Saturday July 12
St. John plans women’s fellowship
St. John Missionary Baptist Church Daughters of Destiny Women’s Fellowship invites all women to their meeting Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. in the church’s fellowship hall.
The meeting will focus on health, heart and harmony. Cassandra Weston-Hainsworth, Mississippi State University Extension agent, will demonstrate how to prepare an easy, tasty, low-sodium meal. Come ready to taste, learn and laugh with sisters in Christ!
The church is located at 331 N. Church St. in Charleston. For more information, contact minister Lynn Byrd at 662-719-3131.
Sunday July 13
Paynes Baptist to host homecoming
Homecoming at Paynes Baptist Church will be Sunday, July 13, with singing beginning at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 with Bro. Gerald Shook bringing the message. Food and fellowship will follow.
Blue Cane sets family, friends event
Blue Cane Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to worship with them during their family and friends day program on Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. Rev. Clint Brown is pastor and Sis. Mary Thomas program chair.
Old Antioch observes 121st year
Pastor Lorenzo K. Robinson and members of the Old Antioch Baptist Church, located at 6479 Friendship West Road, Sumner, invite everyone to the church’s 121st anniversary program on Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m.
The theme is, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.” (Colossians 3:23-24) The colors are purple/white, and lilac/white.
Pastor Victoria West of Hayward Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood will be the guest speaker.
St. John to honor Gladys Robinson
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1100 Highway 32 West, Drew (but still in Tallahatchie County, will conduct an appreciation program for evangelist Gladys Robinson’s 25 years of ministry on Sunday, July 13, starting at 2:30 p.m.
Guest speaker will be R.C. Chambers, pastor of Persimmon Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Glendora.
Colors are red, white and gold, and Joseph Martin is the St. John pastor.
Calvary Chapel tells start of VBS
Calvary Chapel at Parchman will conduct Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 13, until Wednesday, July 16, at 5:30 each night. The theme is “Wonder Junction,” and classes are for those from age 3 to high school.
Calvary Chapel is located at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, seven-tenths of a mile east of Parchman’s front gate on the north side of Mississippi Highway 32. Many will know it as the “food pantry church.” As with all activities at the church, everyone is invited.
Monday July 14
Faith sets Vacation Bible School
Faith Baptist Church near Charleston will have Vacation Bible School Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17, from 9:30 until noon daily. The theme is “Wonder Junction,” and classes are for age 3 to high school.
Faith Baptist Church is located just east of Charleston at 30028 Highway 32. Many will know it as the “food pantry church.” At Faith, “everybody is somebody, and Jesus Christ is Lord,” noted pastor Joe Young, who said everyone is welcome to attend.
Wednesday July 16
CARE hosts Western-themed event
On Wednesday, July 16, have your child spend the morning learning about STEM with the Western Heritage Project at CARE. Focus on the past to learn about the future. The session is scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and is free for children ages 8 to 15. Snacks will be provided. Due to limited seating, call CARE to register: 662-647-0942.
Friday July 18
Friendship East will conduct VBS
Friendship East Baptist Church will hold its “Yee Haw” Vacation Bible School on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the church. All children are invited to attend.
Saturday July 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, July 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, July 19. Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday July 20
Truevine honors second year of Baker
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, located at 321 Truevine Church Road, Brazil, will celebrate the second-year pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Michael S. Baker II on Sunday, July 20, with morning and afternoon services.
Morning worship begins at 11:30 a.m. featuring minister Eddie Johnson of Christ Tabernacle Church in Jackson as guest speaker.
Afternoon worship starts at 3 p.m. with Prez Jackson, pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Crenshaw as guest speaker.
Holly Grove to host men, women day
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church at Cowart will host their men and women day program on Sunday, July 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Johnny Lyons, pastor of Preston Missionary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served, and all are invited to attend, said pastor J.H. Brown.
Tuesday July 22
Philipp United will honor Hamilton
Philipp United Baptist Church of Philipp will celebrate the 10 years of pastoral ministry of Rev. Betty Hamilton and Winfred Hamilton with special services from Tuesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 24, beginning at 7 p.m., and climaxing with service on Sunday, July 27 at 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Wednesday July 23
Children to make cards for ECF
Who doesn’t love to get a “thinking of you” card. On Wednesday, July 23, from 10-11 a.m., children ages 5 and up will make cards using stamps, stickers, markers and lots of other creative items at the Charleston Arts Center (CARE building). Cards will be given to residents of the Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility. Due to limited seating, call CARE to register: 662-647-0942. Adult volunteers are also needed for this class.
Sunday July 27
Persimmon Hill to honor Johnson
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church will host a musician appreciation program for Bro. Tony Johnson on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. All choirs, groups and soloists are invited to attend to help make the event a great one, noted pastor Andrew Fluker.
Massey Grove revival announced
Massey Grove church of Oakland, where Tyrone Edwards is pastor, will conduct three nights of revival from Sunday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 29.
On Sunday, the service will begin at 6 p.m. and the speaker will be pastor Gregory Henderson of Roseville, Tennessee.
Monday and Tuesday night services will start at 7. Rev. Tommy Rucker of Hollywood will speak on July 28, while Rev. Darryl Booker of Charleston will speak July 29.
Friday August 1
Teasdale Ladies Auxiliary rummage
Teasdale Ladies Auxiliary will have a rummage sale Friday, Aug. 1, starting at 7 a.m. at the Ladies Auxiliary building.
Saturday August 2
Teasdale ladies will host a fish fry
The Teasdale Ladies Auxiliary will host a fish fry Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Ladies Auxiliary building. Each $15 plate will include fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, tea and dessert. All are invited.
Sunday August 3
Huddleston couple to be honored
The 41st year pastoral appreciation for pastor Charles Huddleston and first lady Rose Lynn Huddleston will be Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m., at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Katherine Jones at 662-392-9262 or pastor Huddleston at 662-375-2325.
Miscellany
Friendship East asks cemetery funds
The Friendship East Baptist Church Cemetery is seeking donations to help with the upkeep of the cemetery. “We appreciate any help that you are able to provide,” said pastor Ben Kennedy. Send donations to Friendship East Cemetery Fund, c/o Ben Kennedy, 1023 Steele Dr., Charleston, MS 38921.
GriefShare offers grief support
GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, is conducting regular meetings each Thursday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., through Aug. 28.
Weekly sessions are being held at Friendship East Baptist Church, located at 3722 Friendship East Road, Charleston.
GriefShare is a video series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with a small group discussion of the materials presented during the video.
The 13-week sessions include topics such as “Is This Normal?”, “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?”, “Guilt and Anger,” and more.
For more information, contact Rev. Ben Kennedy at 662-647-1648. Hosted by Friendship East Baptist Church, GriefShare is sponsored by The Jennifer Hargett Foundation.
