FYI



• PHILADELPHIA — First Baptist Church will sponsor the weekly summer concert series, “First Friday,” from May 5 to Aug. 4 in the church’s Christian Life Center. Local contemporary Christian bands will perform; admission is one canned food item, which will be donated to the Neshoba Baptist Food Pantry.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be available and door prizes given away. A love offering will be taken for the bands. Concerts will begin at 8:10 p.m. Open to all age groups; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, unless attending with a church group.

The church is at 414 Pecan Ave. For more information, call (601) 656-1507.

• JACKSON — Promise Keepers will return to the Mississippi Coliseum Aug. 4-5 for “Unleashed: Releasing the Raw Power of Your Heart.” The event will feature a music concert, six keynote speakers and live worship.

Promise Keepers is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to introducing men of all ages to Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord and then helping them to grow as Christians.

Tickets for the event are $89, or $59 for military men. To purchase, call (800) 888-7595. For more information, visit www.promisekeepers.org.



Today



• DALEVILLE — Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will host its 6th Annual Women of Worship Conference at 10 a.m. Guest speakers will be the Rev. Lucinda White (Woods Lady) of Linden, Ala., who appeared on TBN Prophetess Juanita Bynum’s talk show; the Rev. Jackie Killingsworth of Meridian; the Rev. Betty Thompson of Pennington, Ala.; and Lady Evans of Tuscaloosa, Ala. The church is at 10638 Antioch Road.

• HEIDELBERG — Greater Beaver Meadow Missionary Baptist Church of Heidelberg will host a GBM Pageant at 6 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building (next to the police department). “Building For A Brighter Future” is the theme. Admission is $3.



Sunday



• PUSHMATAHA, Ala. — Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church’s annual Memorial Day Program begins at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Oliver L. Sealey, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church in Butler, as guest speaker. The church is at 7171 Highway 10.

• LAUDERDALE — A Women of Destiny Program will begin at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church, 10849 Old Highway 45 North. “Women of Destiny: Standing on the Word of God,” John 1:1, is the theme.

• The women’s group “The Servants of Mary” of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will host its annual spring tea at 4 p.m. at Kehrer Hall, 1914 18th Ave. “Uplifting the Future in Charity, Justice and Love” is the theme.

• PUSHMATAHA, Ala. — Spring revival at Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church will begin and continue through Friday. Services will begin at 7:30 each evening, with the Rev. W.C. McNair, pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala., as guest speaker. The church is at 7171 Highway 10.



Monday



• Leadership School will begin and continue through Friday at Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church, 608 14th Ave. Two certified classes will be offered: “Writing Techniques II,” Mary Perry, instructor; and “Organizing an Effective Baptist Training Union,” Ruby Yarbrough, instructor. For more information, call (601) 483-1243.



COMING UP

• New Vision House of God Faith Center at 6630 North Hills St. will sponsor a cleaning celebration for 10th Avenue Cemetery on April 29 at 7 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring weed-eaters, lawn mowers, gloves, clippers and other gardening tools.

• A Bible study called Children of the Bible will be held April 29 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 512 18th St. Patricia Battle will conduct the session.

• First New Hope District Woman’s Auxiliary Planning Session is scheduled for April 29 at 10 am. at East Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.

• BUTLER, Ala. — A free health fair will be held April 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Butler Chapel African Methodist Episcopalian Zion Church on Desota Road. Screening will include blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol checks, HIV counseling, cancer and hypertension counseling, renal care, CT/US education, dental counseling, ambulance operations, “Doc-in-a-box” and Alpha/Omega Hospice.

• First New Hope District Woman’s Auxiliary Planning Session is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at 10 am. The meeting will be at East Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.

• ENTERPRISE — A homecoming celebration is scheduled April 30 at Enterprise United Methodist Church, Highway 513 and River Road. The Rev. Dale Hathorn, pastor of Standing Tall Ministries in Tupelo, will be guest speaker for the 11 a.m. worship service. A potluck meal will be served afterward in the church pavilion.

• Homecoming will be observed at Shady Grove Church of God on April 30. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Richard Walls; a carry-in lunch will follow. A program of singing featuring The Hall Family will begin at 2 p.m. The church is on County Road 51.

• Praise Fest 2006 will be observed April 30 at 3 p.m. at Agape Storehouse Apostolic Church, 402 26th Ave. The service is part of the church’s Word and Praise Month observance.

• An anniversary service for Meridian Chapter 2, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held April 30 at 3 p.m. at Greater Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 13 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Drive. “Rejoice:125 Years Gospel Celebration Anniversary” is the theme. Free admission.

• NEWTON — A gospel music concert featuring Embrace of Brandon will be held April 30 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. A love offering will be collected. The church is in the Hero community, 877 Highway 503. For more information, call (601) 683-0849.

• NEWTON — A musician appreciation service will be held April 30 at 2 p.m. at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, 405 Oak St. The church’s annual Choir Day will be May 7 at 3 p.m.

• A fish fry will be held April 30 from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, 4032 Poplar Springs Drive. Tickets are $5, adults; $2, children.

• ENTERPRISE — A three-night revival will begin May 1 at Enterprise United Methodist Church, Highway 513 and River Road. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each day, with the Rev. Dale Hathorn, pastor of Standing Tall Ministries in Tupelo, as guest speaker. A nursery will be provided.

• National Day of Prayer 2006 will be observed May 4 at noon on the steps of Meridian City Hall. For more information, call Bill Hodge, (601) 696-9650, or Dorothy Lloyd, (601) 485-1984.

• Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church’s annual Spring Food Festival will be May 6 from 10 a.m-1 p.m. Baked and frozen goods will be sold. Barbecue plates are $6; delivery available for orders of five or more plates. Whole Boston butts may be purchased by reservation only. Proceeds will go to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, South Harbor Shelter and the Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call (601) 485-5598. The church is at 3937 Poplar Springs Drive.

• The Women’s Department of Center Hill Church of God in Christ will host its 3rd Annual Total Women’s Conference, June 22-24. The conference will be at the church, Highway 15 South in Louisville. For information, call (601) 278-9005 or (601) 656-1874, or e-mail brendalove1@bellsouth.net.