Church News
Saturday, Oct. 25
The Freemans will be in concert Saturday, October 25, beginning at 7 p.m., in Community Full Gospel, located on Highway 32 East in Charleston. For more information, contact Pastor Newcomb at (662) 647-5971.
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It’s time for the annual Halloween Party at the Sylva Rena Community Center. The event is scheduled on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 6 p.m. A variety of refreshments will be available at the concession stand.
There will be a costume contest for children and adults. Come join the fun, which will include cake walks, bingo, and games for all ages. The raffle will be for a $100 gift certificate to WalMart.
“Please come and support this worthy cause. All proceeds will go towards expenses to operate the community center. Your donations and support will be greatly appreciated,” stated Milton Hix.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Harvest Day will be celebrated at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church on October 26, beginning at 8:45 a.m., which is regular service time. Harvest is not only for food, but also for souls, said a church spokesperson. Elder Lee V. Matthews, Sr. and the Hopewell family invite everyone to come and worship during this special program.
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Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, located at 985 CR 169, Coffeeville, will celebrate Harvest Day October 26 at the regular 8:45 a.m. service. “Everyone is invited to worship with us during this special service. Come and bless the Lord, on this Lord’s Day,” invites Elder Lee V. Matthews, Sr. and the Hopewell Church family.
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Members of Pleasant Grove Church will have an appreciation celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Steen on Sunday, October 26.“As we prepare to honor our pastor and his wife for their service to our congregation, we would like to request the honor of your presence as our guests,” said a church spokesman.
The morning begins with Sunday School at 10 a.m., and continues with Pastor John Keeler and Oak Grove as guests during morning worship at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow, and the day will climax at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Phillip Brackett and Everdale Missionary Baptist Church as the afternoon guests.
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The Pine Grove West Church family cordially invite everyone to attend their Family and Friends Day Program on the fourth Sunday in October. The guest speaker for the hour will be Rev. Gary Pomlee and the service will begin at 2:30 p.m. “Come and help us lift up the name of Jesus,” states Pastor Cleveland Alexander.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Members of Rocky Mountain M.B. Church invite you to a benefit program for Bro. Charles Brown. This program will be held Saturday, November 1, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Rocky Mountain Church. “Please come out and help us support this man of God,” invites Minister Jeanice Forrest, Chairperson. For more information, contact Minister Forrest at (901) 378-2918 or (901) 370-4930. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sunday, Nov. 2
Chapel Hill M.B. Church, located in Water Valley, is sponsoring a benefit program for Micheal Booker on Sunday, November 2, beginning at 3 p.m. Micheal travels to dialysis treatments three times a week. “We want to encourage and help him and each token given will offset some of his expenses,” stated Pastor Eric Nelson. The guest speaker for this program will be Rev. Jerome Battle from Batesville.
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Brusher Fork M.B. Church will have its Pastor and Wife Appreciation Day on November 2, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Rev. B. B. Brooks, pastor, has been serving this church for 30 years. The church is located on Carpenter Road at Grenada. Pastor George Forest and the Rocky Mount M. B. Church family of Water Valley will be special guests. “Everyone is invited to attend this special program,” stated Secretary Virginia Norton.
Saturday, Nov. 8
The annual Appreciation Service for Minister Lennell Gayden, Assistant Pastor of Rocky Mountain M. B. Church in Water Valley, will be held Saturday, November 8, beginning at 6 p.m. “Come and help us celebrate this wonderful woman of God,” invites Sis. Mary Nicholson. The public is invited to share this special occasion.
Sunday, Nov. 9
Anointed Voices of Praise of Everdale MB Church will sponsor a praise and worship program Sunday, November 9, beginning at 3 p.m. All praise and worship teams are asked for an A and B selection.
“Please come out and make a joyful noise unto the Lord,” invites Rev. Phillip Brackett, pastor.
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St. Paul U.M. Church, located on M.L.K. and Patton Lane Street, Batesville, will celebrate its 147th year of praise and glorifying God on Sunday, November 9. The special service will begin at 3 in the afternoon. “Please come and praise God with us, and the community,” invites Rev. Kent Brown, pastor. For more information call Bro. Preston Adair, (662) 473-4379, or Sis. Sarah L. Chapman, (662) 563-5447 or (662) 688-4947.
