9-14 Floyd News

Jennifer Essary

TransitionsUpcoming events

• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck is at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.

• Homecoming is Saturday. The varsity game against Hondo begins at 1 p.m. at the Floyd football field.

Junior carnival

New and handmade items are needed for this year’s junior carnival at the school, to be held Sept. 24. If you have anything you would like to donate, contact the school at 478-2211.

Church news

Sid Ortega will be giving the sermon at the Floyd Baptist Church this Sunday, followed by a pot luck afterwards at the church. There are now teachers to teach Sunday School from grades 1-6, taught by Chad and Crystal Smith. On Saturday there will be a back to school party at 4 p.m. for the children and their parents at the church as well. There will be hot dogs, cokes, and lots of games. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. and Church Service is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Commodities

Commodities will be given Friday at the Bethel Baptist Church. Call Adrella Evans at 356-9042 for information.

The Fifth Quarter

The Floyd Methodist Church, Floyd Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Village of Floyd will be sponsoring a program called The Fifth Quarter. After each football home game, members of the Floyd team and the opposing team can go to the community building for ice cream, visiting, and a chance to win some door prizes (must be present to win). The next meeting will be Saturday after the football game against Hondo.