Thursday March 27
St. John ends three-night revival
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, located at 331 N. Church St., Charleston, conducts the final night of their three-night revival on Thursday, March 27, at 7, featuring as speaker, pastor T.K. Townsend of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Coffeeville. All are invited, noted pastor Darryl Booker.
St. Mark spring revival to finish
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 32 West, Charleston, will conduct the last of three nights of revival services, Thursday, March 27, at 7 o’clock, with the Rev. British Conley as guest speaker. All are invited, said pastor Cornelius Conley.
Saturday March 29
Mayor’s Charity ball starts at 6 p.m.
The Charleston Mayor’s Charity Ball will be held Saturday, March 29, Alford’s Gym on the Charleston Middle School campus. It begins at 6 p.m. and will feature a catered meal, formal program and musical entertainment. Tickets are $45. For more information, contact Carolyn Johnson at 662-647-1346.
Philipp United sets family, friends
Philipp United Missionary Baptist Church will present their annual family and friend night on Saturday, March 29, starting at 6 p.m.
Minister Charlotte Dixon will speak on family, and pastor Annie Dixon of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church will speak on friends. Refreshments will be served.
Everyone is invited, noted Philipp United pastor Betty Hamilton.
Sunday March 30
Gospel singing set at Union Grove
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3460 Highway 35 S., Holcomb, will host a fifth-Sunday gospel singing in honor of Sis. Mary L. Brock on Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. All choirs, groups and soloists are invited. Angela C. Rounds is the sponsor.
Friday April 4
Easter Bunny to hop into CARE
The Easter Bunny will be at CARE on Friday, April 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring your children and take the opportunity to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Call CARE at 662-647-0942 for more information.
Saturday April 5
St. Mary’s Court sets rummage sale
St. Mary’s Court is having a rummage sale at the Masonic Hall in Charleston on Saturday, April 5, from 7 a.m. until 12 noon.
Friendship sells chicken plate tickets
Friendship Church of God is selling tickets for a chicken dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 5. Pick-up begins at 5 p.m. at the church.
Tickets are $12 per plate, and each plate includes a leg quarter, baked beans, slaw, bread and dessert. Drinks will be available for those who eat at the church.
For tickets, call 662-654-9356, 662-654-6423 or anyone who attends the church.
All proceeds go to the church building fund.
Sunday April 6
Church’s 115th anniversary slated
Massey Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Oakland will honor the church’s 115th anniversary with a program on Sunday, April 6, beginning at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be T.K. Townsend, pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Coffeeville. All are invited, said pastor Tyrone Edwards.
Monday April 7
Chick-fil-A food truck set to return
The Chick-fil-A food truck will be parked in front of the CARE building on Monday, April 7, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., to allow members of the community to purchase food. A portion of the proceeds benefits CARE.
Wednesday April 9
Deadline to submit 4-H art, photo
The Mississippi 4-H Wildlife Art and Photography Contest welcomes ages 8-18 to complete a work of art with a focus on wildlife in Mississippi. Turn in artwork to the Tallahatchie County Extension office, 202 S. Market St., Charleston, by 4:30 p.m. on April 9.
Artwork will compete with other entries in the region and the top three in each category will compete statewide for a chance to be displayed at the Mississippi Wildlife Expo at the Mississippi Trade Mart and to be used on cards and other promotional items. Call 662-647-8746 for information on categories and rules.
Saturday April 12
ACS ‘Rally for a Cure’ scheduled
The annual American Cancer Society Rally for a Cure will be held Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the former National Guard armory in Charleston. The theme is “A Rainbow Race for Love.”
Prior to the event, a walkathon will be held starting at 8 a.m. on the Shade Street Walking Trail behind the East Tallahatchie School District office in Charleston. For more information about the walkathon, contact Mayor Sedrick Smith at 662-647-4171 or Lisa Moore at 662-809-0208.
The Rally will feature the usual silent auction; cakewalks; blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar health checks; face painting; a concession stand; and a balloon liftoff at 12 noon.
Anyone who is unable to attend may still send a donation to Rally for a Cure, P.O. Box 971, Charleston, MS 38921.
Robert Hill baseball/softball registers
Robert Hill Youth Foundation Inc. will conduct mass registration for its baseball and softball youth programs on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Terry’s Sports Bar and Grill patio in Charleston.
The registration fee is $75. Parents are responsible for cleats, pants, socks and gloves.
Play will be in the following divisions:
» 4- to 6-year-old T-ball
» 7- to 8-year-old coach pitch
» 9 - to 10-year-old baseball and softball
» 11- to 12-year-old baseball and softball
Registration continues through April 15, with practice beginning Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m., at the Robert Hill Sports Complex.
For more information, contact coach Cedric Terry at 662-647-1366.
Cross of Christ sets women’s event
The Cross of Christ Love Center in Charleston will conduct their annual women’s conference, “Women on a Mission,” on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited, said assistant pastor Lula Wright-Ervin and pastor Mae Otha Gardner.
Sunday April 13
Locopolis plans usher day program
Locopolis Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to fellowship with them Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m., for their annual usher day program, where pastor Carl Ray of Union Grove and Mt. Olive will be the guest speaker. “Come join us,” said program sponsor Sis. Lula Cosby and pastor Christopher Thornton.
Saturday April 19
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Chapel, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own pantry). Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Faith Food Pantry to distribute
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday April 20
Mt. Pisgah sets Easter musical, meal
The Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church choir will present an Easter musical, “He Came for Us,” at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20. An Easter breakfast meal will follow.
Saturday April 26
Teasdale VFD sets annual fundraiser
Teasdale Volunteer Fire Department will conduct their annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Smoked chicken plates, which include two smoked chicken quarters, beans, slaw, bread and a drink, are still $12.
Chances also will be sold for a Bayou Classic fryer. Tickets are $5 each, or three for $10.
Advance tickets are available from Teasdale firefighters, or pay on the day of the event.
“Thanks to all our supporters, and mark your calendars!” said publicist Daisy Bonner.
Sunday April 27
Messiah’s Men to present concert
The Messiah’s Men will be in concert at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Fellowship will follow.
Miscellany
Chatmon appears on honors list
Fenisha Chatmon of Charleston appears on the President’s List for William Carey University’s winter 2024 trimester. Students must have a perfect 4.0 GPA to be eligible for the President’s List at William Carey.
Threadgill elected to honor society
Alexander Threadgill of Scobey was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Delta State University. Membership is by invitation only. The top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible.
Correction or clarification
Tickets to the Charleston Mayor’s Charity Ball are $45. Catering the March 29 event will be Mrs. Gweneshia Weston, of “Made with Love” in Batesville.
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