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HTCA presents “I’ll be Home for Christmas” this Friday and Saturday at Abbeville High School under the direction of Joy Broussard. Mrs Broussard has been the Choir Director at Harvest Time Christian Academy for 16 years.

Harvest Time to present ‘I’ll be home for Christmas’

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:29am

Harvest Time Christian Academy will present “I’ll be home for Christmas“ at Abbeville high school this Friday and Saturday.
The performances will be under the direction of Joy Broussard. Broussard has been the choir director at harvest Time Christian Academy for 16 years and also serves as CYT Vermilion’s chapter coordinator.
The annual Christmas musical at HTCA is a wonderful long standing tradition for our family, friends and entire community.

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The ornament for this year’s Christmas Stroll features the fountain in Magdalen Square.

Christmas Stroll is Thursday in Abbeville

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:53am

At this time of year, Christmas traditions abound throughout Acadiana.
For the last 20 years in historic downtown Abbeville, the tradition has been the annual Christmas Stroll. It will continue this evening with the 2019 installment. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“The Christmas Stroll in Abbeville is a proud tradition of welcoming the Christmas season to our city,” said Councilman Brady Broussard Jr.,” whose district includes the downtown area. “The Christmas lighting in the downtown area continues to attract visitors and locals alike.

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Ashlynn Broussard teaches her daughter Caroline about the gift of giving.

The Gift of Giving

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:23am

Two families in Vermilion Parish are giving extra thanks this holiday season following a single mother’s desire to help those families in need.
Ashlynn Broussard not only wanted to make families smile for Thanksgiving, she also wanted to teach her young daughter about the gift of giving, especially during the holidays.

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Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Deputy released from hospital

Mon, 12/02/2019 - 1:15pm

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy injured Sunday during a vehicle pursuit has been released from the hospital.
According to VPSO Public Information Officer Drew David, the deputy was released Monday afternoon.
“He is expected to make a full recovery,” David said, “and return to work in the future. He is very appreciative, and would like to thank everyone for the prayers and thoughts.”

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Tobi Dartez, Hailee Wiggins and Andrea Nogel serving lunch at the Christian Service Center.

The Joy of Giving

Mon, 12/02/2019 - 9:39am

Have you ever met someone who was generous and miserable? Or have you ever known anyone who was selfish and happy? Probably not.
There is a common characteristic in happy people. They give. They look out” for their neighbor. They look for someone who they can help, bless, support, etc. In giving, they find joy.
The Christian Service Center would like to thank all of their supporters and donors who contribute to our community in a variety of ways. Below is a list of thoughts about the joy of giving.
"No one has ever become poor by giving.,” said Anne Frank

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