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
◆ 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 vendors. Contact Sarah Smith at 662-769-5759 or Ethel Shine at 662-323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org
◆ NewBellZion U.M. Church — NewBellZion U.M. Church will host the Western Oktibbeha County Union Singing Convention at 5 p.m. Dec. 30 and 10 a.m. Dec. 31. Pastor Mosley will bring the message.
Sunday
◆ Donations for Homeless Students — Starkville Oktibbeha School District's Project HELP is seeking donations of hygiene supplies, school supplies, school uniforms (new or used in good condition), socks and undergarments for homeless students. Donations may be dropped off at Emerson Family School, 1504 Louisville Street. For more information contact Tommie Vance at 615-0033
◆ NewBellZion U.M. Church — NewBellZion U.M. Church will host the Western Oktibbeha County Union Singing Convention at 5 p.m. Dec. 30 and 10 a.m. Dec. 31. Pastor Mosley will bring the message.
◆ New Zion Watch Night Service — New Zion will host its annual Watch Night Service at 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at Bethel M.B. Church, located at 2501 Bethel Rd. Rev. Tyrone Stallings Sr. will bring the message and the public is invited to attend.
◆ Finding Your Way Through Christ Ministries Watch Night Services — Finding Your Way Through Christ Ministries Watch Night Services will be held on Dec. 31st at 10:30 p.m. Pastor Kenyon Ashford and the church family invite all to attend.
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 SHS class of 1978 is planning their 40th class re-union. Initial plans entail a reception at The Courtyard Marriott, 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29th, 2018. Saturday activities are still being planned. To Preregister, visit www. facebook.com/Shsco1978/ or contact Joyce Barter Brister (662-889-2900), David Hogan (662-312-2494), Jack Haynes (662-4183795), or Steve 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
◆ Noontime Devotion—Study 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
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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 callin 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 662-312-0245 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 information, contact 662-323-7920
◆ University Baptist Church— University Baptsist Church Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Meeting in Fellowship Hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1104 Louisville St. Rev. Bert Montgomery is the Pastor.