Saturday, June 17
Locus Benedictus will host a retreat, “Inner Healing through Scripture.” When/where: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Retreat Center at 1407 Levee Road. Details: The presenters will be Dr. Sheryl Jones and Joyce Pellegrin. For more information, call 662-299-1232.
New Beginnings Church of Holiness will have an anniversary program for its pastor, Nellie Morgan, in the Jodie Wilson Library Auditorium. When: 6 p.m. Details: Pastor Betty Hamilton of Philipp United Church will speak.
Sunday, June 18
First Baptist Church will have its last special event at 500 W. Washington St. Details: There will be a light breakfast and a silent auction of items from past FBC days in the foyer from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by a worship service.
Strangers’ Home Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual Men’s Day. When: 10:30 a.m. Details: Michael Archie, a member of the church who now resides in Memphis, will speak on the theme “Christian Men, Step By Step Making the Journey.” Men are invited to be part of a mass choir. Rehearsal will be at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have homecoming. When: 11 a.m.
Jones Chapel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual Men’s Day. When: 11:30 a.m. Details: The guest speaker will be the Rev. Henry Dennis from Victory Disciples Ministry of Greenville. The theme is “Christian Men Walking with the Lord,” and the Scripture is Genesis 6:8.
Pleasant Plain Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival. When: 6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Details: Pastor Otis L. Anthony of Indianola will speak.
Monday, June 19
Saint Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual revival. When: 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Details: The speakers will be: Monday, Pastor Betty Hamilton of Philipp United Church; Tuesday, Pastor Annie Dixon of Bethlehem Church in Morgan City; and Wednesday, Evangelist Vicki West of Hayward Chapel Church in Greenwood.
Wednesday, June 21
Locus Benedictus Special Seniors Ministry will hold a day of respite for caregivers. When/where: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Retreat Center at 1407 Levee Road. Details: Caregivers may have free time while their loved ones enjoy activities and fellowship. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Bouler at (662) 299-1232.
Sunday, June 25
Bear Marsh Missionary Baptist Church in Carrollton will have its 154th church anniversary and homecoming. When: 11 a.m. Details: The interim pastor, the Rev. Lamont Armstead, will speak. The colors are royal blue and black.
Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival. When: 6 p.m. June 25 and 7 p.m. June 26-29. The speaker will be Pastor J.L. Jones from Cleveland.
Sunday, July 2
Providence Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual Mission Day. When: 10:45 a.m. Details: The speaker will be Dr. Elizabeth Evans. The theme is “I Am a Living Testimony,” and the Scripture is Luke 21:13.
Monday, July 3
Holmes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival. When: 7 p.m. July 3-7. Details: The speaker will be Pastor Charles Murff of Cypress Grove M.B. Church.
Sunday, July 16
McKinney Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will have Deacon’s Day. When: 11 a.m. Details: The speaker will be Deacon Terry Lowe, a member of Salem M.B. Church. A combined male choir will sing, and dinner will be served. The colors are black and white.
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 117th anniversary. When: 11:30 a.m. Details: The church’s pastor, the Rev. W.M. Brown, will speak.
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Itta Bena will celebrate its annual Men’s Day. When: 2 p.m. Details: Pastor Sammy Townes of Travelers’ Rest M.B. Church will speak.
- Please submit church items in writing by noon Wednesday. They may be delivered to the Greenwood Commonwealth office on U.S. 82; faxed to 662-453-2908; emailed to dmonroe@gwcommonwealth.com; or mailed to The Greenwood Commonwealth, P.O. Box 8050, Greenwood, MS 38930.
