Community Events

Selected Community Events

Summer Libray Program

Jun 7, 2013 10:00am-11:00am

Newton Public Library 300 West Church Street Newton, MS 39345
What: Summer Reading Program

Where: Newton Public Library

When: June 7, 2013

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Who: Mr. Joe McGee from Natural Science Museum will present a science exhibit to all the children attending.

Father & Son Banquet ...Presented by the Activity Ministry of New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church

Jun 15, 2013 7:00 p.m.

New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Life Center 4822 26th Street, Meridian Ms 39307
Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Family Life Center
Tickets are $10.00 each with Mr. Ricky Hood, Director of Boys and Girls Club as Keynote Speaker.

Contact: Pastor Stanley Coleman @ 601-917-6167 for tickets and more information.

Church Anniversary

Jun 2, 2013 2:30 p.m.

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 3216 Mt. Nebo Road, Lisman, AL 36912
The Mt. Nebo Baptist Church will celebrate their church anniversary on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alphonzo Bowen, pastor of New Mariah Baptist Church, Nanafalia, Alabama. Rev. Marvin L. Dixon is the pastor.

Rosie Harris, 205-457-1288, rrharris2@yahoo.com

Annual Choir Day

Jun 9, 2013 2:30pm

New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1600 30th Avenue Meridian, MS 39301
The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church invites you to attend our Annual Choir Day Celebration, Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:30pm.

The theme for this joyous occasion is "Praise Is What What We Do" coming from the scripture, Psalm 47:1.

We are asking each choir or soloist for an A & B selection of your choice. Everyone is invited to join us for a time of celebration in the name of the Lord.

Brother Leo Baskin is Choir President and Reverend Johnny Sims is Pastor.

Chunky Shoals River Raft Race

Jun 8, 2013 10:00am-10:00pm

Chunky Shoals Fish Camp, Chunky, MS
Family fun at a festival like atmosphere. We will have Wet Slide, Dunking Booth, Face Painting, Live Entertainment, food and drink. Race will include Rafts, Canoes, Kayaks and for the little ones we will have a Rubber Duckie Race. Trophies will be given to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as the large trophey for Most Creative Raft.

Rick Lewis
601-604-4476 (m)
facebook @ Chunky Shoals River Raft Race

Summer Family Movie Night

Jun 8, 2013 - Jul 27, 2013 8:00pm

New Prospect Baptist Church 1939 9th Ave Meridian, MS
Free outdoor movie nights and refreshments and snacks available for purchase.
June 8, June 22, July 13, and July 27 Time: 8:00pm

Jenny Hutton 601-938-4020

Vacation Bible School

Jun 17, 2013 - Jun 21, 2013 6-8:30 pm

Corinth Baptist Church Heidelberg, MS
It's almost time for Vacation Bible School at Corinth Baptist Church, Heidelberg. Plan now to join the action, June 17-21, from 6-8:30 pm, as we kick off Investigation Destination: Follow Clues to the King of Kings!

Children, ages 3-17, are invited to join us for Bible stories, crafts, music, skits, food and Tracker! Investigation Destination: Follow Clues to the King of Kings will kick off Monday, June 17 at 6pm with supper in the fellowship hall and continue each evening through Friday, June 21.
Invite your friends, your neighbors, your family and come join the fun, and the search, for the King of Kings! Our vans will be running if you need a ride.
For more information, call the church at 601-787-3828.
Bro. Jamie Matthews, Pastor, 601-341-9124.
VBS Director, Jeane Nolan, 601-917-2900.

Family and Friends

Jun 2, 2013 2:30pm

Wesley Chapel U.M.C. Hwy 80 East Hickory, MS
Wesley Chapel U.M.C. will have Family and Friends Day on Sunday, June 2, 2031 at 2:30pm.
Rev. Theodore Cole, pastor of the Garlandville Charge, will be the guest speaker along with his choir to render music. Everyone is invited to attend.

Rev. Jimmy Jones, Pastor

Choir Day

Jun 9, 2013 2:00pm

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 4126 York Road Lauderdale, MS 39355
Theme: Choir Day
Our choir day celebration, will be held on the 2nd Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:00pm, asking all churches, choirs, groups, male chorus, soloists, each and everyone to come share in this event.

Yours In Christ,
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir
Rev. Grover Mosley, Pastor

Annual Matron Day Program

Jun 2, 2013 3:00pm

Eastern Star Baptist Church Post Office Drawer 160 York, Alabama
Annual Matron Day Program of the Eastern Star Baptist Church, will be held Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 3:00pm. The Rev. Charlie Moore, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Livingston, AL along with his choir and congregation will be program guest.

You the public is invited to share in this occasion with us.

Rev. Charles H. Delaine, Pastor

Anniversary Services

Jun 2, 2013 2:00pm

Mt. Herman Baptist Church York, Alabama
The Mt. Herman Baptist Church, cordially invites you to come and help celebrate their pastor, Reverend Jame Granger, 6th year anniversary on June 2, 2013 (1st Sunday in June) at 2:00pm. Rev. Marcus Lawrence of the Mt. Araat Baptist Church, Scooba, Mississippi and the First Baptist Church, Wahalak, Mississippi will deliver the anniversary message.

The 84th Annual Session of the East Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

Jun 4, 2013 - Jun 6, 2013 8:00am

Fifth Street Baptist Church 2530 Hwy 45N Meridian, MS
East Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
Auxiliary to the
East Mississippi Baptist State Convention
Rev. Carlos Wilson, President Rev. A. D. Lewis, President
East Miss. Baptist State Convention East Miss. Baptist State Congress

The 84th Annual Session of the East Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
will be held Tuesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 6, 2013 8:00am each day at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2530 Hwy 45N,
Meridian, MS where Rev. W. C. Brown serve as Pastor. The Children and Youth Department will meet
with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1803 10th Avenue, Meridian, MS where Rev. Timothy Jones serve as
Pastor.
Rev. A. D. Lewis
State Congress President

Children & Youth Day Program

Jun 2, 2013 11:00am

Magnolia United Methodist Church Enterprise, MS
Please join the Pastor & Members of the Magnolia United Methodist Church on June 2, 2013 at 11:00am as we celebrate Children & Youth Day. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Tristan Hardaway.

Rev. James Hare, Pastor
DeLaine & Kelvin McGruder
Directors

Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Youth Dept Yard sale

Jun 22, 2013 9:00am

3998 Pleasant Hill Road Meridian, MS
Huge yard sale all donations welcome in good shape all proceeds to help youth anything not sold we go to goodwill.

Willie Griggs 601-480-2457 jenniegriggs21@yahoo.com

Annual 100 Men & Women---Black & White Program

Jun 9, 2013 2:00pm

Fourth Creek Missionary Baptist Church 9925 U.S. Highway 80 York, AL 36925
We the members of the Fourth Creek Missionary Baptist Church-York are cordially inviting you to come and share with us as we celebrate our Annual 100 Men & Women---Black & White Program.
This program will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:00pm, the Reverend Marvin Dixon, Pastor of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church-Pushmataha (Choctaw Co.) will be the guest minister along with his choir and church family.

Please come and share with us on this joyous occasion. Until then, Be Blessed.

Deacon Adolphus Moss, Program Chairperson

Annual Youth Celebration

Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013 10 a.m. & 3:00pm

Mt. Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Preston, MS
The Works of Life Youth Ministries will be having our Annual Youth Celebration. The theme is "Young People Stepping 4 Christ". We are inviting al Christian step dancers, praise dancers, mime dancers, drill teams, choirs & soloists to come share their ministry & join us to "dance together". The guest speaker for Sunday will be Reverend Mario Nash, Sr., co-pastor of Dunamis Ministries, Columbus, MS.

Minister Rosalyn Ott (601) 917-2014

Lauderdale County Democratic Political Rally

Jun 1, 2013 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dumont Plaza, Downtown, Meridian, MS
Lauderdale County Democratic Political Rally

Dawn Wright 6019385119

Tell it on the Mountain VBS

Jul 8, 2013 - Jul 12, 2013 6-8pm

East Pleasant Grove Church in Quitman, MS
For all children preschool - 6th grade

Josh Meadows
Church Office:601-776-3878

Homecoming 2013

Jun 23, 2013 10:30am

East Pleasant Grove Church in Quitman, MS
Dr. Ray Spence, Guest Minister
2nd Mile in concert
Lunch provided with a concert with 2nd mile following @ 1:30.

Josh Meadows
Church Office: 601-776-3878

Trevor Thomas Drama Ministries of Plant City, FL

Jun 2, 2013 5pm

East Pleasant Grove Church in Quitman, MS
A night of comedy, drama, and praise.

Pastor Josh Meadows
Church Office: 601-776-3878

Swim Registration

Jun 3, 2013 - Jul 18, 2013 See Schedule

The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Office
The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation office would like to announce that swim registration is still going on. The dates for swimming lessons are as follows:

June 3-13, 2013
June 17-27, 2013
July 8-18, 2013

Classes are offered from as early as 9:00am and as late as 6:30pm. For more information please call the City of Meridian Parks and Recreation office at (601) 485-1802.

The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation office would also like to announce that the Highland Park Pool will be open on both May 25 & 26, 2013 from 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Annual Spring Concert

Jun 2, 2013 6:00pm

Historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church 610 38th Avenue Meridian, MS
Historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church "Where Everybody is Somebody Special"
Music Ministry Presents
Spring Concert
Theme: Psalm 126:3
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. The Music Ministry of First Union Missionary Baptist Church is having its Annual Spring Concert, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 6:00pm. Several different geners of spiritual music will be presented. Please come and enjoy. Your presence and your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you in advance,
The Music Ministry F.U.M.B.C.

Doris Stevenson, Director of Music
Rev. Melvin J. Hendricks, Pastor

Annual Choir Day

May 26, 2013 2:00pm

Little Zion A.M.E. Zion Church 90 White Oak Road Lavaca, Alabama
Annual Choir Day to be held at Little Zion A.M.E. Zion Church on Saturday, May 26, 2013 at 2:00pm. All choirs, groups, and soloists are welcome.

For more information call (205) 604-8761.

Farewell Celebration

Jun 2, 2013 2:00pm

St. Mark United Methodist Church 7 Sunshine Road Daleville, MS 39326
We, the members of the St. Mark United Methodist Church sadly, but also are proud to invite your pastor and members to be with us in our Farewell Celebration, June 2, 2013 at 2:00pm. God has moved Elder Cynthia Ashford Cross to his higher plans.
Pastor Cross will become the District Superintendent in the Hattiesburg area. But during her time here she has touched much lives and on this particular day we are having praise and worship with time to reflect on her time with us and the surrounding community. Please join us in thid Great Celebration.

Thanking you in advance,
During by order of the church
Elder Cynthia Ashford Cross, Pastor

(601) 684-9060

Annual Choir Day

May 26, 2013 3:00p.m.

Sunnyhill Baptist Church, Decatur, MS
Come and Let's Sing Praises Unto God, for He is worthy to be Praised. All choirs, soloist and groups are welcome. We're asking for two selections. Looking forward to celebrating God with You.

Choir President: Gerald Thames
Choir Director: Jennifer Smith

Macedonia M.B Church Spring Revival

May 27, 2013 - May 31, 2013 7:30 P.M

Macedonia M.B Church DeKalb, MS
Macedonia M.B Church will be having it spring Revival on Monday-May-27-Friday-May-31-2013 7:30 P.M Nightly Rev. M.L Dixon Evanglist for the week he is the pastor of Mount Nebo M.B Church Pushmataha, AL Truevine Baptist Church Meridian, Ms Rev. R.L. Bohannon Pastor

Church 601-743-5832 Pastor Home 601-483-2251

Vacation Bible School

Jun 2, 2013 - Jun 6, 2013 5:30-8:30 p.m.

2511 C Street Meridian, MS
Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School
Motto: Facing Fear, Trusting God
Come find out how you can face your fears and trust God at Vacation Bible School. We have bible study, snacks, music, missions, crafts, and recreation each night. Hope to see you there!
Sunday-Thursday, June 2-6, 2013 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Central Baptist Church 601-693-4288

Kickoff and Registration for Vacation Bible School

Jun 1, 2013 2 - 4 p.m.

Central Baptist Church 2511 C Street Meridian, MS
Kickoff event and registration for upcoming Vacation Bible School will be held from 2-4 p.m. There will be games, prizes, face painting, a slide, cookie walk, and lots of fun! Join this event to register for Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School at Central Baptist Church.

601-693-4288 2511 C Street, Meridian

Agricultural Field Day

Jun 6, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Alcorn State University Incubator Farm, 18600 Highway 397, Preston, Mississippi
ASU Incubator Farm in Preston to Host Agricultural Field Day

Farmers, consultants, and others interested in Mississippi agriculture will have an opportunity to hear about results of current research and demonstration projects during the upcoming Spring Agricultural Field Day at the Alcorn State University Incubator Farm, 18600 Highway 397, Preston, Mississippi, according to Dr. Franklin Chukwuma, director of Off-Campus Centers.
The event will be held June 6, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the the event is free to the public.
According to Dr. Chukwuma, researchers and Extension staff from Alcorn State, Mississippi State University and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will be on hand to present current research findings, describe demonstration plot results, and answer to questions.

Topics will include Vegetable Soil, Health, Low Cost Irrigation, Pollinators, NRCS Programs, and Pasture Poultry Production. Personnel from NRCS, Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education will discuss available opportunities with their agency on assisting small-and limited-resource farmers.
For more details, please contact Dr. Franklin Chukwuma, coordinator of Off-Campus Centers at 601-877-2312 or franklinc@aclorn.edu.

1000 ASU Drive #690 ∙ Alcorn State ∙ Mississippi ∙ 39096-7500 ∙ Phone: 601/877-2306 ∙ Fax 601/877-6219

Magnolia Youth Sports Association baseball and softball clinic

May 25, 2013 10:00-2:00

Magnolia Ball Park
Baseball & Softball Clinic for boys ages 5-12 also a fish fry and League T-shirt Fund Raiser.

Percy Bland State Farm Insurance office 601-482-5171 and 601-880-3262

3 Night Tent Revival

May 29, 2013 - May 31, 2013 7:30pm

Turning Point Ministry Lisman, AL
Turning Point Ministry of Lisman, ALwill be hosting a 3 Night Revival during the week of May 29-31, 2013 at 7:30pm. There will be a different speaker each night.

The theme for the event will be: "What In Hell Do You Want"? Luke 16:24

Wednesday Night (May 29): Elder Oliver Whitted
Turning Point Ministry, Lisman, AL

Thursday Night (May 30): Sherrod Coleman
Pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Silas, AL

Friday Night (May 31): Willie Andrew West
Pastor of Mt. Zion, Lockhart, MS and Christian Valley, Coatopa, AL

For more information contact: Elder Oliver Whitted @ (601) 701-4669.

Thanking you in advance,
Turning Point Ministry
Lisman, AL

Vacation Bible Study

Jun 25, 2013 - Jun 27, 2013 6:30 pm.

New Era Missionary Baptist Church 1525 24th Street Meridian, Ms 39305
Set Goals, Apply Actions, And Trust God.
June 25, 26, 27, 2013 at 6:30 pm.

Sister Brown: 601-483-6130

Pastor's Anniversary

Jun 2, 2013 10:00am

Porterville Zion Baptist Church
Porterville Zion Baptist Church will have their Pastor, Rev. James Barney, Jr., & Sis. Barney's Pastoral Anniversary program on the 1st Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:00am Rev. Andrew West will be the speaker for the program.

Rev. James Barney, Pastor

FEAST OF PENTECOST

May 27, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013 See Schedule

HOST: First Apostolic Church, 2010 Mosby Road, Meridian, MS.
HOLY CONVOCATION

Feast of Pentecost 2013
May 27th-June 3rd
May 27-May 31st @ 7:30 p.m. nightly

June 1st @ 1 p.m.
June 2nd @ 11:00 a.m.
May 29th-May 31st Daytime services at 9:00 a.m.

Minister Jawanda P. Huggins: 601 678 2566

Choir Day

Jun 23, 2013 3:00pm

New Era Missionary Baptist Church 1525 24th Street Meridian, MS 39305
I will praise the name of God with a song. And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. Ps 69:30

New Era Missionary Baptist Church 601-483-6130

DHUGG BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

May 24, 2013 - May 25, 2013 Friday -5- 10 p.m. Sat, 9 - Until

Meridian Community College
Scholarship for 2 MCC Students

May 24 -25, 2013: Friday -5- 10 p.m. Sat, 9 - Until Championship

Coach J.J. Huggins

YOUTH JAM

Jun 1, 2013 1 - 4 P.M.

HOST: MESSIAH'S GOPSEL MINISTRIES; 2010 MOSBY ROAD, MERIDIAN, MS
YOUTH JAM SESSION 2013

MINISTER DANIEL E.W. HUGGINS

Installation Ceremony

Jun 9, 2013 2:30pm

St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church Lauderdale, MS
Dear Christian Friends,
The members of St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church Lauderdale Ms, invites you to share with us in the joy of welcoming Reverend Aquilla Pack as pastor of our church. The guest speaker for this occasion will be Pastor Johnny McDonald of Spring Valley Baptist Church. We are excited about the future ministry of our church under the leadership of our new pastor. We will be delighted to have you fellowship with us as we welcome our new pastor into our church family.
Yours in Christ,
Rev.Aquilla Pack,Pastor
Rev.Michael McDonald,Ass Pastor
Bro.Walter Loyd,Deacon
Sis,Mary McDonald,Church Clerk

Christine Pack
christinepack09@yahoo.com
601-632-0051

Annual Spring Revival

May 20, 2013 - May 24, 2013 7:00pm Nightly

St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church Lauderdale Ms
The pastor and members of St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church cordially invites you to our Annual Spring Revival; Evangelist for the week will be Pastor Aquilla Pack.

christinepack09@yahoo.com
601-632-0051

Seven Seals Program

May 26, 2013 6:00 P.M.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Bellamy, Alabama
We are a group of preacher, pastors trying to help our fellowman, when they are in need. We are doing these programs to help our local churches as well as increase funds for the Seven Seals, We are non profit. The proceeds is given half to the church and half to the seals to distribute to the needy as needed, incase of sickness, loss of job or house fires just to name a few. Our mission is to do all that we can to help our fellowman in time of need.

Rev. Edward Culbert (205) 499-9985
culbert.edward@yahoo.com

2013 Summer Reading Program--J. Elliot McMullan Public Library

Jun 3, 2013 - Jun 17, 2013 See Schedule

The J. Elliot McMullan Public Library
Dig Into Reading at The J. Elliot McMullan Public Library 2013 Summer Reading Program "Dig Into Reading"
Are you between the ages of 4 and 11 years old and want to join our Summer Reading Program?
The program will begin Monday, June 3rd!
Registration will begin May 1st and ends May 31st.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please contact Library staff at (601) 683-3367 to sign up for the summer reading program.
K-2 graders will attend June 3rd-June 6th from 10:00am-11:00am
3rd-4th graders will attend June 10th-June 14th from 10:00am-11:00am

Teen Summer Reading Program
Date: June 14-June 17, 2013
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Teens in grades 5 through 12 are invited to attend the Teen Summer Reading Program at J. Elliot McMullan Public Library.
We will be reading Rise of the Elgen by Richard Paul Evans.
If you or your child are interested in joining this program, please contact the library staff at ( 601) 683-3367. Registration begins May 1, 2013 and ends May 31, 2013.

Class of 2015 Softball tournament

May 25, 2013 10:00am

Bay Springs Woodyard
$100 per team. All teams, churches, families are welicome. please email team to myclass2015@gmail.com. Concession will be open. First place winner will get Trophices. Second place team will get t-shirts

myclass2015@gmail.com

Save for Education Day

May 29, 2013 2:00pm-4:00pm

103 S Frontage Road Suite 308 Meridian, MS 39301
Edward Jones is recognizing May 29 (5/29) as Save for Education Day, a firm-wide holiday that's name is derived from a popular college saving tool called a 529 Plan.
It will be from 2:00- 4:00. It is a 529 Day Meet and Greet so it is come and go.

Mary Malone, 601-482-5400

Vacation Bible School

Jun 3, 2013 - Jun 7, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Pleasant Grove M.B. Church in Newton, MS
This year's theme will be Rock It Out:Praising the Living God Without Limits. Teachers and classes will be available for ages 2-35. The pastor is Michael Pickens.
June 3-7, 2013 (M-F) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Monica Logan (601)683-6768 or (601)683-0665
202 N. Pilate Ave/P.O. Box 31
Newton, MS 39345

Fellowship Service

May 26, 2013 3:00 p.m.

True Love Missionary Baptist Church
Fellowship Ministry host this event every fourth Sunday of every month. Everyone is welcome to join our congregation for praise and worship.

601-553-0892; 601-604-0947; 601-490-4576

Wesley Chapel UMC - VBS

Jun 10, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013 5:30-8:00pm

Wesely Chapel UMC 512 18th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Vacation Bible School - Carnival.

Classes from 3 - Adult.

Patricia Battle at Patannbattle@aol.com

Doris SMith Memorial 2nd Annual Puzzle Pony Run for Autism

May 25, 2013 7:00am

Bonita Lakes
5k run, 2mile walk and a 1 mile kids fun run. All proceeds go to Center Ridge Outpost, the only camp in Mississippi for individuals with autism. Early registration must be recieved by May 11th in order to recieve discounted fee. Online registration available at www.TEAAM.org. Registration day of event 7:00am-7:30a.m.
May 25, 2013 run starts at 8a.m.

Lou Ann Henson 601-481-4787
takeaction@TEAAM.org

Russell Christian Academy Play Day

May 18, 2013 7:00am - 3:00pm

Russell Christian Football & Softball Fields
The day starts of with a carport & rummage sell at 7:00am. Then follow by live Christian music at 10:00 am. There will be a bench off and hammer throws at 1:00pm with prizes given per category. All day long there will be great food and inflatable’s for the kids, pony rides, antique car show, record-setting motor cycles and much, much more.

Nate Ballard Athletic Director
(601)484-5888

175th Anniversary and Homecoming Services

May 26, 2013 11:00am

Salem Baptist Church 497 Kewanee Road South Toomsuba, MS
Salem Baptist Church, the oldest Baptist church in Lauderdale County, will celebrate its 175th anniversary during homecoming services May 26. The celebration service will begin at 10:00am. Lunch and fellowship will follow. Salem BC is located at 497 Kewanee Road South, Toomsuba, MS.

March of Dimes March for Babies Walk

Jun 8, 2013 9:00 am

Bonita Lakes, The Grove
March of Dimes annual March for Babies Walk

Lea Banks, 601.292.6661
Community Director

Conservation: Pass it down

Neshoba County Colisuem
Learn fun, educational, hands-on activities that you can do at home!
We want to help you educate, excite, and engage our county’s youth about their current and upcoming responsibilities to be good stewards of our natural resources during their lifetimes!
Help us “Pass it Down” to the next generation!

Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Mentors are all welcome!

All children must be accompanied by an adult!

PLEASE RSVP BY
MAY 24TH, 2013 TO:
Neshoba County Soil and Water Conservation District
Attn: Erica Fortenberry
601-656-8783 ext 3

Vacation Bible School Rock It Out

Jun 10, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Bartholomew M. B. Church, Newton, MS
VBS 2013: Rock it Out-Praising The Living God Without Limits! Pastor: Rev. Kenneth C. Vaughan

Marlene T. Pugh, (601) 678-6890

Meridian High School Class of '68 45th Class Reunion

Aug 3, 2013 7:00pm-11:00pm

Holiday Inn North Frontage Road Meridian, MS
Special Room Rated available for MHS '68 Reunion
$25.00 per person
$50.00 per couple
DJ 50's-60's-70's
Buffett/ Cash Bar

Send Checks to: MHS Class of '68 Reunion
P.O. Box 3830
Meridian,MS 39305
By June 15, 2013
See FB at MHS Class of 68
(601) 917-6519

162nd Year Church Anniversary

Nov 25, 2012 10:30am & 1:00pm

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Heidelberg, MS
The Pastor and Members of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Heidelberg, MS, will celebrate our 162nd Year Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 25, 2012. The morning message will be by our very own Rev. Dr. George R. Ducksworth and the afternoon message will be by Rev. Harry Emmons, Pastor of County Line Baptist Church, in Vossburg.
Morning worship service will began at 10:30 a.m. and afternoon worship service will be at 1:00 p.m.

Thanking you in advance Rev. Dr. George R. Ducksworth and the members of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Operation Christmas Child Kick off

Oct 20, 2012 6:00 p.m.

Rolling Creek Baptist Church, Quitman
All Project leaders and everyone who loves packing shoeboxes is invited to enjoy refreshments, music by the Singing Saints, information and our Area Coordinator will share some of her experience in Uganda

Christine Gunter
601.527.6744

Homecoming Services

Sep 2, 2012 10:30am

Vardaman Baptist Church
Homecoming will be held at Vardaman Baptist Church, Kemper County, September 2, 2012 at 10:30am. Former Pastor Bro. Buddy Puryear will bring the message followed by a covered dish lunch.

For more information contact current Pastor Bro. Dennis Robinson at (601) 737-2844.

Annual Summer Revival

Aug 5, 2012 - Aug 10, 2012 7:30pm nightly

Anderson Temple Church of God in Christ 1520 29th Ave Meridian, MS 39301
Anderson Temple Church of God in Christ will have its annual summer revival Monday, August 5 to Friday August 10, 2012 at 7:3pm nightly. Pastor, Daniel Littleton of Greater Deliverance Church of God in Christ in Forest, MS and Jackson, MS will be the guest revivalist.

Elder Lavonne Willingham 601-880-4040

Annual Homecoming & Revival Service

Jul 22, 2012 - Jul 25, 2012 See Schedule

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 35960 Highway 17 Jachin, AL
Sunday, July 22, 2012 - Homecoming Program @ 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Anderson, Pastor of Decatur BC, Decatur, MS, as guest speaker.
Revival - Mon-Wed, July 23-25, 2012 @ 7:30 pm with Rev. Willie Ray Clark, Pastor of Mt. Sinai MB Church, Meridian, MS, as the evangelist.

Deborah Merrida
(205) 459-9395

Choctaw County High School "Class of 1972

Apr 6, 2012 1:00 pm

Ezell's Fish Camp Nanafalia, AL
Class Meeting and please bring your raffle tickets.

Thelma Carlisle (205) 392-5663

Musician's Appreciation

Feb 12, 2012 3:00p.m

1801 Martin Luther King Drive
Prince of Peace Christian Fellowship Church will host it's Musician's Appreciation on Sunday February 12, 2012 at 3:00p.m

For More Information Contact Sis Dot Wells @ 601-616-6193

Meridian Community College Gospel Choir Fall Concert

Dec 4, 2011 3:00pm

McCain Theater
Sunday, December 4, 2011
3:00pm
Admission is Free

For more information call (601) 553-3404

Pastor's Appreciation

Nov 13, 2011 2:30 p.m.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 544 Janes Chaney Dr. Meridian , MS
Mt.Olive Missonary Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor A.D. Lewis' 3rd year anniversary on November 13, 2011 at 2;30 p.m. with Rev. Odell Hopkins as the quest evangelist.

Cassandra Johnson
601-604-1638

Women's Conference--Mt. Levy United Methodist Church

Nov 6, 2011 2:30pm

Mt. Levy United Methodist Church 8263 Hwy 510 Shubuta, (Matherville), MS
Mt. Levy United Methodist Church of Matherville, will be hosting their 2nd Women's Conference on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:30pm.
Please come join us.

Thanking you in advance,
Pastor Mack Chambers and the Mt. Levy Church Family

601-687-6440

Magnificent Clouds of Joy 43rd Year Appreciation

Sep 17, 2011 - Sep 18, 2011 See Schedule

See Schedule
You are cordially invited to come and magnify the LORD with us in our annual celebration honoring the MAGNIFICIENT CLOUDS OF JOY of Lauderdale, MS 43rd Year Appreciation. It will be worth your while, because you will be in for a treat.

Part I
When: September 17, 2011 (Saturday Evening)
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Porterville, MS
Pastor, Tony Hubbard

Part II
When: September 18, 2011 (Sunday Evening)
Time: 2:30pm
Where: Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Porterville, MS
Pastor, Tony Hubbard

For more information, please contact:
Alexander Mitchell, Booking Manager
3147 Old Rock Road
Porterville, MS 39352
(662) 476-5733

Al Mitchell (601) 863-6346

Darrin Mitchell (601) 527-2888

You may also contact any member of the group

Women's Conference

Sep 2, 2011 - Sep 4, 2011 See Schedule

Mercy & Peace U.F.C.F.C.
Praise The Lord!
The Women's Department of Mercy & Peace humbly invite your pastor and church family to our Annual Women's Conference to be held September 2, 2011 through September 4, 2011.
The Theme: for our conference is: Women of God Their Role In Family, Society & Church, Acts 9:36-43.

Our guest speaker for Friday Night: September 2, 2011 at 7:00pm will be Tikisia Cole of Good Shephard Ministries of Meridian, MS.
Saturday Night: September 3, 2011 at 7:00pm the guest speaker is Minister Terri Roberts of New Hope U.M.C Dekalb, MS.
Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 2:00pm our guest speaker will be Minister Mavis Boyd of God Care Ministries of Dekalb, MS.
We ask that your choir and praise team, soloist come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus in song and praise.
We humbly thank you in advance for your Christian Corporation

Yours in Christ,

Bishop Samuel Phillips, Pastor
Minister Brenda Phillips, First Lady
Sister Leda Paige, Church Secretary

Installation Ceremony

Sep 18, 2011 2:00pm

Mercy & Peace U.F.C.F.C
Dear Chrisitan Friends,
We the pastor and members of Mercy & Peace U.F.C.F.C. wish to invite your pastor and church family to the installation ceremony of Pastor Jerry Grady & Pastor Gregory Drummond September 18, 2011 at 2:00pm, the guest speaker for this program will be Bishop Curtis Doakes of Seattle, Washington.
We ask that your choir or soloist come and help us lift up the name of Jesus.

Thank you for your corporation,
Bishop Samuel Phillips, Pastor
Minister Brenda Phillips, First Lady]
Sister Leda Paige, Church Secretary

The Baptist Ministers Conference City-Wide Revival

Feb 28, 2011 - Mar 4, 2011 7:30pm

Thirty-First Missionary Baptist church 3411 20th Street Meridian, MS
The Baptist Ministers conference will have its annual city wide revival service Monday-February-28-2011- Friday-March-4-2011 7:30P.M nightly. The speakers are Monday Night Pastor W.C Brown Fifth Street M.B Church Meridian MS/New Vision DeKalb, MS, Tuesday Night Pastor Perry McNeal Ebenezer M.B Church Meridian, MS Wednesday Night Pastor W.R Clark Mt.Sinai M.B Church Meridian, MS Thursday Night Pastor Obediah Clemons Greater Outreach M.B Church
Bailey MS, Friday Night Pastor M.C Thompson Jr Mt.Nebo M.B Church Philadelphia, MS. The Host Pastor Is Dr.Samuel L.Thompson.

Pastor Marvin L. Dixon 601-482-7858 Cell 601-479-1082 Reverend Tory T. Moore 601-483-8964 Home Cell 601-527-0438

Pastoral Anniversary--Union Missionary Baptist Chuch Kemper Springs

Mar 6, 2011 2:00pm

The Union Missionary Baptist Church Kemper Springs
The Union Missionary Baptist Church Kemper Springs will celebrate their Pastor, Rev. Robert Coats 12th year Anniversary on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 2:00pm. Rev. Tyron Bolden from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, in Lauderdale and his family will be the guest.

Everyone is invited.

Sis. Elvin Hampton, Program Chairman
Rev. Robert Coats, Pastor

Vacation Bible School

Jun 21, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 8:30 am to noon

Oak Grove Baptist Church in Bonita Community behind Crescent City Grill in Meridian, MS
All children are invited between in grades K - 6th. For more information call the church office at 601-483-2508

Cindy Eubanks
cell 601-934-2554

Workshop--Christian Evangelism--HAS BEEN CANCELED

Feb 10, 2011 - Feb 12, 2011 See Schedule

Fifth Street M.B. Church Meridian, MS
Has Been Canceled, the workshop will be rescheduled at a later date.

You are cordially invited to a workshop on Christian Evangelism on February 10-12, 2011 at Fifth Street M.B. Church, Meridian, Mississippi, Rev. W.C. Brown, Pastor.
The workshop will be Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Friday, 6:30-9:00pm and Saturday from 8:00-11:00am. Guest speaker will be Rev. Benjamin Lett of Athen, Georgia. The workshop is sponsored by the First New Hope District Congress of Christian Education.

Registration will begin at 6:15pm (Thursday)
Donation-$10.00 per person

Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.

First New Hope District Congress of Christian Education
Rev. (Dr.) Carey McDonald, President
Sis. Lorene Portis, Dean

Dennis Swanerg Christian Comedian

Jun 17, 2011 7 pm

Russell Baptist Church
Live appearance of Christian Comedian Dennis Swanberg at Russell Baptist Church. Tickets $12.00 each. Tickets may be obtained by calling Russell Baptist Church at 601 482-3577.

Shirley Reece 601 604-6200 or Martha Everett 601 483-3800

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Feb 20, 2011 3:00 P.M.

OAK GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH-PRESTON, MS
Will be held on Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Morning Worship at 11:00 A.M. will be blessed by the Word being delivered by Rev. Curtis J. Benn. Afternoon Service will be celebrated by the Reverend Benjamin Pittman and his Mt. Moriah M.B. Church of Louisville, MS.

For additional information leave a message @ 601-677-2352

Pastor's Appreciation

Jan 23, 2011 3:00 P.M.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cuba, AL
Rev. Ecclesiastes Goodwin Pastor of The Walahak Baptist Church Riderwood, AL will be guest speaker

Vanessa Johnson
(205)392-4475

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast

Jan 17, 2011 8:00AM

Boys and Girls Club
The Meridian and Lauderdale Chapter of the NAACP will observe their Annual M.L.K.--Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:00AM at the Boys and Girls Club.

Willie M. Brown
(601) 482-1360

It's A New Year's Eve Party!

Dec 31, 2010 8:00pm-1:00am

Quality Inn Ballroom Hwy 45 South
The Middleton Attendance Center class of 1965 is invited to attend a New Year's Eve Pary on Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Quality Inn Ballroom.

The attire will be semi-formal.

For More information call (601) 481-1020 or (601) 485-8441

Gilbertown Christmas Parade

Dec 4, 2010 2pm

Gilbertown, AL
Christmas Parade

Virginia Loftis
205-459-3459

1sT PUBLIC SERMON

Dec 12, 2010 3:00 P.M.

GOOD HOPE CME CHURCH LOCATED AT 6153 RUSSELL TOPTON ROAD IN TOOMSUBA, MS
THE 1ST PUBLIC SERMON OF SIS. BETTY CURRY-BELL

GOOD HOPE CME CHURCH
REV. EDDIE COLE, SR. PASTOR
601-693-1201

DBE Christmas Open House

Dec 10, 2010 8am-4pm

MDOT-401 North West Street, Jackson, MS
MDOT/SJB GROUP TO HOST DBE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

MDOT AND SJB Group, LLC will host an ole’ fashioned DBE Christmas Open House on Friday, December 10th from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Mississippi Department of Transportation, 401 North West Street in Jackson, MS.

All certified DBEs and Prime Contractors are invited to drop by at any time during the day on December 10th in celebration of their accomplishments and good fortune. It will also be a great opportunity for DBEs to meet SJB staff members who are committed to providing them supportive services.

The goal of the DBE Program is to ensure that firms owned and controlled by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons have the opportunity to grow and become self-sufficient so that they are able to compete on equal basis, with non-disadvantaged businesses for contracts and subcontracts in the transportation industry.

For more information on the Christmas Open House or the DBE program, please contact
Theresa Byrd at 601-968-3535 or tbyrd@sjbgroup.com.

Theresa Byrd
225-769-3400

First United Methodist Church---Bazaar

Nov 10, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm

First United Methodist Church 200 East Decatur Street Demopolis, AL 36732
**Shop**
Home Accents
Attic Treasures
Bake Room
Silent Auction

**Lunch**
Chicken Salad plate or sandwich, drink and dessert
Fellowship Hall "eat-in"
Youth Kitchen "carry-out"

4:00pm---Drawing for Queen Size Afghan

(334) 289-1933

Whole Smoked Boston Butts

Oct 9, 2010 8:00am-12:00pm

E.J. Knox King Solomon Lodge #130 5073 Russell Topton Road (across from the entrance to rainbow lakes)
E. J. Knox King Solomon Lodge #130 will have Whole Smoked Boston Butts ready for pick up, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at $20.00 each.

Thank you,
Fred F. Bean

If you need further information, please contact Fred Bean at
(601) 483-5663

Antebellum Christmas Tour of Homes

Dec 5, 2010 1:00pm-5:00pm

Enterprise, MS
Tour 5 Beautifully decorated homes, St Mary's Episcopal Chruch, Sponsored by GFWC/MFWC Enterprise Woman's Club.

Info and tickets: 601-659-7378.

Annual "Hickory Day"

Oct 2, 2010 10:30am-until

Downtown Hickory Olive Meaders Park
"Hickory Day"
A day for family, friends, fun, food, and fellowhsip.
All to honor our Veterans for their courage, their heroism and sacrifices. Come line up for all of Hickory's Pledge of allegiance to you. Side by side with all of our Praise & Pride wear uniforms if possible. This is our day for you. Let Freedom Ring!

Features:
Classic, antique, cars and trucks, tractors will be judged to win.
Booth spaces all around the property. Stage for all day entertainment. Please no food booths. The Fire Dept is having huge chicken plates for sale all day long and take home also, cold soft drinks, sodas, and water(Iced).
Restrooms available in the High School Gym nearby. Plenty of parking all around and room for chairs all over to face the stage.
Host of the day Hickory Vol. Fire Dept.

For entertainment line up call Kenneth at (601) 646-5600.

Homecoming Parade

Sep 24, 2010 1:00pm

Marengo Academy

Alcohol and Drug Services for the Family

Aug 30, 2010 - Dec 29, 2010 5:30 PM

First Apostolic Church, 2010 Mosby Road, Meridian, MS, 39307
Alcohol and Drug Services for the Family
Aug 30, 2010 - Dec 29, 2010 5:30 PM
First Apostolic Church, 2010 Mosby Road, Meridian, MS, 39307
HELP US HELP YOU YOUR PARTICPATION IS WELCOME!!
Alcohol and Drug Awareness
Fatherhood Initiative
Grief Recovery
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
This is an Outpatient Opportunity.
Every Monday and Wednesday @ 5:30 PM

Dr. Dennis E. Huggins, Jr. (601) 214-4223
David Vincent (601) 260-2384

3rd Annual Susan G Komen Golf Tournament

Oct 2, 2010 9:00 am

Ponta Creek Golf Course NAS
4-Lady Scramble $60.00 per person
Tee Time 9:00 am

Becky May 601-692-8280

Annual Homecoming

Aug 15, 2010 - Aug 20, 2010 See Schedule

Savannah Grove Missionary Baptist Church 6218 D. Street Meridian, MS 39307
Savannah Grove Missionary Baptist Church, will celebrate their annual Homecoming, Sunday August 15, 2010 at 3:00pm, with Reverend Anthony Robinson and his members of St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Newton, MS as special guest for the evening. Revival Services will start on Monday, August 16, 2010 through Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:00pm each night. The public is invited.

Rev. Darious O Edmonson, Pastor

For more information call: (601) 482-8326
Reverend Darious O. Edmonson, Pastor (601) 917-5493
P. Hollingsworth (601) 482-1935

Pet Adoption

Jun 19, 2010 11 AM until 3 PM

PETCO in Meridian Crossroads (Meridian, MS)
Several pets will be available for adoption. An interview and adoption fee will be required to adopt. More information and available pets can be found at www.eastmsanimalrescue.com

Paula Joyner at 601-553-3060

The Annual Loper Family Reunion

Jun 13, 2010 noon-until

Lou's Pavilion is located 8 Miles West of Union and 5 miles East of Sebastopol off HWY492 on Lynsville Ln.
The Annual Loper Family Reunion will be held Sunday June 13Th at Lou's Pavilion starting at noon-until. Bring a covered dish and any photos you'd like to share. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions call Kenneth Graham at 601-562-6085.

Any questions you may have call Kenneth Graham at 601-562-6085.

Pre-Father's Day Ball, Making A Difference

Jun 5, 2010 9:00p.m. - 1:00a.m.

The Council Of Organizations, Inc., 814 - 45TH AV, Meridian, Ms.
Pre-Father's Day Ball & Fashion Show, Semi-Formal & Formal Affair

Mamie Harbin, 601-498-1230

Pastoral Anniversary--Reverand James Granger

Jun 6, 2010 2:00pm

Mt. Herman Baptist Church York, Alabama
The Mt. Herman Baptist Church, cordially invites you to come and help celebrate their pastor, Reverand James Granger, 3rd year anniversary on June 6, 2010 (1st Sunday in June) at 2:00pm. Rev. John Ball of the Sunflower Baptist Church, Scooba, MS will deliver the message.

Spring Revival

Apr 19, 2010 - Apr 21, 2010 7:00pm

Good Hope M.B. Church Hickory, Mississippi
You are cordially invited to Good Hope--Spring Revival on April 19th, 20th, & 21st. The Service will start at 7:00pm. The speaker for each night will be Re. Claud Dawkins from Bethel Baptist Church in Hickory, MS.

Thanking you in advance,

Rev. George Smith, Jr., Pastor

Women's Day Program

Apr 25, 2010 10:30am

Mt. Zion M.B. Church-Porterville
What: Women's Day Program

Where: Mt. Zion M.B. Church-Porterville

Time: 10:30am

Pastor, Tony Hubbard

Thank you,

Mrs. Mary Mcalboy
(205) 392-7391

Choctaw County High School Class of 1972

Apr 11, 2010 5:00 pm

Bobby's Community Center, Pennington, Al
Taking care of Business for our class reunion. This is important, be present.

Thelma Carlisle---Chairperson (205) 392-5663

Lou's Pavilion

Apr 3, 2010 6:30p.m.-until

Lou's Pavilion is located 5 miles East of Sebastopol on HWY492.
Still got Cabin Fever?Come on down to Lou's Pavilion and see the "Sistrunk Sisters" Saturday April 3RD 6:30p.m.-until.Also at Lou's Pavilion will be performing "Crossroad Bluegrass"and "Hayes Crossing".So get rid of the winter blues and spring forward to Lou's Pavilion located 5 miles East of Sebastopol on HWY 492.

If you have any questions call Kenneth Graham at 601-692-8840.

Pastor's Anniversary

Mar 7, 2010 2:00pm

Good Hope M.B. Church Hickory, Mississippi
Good Hope M.B. Church cordially invites you to Rev. George & Gloria Smith Anniversary. The morning worship will begin at 11:00am, Rev. Marvin McLaurin of Fannin, MS will be the speaker.

The Anniversary Program will begin at 2:00pm with Rev. Walter Patrick of Forest, MS will be the speaker.

Thanks in advance
Good Hope M. B. Church Family

ECCC Be Our Guest Night

Oct 5, 2009 - Oct 8, 2009 6:30 p.m.

Bailey Stadium
Area high school students are invited to attend “Be Our Guest Night” activities scheduled Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at East Central Community College in Decatur. The visiting high school students will receive free admission to the Warriors’ football game with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and have the opportunity to win various door prizes. They will also be recognized throughout the game. One district senior will be selected to kick a field goal for free tuition for the fall 2010 semester, valued at more than $800.

For more information, contact Student Services, 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 205. The e-mail address is jkillens@eccc.edu.

National Service Information Session

Sep 24, 2009 10:00am-12:00pm

Meridian Activity Center (Senior Citizen Center), 3300 32nd Avenue, Meridian, MS
Mississippi State Service Plan partners – the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, the State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Mississippi Department of Education - are holding informational sessions to discuss the availability of federal funds to support and opportunities to access National Service Programs, including AmeriCorps, *VISTA, *NCCC, Learn and Serve America, and Senior Corps programs. Educational institutions, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for national service funding.

This is an opportunity to learn more about national service opportunities in Mississippi – be it how to submit an application for an AmeriCorps program or how to tap into available resources.

Judy Stein
601-432-6224
888-353-1793, x26224
Judy@mcvs.org

Eutaw Praise "2009"

Aug 2, 2009 4:00 p.m.

Eutaw, Alabama
Concert featuring: Doc McKenzie & Hi-Lites, Blest By Four & Brown Singers of Memphis, TN. Tickets: $15/Adv $18/Day of Program

205-496-0562

Musician's Appreciation

Jul 26, 2009 3:00PM

Corinth M.B. Church
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfullness to generations. Psalms 89:1

We bring you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We, the Pastor and members of the Corinth M.B. Church, would be honored if your church choir, male chorus, praise team, drill team and/or church family would be with our church family as we pay tribute to our musicians. They are Mr. Johnny Jones II, Mr. Travis Thompson and Master Javotney McGune. This great event is to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3:00PM. If you can not be in attendance, we ask that you would pray that this program be what God would have it to be.

Thanking you in advance,

Corinth M.B. Church

Bro. Gary Moore, Pastor

Revival-Mt. Herman Baptist Church of York, AL

Aug 3, 2009 - Aug 7, 2009 7:30PM

Mt. Herman Baptist Church of York, AL
The Mt. Herman Baptist Church of York, AL will start its revival
August 3rd-7th, 2009. The five night services will start at 7:30PM. Reverend T.C. Sturdivant of Peoria, Illinois will be the guest evangelist for the week.