You can submit your religion briefs to blockridge@themeridianstar.com. The briefs are published every Saturday, and must be received every Monday by 5 p.m. in order to be published that Saturday. You may also fax briefs to (601) 485-1275.

FYI

    You can receive a free non-denominational Bible correspondence course through the mail. A certificate of completion will be rewarded after the eighth lesson is completed. Call Eutaw Church of Christ at (205) 372-9903 and leave your name, home address, and phone number.

TODAY

    • The Evangel Temple choir will be hosting “Summerfest” ;  an awesome praise and worship experience on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. in the new sanctuary. Please come and join us for an awesome worship experience followed by a healing prayer service for those in need of prayer.

SUNDAY

    • Mark Trammell Ministries of Gadsden, Ala., will be presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ in preaching and song at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Newton, Miss., on Sunday, Aug 22 at 6 p.m.  Mark Trammell will be preaching the Word of God, followed by the Mark Trammell Quartet in concert.  The church is located 5 miles north of Newton on Newton Conehatta Road.  Join us for this very special evening of worship.  For more information, call 601-683-3928.        

COMING SOON

    • Long Creek Baptist Church will be celebrating its 125th year anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 12. More information coming soon.

    • The homecoming committee for Hickory United Methodist Church is seeking contact information to all former members and friends of the church for their upcoming Homecoming on October 24. hickorychurch@yahoo.com, hickoryunitedmethodistchurch.com, (601)635-3174, (601)646-6361.