Church News
Saturday, January 12
Preparations are still underway for a county-wide revival. “Unity for Christ” has had five wonderful and blessed meetings. All pastors and ministers are encouraged to attend the next meeting, which will be held Saturday, January 12, beginning at 10 a.m., in the Mt. Moriah District Association Building, located four miles west on the Oakland Road (CR 211, Coffeeville). Race, age, gender or denomination are not a factor in this revival effort. “For if you believe in your heart that God hath raised Christ from the dead” then “Unity for Christ” needs your presence and your support. The purpose behind “Unity for Christ” is to bring believers in Christ closer together so that we may be prepared to stand in these last days.
For more information on “Unity for Christ” contact Pastor Lawrence Matthews, 675-2683, or Pastor Don Thornburg, 675-2215.
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Everdale M.B. Church will sponsor a benefit program for Sis. Mary Ann House, who has been diagnosed with cancer. The Pastor and Everdale Church Family cordially invite each and everyone to come out and take part in this event on Saturday, January 12, beginning at 6 p.m.
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Members of Massey Grove M.B. Church invite the public to worship with them in an Appreciation Program, honoring Minister Dollie Jones, Saturday, January 12, beginning at 6 p.m. Minister Jimmy Lanier from Columbus will be the guest speaker. Also on the program will be the Massey Grove male choir, the Jones Chapel male choir, and other choirs.
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Sunday, January 13
Spring Hill North M. B. Church will celebrate its annual Men’s Day program on the second Sunday, January 13. The program will begin at 3 p.m. Rev. Mitchell Steen, pastor of Sander’s Chapel in Water Valley and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Coffeeville, will be the guest speaker.. He will be accompanied by his church choir. “Everyone is invited to attend,” stated Bro. Hosea Bradford, Chairperson. Spring Hill is located at 600 Railroad Ave., Water Valley.
Tuesday, January 15
The weekly prayer meetings for Y-Fest ‘08 have started. Everyone is invited to come and join the Yalobusha Baptist Association at Bethel Baptist Church on January 15 at 7 p.m. Y-Fest ‘08 will be held February 29th-March 1st in the Multipurpose Building at Coffeeville. Steve Knox will be the speaker and The Chris White Band will lead in praise.
Sunday, January 20
A Licensing Celebration for Minister Derrick Johnson will be held in Spring Hill North M.B. Church Sunday, January 20, beginning at 3 p.m.
The church is located at 600 Railroad Ave., Water Valley. The theme of the program is “Equipping the Saints Through Praise and Worship,” and the scripture is I Peter 4:11, “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” “Everyone is invited to attend this celebration,” stated Rev. Sammy Townes, Pastor, and the Spring Hill Church Family.
Saturday, January 26
The Sarepta Baptist Church, located nine miles north of Bruce on Highway 9, will have a gospel concert Saturday, January 26, beginning at 6 p.m.
Featured singers will be The Masters Quartet of Booneville and Sandy Glass of York, Pennsylvania. There will also be a reunion of former members of the original Masters Quartet. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call (662) 720-2069.
