Ministry News for Oct. 27

Shiloh to host World Day of Prayer

CHIPLEY — The Baptist World Alliance has set aside the first Monday in November each year to celebrate the Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer.  For many years, individuals in the community of churches have come together to learn and pray about issues affecting women and families around the globe.

Shiloh Baptist Church extends an invitation for this year’s local celebration which will be held on Monday, Nov. 1 at  6:30 pm.  Shiloh is located 4 miles south of U.S. 90 on State 277. Additional information can be obtained by calling the church office at 638-1014.

This year the theme will be “In Step with the Spirit” from Galatians 5:25. A time of fellowship will follow .

The Baptist World Alliance Women’s Department is composed of 7 continental unions representing 229 national Baptist women’s organizations from 130 countries.

St. Joseph Cemetery trustee board

CHIPLEY — St. Joseph Cemetery trustee board meeting to elect cemetery upkeep committee all are encouraged to attend this important meeting. The meeting will be held at St. Joseph AME Church on Monroe Sheffield Road in the dining hall on Oct. 31 at 3:00 p.m.

Campmeeting in Geneva

GENEVA, AL — Campmeeting at Cornerstone Pentecostal Ministries in Geneva, AL. Nov.7-12. Sis. Linda Baughtman preaching at 10:00 a.m. and Bro. Keith Speed preaching at 7:00 p.m. RV hookups and motels available Call 334-684-9537 for more information.

Community Fall Festival

PROSPERITY COMMUNITY — There will be a Community Fall Festival at D.D. Eldridge Park in the Prosperity Community on Hwy. 181 on Sunday Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m. Free candy, games, bounce houses, slides, music and free food

Sponsoring churches are Hickory Hill Baptist Church, Leonia Baptist Church, Northside Baptist Church, and West Pittman Baptist Church

Church benefit

GENEVA, AL — There will be a benefit on Nov. 6, starting at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at High Praise Church of God Mountain Assembly in Geneva, Ala located one block west of the Geneva Hardware (ACE Hardware) on Alabama Hwy. 27. Chicken plates for $6. There will be a yard sale and also a Gospel Sing. Singers will be Jerry Lynn Group, Jimmy Ray Carroll and band and many more. For information call Pastor Gary Lee 850-307-4771.

Yard sale

BONIFAY — The Ladies Circle of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church is having a fundraiser yard sale. The proceeds help purchase materials to make prayer quilts for those who are very sick. The yard sale will be Nov. 5 and 6 at the Church Parish Center located at 2331 Hwy. 177A in Bonifay, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. Down home prices on everything, furniture, household items, clothing, baked goods and so much more.

Fall Festival

WESTVILLE — Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church’s Fall Festival will take place on Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. at Westville City Park. Free food and games.

Fifth Sunday sing

VERNON — New Bethany Assembly of God, located at Hinson’s Crossroads will be having a fifth Sunday sing on Oct. 31. Brother Danny Jackson will bring the morning message. At 12:30 p.m. there is lunch in the fellowship hall. For information call Brother Leon Jenkins at 773-3003.

Revival at New Home

CHIPLEY — New Home Baptist Church will have an old fashioned revival beginning Nov. 7. Former pastor Huey Hughes will be the evangelist. Sunday morning services will begin at 10 a.m. with a gospel sing featuring special groups as. Dinner will follow. Night services will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7. On Nov. 8-10 the services will begin at 6:30 p.m. For information call Ferrell Cain at 638-4736.

Heaven’s Way Biker Church

COTTONDALE — Heaven’s Way Biker Church held its third service Oct. 17 welcoming approximately 52 guests.  Robert Happoldt, president of Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry, Enterprise, Ala. Chapter, opened the service with a challenge to Christians to love and act as Christ exampled.

HWBC is located at 3924 Woodrest Road, Cottondale and holds services each Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For information about HWBC or directions, contact one of the Ministry Team Members: Jim Ballard 573-1448; Lamar Deese – 557-7775; Robert Happholdt – 334-806-4258; Tom Heddle – 263-7106; Bob Johnson – 573-3249, or Craig Reynolds – 352-2125.

Paschal to appear at retreat

MARIANNA — Gospel music will ring loudly on Friday, Nov. 12, at the West Florida District of the Assemblies of God Campgrounds, located on Hwy. 90 in Marianna, as popular Christian recording artist, Janet Paschal will be featured during the women’s retreat that will begin at 7 p.m. For information call 547-3266 or visit www.carmelassembly.org or  www.janetpaschal.com.

BCF host U.S. Army Field Band Concert 

GRACEVILLE — Preparations are underway at The Baptist College of Florida for the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus performance Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Assembly Center. For more information and to obtain tickets to the upcoming concert, call 800-328-2660 ext. 418 or visit www.baptistcollege.edu.