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1:30 am Saturday, October 27, 2001

Religion Briefs

By Staff
WEDNESDAY
Pine Forest Baptist Church's annual fall festival will be presented from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The day will feature food, fun and games for all ages.
THURSDAY
A two-hour prayer revival will be held from 7 p.m. -9 p.m. at First Apostolic Church of West Meridian.
The church is located at 4715 Fifth St.
Coming up …
PHILADELPHIA A Holiday Marketplace will be presented Nov. 3, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at First Church of God Family Life Center.
The day will include door prizes (must be present to win), lunch plates and other concessions.
The church is located at 435 Columbus Ave.
ENTERPRISE Enterprise United Methodist Church's Fall Festival will be held Nov. 3.
The day will include rummage and baked goods sales. Barbecue chicken plates will be sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include half a chicken, beans, coleslaw, bread and beverage. Cost is $5.
Community Day will be held at Jones Chapel Church of God on Nov. 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The day will include free food, door prizes, live music, games and other attractions.
The church is located 6 miles south of Meridian on Highway 145.
Derrick Dewayne Pringle of Savannah Grove Missionary Baptist Church will present his trial sermon on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA Revival will be held Nov. 4-8 at Spring Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Smithey will be guest evangelist. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Nov. 4 and at 7 p.m. Nov. 5-8.
The church is located at 12901 Road 614.
LAUDERDALE The congregation of Mount Carmel Baptist Church will celebrate the second anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. Grover Mosley, beginning Nov. 6.
A Three Mights Meeting will be held Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. Speakers will be: The Rev. Tony Hubbard of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Porterville, Nov. 6; the Rev. Malisa Dixon of Union Hill AOH in Quitman, Nov. 7; and the Rev. Joe Burton of East Jerusalem Baptist Church, Toomsuba, Nov. 8.
The anniversary celebration will culminate on Nov. 11, beginning with worship service at 11:30 a.m. featuring the Rev. Leo Cole of Meridian as guest speaker. The observance will culminate with a program at 3 p.m. featuring the Rev. Ronnie Walk as guest speaker. Refreshment will be served.
LAUDERDALE First Baptist Church of Lauderdale's annual homecoming celebration will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. "One Nation, Under God" will be the patriotic theme.
Guest speaker will be the Rev. Mike Russell, former pastor. A covered dish fellowship meal will be served following the morning worship service. Former members, friends, family and others are encouraged to attend.
The church is located at 3659 Lauderdale Road.
LAKE A concert featuring the Heartland Boys and Hosanna will be held Nov, 15 at 7 p.m. at The Sanctuary Worship Center. A love offering will be taken.
The center is located at 1197 Old 80 Road.
QUITMAN The Holy Spiritualaires of Laurel will be in concert Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Nebo AME Church.
The church is located in the Crandall Community.

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