'The Gospel Keys and Keyetts' will be performing March 10 at Sunflower A.O.H.
      "The Gospel Keys and the Keyetts" of Walnut Hill, Fla. will be performing on Saturday, March 10, 6 p.m. at Sunflower A.O.H. Church in Thomasville. The Gospel Keys and the Keyetts are members of the Fountain family and are brothers and sisters. The Rev. S.L. Calhoun, pastor, invites everyone to at...
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Spiritual Beliefs
'I don't want your improvements, I want your obedience'
By Dr. Tim Huie First Baptist Church Jackson
      I'm sure I wasn't much different from most other boys, especially when it came to obeying my parents. Most of the time I did it, but not with a glad heart! I remember once that my father asked me to help him with a project he was working on outside. He gave me a very clear set of instructions, and ...
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Cedar Point Baptist Church celebrating anniversary March 18
      Cedar Point Baptist Church located on Highway 31 in the West Bend community of Coffeeville, will be celebrating its church anniversary on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Hartifield and his congregation from New Rock Baptist Church in Millry, will be the special guests.
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Spiritual Beliefs
Lent is for giving
By Rev. Rob Nichols St. Peter's Episcopal Church
      The season of Lent is about giving. Sometimes we get confused during Lent. Historically, Lent has been tagged with giving up. "What are you giving up for Lent?" I have heard such mundane answers as alcohol, chocolate. television, meat or etc.....until I tune it all out. The reason for giving up see...
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Bethlehem Baptist Church hosting 'Youth Day' March 25
      The Bethlehem Baptist Church in Winn will be hosting their "Youth Day" program on Sunday, March 25 at 11 a.m. during the praise and worship services. Pastor James Richardson of A.O.H. Church of God in Winn and his congregation, will be the special guests.
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Friendship Baptist conducting homecoming March 25
      The Friendship Baptist Church in Coffeeville will be conducting its homecoming on Sunday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. Marion Smith will be the 11 a.m. speaker. There will be a covered dish lunch at 12 noon and afternoon singing at 1:15 featuring the Dixie Disciples of Thomasville.
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Spiritual Beliefs
Put God first and He will provide
By Rev. E.C. Russell Jackson First Assembly of God
      Many books have been written on how to succeed, make money and live the so-called "good life". There are a lot of people that will do just about anything to "succeed", be "popular" or "get ahead." In 2 Chronicles 1:7 God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, "What do you want? Ask, and I will g...
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Church anniversary to be celebrated at Good Hope Baptist
      The Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson will be celebrating its church anniversary on Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Fernell Pendleton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Whatley, along with his congregation, will be the guests. The Rev. Derrick Powell, pastor, invites everyone to ...
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New Canaan Missionary conducting choir anniversary Sunday, March 11
      A choir anniversary program will be conducted on Sunday, March 11, 3 p.m. at the New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Choctaw Bluff. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Clausell Boykin, pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church in Choctaw Bluff. The Rev. Van Williams, pastor, invites everyone to attend.
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Walker Springs Road Baptist hosting revival March 12-13
      On Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13, the Walker Springs Road Baptist Church in Jackson will be hosting a family revival. Services will begin at 7 nightly. Dr. Larry Brown from Washington, Iowa where he is pastor of Marion Avenue Baptist Church, will be preaching. He ministers to nearly 1,000...
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Mt. Gilead and Stave Creek choirs presenting 'Amazing Grace'
      The combined choirs of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Walker Springs and Stave Creek Baptist Church in Jackson, will be presenting the musical drama "Amazing Grace" on Thursday, April 5 and Friday, April 6, 7 each evening at Stave Creek Baptist Church.
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119th church anniversary to be celebrated at Mt. Olive No. 2
      The 119th church anniversary of Mt. Olive No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson will be celebrated on March 11. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship at 11. Afternoon service will begin at 2:30 with the Rev. James Richardson speaking.
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Greater Pilgrim Rest observing Men and Women's Day Sunday
      The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will be observing its "Men and Women's" program on Sunday, March 11 at 12 noon. Everyone is invited to attend, said Pastor Mulvoy Taylor.
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Todd and Sumlin benefit planned March 24 at Spencer Chapel
      The Rev. Clausell Boykin along with "Men Making A Difference" will be sponsoring a benefit program for Gloria "Tootsie" Todd and Clarence "Duck" Sumlin. The benefit will be conducted on Saturday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. at Spencer Chapel A.M.E. Church in Fulton where the Rev. W.T. Lesueur is pastor.
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Youth Day program planned Sunday at Evangel Tabernacle
      The Youth Day program at Evangel Tabernacle Worship Center located at Highway 69 North in Coffeeville is planned for Sunday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Shelia McGrew. Bishop Lesley Powe, pastor, invites everyone to attend.
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Youth revivalset for March 12-16 at Pine Chapel Baptist No. 2
      A spring youth revival is set for March 12-16 at Pine Chapel Baptist Church No. 2 in Jackson at 7 nightly. Evangelist for the week will be the Rev. Darrell Brooks, pastor of Wellington Baptist Church in Mobile. Pastor Frederick Thompson Sr. invites everyone to attend.
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Men and Women's Day program March 18 at Greater New Hope
      The Men and Women's Day program at Greater New Hope A.M.E. Church in Millry is scheduled for Sunday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Larry McLaurin, pastor of the New True Light Baptist Church in Millry will be speaking. Everyone is invited to attend said the Rev. Ivory James, pastor.
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FBC hosting workshop Saturday
      A GriefShare Workshop is planned for those who have lost loved ones on Saturday, March 10 at the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Registration is from 8:30 until 9 a.m. The morning session will be from 9-11 a.m. Lunch will be provided from 11-12 noon.
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