AROUND TOWN: RELIGIOUS
AROUND TOWN ANNOUNCEMENT POLICIES
The Around Town calendar is a free service offered by the Starkville Daily News. The calendars runs daily as space allows. Announcements should be submitted via e-mail to life@starkvilledailynews.com by 2 p.m. the day prior to publication and be no more than 50 words in length. Religious events will be listed Saturdays on the Faith page. Recurring events will run in Around Town on Sundays only. One-time events will run as usual in Around Town Monday through Friday.
Today
◆ Alcoholics Anonymous — Alcoholics Anonymous will now meet every Saturday at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection hosts a casserole kitchen every Saturday at Parish hall at 11:30 a.m.
◆ On the Grill at Parker-McGill — Parker-McGill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will host a weekly “On the Grill” every Saturday. Free food will be provided and visitors can meet the Parker-McGill staff
◆ Mt. Pelier M.B. Anniversary Celebration — Rev. Dr. Charlie F. Barnes, Sr. invites the public to the 126 year Anniversary/Homecoming Celebration. On July 15, will be the Annual Church Picnic on the grounds, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. On July 16, at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Nathaniel Best and the St. Matthew Baptist Church will be our special guests
◆ Canoe Day — Noxubee Refuge will hold a canoe day on Bluff Lake on July 15 from 9 am until 3 pm. Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be available free of charge. Call 3235548 for more information
◆ Friends of the Refuge Nature Store — The Nature Store, located in the Noxubee Refuge Visitor Center, will hold a clearance sale on July 15 from 10 am until 4 pm. T shirts, hats, and nature related items will be available
◆ Homebuyer Education Workshop — RTP of MS, Inc. will offer free Homebuyer Education workshop August 12 at 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; 1425 10th Ave. North, Columbus, MS. Topics of Discussion: Are you Read to Buy a Home?, Budgeting & Credit, Getting a Mortgage Loan, Shopping for a Home and Keeping Your Home. Call: 328-8037 to Pre-Register
Sunday
◆ Mt. Pelier M.B. Anniversary Celebration — Rev. Dr. Charlie F. Barnes, Sr. invites the public to the 126 year Anniversary/Homecoming Celebration. On July 15, will be the Annual Church Picnic on the grounds, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. On July 16, at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Nathaniel Best and the St. Matthew Baptist Church will be our special guests
◆ Griffin Chapel Friends and Family Day — Everyone is invited to Friends and Family Day at Griffin Chapel United Methodist Church. It will be held on July 16 at 9:30am. The guest Pastor for the occasion will be Rev. Ron Taylor from Arise Christian Center in Los Angeles, CA. Griffin Chapel is located at 212 West Main Street
◆ NewBellZion Friends and Family Day — NewBellZion United Methodist Church located at 3743 Highway 25 South, will be having our Friends and Family Program on July 16 at 3:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Petro Jordan, Pastor of Purpose for Praise Ministry of Starkville. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Eddie J. Hinton, Sr., Pastor
◆ Gospel Concet — July 16 at 5 p.m. the Mount Zion Baptist Church on Maben-Sturgis Road will host a gospel concert. Performers include the Gospel Aires, Swain and the Hummingbirds, and the Melody Kings Gospel Singers. Contact Jean Hannah at 662-418-2808 for more information
◆ Summer Revival at Griffin Chapel — Everyone is invited to Griffin Chapel United Methodist Church, July 16-18. The service on July 16 will start at 6:00pm, and services on July 17 and 18 at 7:00pm. The guest Pastor will be Rev. James Morris from Wesley United Methodist Church (Louisville, MS). Griffin Chapel is located at 212 West Main Street
◆ New Prairie Grove Pastor Anniversary Celebration — New Prairie Grove M. B. Church will celebrate pastor Sam and wife Minister Linda Bonner 22nd anniversary on July 23, at 2:30 with Pastor Larry Holmes of Brandon, MS bringing the message and at 10:15 a.m. with pastor Tyrone Stallings of New Zion bringing the message. For more information contact Dorothy Johnson 662-324-1404
◆ Strengthening Your Life Mini-Conference — Prayer Center International Ministries presents a mini-conference July 23 at 3 p.m. at Church of the Living God, 605 Jarnigan Street. Guest speaker will be Pastor Ron Taylor from Arise Christian Center Church in Los Angeles, and the hosts are Prophet and Prophetess Douglas and Carlinda Bardwell. Contact Carlinda at 562-4156409 for more information
◆ Mount Zion Baptist Church Homecoming — On August 20 at 5 p.m., the Melody Kings Gospel Singers will be at the Mount Zion Baptist Church's Annual Homecoming Celebration. The event will be held at the church on Maben-Sturgis Road in Sturgis. For more information, contact Jean Hannah 662-418-2808
◆ Summer Camp Registration Open — Registration open for our June/July 2017 summer camps at Starkville Academy. We will offer a variety of camps for students of all ages and skill levels. You can download a full list of our camps at starkvilleacademy.org and may register online or download forms. Contact Sarah Smith, Summer Camp Coordinator, with any questions: ssmith@starkvilleacademy.org
Recurring
◆ Bible Courses—Mississippi State School of Ministry will be offering degree-granting Bible courses beginning on Sept. 3. For information, call 662-245-1698
◆ Sunrise Service — Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a.m. April 16 at First Church of Christ (Holiness). Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Easter Program and Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Pastor, Elder Jessie Johnson Jr., invites the public to attend
◆ Noontime Devotion—Study on daily devotional “Jesus Calling” is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Book Mart Cafe. For more info, call 662-312-0245
◆ Prayer Center International—The group will meet ever first and thrid Sundays of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
◆ Walking Trail—Adaton United Methodist Church has established a quarter-mile walking/jogging trail near the church, located at 303 Reed Road., West-Starkville. The path is accessible daily from dawn to dusk. No pets or wheeled vehicles allowed on the trail
◆ Prayers with the Songs of Taize—Prayers with the Songs of Taizé is held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection the first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. The service includes candlelight, singing, prayers, readings, periods of silence, and lasts about 45 minutes
◆ Starkville Healing Rooms—Starkville Healing Rooms meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Sportsplex. It provide a loving, safe and confidential environment where you can come to receive prayer for physical healing. No appoinment necessary. Call 662-418-5596 or e-mail info@worldaflameministries.org.
◆ Community call-in prayer service—The Peter's Rock Temple COGIC will sponsor a call-in prayer service for those in need on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon and Sundays 9 - 11 a.m. Leave your name, number and prayer request and the Prayer Team will contact you. Call 662-615-4001
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection hosts a casserole kitchen every Saturday at Parish hall at 11:30 a.m.
◆ Starkville Area Rust Club — Meets every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at Griffin United Methodist Church. For more information, contact 662-323-7920