Thursday August 21
Mt. Moriah tells of summer revival
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church will wrap up three nights of summer revival with remaining services Thursday, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 22. Services start at 7 p.m.
Speakers will be as follows:
» 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, said 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.
Wednesday August 27
Hitt’s Chapel three-night revival set
Hitt’s Chapel, 3266 Highway 32, Webb, will conduct summer revival services Wednesday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Aug. 29, with services beginning at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will be:
» Wednesday: Pastor Lonnie Gunn of Shaw
» Thursday: Thomas Anderson of Ruleville
» Friday: Pastor Dexter Nailer of Shaw
“Come help us lift up the name of Jesus and let our souls be revived,” said pastor J.E. Hall.
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.
Friday August 29
CARE to host adult jewelry class
An adult jewelry art class will be held at CARE on Friday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m.
Call CARE to register to create your piece of art using donated jewelry, glue and other simple craft supplies. There is no charge for the class, but registration is required due to limited seating. Call 662-647-0942.
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.
Ordination service to be at St. Mark
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. God’s Church of Faith Ministries, where Mary Davis is pastor, will serve as the host for the occasion. For details, call 662-647-1145.
Wednesday September 3
TGH Auxiliary to meet at CARE
The TGH Extended Care Facility Auxiliary will meet at CARE in Charleston at 1 p.m. to plan fall support activities for the residents of the Extended Care.
Anyone who is interested in finding out more about this group or would like to join is welcome to attend this meeting.
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.
Monday September 15
Holly Grove sets three-night revival
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will conduct three nights of revival, Monday, Sept. 15, through Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7.
Guest speaker will be Rev. Clinton Brown of Blue Cane Missionary Baptist Church.
All are invited, noted Holly Grove pastor J.H. Brown.
