Calendar of Events

Services at Butler Pentecostal Sept. 18

Pastor Rayburn Druey wants to invite everyone to Butler Pentecostal Church in Shuqulak, MS for 3 special services this weekend - Friday, Sept. 18th at 7:30pm, Saturday, Sept. 19th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, Sept. 20th at 10:00am. Guest ministers are Bro. Louis Davis and Bro. Bobby DuDeck both from the coastal area. There will be special singing at each service. For more information call 601-677-2266 or 601-562-5142.

Gospel Singing Sept. 19

There will be a gospel singing held at Sherwood Community Center on September 19 at 7 pm. Featured singers are "Eternity Trio," "Joy Card," and others. Everyone is welcome to come join us for a great night of Southern Gospel music and fellowship. Concessions will be available. Admission is free but a love offering will be received. For more information call 662-418-6454.

Kids and teens nature photo event set Sept.19

This hands-on workshop is designed for young photographers of all skill-levels, whether it is the first time youbring a camera to the outdoors, or if you are a former winner of our photo contest. Photography is not just about pointing and pressing a button; it's a decision-making process. It is also just plain fun, and it helps you look much more carefully at the world around you. We will help you learn how to take great photos in the wild, what to look for, how to respect wildlife and much more. Even preschool children can understand using the camera for point-and-shoot photography and school-age children can express themselves through photography. If you don't have a camera to use, we will provide you with a disposable camera. The class will be outdoors, please be prepared with long pants, closed shoes, sunscreen, etc. Registration is required. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Call 323-5548 for more information.

Women's Workshop Sept. 19

Bethel Harmony and Mt Olive District Ministers' Wives & Women Evangelist will be holding their annual women conference workshop to be held at The Friendship M.B. Church, Jones Ave, Louisville MS on September 19. Registration held from 8:30 - 9 am; registration fee is $20. Conference begins at 9 am. Send registration info to Sister Esther Coleman, 799 Crystal Ridge Rd. Louisville or call Esther Coleman at 662-773-6143 or Ethel Goss at 662-803-1933.

Trail ride set for Sept. 19

A Trail Ride will be held on Saturday, September 19 in south Winston County. It will be leaving the Indian Springs church parking lot at 10 A.M. Bring your sack lunch for the trail. Food will be served at the end of the ride by the ladies of Indian Springs.

"If you don't have a horse, come ride in one of the wagons with us!" The church is located at the intersection of Hwy. 25 and Mt. Calvary Church Rd., 12 miles south of Louisville or 6 miles north of Hwy. 19.

Kickball fundraiser set

There will be a kickball tournament on Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m., at Ivy Park North, with a prize of $200 going to the winning team.

All proceeds from this event will go to ward DRY TEARS organization (www.drttears.org), a non-profit Christian humanitarian organization that provides deep-water wells in Africa that have no clean water source.

For the event teams may have 8-12 players, 7th grade and older, and must have at least 3 females on each team.

Cost for registration is $5 per team member. Entrance to the event is $5, children 12 and under may attend for free. Concessions, including hamburgers and hotdogs, will be sold at the event. Team registration forms can be picked up at the First Methodist Church Office and must be turned in with entry fee by Wednesday September 16.

Three members of the First United Methodist Youth were inspired by a recent mission tripin North Carolina to hold a fundraiser for the Dry Tears organization. The kickball tournament will be their first organized fundraiser for Dry Tears.

For more information, please call Jeff Walton at 662-617-1077 or stop by the First United Methodist Church.

Howard Reunion Sept. 20

The annual Howard Reunion will be held at J.W. Young Park on September 20 from 10 am until. All family and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish.

Harvest Program set for Sept. 20

The New Prospect M.B. Church will be having a Harvest Program on Sunday, September 20 at 3p.m, which was requested by Bro. Otis Mitchell asking all of his family, friends, neighbors and church family to attend.

Gospel Singing at Greensboro CME

There will be a Gospel singing, honoring the Mighty Disciples of Louisville, held at Greensboro CME Church on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 5pm. The singing is sponsored by Family and Friends. The pastor of Greensboro CME Church is Rev. Carl Swanigan. The featuring guest group is Meashell Lee -n- The Anointed Ones, from Tuscaloosa AL. Home groups are Disciples of Christ and Lonely Valley Traveling Choir.

Rives reunion set

Annual Rives Reunion of all family and friends will be held September 20 at Betheaden Community center (old Betheden school) at 10:00 a.m. Come bring a dish and enjoy food and fellowship.

Revival set Sept. 20-22

Revival will be held at West and Whitehall UMC September 20-22. The speaker will be Reverend Ginger Holland, president of the MSFUME. Sunday, September 20 at Pleasant Hill UMC will also be a dinner at 5:30 pm and service will be at 7 pm with the Wildwood Choir. Monday, Sept 21 at Whitehall UMC service will be at 7pm. Tuesday, Sept.22 at Center Ridge UMC service will be at 7pm.

Kids Crusade Sept. 21

There will be a Kids Crusade held at Hight Assembly of God Church, 105 Hight Moore Rd, Noxapater on September 21-24, 2009 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Pastor Toby Halfacre invites all to attend. For more information call 724-4215 or 724-4216.

Tummy Safe Class

On September 22, a Tummy Safe Class of Childcare Providers will be held at the Winston County Extension Office at 9 am. Exam will be at 3 pm. Registration is due by Sept. 8 - limited to first 20 persons. For more information call, 662-773-3091.

LHS Class of 1979 Reunion, Sept. 25 and 26

The LHS Class of 1979 will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a weekend reunion on Friday Sept. 25 and Saturday Sept 26. Classmates are invited to attend and sit together at the 7pm Homecoming football game on Friday night (the 25th) on the LHS campus. The game will begin at 7pm. There will be a potluck picnic on Saturday the 26 at 1 pm at Lake Tiak O'Khata right outside the main restaurant. The gazebo will be used in case of rain. For the picnic, classmates are asked to bring enough food for their families and four other people. Drinks, ice, and paper goods will be provided. For more information, contact Brenda Jackson Stokes at 662-803-5597 (bstokes@hughes.net) or Grover D. Coleman at 662-705-1044 or Barbara Suttle Wood at 662-803-9257 or Bertha Waldrip Dotson at 662-773-2617 or Daphne Henderson Donald at 662-803-7370 or Michael Cravens at 662-803-3369 (email: mjc308@yahoo.com. Anyone who knows how to contact Class of 1979 classmates are encouraged to help spread the word.

Pastor

anniversary set

Ebenezer Church of God in Christ will celebrate its Pastor and First Lady's Fourth Year Anniversary with a program on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3p.m. at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ located at 688 Bethany Ebenezer Road, Louisville, MS. The guest speaker will be Pastor Daniel Littleton of Deliverance Temple COGIC Forrest, MS. All are invited and welcomed.

Revival at FUMC

The Louisville First United Methodist Church invites everyone to a revival held Sunday through Wednesday night, Sept. 27-30 at 7 pm nightly. A covered dish supper will be Sunday night at 6:00. There will be a light lunch and service Monday through Wednesday from 12 noon until 12:45. The minister will be Rev. Bryan Collier of the Orchard United Methodist Church in Tupelo, the largest and fastest growing Methodist Church in Mississippi. All are invited to attend.

Anniversary Service Sept. 27

Gates of Joy Church of God in Christ church family will be having their Pastor and Wife Anniversary service for Elder and Mrs. Riley Murry on Sept. 27. The Guest speaker will be Elder Stanley Harris of Jackson, MS.

Revival at FUMC Sept. 27-30

The Louisville First United Methodist Church invites everyone to a revival held Sunday through Wednesday night, Sept 27-30 at 7:00 pm. A covered dish supper will be Sunday night at 6:00. Mon-Wed a light lunch and service will be held in the fellowship hall beginning at 12 noon. The minister will be Rev. Bryan Collier of The Orchard United Methodish Church in Tupelo. The theme will be 'The Spiritual Life of a Family.' All are invited to attend. A nursery will be provided.

Agape hosts event Sept. 29

Agape Baptist Church, located at 302 Ball Drive in Louisville, will be holding a Christian's Need Giveaway on September 29 from 7-10 am.

Children's Consignment Sale Sept. 29

There will be a Fall/Winter Children's Consignment Sale held on October 2-3 at First Baptist Church Louisville, MS. To register your items go to www.lilblessingsconsignment.org. Drop off times are as followed: Monday, Sept 28, 5pm-7pm; Tuesday, September 29, 9am-3pm & 5pm-7pm; Wednesday, Sept 30, 2pm-5pm. For more information contact Janice Curran at 662-773-5138 or Hazel Garrett at 662-803-0193.

Dean Park Harvest Fest set Oct. 3

The Friends of Dean Park, Inc, anounces its 2nd Annual HarvestFest, which will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Dean Park (Center Ridge Community), Hwy 15 South, Louisville, MS. A $1.00 donation is requested at the gate from adults, children under 18 years old free.

For more information, please contact: Elmetra Patterson, President (662) 779-0169, Richard Moncrief, Vice President (662) 773-4397, Barbara Coleman, Secretary (662) 773-3059 or Annie Pearl Hudson, Treasurer (662) 773-6189.

Gully Reunion set for Oct. 4

The Gully reunion will be held on Sunday, October 4 at the Shrine Club in Preston, MS. Doors will open at 10:45 am. Bring lunch, family, and friends. Enjoy a day of fun and fellowship, great food and door prizes.

Winston Republican women to meet

The next meeting of the Winston County Republican Women will be held on Monday, October 5 at 12 noon in the Tiak O'Khata Room at Lake Tiak O'Khata Resort. The guest speaker will be Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, chairman of the Senate's Tourism Committee. Senator Chassaniol will speak on tourism in Mississippi and will provide a unique perspective to the operations of the Senate as its only female Republican. The public is invited to come and enjoy a Dutch treat lunch and to become better informed about our state's tourism opportunities.

Revival to be held Oct. 5-9

Triumphant Word of Faith Temple would like to invite you to revival held on October 5-9, 2009. Guest evangelist will be Supt. Willie Clark of hattiesburg, MS. Service will begin at 7:00 nightly.

Religious event set for Choctaw County

An inspiration event that can make a difference! Greater Choctaw County Crusade with Jerry Pipes and friends October 18-21 at 7pm nightly at Ackerman High School, Ty Cobb Auditorium.

Managing Wild Hog Damage Workshop

The public is invited to attend a "Managing Wild Hog Damage in Central MS" workshop that will be held October 29 at the Attala County Coliseum in Kosciusko from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Contact Michelle Salers are 662-290-0702 ext 3. Send registration fee along with contact information to Michelle at Attala Co Soil and Water Conservation District, 502 Veterans Memorial Dr., Kosciusko MS 39090.

Doors of Hope seeks volunteers

Doors of Hope Center is looking for volunteers to help prepare food boxes from the Food Pantry. They are also looking for a person or persons that are willing to take care of mail that is coming in and going out. If you are interested please call the center at 662-779-2722.

Prayer for

children

Mothers and Grandmothers- Standing in the Gap for Children invites everyone to come pray for children all over the world, daily at 7 am. Expect and see a difference in homes, schools, communities. For more information contact T. Roberts at 601-743-9438.

AA meets

Louisville/Winston County Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday nights at 7:30 P.M. on the second floor of the community house.

Love and Peace Ministries seeks donations

Doors of Hope Center is in need of a refrigerator or freezer. They are seeking donations from anyone that is willing to help maintain safe food. Please contact Lorene R. Guyse, administrator at (662) 779-2722.

Habitat for Humanity seeks donations

Winston County Habitat for Humanity has joined the Cars for Homes program. Donors can call toll free number, 1-877-277-HFHI (4344), or visit www.carsforhomes.org. to donate cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, farm equipment, airplanes or other vehicles .

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