Obituaries
- Caby Edward Byrne, who served campus ministry programs at Mississippi College and State University as well as West Point Military Academy and was a chaplain with the Army Reserve for 35 years, died May 13. He was 91.
- Robert Curtis Ragland Sr., who preached in Humphreys County for 54 years and retired from Beulah Baptist Church in 2016, died May 12. He was 91.
Staff changes
- Justin Curtis is the new pastor of Yellow Leaf Baptist Church, Oxford.
- Drew Richardson is the new pastor of Ecru Baptist Church.
Events
- Cornhole Tournament, June 7, 2 p.m., County Line Baptist Church, Crystal Springs, Copiah Association, $5 per person; concessions available to help youth camp costs; contact: 601-622-1284.
- Love Out Loud Neshoba, June 16–19; Charles Billingsley to lead worship June 18 at the historic Ellis Theater; visit: loveoutloudneshoba.splashthat.com.
Celebrations
- First Baptist Church Biloxi, Gulf Coast Association, celebrated its 150th anniversary in May.
Vacation Bible School
- Palmetto Church, Lee County Association, June 7, 9 a.m.–noon.
- Branch Church, Scott County Association, June 7–12, kickoff June 6 with family night June 13, 6 p.m.; classes for all ages.
- Belden Church, Lee County Association, June 8–11, 6–8:30 p.m.
- Providence Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, June 8–11, 6–8 p.m. K3–6th grade.
- Central Church, Lincoln Association, June 8–11, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- Topisaw Church, Lincoln Association, June 8–11, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- FBC Booneville, Prentiss County Association, June 8–11, 6–8:30 p.m.
- Mount Olive Church, Prentiss County Association, June 8–11, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- Pleasant Hill Church, Golden Triangle Association, June 8–12, Sunday: 5–8 p.m.; Monday–Thursday, 8:30–11:30 a.m.; ages 4–completed 6th grade.
- Immanuel Church, Lamar Association, June 8–12, 6–8 p.m.
- West Carthage Church, Leake County Association, June 8–12, 6–8:15 p.m., ages kindergarten–6th grade.
- Auburn Church, Lee County Association, June 8–12, 5:30–8 p.m.
- Shady Grove Church, Lincoln Association, June 8–12, 5–8 p.m.
- FBC Columbus, Golden Triangle Association, June 9–12, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Thursday is family night; babies–5th grade.
- Baldwyn FBC, Lee County Association, June 9–13, 5:15–8 p.m.
- Clear Branch Church, Lincoln County Association, June 9–13, 6–8:30 p.m.
- New Prospect Church, Lincoln County Association, June 9–13, 6–8:30 p.m.
- Crestwood Church, Prentiss County Association, June 9–13, 6 p.m.
- Gaston Church, Prentiss County Association, June 9–13, 9 a.m.–noon.
- Vaiden Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, June 10–12, 6–8 p.m.
- Forest Church, Scott County Association, June 15–19, 5:45–8:30 p.m.; K3–6th grade.
- Mount Pisgah Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, June 15–19, 5:30–8:15 p.m.
- Calvary Church, Lincoln County Association, June 16–19, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- FBC Morton, Scott County Association, June 16–19, 6–8:30 p.m., ages 5–12.
- Hebron Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, June 16–20, 6–8:30 p.m.
- New Beginnings Church, Jasper County Association, June 16–20, 6–8 p.m.
- New Sight Church, Lincoln County Association, June 16–20, 6–8:30 p.m.
- Macedonia Church, Lincoln County Association, June 16–20, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Walnut Grove Church, Leake County Association, June 18–20, 5:30–8 p.m.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the June 5, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
