Calendar of Events

Wednesday

4-H MEETING The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will meet at Mrs. Hick’s house. Fun, games, and hot dogs on the grill, 6 p.m.
REVIVAL Jones Grove Church, April 25-29, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist will be Rev. Tommy Watkins of Piperton, Tenn.

Thursday

GRANDPARENT’S DAY H.W. Byers PTA is hosting their annual Grandparent’s Day, April 28, 10:30 a.m. All grandparents are invited to come and visit and eat lunch with your grandchild. Rev. Morris Stephens, PTA president.
MEETING Holly Springs Primary School will have their monthly PTA meeting, April 28, 5:30 p.m. in the activity building. Business of importance. All parents are urged to attend.

Friday

SADDLE CLUB SHOW Briarwood Saddle Club meets every Fri., 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Arena. Everyone is cordially invited to come.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Holly Springs High School, Fri., April 29, at the gym, 7 p.m. Many bands are invited. Come out and support the Mighty Hawks Band!

Saturday

YOUTH CONFERENCE Holly Springs and Rust College to host 13th annual youth conference June 3-5. This event is open to the public and a pre-registration fee of $65 is due before April 30. For more information call 662-252-1808 or 662-544-1742, Bennie Braswell, Jr.
FLEA MARKET The Northwest Side Civic Club in Harmontown, Ms is hosting a Flea Market April 30, 7 a.m. Venders are invited. Outside booths are available for $10. Inside booths are available for $20. All booths are first come, first serve. Concessions will be open at 6 a.m. for breakfast.
CHOIR REUNION Finley Grove MB Church will have a choir reunion of reunions, Sat., April 30, 6 p.m. 2203 North West St. Everyone is invited. The reunion will begin Mon., April 25, 6:30 p.m., rehearsals will be Wed.-Fri., 6:30 p.m. nightly. Reunion concert Sat., 6:30 p.m. For more info. call 252-3595, 551-2111 or the church at 252-5312.
YARD SALE Meadowbrook Baptist Women’s Ministry, April 30, 8-2 p.m.
LOVE BANQUET Pastor Robert McClain will be the guest speaker at Providence’s pastor’s and wife’s love banquet, April 30, 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
SINGING Rice Chapel Church, Hwy 72, April 30, with the Williams Family from Okolona. Fellowship at 6 p.m., singing at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Bro. Troy Barton, pastor.
FUND RAISER for Gabby Rutledge, 5-yrs.-old. Gabby has leukemia. Events will include barbecue, games, entertainment, music. Twelve noon until. For more info. and donations call 662-316-7907, Debbie; or 333-9436, Crystal.

Sunday

HOMECOMING Faith Baptist Church, 3974 Byhalia Rd., Barton, will have homecoming May 1. For more info. call the church at 895-4360 or 851-2900.
WOMEN’S MONTH The women of Mt. Moriah MB Church, 3193 Marianna Rd., will have women’s month the entire month of May. There will be a different dynamic lady of God speaking each Sun. Everyone is invited. Pastor, Rev. Dr. R.J. Wilson.
HOMECOMING New Hope MB Church invites the public to their 41st annual homecoming, Sun., May 1, 2 p.m. The Rev. Keith Pendilton, pastor of Mt. Zion Taska MB Church will be the speaker. Rev. Earnest Jones, pastor. Beverly Phillips and Martha Ayers are sponsors.
MISSIONARY DAY Newell Chapel CME Church Missionary Society will have their annual missionary day program, Sun., May 1. Sis. Debra Smith will be the 11 a.m. speaker; Rev. Morris Stephens and College Hill CME Church will be the 2:30 guests. Everyone is invited.
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority announce the outstanding students of Marshall County program, May 1, 6:30 p.m. at Rust College in the Doxey auditorium. Small donation at the door.
100 WOMEN IN WHITE Rev. Etoy Bogard and the Missionary dept. of Sand Hill MB Church invite everyone to attend 100 Women in White, 2 p.m., May 1, 10695 Lamar Rd. Wear your white!
TENT REVIVAL May 1-3 with guest ministers Bro. Larry Kious of Jonesboro, Ark., John Goodman of Tennessee and Bill Burns of Oklahoma. Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, located 2-1/2 miles off Hwy 72 on Cayce Rd.
HALLELUJAH GOSPEL PROGRAM Isaac Chapel Church, Hwy 309 S., May 1, 7 p.m. Many groups will perform. Sponsored by Clarence Woods. Rev. Willie Ward, pastor.
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT TO SPEAK The Rev. Victoria S. Tandy, Senatobia District Superintendent, will deliver the morning message at Calvin United Methodist Church, Sun., May 1, 11 a.m. Everyone is invited.
WOMEN IN HATS Jones Grove Church will have their annual Women in Hats program, May 1, 3 p.m. Rev. Patrick Washington and Palestine MB Church from Blue Mountain will be guests.
MEETING Holly Springs High School class of 1986 will meet Sun., May 1, at Mr. Chic’s Barbershop, promptly at 5 p.m. Business of importance. Please attend. Reunion chairperson, Deborah Phillips-Gandy

Tuesday

MUSICAL The Byhalia High School Choir presents “Musical Reflections” at the Byhalia High School gymnasium, 7 p.m.
BROWN BAG LUNCH At the Marshall County Library, 12 noon. Chelius Carter will give a talk on his work with the American archaeological excavation of the ancient city-site “Abila of the Decapolis” in northern Jordan. Bring a sandwich; drink and dessert provided.

May 4

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM The Marshall County Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program will be held at the permanent site, 646 Old Hwy 78 E. Call 252-6196 for the necessary appointment.

May 6

BANQUET The Lessye Lee Davis Banquet will be held at Rust College, Shaw Cafeteria, 7 p.m. The speaker is Dr. David L. Beckley. All members must attend, take off work if necessary. Tickets: $15 to be paid by April 29.
VFW FISH PLATES Fish and barbecue plates will be served at the VFW, May 6, beginning at 10 a.m. until 1. Also we will be taking orders for whole Boston butts, call 224-5101.
SECOND TIME AROUND The Marshall County Humane Society’s thrift store, Second Time Around, located next to Bailey Printing in Holly Springs, will be open Fri. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 662-564-2900 for pickup information.
CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN Spiritual Conference for Women, Mt. Comfort CME Church, Fri., May 6, 7 p.m. Highlights include youth session, adult session and combined session. Refreshments will be served. Rev. Joseph Grantham is pastor. Helen Grantham, first lady.
FISH FRY New Gospel Community Choir will host a fish fry, Fri., May 6, 10 a.m. until at the Baptist Assoc. building. Will deliver. Please call 544-4475.

May 7

Appreciation/Birthday Celebration for church mother, Lettie Moore, 6:30 p.m. will be held at Community Temple Holiness Church on Mt. Zion Road. Donation: $25 adults, children no charge. Host pastor is Elder Frank Moore, chairperson is Jacqueline Scott.
Singing Sat. May 7 at 6 p.m. At Holly Hills Baptist Church. The church is located in Holly Springs, off of Hwy 7 towards Oxford. Featured groups are The Philinda’s Ministry and The Solid Rock Four. Preaching will be Bro. Danny Mosley. Fellowship will follow. Bro Frank and church invite all to come and enjoy.
REUNION Joyner family reunion, May 7, Wall Doxey State Park Lodge, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Pot luck, bring enough food for your family. Lunch at 12 noon.
MAY DAY PARADE Lessye Lee Davis May Day parade will set up on the MI campus. Grand marshall Susan Allen-Bell, daughter of Mama Lessye.
SINGING, Sat., May 7, 7 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, located 2-1/2 miles off Hwy 72 on Cayce Rd. Everyone is invited.
PROMISE & PRAISE May 7, Promise and Praise Women’s Ministry brunch at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 10 a.m. for mothers and fathers, followed by music at 10:45. Rita Mundy and Tina Wilburn. All are invited.
PRAYER BREAKFAST Rising Star women’s ministry is having a Mother’s Day prayer breakfast, May 7, 8:30 a.m. with guest speaker Johnnie Lester Waldington.
MOTHER’S DAY luncheon, Sat., May 7, 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall at St. Mark MB Church in Lake Center. Guest speaker, Sis. Latoya Gibbs of St. Mark. For more info. call 252-2434.
CHOIR DAY Free Branch MB Church, Sat., May 7, 6 p.m. Pastor Marvin Brooks, host pastor.

May 8

MUSICAL PROGRAM Rising Star MB Church, May 8, 7 p.m. Several groups on the program. Everyone is invited.

May 11

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM The Marshall County Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program will be held at the permanent site, 646 Old Hwy 78 E. Call 252-6196 for the necessary appointment.
REVIVAL Community Temple Holiness, Mt. Zion Road, hosts revival May 11-13, 7 p.m. nightly. Bishop Clinton Gibson will be the evangelist. Host pastor is Elder Frank Moore.
IN CONCERT Randy Stonehill will be in concert at First Baptist Church, Byhalia, at 7 p.m. Taking reservations from the public beginning June 1. Call 662-838-2250 for more information or to make reservations. Love offering will be taken.

May 12

MIDWEEK SERVICE Mt. Moriah MB Church, 3193 Marianna Rd. will have midweek service, May 5, 7 p.m. with speaker Min. Artwell Craft Jr. Lecturer will be Min. Dewitt Glover. Everyone is invited.

May 13

FUN DAY The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will sponsor a fun day at the Intermediate School. Thomas Nabors, chairperson.

May 14

MEETING Marshall County Republican Club meeting, Sat., May 14, 10 a.m. at Northcentral Electric Power Assoc. building in Byhalia on Hwy 309. Guest speaker, public is invited.

May 15

CHOIR DAY Newell Chapel CME Church will have their annual choir day Sun., May 15, 2:30 p.m.
Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. A new church, a new beginning, Bethel Temple, at Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center pavilion, 11200 East Goodman Rd. Lee A. Donelson Sr., pastor, teacher.
Musical Jubilee -- May 16, 6:30 p.m. at Whispering Woods Pavilion, featuring the New Swan Silvertones of Pittsburgh, Pa. and others. Free admission, love offering will be taken. All are invited.
LOVE DAY Pastor and wife love day at St. Mark MB Church in Lake Center. Guest speaker will be Dr. Donald Anderson of Little Zion MB Church in Corinth.
Spring Revival at First Baptist Church, Byhalia, will be May 15-18. Guest speaker will be P.J. Scott, retired pastor of First Baptist Olive Branch and Minister of Music Bill Britton of First Baptist Olive Branch. There will be a potluck lunch following the Sunday morning service. Sunday services will be 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m.
WOMEN’S DAY Free Branch MB Church will have Women’s Day, Sun., May 15, 2:30 p.m. Pastor Marvin Brooks, host pastor. Evangelist Ethel Lewis will be the guest speaker.

May 16

Spring gospel crusade Nightly at 6 p.m., May 16-18, Bethel Temple. The seven essentials of prayer, taught by Pastor Lee Donelson. Begins nightly at 7:25 p.m. Come and hear the messages of Pastor Carlton Jones of Boston, Mass.

May 21

BENEFIT PROGRAM Pleasant Grove MB Church, for Mr. and Mrs. Perlia Mae Burton. May 21, 6 p.m.

May 22

VBS Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church is holding their Vacation Bible School on May 22 -26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A light meal will be provided each night. This year’s theme is “Ranch House Kids: Adventure of the Open Door.” You will need to register by May 14. Please call our church office to register at 662-851-7301. Open to ages three and older. Come enjoy songs, games, roping skills, crafts, puppet shows, and Biblical plays.

May 23

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Community Temple Holiness Church hosts Womens’ Conference, May 23-27, 7 p.m. nightly. Different speakers each night. Theme: Women With A Word Conference. For more information call Patrice Austin or Lettie Moore, 662-851-7468. Host pastor is Elder Frank Moore.

May 27

Class Reunion - The Holly Spring High School Class of 1980 will hold its 25th year class reunion May 27-28. All classmates are invited to participate. For more information regarding events, class shirts, and fees, please contact Michael Crittle at (901) 481-2947 or Loretha Jones at (901) 332-0210. Please RSVP by March 26.
REUNION Attention Olive Branch Class of 1995. We are planning our class reunion. For more information contact Eric Wright, 214-264-6074 or Camesha Stephenson, 901-336-9872.
Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. A new church, a new beginning, Bethel Temple, at Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center pavilion, 11200 East Goodman Rd. Lee A. Donelson Sr., pastor, teacher.
Musical Jubilee -- May 16, 6:30 p.m. at Whispering Woods Pavilion, featuring the New Swan Silvertones of Pittsburg, Pa. and others. Free admission, love offering will be taken. All are invited.

May 28

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Rising Star Church is having its first Women’s Conference, May 28, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. Guest speakers, Sis. Corrine Crittle, Sis. Alma Dortch, Minister Viola McCall. Lunch will be served, all churches are invited to attend.

May 29

WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM Rising Star Church will have their annual Women’s Day program, May 29, 2 p.m.

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