OBITUARIES
- Vernell Daniels, who led at least 12 Mississippi churches over 64 years of ministry, died June 20.
- Joe Weideman Armour Jr., a minister who served churches including First Baptist Church Tupelo and FBC Clinton for nearly 40 years, died July 4. He was 72.
- Charles Hurshell Jones, who served as pastor, director of missions, associational staff, pastoral staff and prison ministry missionary, died July 6. He was 88.
- Robert Preston Cooper Jr., longtime pastor, died July 14. He was 74.
Celebrations
- Farmhaven Church, Canton, Metro Association, celebrated its 100th anniversary May 4.
- Ann Woodhouse of First Church Corinth, Alcorn Association, recently celebrated 25 years as pianist.
- Sunrise Church, Petal, Pine Belt Association, celebrates 125 years Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.
Staff changes
- Jeff Ingram is the new pastor of Gunter Road Baptist Church, Florence, Rankin County Association.
- Doug Broome is the new pastor of East Philadelphia Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Neshoba Association.
- Tim Lampley is now partner ministries associate at The Baptist Children’s Village.
- Celeste Williams is the new case manager at our Reedy Acres Campus for The Baptist Children’s Village.
- Braelyn Weaver is the new women’s consultant for Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.
- Kay Bennett is the new Christian Women’s Job Corps/Christian Men’s Job Corps consultant for Mississippi Woman’s Missionary Union.
- Tracey Byrd, ministry assistant for Jackson County Association, recently retired.
Events
- Equipping the Family conference, Aug. 2, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Longview Heights Church, Olive Branch; speaker: Chap Bettis, will be walking through his book, “The DiscipleMaking Parent;” visit: longviewheights.org/event/equipping-the-family-conference.
- Revival, Aug. 3–6, New Haven Church, Weir, Choctaw Association, speaker: James Young; worship leader: Brookelyn Taylor; Aug. 3: 11 a.m. followed by potluck lunch in fellowship hall and nightly services Aug. 3–6, 7 p.m.
- The Lovelace Family hosts two concerts Aug. 3 in Corinth (Alcorn Association): 11 a.m., Lone Oak Church; 6 p.m., Wheeler Grove Church. The Mylon Hayes Family and Justin and Bethany Cheaves will also participate. Free admission; love offering.
- Carnival, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., FBC Carthage family life center gymnasium; food, inflatables, games, blessing of backpacks.
- D-Life Boot Camp, Aug. 9, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Faith Church, Meridian, Lauderdale Association; light breakfast included; trainers: Bill and Rondie Wilks; register: faithbcmeridian.churchcenter.com/registrations.
- Loss of a spouse, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.–noon, Cross Roads Church, Pelahatchie, Rankin County Association; contact: 601-546-2297.
- Senior adult rally, Aug. 12, 10 a.m., FBC Tupelo, lunch provided; speaker: James Lewis, pastor emeritus of Desoto Hills Church; music: Randy Wood, FBC; RSVP by Aug. 4 to leecountyba@gmail.com or 662-566-1700.
- 2025 MBSO Worship Concerts, 6 p.m.; Aug. 17 — FBC Grenada; Oct. 12 — Main Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg; contact cwtaylor@mbcb.org.
- Senior adult rally, Aug. 18, Longview Heights Church, Olive Branch, Desoto-Tate Association, 10:30 a.m.
- Church renewal luncheon, Aug. 19, noon, Jackson County Association. Participants receive lunch and book. RSVP by Aug. 14 at 228-769-7101 or office@goJCBA.com.
- Equipping Leaders, Aug. 22–23, Brandon Baptist Church; website: mbcb.org/event/equipping-leaders.
- The Pastor as Preacher, From the Pulpit to the Pew, Lauderdale Association, Sept. 6, conference: 9–11:30 a.m.; preaching lab: 12–1:30 p.m.; speaker: Greg Belser; visit lbams.org/pastoraspreacher.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the July 31, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
