Calendar of Events

Wednesday

VBS Calvary Baptist Church invites you to their Rambling Road Trip, June 1-3, 4-8 .m. and June 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with family night commencement and fellowship following. For more info. call Susan Allen at 544-1322.
REVIVAL Church of the Living Gospel in Watson will be in revival May 3, June 1-2, at 7:30 p.m. Bro. Frankie Martin from Houston will be speaking. Pastor J. Glosson and congregation invite all.
FAMILY CONFERENCE Strawberry MB Church, along with the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the Order of the Eastern Star and the 100 Black Men of Marshall County, will host their first “Celebrating the Family Conference” May 31-June 5. This is truly a family revival, addressing the needs and responsibilities of families in our community. Many churches and pastors in the community are also joining in. For more info. on participation, call Strawberry MB Church, 252-5997 or 252-6070.

Friday

MEETING The mid-summer meeting for all General Electric Memphis Lamp Plant employees will be 1-3 p.m. in the private dining room at Barnhill’s Country Buffet, 6196 Stage Rd., Memphis-Bartlett, TN. For more information, call Dot Bowers, 662-838-5231.
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 pick-up information.
RUMMAGE SALE June 3-4,Watson VFD’s monthly rummage sale, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine. Go Hwy 309S to the Watson four-way stop. Turn west onto Watson Road. Go approximately 1/2 mile to the building on the right, just past the firehouse. Look for signs. Hope to see you there!
YOUTH CONFERENCE The churches of Christ throughout the state of Mississippi have chosen Holly Springs and Rust College as the host city and college for their 13th annual youth conference which takes place this summer June 3-5. This event has features two nights and five meals on the campus of Rust College plus Bible spelling bee, sports competition, Bible instruction and talent pageant. This year’s theme is “The Disaster of a Divided Life.” For more information, please contact the local church of Christ, which meets at 1235 Hernando Road at 662-252-1808 or their minister, Bro. Bennie Braswell, Jr. at 662-544-1742.

Saturday

FAMILY DAY Cayce Community Family Day, at the Cayce VFD, June 4, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Games, music, food and events throughout the day of interest to all ages. There will be a booth to pay your fire dues, purchase a fire dept. member tag and to learn more about your local fire dept. No children may be left at the station without an adult.
SINGING There will be a singing at Holly Hills Baptist Church on June 4 at 6 p.m. The featured group will be Rocky Ewing and Chosen Few from Red Bay, Ala. Bro. Frank Feathers and congregation invite all to come. Fellowship will follow.
PRAYER BREAKFAST Jones Grove Church, Sat., June 4, 9 a.m. Guest speaker will be Bishop Calvin Mason and New Bethel MB Church from Memphis, Tenn. Everyone is invited.
YARD SALE Victoria Heights Baptist Church, Sat., June 4, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds go to the youth department, who are working very hard, raising money for summer camp.
WOMEN’S RETREAT Heart to H.A.R.T. Ministries is hosting their annual women’s retreat, June 4, at Brigadoon Farms Retreat and Conference Center in Olive Branch. There is a registration fee. Lunch will be served. For more info. please call 252-6317.

Sunday

GUEST SPEAKER Pastor McClain will be the guest speaker at Chulahoma Church for the Men’s Day program, June 5, 3 p.m.
Wheels-for-Life Bike-A-Thon will be held Sunday, June 5, 2-4 p.m. to benefit St. Jude. The event will be held at the Byhalia High School parking lot. For more info. call Lisa Taylor, 838-5328. Forms may be picked up at The Hair & Nail Salon in Byhalia.
LOVE DAY SERVICE Jones Grove Church will have their annual Pastor & Wife Love Day service, Sun., June 5, 3 p.m. Guest speaker and church will be Rev. Roger Powell and Serenity MB Church from New Albany. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited.
HOMECOMING & FRIENDS DAY St. Mark Baptist Church, Sun., June 5, 3 p.m. Guests Bro. Bobby Geanes and Mt. Pleasant Church of Middleton, Tenn. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by Sis. Sweetie Brown and Sis. Amanda Hubbard. For more info. please call 252-5656. Pastor, Rev. Derrick D. Gibbs.
HOMECOMING Newell Chapel CME Church, Sun., June 5, 11 a.m.
PRE-LOVE DAY Community Temple Holiness, for Pastor Frank and First Lady Deneise Moore, June 5, 3 p.m. Guest church, Williams Temple and Pastor R.L. Williams guest speaker. Host pastor, Elder Frank Moore.
PASTOR & WIFE LOVE DAY McIntyre MB Church, June 5, 2 p.m. Pastor Reginald McClain and Cyprus Grove Church of Oxford will be guests. Host pastor, Rev. Andrew Fluker.

Monday

VBS Barton United Methodist Church, 3229 Hwy 309 N., in Barton, invites you to attend Vacation Bible School, June 6-9, 9 a.m.-12 noon.
VBS First Baptist Church in Byhalia is going on a “Ramblin’ Road Trip” for VBS, June 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. All children, ages 4 yrs. through 6th grade are invited. For more info. call 838-2250.
VBS Barton First Baptist Church, 523 Quinn Rd., Byhalia, invites everyone on a Rambling Road Trip, June 6-10, 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 4 through 12th grade are encouraged to join in the fun.
VBS Yarbrough Chapel CME Church, June 6-10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Theme is “Choosing to follow Jesus”. Scripture from Matthew. Pastor Rev. Wanda Davis invites all.
VBS Macedonia Baptist Church invites everyone to “Kingdom of the Sun” Vacation Bible School, June 6-10, 6-8:30 p.m. nightly for ages three to 6th grade. Please join us for Bible study, music, crafts, refreshments and more. For more info. call 252-7518 or 838-6726.
ANNIVERSARY True Vine MB Church will celebrate its fifth church anniversary, Sun., June 5, 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Ron Alexander of Divine Purpose Baptist Church in Arlington, Tenn. Host pastor, Darrell Cunningham.
VBS First Baptist Church, Holly Springs, invites children ages 4-those completing sixth grade to Vacation Bible School, June 6-10, from 8:30-11:45 a.m. This year’s theme is “Ramblin’ Road Trip.” For more info. please call Sherry Colhoun, director, at 252-4127 or the church office, 252-2627.

Tuesday

DANCE SIGN-UP Boys and girls, ages 6-16 who are interested in modern dance and hip-hop are invited to come to the Multi-Purpose Center on Tues., June 7, 6 p.m., for a meeting and sign-up.

June 8

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.

June 10

MEETING Marshall County Retired Education Personnel will meet Fri., June 10, at the Marshall County Library, 1 p.m. Mrs. Laverne Jones, president, urges all retired teachers and other retired education personnel to attend.
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 pick-up information.

June 11

REUNION The third annual Baker, Leopard and Sides family reunion will be held at J.F. Conger Park in Hernando on June 11. The festivities will begin at 12 noon. Call Michelle St. John, 662-564-3727 for more info.
MEETING Republican meeting, June 11, 10 a.m. at Northcentral EPA meeting room, in Byhalia. “Fahrenheit 911” will be shown.
SINGING New Hope Baptist Church Hwy. 72 Slayden will be having a gospel singing Saturday night June 11, starting at 7 p.m. There will be no featured group this month. We will be having local singers. Bro. Billy Adair and congregation invite everyone to attend. Fellowship supper will follow singing.
SINGING Emmanuel Baptist Church, Red Banks Rd., featuring The Willing Hearts from Nettleton. Fellowship supper, 5 p.m., singing 6 p.m.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE McIntyre Church invites all married, single and teens to their second annual conference, June 11, 9 a.m. Lunch will be served. Host pastor, Rev. Andrew Fluker.

June 12

ANNIVERSARY The annual Church Anniversary Program for the Mt. Sinai COGIC of Mt. Pleasant has been changed to Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Special guests will be Elder Gaston and The Powerhouse COGIC of Batesville. Pastor Elder Curtis Pritchard invites all.
VBS Slayden Baptist Church invites everyone to a Rambling Road Trip, with kick-off Sun., June 12, 6:30 p.m. Food, fun, games and more! VBS will be held Mon.-Fri., June 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Come and bring a friend.

June 13

VBS First Southern Baptist Church hosts VBS, June 13-17, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Ages 3-12 are welcome. The church is located on Hwy. 178 in Victoria.

June 15

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.

June 16

WELLNESS MEETING The Marshall County Health Network, in conjunction with Western Hills Health partnership, will host a diabetes wellness meeting June 16, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Marshall County Library. The public is invited, there is no charge. Minnie C. Travis of Western Hills Health Partnership is the speaker. For more info., please call her at 662-229-0081.

June 17

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 pick-up information.

June 18

BENEFIT PROGRAM Smith Grove MB Church will have a gospel benefit program for Sis. Marvisteen Harris, Sat., June 18, 6 p.m. Your group, choir or male chorus is asked to come out and help make the program a success. Sponsored by the Smith Grove missionary department.
FATHER’S DAY BANQUET St. Mark MB Church, Sat., June 18, 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Tickets on sale now. For more info. call 252-5656 or Bro. Curtis Collins, 252-7154.

June 19

CHILDREN’S DAY Newell Chapel CME Church, Sun., June 19, 11 a.m.

June 24

GENEALOGY 101, a free interactive class for beginners wanting to research their ancestry, will be held Friday June 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the IT Centre on Hwy 311 (next to Thomas Funeral Home). Personal and family history as well as genealogy research will be the subjects. There is limited seating and RSVP is recommended. Call Anna Morrison at 662-252-3994 or email dan_michaelis@hotmail.com. This community service is provided by
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

June 26

ANNUAL CHOIR DAY The Mt. Sinai C.O.G.I.C. of Mt. Pleasant will be having our Annual Choir Day on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor is Elder Curtis Pritchard.

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