On Saturday, February 8th, the streets of Goldonna were filled with the Teen Challenge Men’s Ministries Team. They could be seen at every street corner holding signs reminding residents that they are loved and inviting them to church at Goldonna Assembly of God on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The church had a large crowd for the special service in the ministry shared testimonies from their membership.
Let the good times roll! The Goldonna Elementary Junior High Wildcats have scheduled their Valentine’s Celebration the same day as their Mardi Gras Parade for Friday, February 14, 2025 Classroom parties will be held at 12:30 and the parade will roll at 1:30. If you would like to donate beads or parade throws please contact the front office. The Cheerleaders are still selling Candy Grams until Thursday, February 13th, at 3:00pm. The Cheerleaders also have practice every day from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Students will remain home for Winter Break from February 17-23 returning to school on Tuesday February 24th.
The school is also collecting gently worn uniform tops and bottoms of all sizes to replenish their uniform closet. They are in need of smaller sized bottoms for boys and girls Pre-K to 2nf grade. Donations can be dropped off at the school or you can call the office at 318-727-9449 to arrange pick up. Attendance recovery is held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 until 5:00, excluding holidays.
The Goldonna Dusty Cut League is making preparations to have a successful season. Tara Ayres, the local coordinator, is still seeking players for the 2025 Summer League. The sign up fee is $35.00 for one player, $25 each for two players and $15 for each additional child. The coordinator is collecting names, ages, shirt sizes and parental contact information. For more information or if you would like to make a donation, Tara Ayres can be reached at 318-471-8557.
Goldonna Baptist Church is once again hosting their Annual Skeet Shoot. It will be held on March 22, 2025 at the 4H Shooting Range in Winnfield, Louisiana. The event will offer five shooting locations and one thrower location. Shooters will supply their own ammo and safety gear. The skeet shoot will have three divisions. Junior (17 and younger), a Ladies division and Senior division. The entry fee is $25 will all proceeds will be benefitting the Operation Children Child efforts of the church. For more information, donations and sponsorships, please call Pastor Ben Dupree at 318-663-0302.
Reba Phelps jreba.phelps@gmail.com