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
◆ OCMA Meeting — The Oktibbeha County Ministerial Alliance's monthly
President Brown asks that all pastors and ministers be there, and on time, for our monthly meeting
◆ Moving Forward — Youth Ages 8 to 18. Activities to promote a healthy lifestyle: complete 2 sessions there will be a celebration. Meetings will be Sept. 9 and 6 at the J L King Center. Kayla Pratt will be the Facilitator
◆ Canoe Day — Canoeing on Noxubee Refuge's Bluff Lake will be held on Sep. 16 from 9 am until 3 pm. Canoes, kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be available free of charge. Call 323-5548 for more information
◆ Bethel M.B. Church Homecoming — Bethel M.B. Church will celebrate church homecoming and anniversary Sep. 16 and
groups, choirs and soloists. Come and be blessed
◆ Neighborhood Yard Sale — Plantation Homes will host a neighborhood wide yard sale on Sep. 16 from 9 am- 2 pm. All houses in Plantation Homes are invited to participate by selling their items in their own yard
◆ Run United 5K — Run United 5K Kickoff Rae will begin 8 a.m. on Sept. 23. at the Starkville Sportsplex. Registration is $25 for early registration, $30 for late registration, and $35 the day of the race. The United Way is looking for volunteers to help. To sign up, contact the group at unwayokt@maxxsouth. net or 662-33-3830
◆ Annual Punt, Pass, & Kick Contest — The contest is is the morning of Sept. 23 at East Webster High School football field. Girls
are eligible. Parent signatures & child's birth certificate must accompany registration. Tennis shoes; no cleats. No entry fee for participants or spectators. More information or regis-
◆ OCHS Annual Rabies and Microchip Clinic — The Oktibbeha County Humane Society is hosting their 3rd Annual Rabies and microchip on September 30th from 1pm-3pm at 510 Industrial Park Road in Starkville. Rabies vaccinations $5 and microchips $15. Visit http://www.ochsms.org/ event/ochs-3rd-annual-rabies-and-microchipclinic/ or call the shelter, 662-338-9093, for more information
◆ Greater Pine Grove Church Celebration — Come celebrate with us and honor a true man of God at 6:00p.m. Sep. 30 at the Greater Pine Grove Church on Old Hwy 25 South. This occasion is to help our brother in Christ, Bro. CJ “Mook” Harris. We'll have live musical entertainment. Please come, be blessed and show our blessing to Mr. Harris
◆ COCO Flea Market — Flea Market from 6 AM every 1st Saturday of the month at COCO Center located at 13608 highway 182 Starkville, MS. Come and shop. Booths are available for
or Ethel Shine at 662-323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org
Sunday
◆ Church Service Changes — Starting in August, all second Sunday worship services at Finding Your Way Through Christ Ministries will begin 9:00 a.m., followed by Sunday School. Other Sunday service times: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; morning worship 11:00
Road. Pastor Kenyon Ashford and Church Family invite all to attend
◆ Bethel M.B. Church Homecoming — Bethel M.B. Church will celebrate church speaker for the day will be Rev. Durward L. Minor, Sr. Pastor of New Beginning Baptist Church. Come and be blessed
◆ NSDAR Celebrate Constitution Week — The Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha Chapter, NSDAR, encourages you to ring bells at 3:00
Week. George W. Bush declared the inception of Constitution Week as September
about the Constitution, adopted by the American Congress of the Confederation on
◆ New Prairie Grove Church Anniversary — New Prairie Grove Church will celebrate it's 112th year church anniversary on Sep. 24, at 2:30 p. m. Pastor Gregory Tucker of the Beulah Grove M. B. Church in Leland, MS will bring the Word, Pastor Sam Bonner invites the public to attend. For more information contact Mr. Harvey Gor-
◆ Blessing of the Animals — Trinity Presbyterian Church will have a Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the outdoor worship area. Bring your animals for the blessing. If it's not practical to bring your pet, bring a picture, collar, etc. You are invited to bring supplies for the local animal shelters
Recurring
◆ Bible Courses—Mississippi State School of Ministry will be offering degreegranting Bible courses beginning on Sept. 3. For information, call 662-245-1698
◆ SHS Class of 1978 Reunion — The
re-union. Initial plans entail a reception at The
29th, 2018. Saturday activities are still being planned. To Preregister, visit www.facebook.
(662-889-2900), David Hogan (662-312-
Phillips (662-295-4555)
◆ 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
◆ on daily devotional “Experiencing God Day by Day” by Richard an Henry Blackaby 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 every first and third 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
◆ Grief Support Group— Grief Support Group meets at First United Methodist Church in the Ladies Parlor on the first floor on the second Thursday of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Call 662-312-0245 for more information, if needed
◆ Caregivers Support Group—Caregivers Support Group meets at First United Methodist Church in the Ladies Parlor on the first floor on third Thursday of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Call 662312-0245 for more information, if needed
◆ 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