Sunday August 16
Massey Grove plans homecoming
Massey Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Oakland, will conduct its annual homecoming program on Sunday, Aug. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. T.K. Townsend and members of his Pleasant Grove church of Coffeeville. All are invited, said Massey Grove pastor Tyrone Edwards.
Persimmon Hill sets special day
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid will host their annual men’s and women’s day program on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. All are invited, said pastor Andrew Fluker.
Monday August 17
Hitt Chapel tells of summer revival
Hitt Chapel of Webb has announced four nights of summer revival services next week.
All services begin at 7, and speakers are:
» Monday, Aug. 17: Pastor Calvin Banks of Clarksdale
» Tuesday, Aug. 18: Evangelist Lille Holmes of Ruleville
» Thursday, Aug. 20: Apostle Davis of Charleston
» Friday, Aug. 21: Pastor Dexter Nailer of Shaw
All are invited, noted host pastor J.E. Hall.
Popular Springs sets revival services
Popular Springs Baptist Church, 1128 Bethel Road, Enid, will host a three-night revival, Monday, Aug. 17, through Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 daily. The speaker will be Clifton Ward, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Sardis. Everyone is invited, noted Popular Springs pastor Coya Blackburn.
Tuesday August 18
Philipp United annual revival told
Philipp United Missionary Baptist Church in Philipp will host annual revival services Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Thursday, Aug. 20, with services at 6 nightly. The theme is “Return to Me,” from 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Speakers are:
» Tuesday: Pastor Monique Reed, of St. Mary’s M.B. Church, Itta Bena
» Wednesday: Pastor Clarence Hudson, of Good Hope M.B. Church, Webb
» Thursday: Pastor Patrick Hollis, of New Springhill M.B. Church, Sarah
All are invited, said pastor Betty Hamilton.
Wednesday August 19
St. Luke M.B. Church sets revival
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Tippo will have a three-night revival from Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 nightly. The speaker will be the Rev. Johnny Smith, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. For more information, contact Rev. J.H. Brown at 662-299-7558 or Stella Herron at 662-230-3029.
Saturday August 22
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Pantry, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own food pantry). Food pantry distribution is on the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Faith Food Pantry will distribute
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. Food pantry distribution day is on the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
A Praising Grace 24-year event set
“A Praising Grace” will be honored on the gospel’s music group’s 24 years of Christ and togetherness with a pair of events on Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23.
The pre-celebration gathering will take place at Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. at Hayward Chapel, 2906 Highway 82 E., Greenwood.
The actual anniversary celebration will be held at Grayson Chapel in Glendora at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23.
All family and friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact Galen McMillian at 601-882-6278.
Sunday August 23
New Town celebrates homecoming
New Town Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1007 Teasdale Road, Charleston, will celebrate its 161st annual homecoming and church anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Rev. L.C. Tyler II will be guest speaker, accompanied by members of his church, Union Grove Missionary Baptist of Clarksdale.
Everyone is invited to attend, noted New Town pastor, Rev. Preston Coleman.
St. John to honor Gladys Robinson
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 Highway 32, Drew, will host an appreciation program for evangelist Gladys Robinson on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be pastor R.C. Chambers of Persimmon Grove Missionary Baptist Church. All are invited, said St. John pastor Joseph Martin.
Wednesday August 26
Mt. Moriah sets three-night revival
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church will conduct a three-night revival Aug. 26-28. Services will begin at 7 o’clock.
Speakers are:
» Wednesday: Pastor Joseph Martin
» Thursday: Minister Denise Calhoun
» Friday: Minister Quinterrius Blunt
Pastor is Joseph Martin. For details, call Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Sunday August 30
Morning Star to host homecoming
The annual homecoming service for Morning Star Church of God in Christ, 1016 Morning Star Dr., Tippo, will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. Elder Willie Bays Jr., of St. James Temple Church of God in Christ, Clarksdale, will be the guest speaker. All are invited, noted Morning Star pastor Bertram Bailey, sponsors LaWanda L. Powell, Mother Willie Ann Jones-Frieson and missionary Janie Williams.
Silver Star sets women’s fellowship
Silver Sar Church of Rome, located at 208 Main St., invites all women to attend the annual Refreshing Women Fellowship Service hosted by associate pastor Bennie Braggs on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be minister Monica Taylor of Birmingham, Alabama, a well-known author of the inspiring book, “I Am Not Supposed to Be Sick.” All women are invited to come and experience an afternoon of encouragement, inspiration and fellowship.
Sunday September 6
Huddlestons celebrated on 42nd
The 42nd year anniversary for pastor Charles Huddleston and first lady Lynn Rose Huddleston will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 1000 Jonestown-Claremont Road, Clarksdale. Guest speaker for the 10 a.m. service will be minister Timothy Shaw. Guest speaker for the 2 p.m. service will be pastor Doris Hooper. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Katherine Jones at 662-392-9262 or Rev. Huddleston at 662-375-2325.
Friendship East sets homecoming
Friendship East Baptist Church will observe homecoming Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 11 a.m. Chad Roberson will preach, and music will be by Patsy Roberts. Lunch will be served for everyone. Pastor Ben Kennedy said this “may be the last homecoming in our old building.”
Saturday September 12
Friendship East plans fundraiser
Friendship East Baptist Church will have a building fund fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast, door prizes, silent auction, gospel singing, corn hole tournament, bake sale, poker run and so much more.
Sunday September 13
New Beginning celebrates usher day
New Beginning church of Webb is celebrating annual usher day on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. Minister Kandela Walker-Hoskins will be the guest speaker. All are invited, noted pastor Sylvester Walker.
Revival begins at Friendship East
Friendship East Baptist Church will conduct revival services Sunday, Sept. 13, through Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 each night. Tim Henderson will be preaching. All are invited to attend.
