Obituaries
- Lewis Wayne Frederick, a pastor and retired International Mission Board missionary, died May 1. He was 90.
- Larry H. Russell, former pastor of Mission Hill Baptist Church, Wesson, died April 29. He was 66.
Staff changes
- Tim Horton is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Shannon, Lee Co. Association.
- Jon Hood is the new pastor of Duck Hill Baptist Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association.
- Ronney Joe Webb is the new director of missions for Jones Co. Association.
- Kylee McLemore is the new worship leader of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lauderdale Association.
Events
- Troy Burns family and Four the King, First Baptist Church Bellevue, May 30, 7 p.m.
- Youth summer kickoff concert, May 30, 6 p.m., Bethany Baptist Church, Meridian; rapper/singer: Cody and Allison Murphy; speaker: Mike Rice.
- The Isaacs, May 31, 7 p.m., North Greenwood Baptist Church; love offering.
- 4-night community revival — “One Body. One Spirit. One Hope.” Ephesians 4:4, Alcorn Association:
- June 1, 6 p.m. — Unity Baptist Church; sermon: Michael Page
- June 2, 7 p.m. — Crossroads Baptist Church; sermon: Brad Vuncannon
- June 3, 7 p.m. — Union Baptist Church; sermon: Harold Settlemires
- June 4, 7 p.m. — Hinkle Baptist Church; sermon: Ron Stacy.
- Uncommon: Becoming the men God has created us to be, men’s ministry meeting, Rolling Hills Baptist Church, Pearl River Association, June 3, 6:30 p.m., speaker:
Nicky Lee.
Celebrations
- First Baptist Church Philadelphia, Neshoba Association, celebrated its 175th anniversary May 4.
- White Oak Baptist Church, Neshoba Association, celebrated its 200th anniversary May 4.
Vacation Bible School
- Southway Baptist Church, Brookhaven, May 25–29, 5:30–8:30 p.m., June 1 commencement: 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch for children and families.
- Carrollton Baptist Church, May 26–30, 8–11:30 a.m., age 4 years–6th grade.
- Liberty Baptist Church, Stringer, preregistration, May 31, 10 a.m.–noon, June 1–6, 6–8:30 p.m., ages 3–12th grade; meal served nightly.
- Willow Pointe Church, Hattiesburg, May 31, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., ages 4–11.
- Bethsaida Baptist Church, French Camp, June 1, 4:30–8 p.m., June 2–5, 5:30–8 p.m.
- Madden Baptist Church, June 1–5, 5:30–8 p.m., K4–6th grade.
- FBC Oloh, June 1–5, 6–8:15 p.m.; K–6th grade; dinner and drop off begin at 5:30 p.m.
- East Heights Baptist Church, Tupelo, June 1–5, 5:30–8 p.m.
- Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, June 1–5, 5:30–8 p.m.; family night, June 6, 6 p.m.
- Kilmichael Baptist Church, June 2–5, 9:30–11:45 a.m., K4–5th grade; sack lunch provided daily.
- Good Hope Baptist Church, Purvis, June 2–5, 6–8:35 p.m.; completed K3 (potty trained)–6th grade.
- Gum Grove Baptist Church, Brookhaven, June 2–6, 5:30–8 p.m.; family night is June 6 at 6 p.m.
- Easthaven Baptist Church, Brookhaven, June 2–6, 9 a.m.–noon; K4–6th grade.
- Calvary Baptist Church, Tupelo, June 2–6, 9 a.m.–noon, K–5th grade.
- FBC Purvis, June 2–6, 8 a.m.–noon, age 4–6th grade.
- FBC Brooklyn, June 2–6, 5:30–8 p.m.
- Scooba Baptist Church, June 2–6, 9 a.m.–noon.
- Bay Springs Baptist Church, DeKalb, June 2–6, 5–8 p.m., 1st–6th grades.
- FBC Brookhaven, June 2–6, 9 a.m.–noon.
- North Corinth Baptist Church, Corinth, June 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the May 22, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
