Friday August 15
Morning Star sets youth revival
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, located at 1016 Morning Star Dr., Charleston, will host a two-night youth revival on Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6 each day.
Evangelist Teresa Walton-White will be the guest speaker on Friday night.
Elder Carlos Johnson will serve as the guest speaker on Saturday night.
“Come and experience powerful preaching, worship and fellowship hosted by Elder Bertram Bailey,” said publicist LaWanda Powell. “Bring your family, bring a friend; you don’t want to miss this move of God.”
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
Persimmon Hill to host special day
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church will have their annual Men’s and Women’s Day on Sunday, Aug. 17.
During the 11:30 a.m. service, Sis. Annie Reed of Greater Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Grenada will be the speaker.
At 2 p.m., the speaker will be Rev. Glen Swim, pastor of the Little Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church of Charleston.
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.
Thursday August 28
Career fair planned in Charleston
The Tallahatchie County Action Group will conduct a community career fair on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center, located at 173 Honeysuckle Dr. in Charleston.
Vendors and workforce development agencies will be represented, and local job applications will be available.
Support will be offered for resume building, application completion, mock interviews, direct connections opportunities and more.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, send an email to impactwithiam@gmail.com.
Saturday August 30
Blackmon headstone dedication set
A ceremony to dedicate a headstone at the grave of longtime educator Mrs. Parthenia Dunbar Blackmon will be conducted on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m., at the New Town Cemetery on Oak Grove Road near Charleston. The National Charleston Day Organization is in charge, and any interested members of the public are invited to attend.
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.
Saturday September 6
Physically challenged fishing day set
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and area volunteers will host the 32nd annual Physically Challenged Fishing Day at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery at Enid Lake on Saturday, Sept. 6. Anyone may show up and take part.
“Event volunteers and sponsors make this day of fishing and fun possible for those who don’t ordinarily have the opportunity to experience the outdoors,” said Enid Lake Resource Manager Chris Hannaford.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m., followed by fishing that will last until noon, when a fish fry lunch will be provided to participants.
For more information, contact Hannaford at the Enid Lake Field Office, 662-563-4571.
Sunday September 14
Persimmon Hill to honor pastor
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church will conduct a 12th year appreciation program for pastor Andrew Fluker on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Rev. Robert McClain, of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Holly Springs, will be guest speaker during the 11:30 a.m. service.
The speaker during the 2 p.m. service will be Rev. Ronnie Franklin, of New Life Christian Center in Ashland.
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.
Earn high school diploma in 22 weeks
The Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe Academy, located at Camp Shelby, is the premier alternative education program for 16- to 18-year-old youth who are struggling in school or no longer attending. It is part of the Mississippi National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Participants may earn their high school diploma in just 22 weeks. Tuition, room and board are absolutely free.
For an application or information, call 1-800-507-6253 or visit msyouthchallenge.org.
