Church News

Saturday, Sept. 13
    The first public sermon of Minister Rogers Mayes will be given on Saturday, September 13, at 6 p.m. in Everdale Missionary Baptist Church, located at 410 Calhoun Street, Water Valley.
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    The women of Smith Chapel M.B. Church, Coffeeville, will be sponsoring a Women Empower-ing Women (WEW) Conference Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Smith Chapel Church. Sis. Essie Gary of Oakland and Sis. Teresa Phillips of Oxford are the speakers for this occasion. Minister Maggie Williams will be the facilitator. Toward the end of the conference, Sis. Brenita Smith Moore will do a presentation on facials. There will be brunch, Bible quiz, and prizes given away. All women, regardless of race and age, are invited to come out.

Sunday, Sept. 14
    The church family at Friendship Baptist Church will honor their pastor, Bro. Bill Forsyth, on September 14. Bro. Bill has been pastor of Friendship Church for 33 years.         
    “He has not only been our pastor, but has also been our friend, as well. Friendship members have watched him grow with the Lord and have been able to grow with him—we are truly a church family,”stated Merle Bolen. There will be a meal served in the fellowship hall after morning services.
    “Former members, friends, and family are invited to come join us on this occasion. Just bring a covered dish and join us,” concluded Mrs. Bolen.
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    The House of Prayer Church of God in Christ, located at 811 Mills St., Water Valley, has scheduled the  2nd annual Praisefest September 14, beginning at 3 p.m.
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    Sanders Chapel M.B. Church will have annual fall revival services beginning on Sunday, September 14, at 3 p.m., and continuing Monday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 16, at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Sammy Townes of Springhill North M.B. Church will be the guest speaker.

Sept. 15-17
    Pine Grove East M.B. Church will have revival services beginning September 15 and continuing on the 16 and 17. The services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be Pastor Larry Ware of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Coffeeville.

Sunday, Sept. 21
    The church family of Camp Ground Baptist Church will have their homecoming service September 21, beginning at 11 a.m. Bro. David Ross will bring the message. There will be a pot luck lunch immediately following the morning service and there will be no evening service.
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    The church family at Chapel Hill M.B. Church will have their annual Choir Day and Musician Appreciation Program Septem-ber 21, beginning at 3 p.m. Church choirs attending are asked to render two selections of your choice. The church is located at 1140 CR 118, Water Valley.
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    The pastor and members of Zion Grove M.B. Church, Coffeeville cordially invite the public to worship Sunday, September 21, for the annual homecoming program. Sunday School will start at 10 a.m. followed by regular worship service at 11 a.m. and the homecoming program will start at 2:30 p.m. The morning message will be delivered by Pastor Otha Coffey. Minister Joyce Williams from Charleston will deliver the afternoon message.   

Saturday, Sept. 27
    New Freedom Church, 206 Hwy 30 in Oxford, will present “A Night of Praise and Worship” on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Minister Christopher Robinson of Memphis will be the worship leader. Admission is free. For more information, call Pastor Edwin Smith at 662-801-8721.

Sunday, Sept. 28
    The annual “Preaching from the Box” fellowship program will be held at Everdale M.B. Church Sunday, September 28, beginning at 3 p.m. Speakers will include: Pastor Jamuel Johnson; Pastor Larry Hervey; Minister Calvin Hawkins; Pastor Cherdrick Jefferies; Pastor Erwin Phillips; Minister Aduba Hervey; and Minister L. J. Matthews.

Sept. 28 – Oct. 1
    Oakland Baptist Church will have revival services Sunday evening September 28, beginning at 6 p.m., and on Monday, September 29 through Wednesday, October 1, starting at 7 p.m. Bro. Trent Jaudon will be preaching. Bro. Larry Hardy will be leading the music, with Bro. Steve McGregory on piano.

Sept. 30 – Oct. 2
    Chapel Hill Church will have revival services September 30, October 1 and 2, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker for this revival will be Minister T. K. Townsend from Bayson Chapel Church, Water Valley. The revival theme will be “Revival Begins With Me”, with scripture emphasis Ephesians 4:23-24. “All local area churches are welcome to attend.