Religion briefs

By Staff
Nov. 15, 2003
Russell Baptist Church is opening a Christian daycare center Jan. 5. Enrollment is open to children 6 months to 4 years. Registration will begin Monday at the church's childcare office, 1844 Highway 11/80. For more information, call (601) 483-0878.
ROANOKE, Ala. Grace Bible College offers independent study courses in practical ministry. For information, write to: Grace Bible College, P.O. Box 393, Roanoke, AL 36274.
JACKSON The Jackson chapter of Barbershop Harmony meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Wesley Biblical Seminary, on the corner of Northside Drive and Manhattan Road. All men of good character are encouraged to attend and enjoy good four-part a cappella harmony. For more information, call Bob Patterson, (601) 366-7789
Services for Refuge Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church have moved to a new location: 829 47th Ave. Service times are: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 11 a.m.; and Bible class on Thursday, 7 p.m. For more information, call (601) 581-1610 or (601) 693-7880.
Power Hour, which brings the Christian community together for inspiration and encouragement, meets the first Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church. The hour includes lunch, fellowship, prayer, inspirational music and testimony. It is open to all races, denominations and genders. No reservations are necessary.
The cost of a deluxe meal is $6.50. Lunch is served 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The program begins at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 12:45 p.m. For information, call Jimmy Slay at 482-9779.
Fellowship Baptist Church is collecting labels from Campbell products to buy equipment for the church. Labels from the following Campbell products are requested: soups, beans, Swanson broths, Pepperidge Farm products, Prego pasta sauces, V-8 Juice and Franco-American Spaghettios.
Send labels to: Fellowship Baptist Church, 9325 Fellowship Road, Meridian, MS 30305.
TODAY
A Sip N Shop is scheduled from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church's family life center. More than 20 exhibitors will feature items such as pottery, jewelry, cheesecakes, candles, children's book's kitchen utensils, make-up baskets, frames, crafts items and other items.
YORK, Ala. Dr. Henry Krabbendam, professor of the Department of Biblical Studies at Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, Ga., will be guest speaker at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 16. The church is at 500 Country Club Road. A reception for Krabbendam will be from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. today.
SUNDAY
The congregation of Center Ridge Baptist Church will celebrate the church's 112th anniversary at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Clinton Dwayne McFarland of Southside Baptist Church, Columbus.
DECATUR Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church's annual pre-Thanksgiving musical will be presented at 5 p.m. All are choirs and soloists are encouraged to participate. The church is on Turkey Creek Road.
The New Birth Jail Choir will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 6183 Wesley Chapel Road.
The Seven Seals program will be held at First Baptist Church in Gainesville, Ala., at 6 p.m..
St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Sweets Spirits Inspirational Choir's 15th anniversary celebration of Friends and Family Day culminates with a presentation during 10:45 morning worship service. "Remembering the Gifts of God: His Joy, His Grace, His Everlasting Love" is the theme. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Joseph Washington, executive director of SharedCare Inc., Myrtle Beach, S.C. The church is at 2705 13th St.
TUESDAY
Darius Johnson of St. John Baptist Church will be guest speaker at Mission Meridian's Monthly Women's Prayer Luncheon. The luncheon is from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oakland Heights United Methodist Church, Highway 19 North. For more information or to make reservations, contact Charlotte Scott at 693-1332 or e-mail her at missionmeridian@aol.com.
COMING UP
A seven-week Bible study sponsored by Mission Meridian will begin at 5 p.m. Nov 22 at the Mission Meridian office, 900 Constitution Ave. "Reconciling Relationships" is the title and Charlotte Scott will conduct the comprehensive study of reconciliation. For more information e-mail to missionmeridian@aol.com
The Seven Seals program will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ward, Ala., at 6 p.m. Nov. 23.
The Matrons Ministry of St. John Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor a program at 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Debra Ewing Johnson of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Sandra Temple of West Mount Moriah Baptist Church will be the speakers. The church is at 2000 18th Ave. in Meridian.
HEIDELBERG The congregation of Greater Beaver Meadow Missionary Baptist Church will observe he second anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. Clinton Heidelberg' on Dec. 13 and 14. A banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and the celebration will culminate on Dec. 14 with a program at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Tommie Hales at 601-787-4656.
MAGEE Charles Johnson and The Revivers, The MaHarreys, The Next Generation, Still Water Trio, Celebrity Emcee DJ Jon Eric and others will perform at the 2nd Annual Pre-New Year's Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at Southfork Fish House, Highway 49 North.
Ticket prices: advance, $10; children under 8, free; group of 10 or more, $8 each; day of event (if available), $13. Ticket locations: Southfork Restaurant and McDonald Christian Bookstore, Magee. For additional information, call (601) 847-5339.
The New Birth Jail Choir will perform at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at Grace Church of Collinsville, 9065 Collinsville Road; at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at Highland Baptist Church, 3400 27th St.; and at 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at Lauderdale United Methodist Church for the 50-Plus Club.