Goldonna Baptist Church will be hosting a Skeet Shoot on March 30th with all proceeds benefitting the Operation Christmas Child mission. resume their Operation Christmas Child collections for 2024. The entry fee is $25 and lunch will be provided. The church is asking for local businesses to consider donating an item for the winner’s prize package. Donors will be recognized on the day of the event as well as social media “shoutouts”. Please contact Pastor Ben Dupree if you want to participate or donate prizes.
Anytime someone asks what makes Goldonna so special it is easy to point to the residents who comprise the Village of Goldonna. Out of the four hundred twenty four residents, one particular lady stands out in the crowd. Although she doesn’t live in the city limits of Goldonna, she spent most of her life there with her family consisting of her husband and three sons. Mrs. Linda Dupree has been an active member of the community and supporter of all things “Goldonna” as long as anyone can remember. Her family of five quickly grew to include daughters-in-law and grandchildren. While it is not easy to sum up her love for her community in words… mainly because she is often found on the “serving” side of church events, town events, weddings and funerals… it is easy to remember some of her contributions that many may not know about. During COVID Linda began a ministry and labor of love that including providing families with Bible study lessons while church were closed due to the pandemic. These Sunday School lessons began with a small group of five people but soon grew to encompass more than forty families. Although churches have long since reopened, her ministry continues with a smaller group that is homebound. These lessons are routinely mailed to anyone who has a need. While I personally was the recipient of these lessons for a few weeks, I can attest to the blessing that came neatly placed in an envelope with a message that was compiled with love by Linda Dupree, herself. Goldonna is blessed to have Linda Dupree as a dedicated friend.
Goldonna Assembly of God Church will host a Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 23rd at 8:00am. The special guest speaker will be Russel Jones. To RSVP please contact Daniel Kirkham at 310228-7698. The church will also hosting a Revival with the Seed Sowers beginning on March 3rd at 10:00am and 5:00pm. March 4th thru 9th services will begin at 6:30.
Goldonna Elementary Junior High School will host a Mardi Gras Parade on Friday, February 16th at 9:00am. The parade will exclusively feature the Pre-K through 2nd grade students. Baseball and softball are in full swing. Goldonna Wildcats will take on the Marthaville Hawks on February 27th at 5:30. The Good News Club will meet on February 27th, March 26th and April 30th from 3:00 until 4:45. After school programs and attendance recovery is held Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:00 until 5:00. Attending two days of after school programs will excuse one full unexcused absence.
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