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FYI

    • NorthPark Church hosts several support groups each week. Griefshare meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Single & Parenting meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Divorce Care meets Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30. Celebrate Recovery meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Link at NorthPark Church. Also, Wednesday Evenings 6:30 there is DivorceCare and Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, and finally on Saturday evenings at 6 Celebrate Recovery will meet. Located at 7770 Highway 39 North in Meridian, just across from the Northeast Middle School. For more information contact the church office at 601-482-1322.

    • Registration is now open for the February course offering of the Antioch M.B. Church School of Theology. The February course is scheduled to start Thursday-Saturday, February 26, 27, & 28, 2015 from 6p.m.-9p.m. and Saturday schedule from 9a.m.-12:50p.m. Registration deadline: February 17. This course will be provided through video instruction on-site. COURSE: BIBT105 BACK TO BASICS– Dr. Judson Cornwall, Instructor. Contact: Dr. Dot Stamps, Academic Dean, 601-480-5417; 483-7535 Office Administrator: Mrs. Redia Cannon, 601-917-1368

    • New Hope Baptist Church in the Clarkdale community will once again offer Upward Soccer this spring. Upward Soccer registration is open to boys and girls 4 years old – 6th grade. Early registration before Feb. 14 – $60; and $65 after February 14. Deadline to register is Feb. 20. The jersey is provided and soccer shorts are optional at a cost of $14. Cleats are recommended. Everyone must attend an evaluation. Evaluations are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. and between 5:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. in the Family Life Center at the church located at 6573 Hwy 145. Registration forms are available at New Hope from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. or at your local school.  Please call the church office at 601.693.4490 for more information.

    1st practice – Monday, Mar. 9

    1st game – Saturday, Mar. 28

    Award Celebration – Monday, May 18

Sunday, Feb. 15

    10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. – Evangel Temple, 3611 Hwy 145, Meridian, will be holding revival with Ray Hughes. He has been in full-time ministry for 43 years and is recognized internationally as a clear, prophetic voice. For more information call 601-693-1913 or visit www.theevangeltemple.org

Monday, Feb. 16

    6 p.m. – Evangel Temple, 3611 Hwy 145, Meridian, will be holding revival with Ray Hughes. He has been in full-time ministry for 43 years and is recognized internationally as a clear, prophetic voice. For more information call 601-693-1913 or visit www.theevangeltemple.org

Thursday, Feb.19

    11:30 a.m. – All pastors are cordially invited to attend a Pastoral Symposium to be held at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility visitation room. Speakers will include Facility Administrator Warden Norris Hogans, Deputy Warden of Programs Warden Ray Rice, Director of Mental Health Dr. Dennis Huggins and Facility Chaplain Rev. John Newbaker. Lunch will be provided. RSVP 601-485-5255 ext123  

Friday, Feb. 20

    5 p.m. – East Mississippi Baptist State Convention Christian Educators Conference. Registration at 5 p.m. and Conference at 6 p.m. Held at Mount Olive M.B. Church, 544 Chaney Drive, Meridian, MS 39301. Rev. A. D. Lewis, Host Pastor, Special Guest, Sis. Patricia Williams, Supervisor, Christian Education Accreditation and Credentials Division. Registration: Churches – $275 (7 delegates) Individual $100.

Saturday, Feb. 21

    5 p.m. – East Mississippi Baptist State Convention Christian Educators Conference. Registration at 5 p.m. and Conference at 6 p.m. Held at Mount Olive M.B. Church, 544 Chaney Drive, Meridian, MS 39301. Rev. A. D. Lewis, Host Pastor, Special Guest, Sis. Patricia Williams, Supervisor, Christian Education Accreditation and Credentials Division. Registration: Churches – $275 (7 delegates) Individual $100.

    6 p.m. – Bluegrass Gospel Singing at Grand Oak Bluegrass/Gospel Hall located on 3598 Causeyville-Whynot Road. From Meridian take Hwy 19S, turn right onto Causeyville-Whynot Road, go 1.7 miles to Grand Oak sign on left. No charge, love offering will be accepted. For more information phone Larry Wilson 601-513-1610.