Calendar of Events

Wednesday

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.

Thursday

BINGO Collins Hurdle Post No. 5697 VFW has bingo every Thurs. Doors open at 6 p.m.
MEETING The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will meet at Trinity Mission, Jan. 27. All members are to bring markers and scissors, Box Top for Education points, coupons and Jan. dues. If not able to attend, please call Mary Hicks, 252-5920.
KICK-OFF PARTY Everyone is invited to the Relay for Life Kick-Off party at the Marshall County Library on Gholson Ave. in Holly Springs, Thurs., Jan. 27, 6 p.m. Please be in attendance if you plan to have a team. Come enjoy the food and fellowship and learn more about this American Cancer Society event.

Friday

SECOND TIME AROUND The Marshall County Humane Society’s new thrift store, Second Time Around, will be open Fri., from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., 126 W. Van Dorn.

Saturday

“Wild-Game Night Out” at the Byhalia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Proceeds to the Family Enrichment Center Fund Raising Committee. Donations are appreciated. Everyone is invited to come sample the delicious wild game dishes with all the trimmings. Call 838-2237 for more info.
LADIES CONFERENCE Bibleway Outreach Fellowship, Hwy 178 W, hosts a ladies conference, 10 a.m., Sat., Jan. 29.
SINGING Jones Grove MB Church, Sat., Jan. 29, 7 p.m. with several guest groups. The public is invited to attend.

Sunday

POT LUCK Victoria United Methodist Church will host a fifth Sunday pot luck luncheon Jan. 30 at 12 noon in the fellowship hall. The public is cordially invited to bring a favorite dish and join in the fellowship. For more info. call the pastor, Rev. Pat Elmore, 838-9708.
MALE CHORUS DAY at Isaac Chapel Church, Byhalia, 3 p.m. Many choirs on the program, all are invited. Rev. Willie Ward, pastor.
Youth Day, Community Temple Holiness, Jan. 30, 2:30 p.m. Youth minister will be speaking. Refreshments served. Sponsored by youth department. Host pastor, Elder Frank Moore, 851-7468.
SINGING Sun., Jan. 30, 6 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Hickory Flat. In concert will be The Landmarks from New Albany. Everyone is invited to attend the singing and enjoy fellowship. For more info. call Johnny Westmoreland, 333-7850 or Bro. Larry West, pastor, 333-7410.
MORNING WORSHIP Jones Grove MB Church, Sun., Jan. 30, 8 a.m. The public is invited. Pastor, Rev. John Powell.

Tuesday

“Share Jesus Without Fear” will be presented by John Jackson at Macedonia Baptist Church, 14910 Cathy Rd., Byhalia each Wed. night in Feb. at 7 p.m. No cost to participants. Call 838-2550 or email john@hacconstruction.com to reserve your materials.
BROWN BAG LUNCH At the Marshall County Library, 12 noon. The program will be presented by Mrs. Mike Lynn, who will talk on the singing career of her daughter Lucia. The program will include short excerpts from audio recordings. Bring a sandwich; drink and dessert provided.

February 3

WORKSHOP A workshop to prepare for the Marshall/Benton County Job Fair will be held at the Marshall County Library and at the agricenter in Ashland on Feb. 3. Neal Springer will be in Holly Springs at 10 a.m. and Leigh Nelson will be in Ashland at 1 p.m. Preregistration will be handled by Catholic Social Services in Holly Springs. To preregister for the workshop, please call Evelyn Fant, receptionist, at 252-1336. Drop-ins will be welcomed at the workshops. The Job Fair will be held March 1.

February 4

COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS Ida B. Wells Barnett Museum -- Set Your Name In History. Buy a commemorative brick. Reduced rates on bricks, Feb. 4, 2-5 p.m. and Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m. Contact Leona Harris, 252-3232, for more info.
FISH FRY Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Van Dorn ., Holly Springs. For more info. call 278-9865 or the church at 252-3138.

February 5

REGISTRATION Byhalia Sports Assoc. will hold reg. for spring and summer girls softball for ages 7-16 and youth baseball, ages 4-14 Sat., Feb. 5, 1-4 p.m. in the cafeteria of Henry School. Please be prepared to furnish a copy of child’s birth certificate and a recent school picture. For more info. call Doug or Janice Wagg - 838-2806, Brandy Terrell – 838-8147, David or Darla Painter – 838-5200, Becky Crum – 252-3236, Iris Porterfield-838-9012 or Lynn jiJaga- 901-827-9640.
BREAKFAST The Eddie Lee Smith 4-H Club will sponsor a Pre-Valentine Breakfast at Dreamland, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. For ticket information call Aulviniece Folsom 662-551-2066, Bonnie Nunnally 662-551-2070 or Johnnie Waldington 662-551-0860.
Benefit singing and barbecue, Feb. 5, at True Doctrine Church, 1017 Wakefield, Independence. Barbecue served at 4 p.m., singing at 6 p.m. Love offering will be taken. Benefit for cancer patient, Rita Barbour Weir. For more info. call 233-4317, 838-5289 or 562-8116.
Singing Holly Hills Baptist Church, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. with featured group Blood Bought from Memphis, Tenn., preaching by Steven Craven. Fellowship will follow.

February 6

Black history program Sun., Feb. 6, 2:30 p.m. at Free Branch MB Church. Guests, pastor Gifton Jones and New Jerusalem, Memphis, Tenn.
Super Sunday, Feb. 6, Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 3115 Old Pigeon Roost Rd. Join them for lunch at noon, followed by gospel singing featuring the Cross Bridge Quartet from Independence. Pastor Oscar Geeslin invites all. No night service.

February 11

COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS Ida B. Wells Barnett Museum -- Set Your Name In History. Buy a commemorative brick. Reduced rates on bricks, Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m. Contact Leona Harris, 252-3232, for more info.

February 12

BENEFIT Emory Independent Methodist Church, 872 Watson Rd., Byhalia will have their annual St. Jude Benefit, Sat., Feb. 12 with a catfish meal. They will begin serving at 5 p.m. and stop at 8 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for 10 and under. All proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more info. call 838-2367.
SINGING Emmanuel Baptist Church, Red Banks Rd., will host a gospel singing Feb. 12, featuring the Weaver Family from Wynne, Miss. Fellowship supper at 5, singing at 6. Everyone is invited.
SINGING New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy 72, Slayden, Sat., Feb. 12, 7 p.m. with Anointed in Him from Dyersburg, Tenn. as featured singers. Fellowship supper will follow singing. Bro. Billy Adair and congregation invite everyone to attend.

February 13

FORTY-EIGHT Angels program will be held at Disciples of Christ Church in Victoria at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Bruce Williams invites all.
Early morning worship Free Branch Church, Sun., Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. Guests, pastor Michael Henderson and church family from North Carolina.

February 19

WOMEN’S BRUNCH will be held at Dreamland Complex in Holly Springs at 9 a.m., sponsored by Disciples of Christ Ministry. Speakers will be Evangelist Corrine Crittle, Sis. Evelyn Shields, Sis. Aretha Lester, and Evangelist Brenda James. There will be an $8.00 contribution. Host pastor is Bruce Williams, 662-838-5022.

February 22

REVIVAL Mt. Moriah MB Church, 3193 Marianna Rd., will have Winter Revival 2005, Feb. 22-25, 7 p.m. nightly.

FYI

AA MEETING - New, open to public AA meeting, every Fri. night, 8 p.m., in Ashland at the Women’s Bldg. at the Fairgrounds. If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. For more info. call 662-224-6151.
AA MEETING - If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. New, open to public AA meeting, every Mon. night, 7 p.m., Thomas Arena, Hwy 7 and Hwy 78. For more info. call 901-461-7753 or 662-544-1839.
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Spring Hill Baptist Church has started a maintenance fund for cutting grass in the cemetery. If you would like to make a donation toward this fund in memory or in honor of a loved one, we would appreciate your help. The cemetery is maintained only by donations. Please make your donation to Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Maxine Palmer, P.O. Box 55, Waterford, MS 38685.
WORSHIP SERVICE Services are held at the old Mt. Gilliam Church on County Line Rd. every Sunday as follows: Sunday School, 1 p.m., worship service, 2 p.m.
BIG BOOK STUDY Alcoholics Anonymous is conducting a Big Book Study every Thurs. at 6 p.m. at the Church of Christ located at Sandridge Rd. and Hwy 305. For more info. call 564-2150, ask for Howard or Gretchen.

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