Mississippi News December 5, 2024
Obituaries
- Jimmy Andrew Russell Sr., who led eight churches over 51 years of ministry, died Oct. 27. He was 82.
- John F. Sumner Jr., former pastor of Fairfield Baptist Church, Moselle, and Baptist student director of Jones County Junior College (1976–1991), died Oct. 25. He was 95.
Staff changes
- Brandon Burroughs is the new pastor of Cherry Creek Baptist Church, Ecru.
- Logan Moore is the new worship pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Gulf Coast Baptist Association.
- Grace Moore is the new ministry assistant of New Hope Baptist Church, Gulf Coast Baptist Association.
- Ethelyn Zimmerman has retired after 17 years as pianist of Liberty Baptist Church, Flowood.
- Floyd Steverson is the new pastor of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, Florence.
- Brennon Gatewood is the new student/discipleship minister of Liberty Baptist Church, Flowood.
- Charles Davis is the new pastor of Carmel Baptist Church, Meridian.
- Ricky Lee is the new pastor of Holmesville Baptist Church, Pike County Baptist Association.
- Ethan Myers is the new youth pastor of FBC Brooklyn, Pine Belt Baptist Association.
Events
- Merry Christmas Columbus, Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Fairview Baptist Church, Columbus.
- The Star Still Shines musical/play, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church, Leakesville; refreshments to follow.
- Glorious Light of Christmas cantata, FBC Winona, Carroll-Montgomery Baptist Association, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.
- The Wonder of Christmas, Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Bethsaida Baptist Church, Carroll-Montgomery Baptist Association.
- Missionary speakers Kevin and Misti Vance, who serve in France, Dec. 11, 6:45 p.m., Harperville Baptist Church, Scott County Baptist Association.
- Community Drive-Thru Live Nativity, Dec. 14–15, 6 p.m., Eden Baptist Church, Yazoo County Baptist Association.
- “Peace on Earth,” Dec. 15, 6 p.m., FBC Sumrall, Lamar Baptist Association.
- Christmas musical, Dec. 15, 10 a.m., Hebron Baptist Church, Yazoo County Baptist Association.
- “An Unexpected Christmas,” Dec. 15, 2 and 6 p.m., Oakdale Baptist Church, Brandon, Rankin County Baptist Association.
- Rodney Williams from Club Meth to Christ Ministries, Dec. 20, 6 p.m., J/C Hut, 302 N. Holly St., Richton; hosted by Perry County Baptist Association.
- Christmas program, Dec. 22, 11 a.m., Bentonia Baptist Church, Yazoo County Baptist Association. Also, candlelight service,
5 p.m.
Celebrations
- Chunky Baptist Church, Newton County Baptist Association, celebrated its 130th anniversary Oct. 20.
Missions project
- Tri-County Baptist Association is collecting any size prescription bottles for future missions projects. Please remove labels and medication.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the Dec. 5, 2024, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
