Obituaries
- Thomas “T.E.” Everett Davis, a devoted preacher for more than 50 years, died April 17. He was 94.
Staff changes
- Ryan Wade is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Magee, Simpson Baptist Association.
- Noah Clark is the new youth pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church, Purvis, Lamar Baptist Association.
Events
- New Hope Baptist Church, Kosciusko, Attala Baptist Association, Homecoming, May 11, 10:30 a.m.; speaker: Terrell Mayo; lunch to follow.
- Senior Adult Event, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Lake Crossover (Calhoun Baptist Association); cost: $10; featuring music by Anthony and Pam Bollinger.
- Panola Baptist Association Bible Conference: King David, The Lord’s Anointed, May 12–16, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church Sardis; led by: Ronald Meeks.
- Jackson County Baptist Association Minister’s Meeting/Lunch, May 13, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Temple Baptist Church, Hurley.
- Senior Adult Choir Festival, May 13, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., First Baptist Church Florence; visit: mbcb.org/event/senior-adult-choir-festival.
- Senior Adult Rally, Lincoln County Baptist Association, May 15, 10 a.m., Southway Baptist Church; program: Joseph Harris, singer, songwriter and magician; love offering will be taken.
- Senior Adult Refresh, May 15, Friendship Baptist Church, Granada; visit: mbcb.org/event/senior-adult-refresh-grenada.
- Shannon Smith concert, June 1, 6 p.m., Oakdale Baptist Church, Brandon, Rankin Baptist Association.
- All-State Youth Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal Tour (each concert starts at 6 p.m.
with one exception):- June 11 — Rocky Creek Baptist Church,
Lucedale - June 12 — First Baptist Church West Point
- June 13 — LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, Olive Branch
- June 15, 11 a.m. — First Baptist Church
Biloxi - June 15 — Salem Heights Baptist Church, Laurel
- June 16 — First Baptist Church Madison.
- June 11 — Rocky Creek Baptist Church,
- HeartSong Worship Arts Camp, 6–12th grade students, June 24–28, William Carey University, Hattiesburg; email: theartofjasonwalker@gmail.com; website: mbcb.org/event/heartsong-worship-arts-camp.
Congratulations
The Mississippi Baptist State Bible Drill Tournament was held at First Church Madison on April 12. Here are the winners of each tournament, along with their church and association:
2025 Middle School Tournament Winners: First: Anna Birdsong, Tuscola Baptist Church, Lena, Leake Coumty Baptist Association; second: Christian Germany, Tuckers Crossing Baptist Church, Laurel, Jones County Baptist Association; third: Buddy Beech, TCBC, JCBA
2025 High School Tournament Winners: First: Mylane Newman, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Wesson, Lincoln County Baptist Association; second: Jon Laney, Hillcrest Baptist Church, NewAlbany, Union County Baptist Association; third: Annabelle Beech, TCBC, JCBA
2025 Nine-Year Scholarship Tournament Winners: First: Chandler Leach, Star Baptist Church, Rankin County Baptist Association; second: Calvin Smith, Liberty Baptist Church, Raleigh, Smith County Baptist Association; third: Jerusha Dasary, First Baptist Church Clinton, Metro Baptist Association; fourth: Seth Dorroh, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Grenada, North Central Baptist Association.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the May 8, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
