Thursday July 24
Frierson Chapel sets summer revival
The summer revival of Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, at 5463 Jenkins Road, Brazil, continues Thursday, July 24, and Friday, July 25, at 7 nightly. The speaker will be Rev. Henry Knox, pastor of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Pace.
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 Thursday, July 24, beginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 27, at 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Sunday July 27
Spaghetti on menu for fundraiser
First Baptist Church of Charleston will conduct a Rotel chicken spaghetti fundraiser for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child Sunday, July 27, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
Each $15 plate will include Rotel chicken spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and tea.
Feel free to reserve your plate(s) or to-go plate(s) by texting Renae May at 662-712-5044 with your name and the number needed.
“Thank you for your support to make a difference in kids’/families’ lives around the world,” May noted.
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.
St. Luke celebrates homecoming
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Tippo will be celebrating its annual homecoming program on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The speaker for the occasion will be Rev. Coya Blackburn, pastor of Popular Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Enid. Everyone is welcome to attend this service, and dinner will be served, according to pastor J.H. Brown.
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. All proceeds benefit the building fund.
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 proceeds benefit the building fund. 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.
Sunday August 10
St. John sets family and friends day
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, located in Tallahatchie County at 1100 Highway 32 W., Drew, will host family and friends day on Sunday, Aug. 10, starting at 2:30 p.m. Suggested colors are purple and silver.
Guest speaker will be the Rev. Charles Jones, pastor of Powerhouse Deliverance Temple in Hollandale.
Rev. Joseph Martin is St. John’s pastor.
For more information, contact Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Sunday August 17
Rocky Branch sets choir day event
Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church invites all church choirs, soloists and gospel groups to participate in their annual choir day program set for Sunday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m.
“Come out and let us lift the name of Jesus,” urged pastor Willie Davis.
Church secretary is Gloria Kimble and church choir director is Gennie R. Harris.
Saturday August 23
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, Aug. 23, 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, Aug. 23. Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday August 31
Morning Star homecoming on tap
Morning Star Church of God in Christ of Tutwiler will conduct the annual homecoming program on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m.
“We are expecting to have a great time worshiping and praising the Lord and sincerely hope you will join us,” said LaWanda Powell.
Anyone who cannot attend but would like to make a donation may send it to Morning Star Church of God in Christ, P.O. Box 186, Tutwiler MS 38963, Powell said.
For more information, contact Powell at 662-654-6597. Bertram Bailey is pastor.
St. Mark will host ordination service
An ordination service for minister Latacha Davis-Jackson will be held Sunday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m., at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church near Charleston. Cornelius Conley Sr. is the pastor. For details, call 662-647-1145.
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.
