Church News
Saturday, October 4
Hopewell Baptist Church will have a large yard sale in the American Legion Hut Saturday, October 4, from 7 a.m.-until.
Sunday, October 5
The Everdale Baptist Church’s Pastor’s Aide Committee will sponsor a sell of lunch plates on October 5th at the Christian Life Center (located on Calhoun Street next to Everdale). The $5 plates will be offered beginning at 10 a.m.
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, located at 985 CR 169, Coffeeville, will have their Usher Day Program October 5 at their 8:45 a.m. regular service.
The annual homecoming of Sand Springs Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday, October 5, beginning at 11 a.m.
Worship service will be conducted by Rev. Wayne Sheffield of Olive Branch. During this service World Communion Sunday will be observed. A potluck lunch will be served.
Present members, past members, and all friends are invited to join First Christian Church this Sunday, October 5 for homecoming. We are looking forward to having Brother Lindsey Herndon as guest preacher Sunday morning and Sunday evening! Lindsey served as minister at FCC in 1955-56. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Minister David Freeman at 473-2884.
The New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ congregation invites you to join them in honoring their pastor and his wife, Elder Loyd and Rosie Walton, for 21 years of service. The event will be held in the church, which is located at Coffeeville, on October 5, beginning at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7
Sanders Chapel would like to invite all women, 18 and over, to its Women’s Ministry beginning October 7 at 6 p.m. It is designed to help women reach personal growth and fulfill a commitment to God and the women in the community.
Saturday, October 11
Mt. Liberty Church, located at 603 CR 284, will have a fish fry on Saturday, October 11 at 6 p.m. There is no charge.
The Hopewell M.B. Church family is sponsoring a benefit program for their pastor, Elder Lee V. Matthews, Sr., on October 11, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is cordially invited to this blessed occasion, scheduled to take place in the church worship center at 985 CR 169, Coffeeville.
Sunday, October 12
The annual Lovejoy Church harvest supper will be held Sunday, October 12, beginning at 4 p.m. at the church in Panola County. All attending should bring a covered dish for a picnic on the grounds. Everyone is invited for an afternoon of worship, fellowship, and telling stories about families and old times.
Reverend Sidney Townes, pastor of New Providence M. B. Church, located at 14129 Pope/Water Valley Road, will be honored by the congregation on October 12, for 16 years of outstanding service to the community as a pastor and leader.
The day has been designated Pastor Appreciation Sunday. The special Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. will feature a message by Minister Bobby Hall and the focal point of the afternoon service at 3 p.m. will be a message by Reverend Cleveland Alexander. Lunch will be served. All activities are intended for the public.
Miles Memorial CME Church will have its annual choir day on Sunday, October 12, beginning at 3 p.m. “We are inviting all choirs, groups, soloists, and praise teams, to be a part of this special occasion, as we lift up the name of Jesus through songs and praise,” stated Sis. Cynthia Shegog, Choir President. Rev. Brian Davis serves as pastor at Miles Memorial Church.
Spring Hill North M.B. Church will celebrate its annual Women’s Day Program on Sunday, October 12, beginning at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Fannie Blake-Brown, Associate Minister of Spirit of Excellence of Oxford. She will be accompanied by the Spirit of Excellence Choir.
Sunday, October 19
Sanders Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual Choir Appreciation Day October 19, beginning at 3 p.m. “We are asking your choir to do an A and B selection,” says Sis. Ann Matthews, Chairperson. “We hope to see you for this joyous occasion,” concluded Pastor Mitchell Steen.
