big room! WOW! Over 200 little people started a new adventure. I do not know if the tears from the parents were joyful because their child was in school or because their child was not at home for five hours, but before you know it, your child will enter into Elementary, Middle, Junior High, High School and then College. The emotions you feel now do not change. We pray the Head Start staff and parents will have a blessed and safe school year.
You know I thank the Lord for our TEACHERS here in Chester County! They are more than conquerors! Who is a teacher? A teacher is a member of a profession that gives service to the society in the closest, clearest and extreme way. A teacher is also the most important factor of the educational system. Teaching is known to be a time-consuming and challenging profession in times like these! Teacher Appreciation Week is usually celebrated in the first full week of May. However, the City of Henderson is taking this time to let our Teachers know how much we appreciate them. As a whole, let us do something nice for a teacher this week! Thank you for teaching our children. I will say every year to let our educators know how much we appreciate them. Words cannot say enough!
Happy belated birthday to Stephane Ballard, 8/9, and Clifton Brown, 8/15. May the Lord bless you with many more birthdays.
Remember in your prayers Linda Swafford, Glenn Swafford, Valerie Griggs, the Overway family and the McGee family. Please continue to pray for our community leaders, government officials, law enforcement, the U.S.A., the President, first responders, teachers and healthcare workers.
Remember to patronize our local businesses here in town. Let us try to support our own as much as we can.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Sometimes what looks like opposition turns out to be an opportunity. It’s an indication that it’s time to press in, press on, and refuse to give up. It’s a message saying we are fighting a worthwhile battle. It’s proof that we are making a difference.
If you live in the City of Henderson and have news about your family, birthday, anniversary, announcements and things happening in the City, I need to hear from you. Call me at 608-6132 and leave your message. HAVE A GREAT WEEK! Stay safe!