Saturday November 16
Robert Neal Food Pantry to be open
The Robert Neal Food Pantry at Calvary Chapel of Parchman will distribute food on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9-11 a.m. Clients are asked to bring their own box to carry food. Anyone who is new, or anyone who is picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at 11 a.m. Do not come before noon as there is insufficient parking. The pantry, which serves western Tallahatchie and northern Sunflower counties, usually distributes food on the third Saturday each month.
Faith Food Pantry tells distribution
Faith Food Pantry at Faith Baptist Church near Charleston will distribute food on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The pantry, which serves east Tallahatchie families, distributes on the third Saturday each month.
Due to parking limitations, Faith Food Pantry will serve families whose last names begin with A-H from 10-11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to noon, families whose last names begin with I-Q will be served. Family names beginning with R-Z will be served from noon to 1. Clients are asked to bring their own carry-out box.
Anyone new, or picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at noon.
Clients who are unable to pick up their own food may designate a person to pick up their box. However, to avoid fraud, those picking up the food must (1) be the person designated on the back of the client’s form, (2) bring an ID to prove they are the designated person and (3) bring an ID of the client to demonstrate that they were sent by the client.
All persons picking up for themselves and another person, as well as all persons who come in a group, will have to wait until noon.
Rollins to host Thanksgiving meal
Rollins United Methodist Church, located at 500 Second St. in Tutwiler, will host their annual community Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The theme is “Hope Begins With a Meal.” All are invited, noted pastor Willie Williams.
Sunday November 17
Jerusalem plans Women’s Day
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Paynes will host their annual Women’s Day program on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend this event.
Smith couple to be lauded on 50th
Johnny and Charlotte Smith will be honored during a 50th wedding anniversary celebration on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1-4 p.m., at Zion Grove Church of God of Prophecy, 2538 Strider Road, Scobey. The event is hosted by their children, Mickey and Brandy Smith and John and Hillary Smith. An announcement stated, “The presence of our family and friends will do, and make our day special, too. We request no gifts, just your presence.”
Harvest fest scheduled at church
The Cross of Christ Love Center on Depot in Charleston is hosting a “Heavenly harvest fest” on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to come feast with those present. Mae Otha Gardner is the pastor and Elder Lula Erwin the assistant.
Holly Grove will salute pastor, wife
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will honor pastor J.H. Brown and his wife’s anniversary of service with a special program set for Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. A.C. Craft of Greenwood. Everyone is invited to attend.
St. Paul tells plans for homecoming
St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will host a homecoming program on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Kevin Anderson. All are invited to attend, said St. Paul pastor Floyd Meeks.
Massey Grove to conduct choir day
Massey Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Oakland will conduct annual choir day on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited, noted pastor Lloyd V. Anderson.
Blue Cane homecoming scheduled
The Blue Cane Missionary Baptist Church will conduct their annual homecoming program on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. Pastor, the Rev. Clinton Brown, will be the speaker. All are invited to attend the celebration.
Community Thanksgiving event set
Sumner Presbyterian Church, on Walnut Street in Sumner, will host a “Unity in Community Thanksgiving service” on Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning at 3 p.m. All are welcome.
The service, celebrating unity in Christ, will be led by leaders from at least nine area churches: Rollins United Methodist, Good Hope Baptist, Old Antioch, Delta Interfaith Outreach, Advent Episcopal, Sumner Baptist, New Mount Calvary, Webb/Sumner United Methodist and Sumner Presbyterian.
The Rev. Willie Williams will be preaching. Anthony Hawkins, son of the late pastor Hawkins, will give a history of this service which has been so important in the community. Sister Maureen, of the Sisters of the Holy Name Community, will write a special Thanksgiving prayer to be read by Brother Hawkins.
The choirs of Sumner Presbyterian and Advent Episcopal churches are preparing special music, with a solo by Benjamin Salisbury.
A Thanksgiving offering will be taken for the continuing ministry at the Bargain Barn in Tutwiler, now owned and operated by the West Tallahatchie Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Checks may be made out to Habitat.
A reception will follow in the fellowship hall at Sumner Presbyterian Church.
For more information, contact the Rev. Willie Williams at 662-375-2556.
Pleasant Hill will honor pastor, wife
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Tillatoba will conduct a fifth-year appreciation program for their pastor, the Rev. Louis Cotton, and his wife on Sunday, Nov. 17, starting at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Tuesday November 19
Cancer Society to meet at Lions Den
The Tallahatchie County chapter of the American Cancer Society will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m., in the Charleston Lions Club building. New members are welcomed. The chapter meets at the same time and location on the third Tuesday each month.
Wednesday November 20
Expungement clinic set in Tutwiler
An expungement clinic and foreclosure and SNAP assistance project is set for Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Tutwiler Community Education Center in downtown Tutwiler. The Mississippi Center for Justice is hosting the event and will provide the services. For more information, call Seirra Williams at 662-577-4527 or visit the website, www.expungemississippi.com.
Thursday November 21
Turkey raffle to be held at building
The National Charleston Day Organization is sponsoring their annual turkey raffle on Thursday, Nov. 21, starting at 6 p.m., in the Charleston Day building on David Alford Memorial Drive (Oak Grove Road). The public is invited to attend this annual event.
Saturday November 23
ACS bake sale planned at NAPA
The Tallahatchie County chapter of the American Cancer Society will conduct their annual bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 8 a.m. in front of the NAPA auto parts store on West Main in Charleston.
Cassidy Bayou Gallery show begins
Cassidy Bayou Gallery’s annual Christmas art show opening will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, from 3-6 p.m., at the gallery located at 103 S. Court St. in Sumner.
This show will feature works by Kyd Clark, Sheila Gourlay, Hayden Hall and John Ruskey.
Following the opening, gallery hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 p.m. through Dec. 29, or contact Langdon Clay at 662-385-0997 to arrange for an appointment.
To learn more about this exhibition, visit the gallery’s website at www.cassidybayou.org.
Sunday November 24
St. Luke to honor church musician
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1680 Sharkey Road, Tippo, will honor their musician, Bro. James Christian, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. All choirs, groups and soloists are invited, said pastor J.H. Brown.
New Beginning anniversary on tap
New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church of Webb will celebrate their church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, said pastor Sylvester Walker.
Union Grove Men’s Day scheduled
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 880 Highway 35 S., Holcomb, will conduct their annual Men’s Day program on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. The theme will be, “Men, Arise and Take Your Place,” from Acts 20:30. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Billy Robinson, pastor of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church of Winona. All are invited to attend, noted Union Grove pastor Carl Ray.
Sunday December 1
United Voices of Hope set concert
On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m., United Voices of Hope will present their annual Christmas concert at Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal Church, 617 W. Main St., Charleston.
The theme will be “The Cradle, Cross and Crown, Christ the Lord.”
“We want to embrace the holiday season and inspire all with love and gratitude,” said choir spokesperson Melba Taylor. “A wonderful time is planned and your presence is so important to this celebration. Help us bring the season of joy, love and hope.”
Sunday December 15
Old St. Mark will honor Christian
Old St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to help honor their musician, James Christian, during a special appreciation service on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. All choirs and musical groups also are invited, noted church pastor, the Rev. Norman Small.
Miscellany
WTHS Class of 1979 seeks grads
The West Tallahatchie High School Class of 1979 Alumni are trying to contact classmates. Anyone who graduated in the Class of 1979 is asked to contact Fred Cox, vice president of the group, at 314-482-6348 for information.
CHS Class of 1980, mark calendars
The Charleston High School Class of 1980 is planning a 40-year class reunion at the Gateway to the Delta Festival in Charleston in the fall of 2020. All classmates who graduated in 1980, or left a little early or stayed a little longer, are invited to attend.
Join the Class of 1980 40th Class Reunion on Facebook or contact Karen E. Countiss at countiss@bellsouth.net for more information.
“Please share this information with other 1980 graduates with whom you have contact,” said Countiss. “We want to see everyone there.”
Report local littering, vandalism
Eyewitness accounts of littering and road sign vandalism/theft in Tallahatchie County may be reported to 647-7711 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days per week. If there is no answer, leave a message as to the exact location of the dump site or sign vandalism or theft, the date and time called and your name and telephone number. Someone will contact you.
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Correction or clarification
» In the general election results chart printed in the Nov. 7 edition, Rodzinski Weekly was inadvertently listed as a Republican candidate for sheriff. He was an independent candidate.
» A typographical error led to the incorrect listing of Glendora precinct vote totals in the general election sheriff’s race. Rodzinski Weekly received 117 votes and Jimmy Fly 102.
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