March 1
The Republican Women of Simpson County will meet Thursday, March 1, at 11 a.m. in the E-911 Building in Mendenhall. Guests are welcome. For information call 601-953-2433.
Kennedy Springs Baptist Church "Mission Center"--- -Enter to win hams, groceries and cash for Easter - March 2 and 3 (8 a.m.-noon). Most clothes are *25¢ including blue jeans. Hundreds of sweats, coats, jackets and sweaters sell for * 25¢, boots *$3.00 and scrubs are only * $1.00. They receive new clothing donations from CATO and Dollar General as well as jewelry from Ballyhoo often! Hundreds of books are available for 10 ¢. It is open to the public the first and third weekend each month selling toys, dishes, linens, knick knacks and much more at unbelievable prices! They offer free Bibles, Sunday School books and daily prayer devotional books. Follow the pink signs from Polk’s Pharmacy only 9 miles from downtown Magee and only 10 miles out Highway 540E from Highway 49 to 2034 Highway 540. (601-847-0702). Share their fb page "Kennedy Springs Mission Center Ministry". (* Indicates some slightly higher)
March 2
Mendenhall’s Friday Nights on Main Kick-Off Party will be held on March 2 on Main Street beginning at 6 p.m. There will be antique cars and trucks, hot rods, race vehicles, motorcycles and plenty of food, drinks and entertainment for the whole family. Vendors are welcome. 55 South will be jamming on the Main Stage or enjoy some karaoke music by Party Tyme DJ Services on the south stage. Sponsored by Cooksey Builders Inc. Friday Nights on Main will be held the first Friday of every month.
March 3
A Wild Game Supper will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church located on Highway 35 between Mize and Mt. Olive, on Saturday, March 3, at 6 p.m. Fish, chicken, and wild game will be served. There will be door prizes. The guest speaker will be Sam Caston. For more information call 601-733-9173.
A Pre-Appreciation Musical Program will be hosted by Higher Level Worship Center in honor of Pastor Rev. Dwight and First Lady Pearl Robinson on Saturday, March 3. This event will take place at Higher Level Worship Center beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited.
A special brunch for First Lady Elmira Willis will be held on Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Disciples of Christ Family Center in the Fellowship Hall. The dress for this occasion is denim. This is optional. For more information contact Sister Sherry Griffith at 769-201-5001 or Sister Patricia Willis at 601-955-4361.
A fundraiser for Jennifer Craft will be held at the 5-way stop in Downtown Magee on March 3 from 8 a.m. until. There will be gift basket raffles, cakes and other bake sale items for purchase and t-shirt orders will be taken. All donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. For more information contact Emily Coleman at 814-691-3319. Jennifer was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in October of 2016. She took several rounds of chemotherapy and had surgery in February of 2017. In December of 2017 she was informed that the cancer had returned. All funds raised will help cover medical expenses.
March 4
The first year anniversary of St. Mary Church’s Pastor Anthony Watts will be held on Sunday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Bernard Mitchell of Zion Hill M.B. Church, Mendenhall. Everyone is invited to attend.
The 15th Year Pastoral Anniversary Appreciation Service honoring Pastor E. Darnell and Dr. Allison Moffett is Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. O.D. Evans of New Hopewell Baptist Church, Collins.
The sixth year anniversary program for Oak Ridge M.B. Church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Eric Dixson, Sr., will be held on March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Theme: “A servant called to spiritual services,” Matthew 28:19-20. The guest speaker will be Rev. Moses Johnson, pastor of the North Hill M.B. Church in New Hebron. Dress colors are black, purple and white.
Annual Family and Friends Day will be held at Good Hope M.B. Church on Sunday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Victoria Price, pastor of Lane Chapel CME Church, Jackson.
March 5-7
"Calling All Youth," a three night Spring Youth Revival, will be held at New Zion M.B Church, Pinola, on March 5-7. Theme: "In the Days of Your Youth" Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1. Guest speaker Rev. Mark Johnson Sr., Fair Hill M.B. Church, Pelahatchie. Service will begin each night at 7:15.
March 8-10
Women with a Purpose Outreach Ministry Annual Conference
- “Developing My Ministry Conference.” The conference will convene March 8-10 at Mt. Zion Ora Missionary Baptist Church. The conference will open on Thursday night, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. with Host Pastor Kevin Youngblood, followed by Friday night, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Alfred Balthazar of Mt. Beulah Church and will close on Saturday, March 10, with sessions starting at 8 a.m. presented by Missionary Arline Brown (James Chapel Church of God in Christ), Minister Tommie Sean Matthews (Mt. Zion Ora MB Church), Bishop Carrie Crawford (After His Own Heart Ministries and Outreach) and a closing service with Bishop C. M. Lockhart of Anointed Word Ministries. For more information or to register, contact Jungeline Williams 601-422-3780 or Shyra Thompson 601-549-2434.
March 10
Married couples are invited to share in a Married Couples Seminar scheduled at Calvary M.B. Church, Magee, on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. until noon. The facilitator will be Dr. Stephen F. Mason of Greater Pearlie Grove M.B. Church, Jackson.
A gospel sing will be held on Saturday, March 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Sanford Community Center, 663 Old Highway 49, Sanford featuring Shallow Creek, Generations, Faithway Singers. Admission is free. A love offering will be received. For information call 601-765-6485.
March 10-11
Appreciating Services for Pastor John Willis and First Lady Elmira Willis will be held at Disciples of Christ Family Center on Saturday, March 10, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. The church is located at 268 Steel Mill Road, Mendenhall.
March 11
Pastor Rev. Dwight Robinson and First Lady Sister Pearl Robinson of Higher Level Worship Center, Jackson, will be honored for six years of service on Sunday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. James Roby, pastor of St. John M.B. Church, Utica. Everyone is invited.
The ninth anniversary of Pastor Dr. Robert West, Jr. and First Lady Pia West will be celebrated at New Hymn M.B. Church, 458 Hollins Road, Pinola, on Sunday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. Theme: “Honoring Our Pastor for the Noble Work that He is Doing” 1 Timothy 5:17. The guest speaker will be Dr. Robert West, Sr., pastor of the Mt. Eva Baptist Church, Terry. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Mike LeFevre Quartet will be in concert Sunday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church, 2380 Salem Road. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call 601-775-8272. A love offering will be taken.
March 12-14
Spring Revival will be held at The Greater Dry Ridge M.B. Church beginning nightly at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Monday night, Pastor Perry Feazell, Macedonia M.B. Church; Tuesday and Wednesday night, Minister George Graham, Greater Dry Ridge M.B. Church. Theme: Psalms 85:6- “ Wilt thou not revive us again; that they people may rejoice in thee?”
March 18
Annual Usher Day Program will be held at Taylor Hill M.B. Church, 548 Rockport/New Hebron Road, New Hebron on Sunday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Kenneth Skiffer, pastor of Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church, Pinola. Theme: The church door is open, come on in. 1 Corinthians 16:9. Everyone is invited to attend.
Friends and Family Day will be held at Shiloh M.B. Church on March 18 at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Willie Hobbs of Nazareth M.B. Church, Mendenhall.
March 19, 20, 21
Spring revival will be held at James Chapel M.B. Church 2036 Shivers Road, Pinola, on March 19, 20, and 21. Service will begin each night at 7:15. Guest speakers are Monday night, Rev. Tommy Fairley, pastor of Metropolitan Church Collins; Tuesday night, Rev. Ronnie Newsome, pastor of G-Grove M.B. Church of Mendenhall; Wednesday night., Rev. Glen Smith, pastor of Fair Hill M.B. Church in Sontag.
Spring revival will be held at Shiloh M.B. Church March 19-21. Services begin nightly at 7:15 p.m. Guest speakers are Monday night, Rev. Darnell Moffett; Tuesday night, Rev. Earnest Slaughter; Wednesday night, Rev. Willie Barber.
April 6
In concert, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound “Give Me Jesus” Tour 2018 at Heritage United Methodist Church, Hwy 98 W, Hattiesburg (Oak Grove) Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. For more information call 601-261-3354 or visit heritage-umc.org. Seating is limited.
April 14
All About Operation Christmas Child - a fun, informative day to share ideas, crafts, videos, food, fellowship and more on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Magee, 222 1st Street NW. Lunch will be provided. Session 1: “How to be a Great Project Leader” Session 2: “Things You May Not Know About OCC and SP” Session 3: “What Goes in is FUN - What Comes Out is ETERNAL!” Hosted by the OCC Northern Pine Belt Area Team. For more information, call Lane at 479-228-1648 or email lane.mcloud@gmail.com.
April 21
Zion Hill Relay Team presents Styling 4 A Cure Hair Show on April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Magee Community House. For more information call Willie Rutherford at 601-832-7651.
May 12
Zion Hill Baptist Church and the Relay 4 Life Ministry will have a Relay for Life Festival on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All groups and organizations that would like to participate contact Willie Rutherford at 601-832-7651. Everyone is invited to attend. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
June 1-2
Magee High School Class of 1988 will celebrate their 30 year reunion on Friday, June 1, with a Meet and Greet at Magee High School from 6-7 p.m. and tour the old stomping ground and reminisce. A block party will be held at The Vault in Downtown Magee from 7-10 p.m. On Saturday, June 2, the 30 year class celebration will be held at Pretty Unique event venue, Hwy 18 W, Jackson, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The cost for the 2 day event is $150 per classmate and allows one guest. A deposit of $75 is due by March 12 and the final payment of $75 is due by April 2. Payments can be submitted via PayPal to Felicia Hayes at feliciahayes@aol.com. or mailed to MHS Reunion c/o Felicia Hayes, 1600 Village Dr., Apt. 717, Euless, Texas 76039. Indicate whether one or two individuals will be attending. For more information contact mageehighclassof88@yahoo.com.
Information
A Bible study on the book of Revelations is being offered every Sunday night at 6 p.m. led by Pastor Bro. Donald Green at Fellowship Baptist Church, Hwy. 13 South, Mendenhall.
Morning prayer and afternoon luncheon is held every Thursday at Mt. Moriah Church. Prayer time is 11 a.m. until noon. Lunch and fellowship time is 12:15-1:15 p.m. Prayer and lunch is open to all people to get spiritually fed and natural food for the soul. Senior citizens, the needy and the homeless, come and bring a friend. Mt. Moriah Church is located at 160 Mt. Moriah Church Road, Magee.
The Books-n-Lunch Club meets at the Magee Library at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book chosen for adult readers. New participants are welcome. Pick up or prepare a lunch item to share and join the group, or just visit to see what goes on. Call the library at 601-849-3747 for more information.
Magee First UMC livestreams Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. weekly via mageefumc.org. Services are also archived for viewing convenience.
The Simpson County Federation of Democratic Women meets at the E911 Building in Mendenhall the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 a.m.
Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. NA toll free helpline: 866-643-6792. Local NA meeting schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Overflow Church in Magee.
American Legion Post 74 meets the third Tuesday of each month at the VFW, Hwy 49, Magee, at 6:30 p.m. Veterans and active duty service personnel welcome.
Lunch and Prayer is held every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. at BridgePointe Church, 123 Choctaw Street E., Magee. Hosted by Genesis (a BridgePointe Ministry.)
Weekly Prayer will be held every Thursday at noon at the Faith Tabernacle COGIC located across from the Goodwater Barber School in Magee. For info call 601-849- 4007.
Preschool story time is held at Mendenhall Public Library on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring your preschooler for stories,
songs and crafts.
