Church News
Saturday, September 8
The House of Prayer Church of God in Christ will have a rummage sale and will sell fish plates this Saturday, September 8. The rummage sale will be from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. Fish plates will be available at the church from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by. The church is located at 801 Mill Street.
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Annual Concert In Honor Of Farmer Set For Sept. 8
Viola Long Farmer was killed in a tragic accident on her birthday in 2010 when an ambulance struck the car in which she was a passenger.
She was funeralized on the day in which her church was having a special concert that she had helped organize, featuring gospel recording artists and local singers. The pastor and members decided to go on with the concert after the service despite the obvious void.
During her home going service, Pastor Larry J. Hervey, announced that the concert would be held each year on the same Saturday, the second Saturday in September, in her honor.
As resolved this year’s concert will be held Saturday, September 8, beginning at 6 p.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
“Everyone is invited to join in a night of praise, featuring Men on a Mission, the Mighty Gospel Warriors, the Gospel Lites, Pastor Hervey & Truly Blessed, Cheryl Bobo, and more,” stated Pastor Hervey, host, and Pastor Jermanique Mitchell, facilitator.
Sunday, September 9
The annual Everdale Men and Women Day Program will be held Sunday, September 9, beginning at 3 p.m. The theme of the program this year is “Men and Women on the Move for God in His House.” Pastor Robert Griffin of Lambert and his church family will be special guests. Everdale is located at 410 Calhoun Street, Water Valley.
“Everyone is invited to attend this special service,” says Rev. Phillip Brackett, pastor, and Sis. Flora Bland, program chairperson.
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September 15
Notice to any parent in Yalobusha County, who has a child or children, in the 3rd 5th, 7th or 9th grade. Victory Baptist Church in Coffeeville will be giving away school supplies on Saturday, September 15, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. reports Pastor Keith B. Howard.
Sunday, September 16
The Mt. Moriah District Association Usher Federation’s “All Dressed in White Luncheon” will be held Sunday, September 16, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Moriah District Association Building, located at 3657 CR 211, Coffeeville.
Rev. Johnny Roland, 2nd vice moderator of the Mt. Moriah District Association, will deliver the message. Deacon Reginal Baskin is president of the usher ministry and Sis. Sarah Monger is chief usher.
“Everyone is invited to attend this luncheon,” stated Rev. Amos Sims, association moderator.
