Thursday August 7
SBA offers local disaster advice
The U.S. Small Business Administration invites homeowners, renters and business owners impacted by March storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding to attend an informational workshop Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Tallahatchie County Safe Room, 189 S. Market St., Charleston. Learn how an SBA low-interest disaster loan can help you recover.
Saturday August 9
St. John plans women’s fellowship
St. John Missionary Baptist Church Daughters of Destiny Women’s Fellowship invites all women to their meeting Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m., in the church fellowship hall.
The meeting will be focused on safe food handling. Ms. Shannon Jackson, food services director for the East Tallahatchie School District, will discuss proper food preparation, transportation, sanitation and cooking attire.
“Come ready to learn and be inspired with sisters in Christ,” minister Lynn Byrd said.
The church is located at 331 N. Church St. in Charleston. For more information, contact Byrd at 662-719-3131.
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.
Monday August 11
Jerusalem sets three nights of revival
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church will host revival services from Monday, Aug. 11, through Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 nightly. The speaker will be Rev. J.H. Brown of St. Luke and Holly Grove churches.
Saturday August 16
Cossar park hosts motorcycle show
George Payne Cossar State Park will host a motorcycle show on Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at 11 a.m.
Entries are invited, and first-, second- and third-place trophies will be awarded. There is a $25 entry fee for motorcycle clubs and a $5 entry fee for a single motorcycle.
Vendors will be on site, as well. There is a $50 fee for vendors to rent a space.
There will be a live DJ, bouncy houses and other activities, including raffles.
A $2 per person park entry fee will be collected at the front gate.
The park is located at 165 County Road 170, Oakland, MS 38948.
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.
Monday August 18
St. Luke planning summer revival
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Tippo will have summer revival services from Monday, Aug. 18, through Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7 nightly. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James E. Brown of Greenwood. All are invited. For more information, contact Mary Christian at 662-625-9629.
Wednesday August 20
Mt. Moriah tells of summer revival
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church will host three nights of summer revival from Wednesday, Aug. 20, through Friday, Aug. 22. Services start at 7 p.m. each day.
Speakers will be as follows:
» Wednesday: Minister Charles Lucas of Mt. Moriah
» Thursday: Pastor Donnie Roebuck of New Bethel church of Rome
» Friday: Pastor Winfred Hill of Mt. Calvary, Glendora, and Frierson Chapel, Tutwiler
All are invited, noted Mt. Moriah pastor Joseph Martin.
For more information, contact evangelist Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
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 24
New Town sets annual homecoming
New Town Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston will celebrate its annual homecoming program Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m.
“Everyone is invited to come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus,” said Rev. Preston Coleman, pastor.
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 Morning Star’s 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
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.
