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. All are invited.
“Anybody with ideas is invited to bring them on,” said David Hill.
For more information, contact Hill at 601-624-2498.
Sunday September 14
Rocky Branch has special speaker
The Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church invites all to worship with them on Sunday, Sept. 14, as they welcome guest speaker minister Willie Frazier of Coldwater.
The church has service every Sunday, with Sunday school at 8:15 a.m. and worship service at 9:15. Bible study is every Wednesday night at 5:30. For more information, contact pastor Willie Davis at 662-604-0595.
Spring Hill celebrates homecoming
Spring Hill Baptist Church, located on Spring Hill Road between Oakland and Charleston, will celebrate its 180th anniversary and homecoming Sunday, Sept. 14. Service begins at 10 a.m. with Dr. Anthony Kay, former executive director of the Mississippi Baptist Historical Commission, speaking.
Bro. Courtney Selvy, pastor, invites all former members and friends to join church members in this special event. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish and enjoy good food and fellowship.
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.
Cross of Christ welcomes speaker
The Cross of Christ Love Center, located at 190 Depot St. in Charleston, invites the public to join them “in praise and worship” Sunday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m., as they welcome Dr. Johnnie Blount, of Be the Word Ministry of Wilson, North Carolina, as guest speaker.
The church has regular Sunday services, with praises at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 and worship service at 11. Bible study is conducted on Tuesday nights from 6-7.
Monday September 15
Gateway merchandise online sale set
A Gateway to the Delta Festival merchandise online sale will be held Monday, Sept. 15, from 5-7 p.m. Use the QR code provided in this issue of The Sun-Sentinel to purchase your Gateway T-shirt and poster early for the 2025 festival. Purchases will be via Venmo. Call CARE at 662-647-0942 for details.
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.
Wednesday September 17
TVEPA exec to speak to Rotarians
Daniel Watson, the director of Telecom for TVEPA and the department head, will be the guest speaker of the Charleston Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 17. He will share information about the upcoming growth expansion for TVIfiber. Lunch will begin at noon with the presentation to follow.
Friday September 19
Cake decorating class set at CARE
A class, “Cake Decorating 101,” will be held at CARE on Friday, Sept. 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All materials will be provided. The fee for this session is $10 to cover the expense of decorating tools and cakes. Registration is required by calling 662-647-0942.
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.
Sunday September 21
Frazier to speak at Rocky Branch
The Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church invites all to worship with them on Sunday, Sept. 21, as they welcome guest speaker minister Robert Frazier of Coldwater.
The church has service every Sunday, with Sunday school at 8:15 a.m. and worship service at 9:15. Bible study is every Wednesday night at 5:30. For more information, contact pastor Willie Davis at 662-604-0595.
Mt. Moriah sets family, friends day
Family and friends day will be held at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Jones, pastor of Damascus Missionary Baptist Church of Clarksdale. All are invited, noted pastor Joseph Martin.
Friday September 26
Ladies paint night on tap at CARE
Ladies are invited to kick off fall with a pumpkin- and football-inspired painting during ladies paint night on Friday, Sept. 26. The session will begin at 5:30 and is free. Donations are appreciated. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 662-647-0942.
Sunday September 28
Saint John will conduct choir day
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, 331 N. Church St., Charleston, will host a choir day program on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. All choirs and soloists are invited to sing. All are invited to attend, noted pastor Darryl Booker.
Saturday October 4
CARE plans ladies fall fashion show
CARE will host a ladies fall fashion show Saturday, Oct. 4, starting at 12. CARE will partner with Blossoms of Batesville to present a show designed to help local women dress for those upcoming holiday occasions. Lunch will be provided. Tickets are required previous to the show and are $25 due to limited seating. Tickets may be purchased at CARE or at the Flower Basket and Gifts in Charleston. For details, call CARE at 662-647-0942.
Saturday October 18
Gateway to the Delta Festival on tap
The 14th Gateway to the Delta Festival will be held around the Charleston courthouse square on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. and winding down at 11 p.m.
This largest festival in Tallahatchie County boasts a fun run/walk; arts and crafts and other booths galore; food trucks; class reunion tents; a Kids Zone featuring children’s inflatables, a country petting zoo, games and other activities; car show; children’s pageant; the “Smoochin’ Scissors” pig-kissing contest; community award presentations; live musical entertainment throughout the day and into the night, and more. Admission is free.
For more information, visit the festival website at charlestongatewayfestival.org. To keep up with the very latest plans as the event date nears, follow Gateway to the Delta Festival on Facebook. For vendor and other information, contact CARE at 662-647-0942 or email gatewaytothedeltafest@gmail.com.
Clergy appreciation set at armory
The second annual District of Tallahatchie Association Clergy appreciation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The event begins at 6 p.m. at the former National Guard armory, located at 409 S. Cossar St. in Charleston.
Guest speaker will be pastor Johnathan Tucker of New Albany. The event is sponsored by pastor spouses. For more information, contact Yolanda Cotton or Dorothy Ray.
