Church News

Saturday, Oct. 25
    A gospel singing, featuring The Trailsmen Quartet, will be held at Camp Ground Baptist Church on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 6 p.m.
    “We would like to invite everyone to come and enjoy a wonderful time in God’s House with us,” stated Pastor Jerry King. There will be finger foods served after the singing.
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Sunday, October 26
    First United Methodist Church of Water Valley will be host Bob Bozeman, Mississippi representative of The Voice of the Martyrs, during their Sunday morning worship service on Sunday, October 26. The worship service will begin at 10:50 a.m.
    The Voice of Martyrs is a non-profit, interdenominational Chris-tian organization dedicated to the worldwide assistance of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. Head-quartered in Bartlesville, Okla., this organization was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned for 14 years in Communist Romania because of his faith.         
    VOM continues the international ministry he began, spreading the message of the atrocities Christians face in restricted nations and serving the persecuted church through practical and spiritual assistance. As the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church falls on November 2, Mr. Bozeman’s visit will provide timely information on the special needs of Christians in areas such a Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, and North Korea.
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    Hopewell M.B. Church will have their Pastor’s and Wife’s Second Love Day on October 26, beginning at 3 p.m. Dr. Cathy Lee, pastor of New Rehobath M.B. Church, will be the guest speaker. She will be accompanied by the New Rehobath Choir, who will also be special guests.
    “Dr. Lee will bless our souls with the word,” stated Pastor Lee. “We encourage your participation in our effort. We welcome you to come and be a part of this great celebration,” stated the Hopewell Church family. Lunch will be served following morning services.
    “Come and  be fed both physically and spiritually with ‘Soul Food, and Food for the Soul’” concluded Rev. Lee.
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    Pastor Riley Suggs and members of Jones Chapel Church are celebrating the 139th church anniversary on the fourth Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m. Pastor Norman Small and his church family from Piney Grove M.B. Church of Cascilla, will be special guests. Dinner will be served after the 11 a.m. service. Everyone is invited.
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     The Spring Hill North Church family will celebrate their annual Women’s Day Program on October 26, beginning at 3 p.m. Pastor Terri Barnes, a powerful woman of God, will be the guest speaker. She is pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Duck Hill.
“Please come with an expectation of praising and worshipping God for whom He is and just watch the salvation of the Lord move in this house,” stated Rev. Sammy Townes, pastor. Minister Katherine Townes is chairperson for the program.
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    Union Hill Church will have their First Hats Day Program the fourth Sunday in October, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Rev. C. J. Battle of Mt. Olive/Chapel will be the guest speaker. The guest choir will be Sis. Mary Pride of Batesville.
    “Everyone is invited to attend,” stated Rev. James Johnson, pastor.

October 27-29
    Fall revival services will be held at Miles Memorial Church October 27 through 29. All services will begin at 7 p.m.  Speakers will be: Monday, Rev. Jerome Battle, pastor at Chapel Hill M.B. Church in Water Valley and Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Batesville; Tuesday, Rev. Barney Martin, pastor, United M.B. Church in Coffeeville; and Wednesday, Rev. Martha Roberson, pastor at Bethlehem C.M.E. Church in Etta.
    If you have any questions, or need directions, call Rev. Brown at (H) (662) 380-5420 or (C) (662) 497-9319.

Sunday, Nov. 2
    The members of Sanders Chapel M.B. Church invite you to attend  their Pastor and Wife Appreciation Program Sunday, November 2, honoring their pastor, Rev., Mitchell Steen, and first lady, Evangelist Lanell Steen. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m., followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Minister Gary Walton will being the morning message. Lunch will be served immediately following worship service. The afternoon program will begin at 2 p.m. and Pastor Stanley James of Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Grenada will be the guest speaker.