Mississippi News Feb. 27, 2025
Obituaries
- Dale Funderburg, who had served as pastor of First Baptist Church West Point since June 2003, died Feb. 10. He was 64.
- James Edward Gibson Jr., who served several churches in Mississippi including New Hope Baptist Church, Meridian, where he retired in 2013, died Jan. 31. He was 87.
- Jimmy Walker, who served several Mississippi churches over his more than 40 years of ministry, died Jan. 22. He was 89.
Staff changes
- Jamie Wallace is the new pastor of Southway Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Lincoln County Baptist Association.
- Eric Kittrell is the new Baptist Student Union director for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, George-Greene Baptist Association.
- Kirby Smart is the new pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Mize, Smith County Baptist Association.
- Ed McDaniel is the new pastor of West Baptist Church, Holmes County Baptist Association.
Events
- Crusade 2025, Jesus is freedom, Feb. 2–March 2; 5:30 p.m. concert; 6 p.m. worship; Mount Olive Baptist Church, Baldwyn; Pastor Ronnie Coleman; music group: Higher Ground.
- Week of Prayer for North American missions, March 2–9. Visit anniearmstrong.com/week-of-prayer.
- Revival, March 2–5, Flowood Baptist Church, Rankin County Baptist Association; March 2, 10 a.m., Shawn Parker; March 2, 6 p.m., Rick Blythe; March 3, 6 p.m., Fred Luter; March 4, 6 p.m., Ken Hester; March 5, 6 p.m., Matt Powell; worship: Jared and Mary Kate Vardaman.
- Central Baptist Church Band of Brothers men’s breakfast, Yazoo County Baptist Association, 6:30 a.m., Fridays.
- Oak Grove Baptist Church (Yazoo County Baptist Association) movie night, March 8, burgers and hot dogs at 5 p.m.
- A Journey to Grace, abortion recovery support group starts March 10; led by Debbie Golden and Cabrini Smith, Hope Clinic, Hattiesburg; contact 601-264-2181.
- Ivan Parker concert, Harmony Hill Baptist Church, Burnsville, Tishomingo Baptist Association, March 14, 6 p.m.; a love offering will be received.
- Spaghetti fundraiser, March 16, Arlington Baptist Church, Perry County Baptist Association, fellowship hall; proceeds go to children and youth missions ministry. Each plate will have spaghetti or chicken spaghetti, green beans, a roll and dessert. Love offering.
- Revival, Burnsville First Baptist Church, March 16–19; Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday–Wednesday, 7 p.m.; evangelist: Warren Jones of Alcorn Baptist Association.
- Always Faithful ministry assistants conference and training, March 17–18, Garaywa Camp and Conference Center, Clinton; mbcb.org/event/ministry-assistants-conference-and-training.
- KidMin Tool Bin, March 21–22, 7 p.m.–noon, Garaywa Camp and Conference Center, Clinton; sbcworkspace.com/pub/event/register/55237850.
- Bible drills, check with your local association for March events and the state Bible drills at the end of March, beginning of April.
Resources
- Resources for 3:16 on 3/16: namb.net/evangelism/316on316.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the Feb. 27, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
