Sunday September 7
Rocky Branch welcomes Dudley
The Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church invites all to come worship with them on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be minister Kevin Dudley of Coldwater. The church has service every Sunday, with Sunday school at 8:15 a.m. and worship service at 9:15, as well as Bible study every Wednesday night at 5:30. For information, call pastor Willie Davis at 662-604-0595.
Monday September 8
Christian classes will be offered
Seminary Extension will again be offered in Charleston for ministers who wish to receive training locally and for Christian workers such as Sunday School teachers or deacons, and a meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Faith Baptist Church, 30028 Highway 32, just east of Charleston, to determine interest.
Prospective students may call or text 662-647-7021 with questions or to express interest.
As in the past, the classes will be taught at Faith Baptist Church on a weeknight to be determined by the students and teacher.
Courses are accredited, and many students have been able to transfer credit to other institutions. Others simply want to be more effective in their service. Costs are held low, partly because the teacher no longer accepts a salary. Classes are open to all, without regard to race, gender or religious denomination.
For now, the teacher will be Joe Young, a local pastor. He has taught such courses since 2009, training workers for ministry who are now serving locally and across several states.
Thursday September 11
Teasdale Neighborhood Watch meets
A reorganizational meeting for the Teasdale Neighborhood Watch will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Teasdale Volunteer Fire Department. There will be hot dogs, potato chips and drinks.
“Anybody with ideas is invited to bring them on,” said David Hill. “Anybody is welcome.”
For more information, contact Hill at 601-624-2498.
Sunday September 14
Union Grove will honor pastor, wife
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located on Highway 35 south of Charleston, will conduct a ninth-year pastoral anniversary event for pastor Carl Ray and Sis. Dorothy Ray with two services on Sunday, Sept. 14.
A morning service will get underway at 10, with Rev. Dr. R.A. Myers, of Great Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church of New Orleans as guest speaker.
The evening service will begin at 2, with pastor Tyrone Edwards speaking and members of his Massey Grove Missionary Baptist Church family of Oakland as guests.
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.
Mt. Zion will celebrate homecoming
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its annual homecoming program on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Matthew Jackson, pastor of St. Matthew church in Sardis. The Corbin Singers of Vaiden will be featured. Everyone is invited, said Mt. Zion pastor Randy Mangrum.
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.
Saturday September 20
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, Sept. 20, 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, Sept. 20. Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Miscellany
Support offered for binge drinkers
Most people who binge drink are trying to cope with stress. Some of those feeling overwhelmed may turn to alcohol for what may seem like a quick fix, but binge drinking can lead to serious consequences for a person’s physical, mental and emotional health.
If you or a loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, Narconon New Life Retreat may be able to help.
For more information, call 1-800-431-1754 or visit www.narcononnewliferetreat.org.
Narconon is a 501(c)3 corporation that helps people from all over the United States.
