Obituaries
- John Steven Delony, who led several churches in Arkansas and Mississippi, died June 12. He was 78.
Staff changes
- Chip Estes is the new director of community outreach ministries for First Baptist Church Bellevue, Lamar Association.
- Denelle Barrios is the new youth/children’s director for Mount Zion Church, Osyka, Pike County Association.
- Billy Joe Deer is the new pastor of Enon Baptist Church, Jayess, Tri-County Association.
Events
- Project Panola, July 17–19, will include a ramp-building project; collecting and supplying backpacks for 280 junior high students; fence/seating repairs; visiting residents of Diversicare; and first responders outreach; Panola County Association; call: 662-563-7439.
- IMPACT (Influence My Peers As a Christian Teen) youth event, July 19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Gracewood Church, Southaven, Desoto-Tate Association; free; includes lunch, worship, speakers, etc.; contact: office@gbcsouthaven.com.
- Four the King concert, July 20, 5:30 p.m., Enterprise Church, Clarke County Association; love offering.
- Revival, July 20–23, Sunday: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Bethel Church, Louisville, Winston Association; speaker: Randall Creel; music: Steve and Becky Carver.
- Loving Lincoln, July 24–26, Lincoln Co. Association.
- Dixie Echoes concert, July 27, 6 p.m., Mont Rose Church, Quitman, Clarke County Association; free admission; love offering.
- Launch, Back to School party, July 30, 6:30–8 p.m.; Petal-Harvey Church, Pine Belt Association. Contact brett.rushing@petalharvey.org to RSVP.
- Impact Training in August — Engage Your Community, 5:15–8:30 p.m. Dinner is provided for those who preregister seven days prior to the event date; email: bbridges@mbcb.org; website: mbcb.org/event:
- Aug. 7: First Church Philadelphia, mbcb.org/event/impact-training-philadelphia
- Aug. 11: North Greenwood Church, mbcb.org/event/impact-training-greenwood
- Aug. 12: FBC Tupelo, mbcb.org/event/impact-training-tupelo
- Aug. 18: FBC Laurel, mbcb.org/event/impact-training-laurel
- Aug. 19: FBC Natchez, mbcb.org/event/impact-training-natchez
- Senior adult rally, Aug. 12, 10 a.m., First Church Tupelo, Lee County Association; RSVP by Aug. 4: leecountyba@gmail.com.
- Prime Time Praise, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m.–noon, Willow Point Church, Lamar Association senior adult rally; speaker: Scott Hanberry; worship leader: Allen Sims; guests from Mississippi Baptist Convention Board; light refreshments.
- Rooted & Ready: Exploring the Bible’s foundation and applying it today, Aug. 16, Dry Creek Church, Preston, Winston Association; lunch: 11 a.m.; event: noon–2 p.m.; teacher: Shawn Parker, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board executive director; child care is available; visit: drycreekpreston.com/events to register.
Save the date/Plan ahead
- Mississippi Baptist Pastors’ Conference, Oct. 27, 1–6:30 p.m., Broadmoor Church, Madison; speakers: Mark Clifton, North American Mission Board; Ken Whitten, NAMB; Jamie Dew, New Orleans Seminary; and Greg Belser; Morrison Heights Church, Clinton; theme: “Finishing Strong,” 2 Timothy.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the July 17, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
