The Reporter welcomes news items of special events at local area churches. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.
Alliance sets National Prayer Day May 3, Baccalaureate May 20
Rockdale Ministerial Alliance will sponsor two more events this year, according to Ken Ansell, president.
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3. Time and place of local observance is still to be determined.
A Baccalaureate service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, hosted by Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
“All RHS seniors and their families are invited to attend in cap and gown,” Ansell said. “Meadowbrook Baptist, the host church, will provide the music as well.”
Rev. Ansell, a former Tiger and RHS graduate, will provide the message with several students from the class of 2018 participating.
Baccalaureate service Sunday at Springfield BC
There will be a lot of 1976 in the 2018 Baccalaureate Service Sunday afternoon at Springfield Baptist Church.
Speaker will be Kerry Locklin, a key member of the 1976 Tiger state championship team.
He will be introduced by Lew Simmonds, an assistant coach on that team. And one of the persons offering closing remarks will be Fred Johnson, head coach of the 1976 Tigers.
The service begins at 1:30 p.m.
Others on the program are Elizabeth McQuitter, Pastor Terry Larkin, Sharice Boyd, Springfield Pastor Rev. S. L. Ross Sr. and Tiffany Commerford, principal of Rockdale High School.
Kefa Mitchell will be mistress of ceremonies. Refreshments will be served following the service.
Graduating seniors being honored are Averyanna Kiamani Willis, Octavean Ronnie Messer, Sirvantaye Allen, Brajon Ayala, Sharice Boyd, Zavion Burgess, Ja’Qualyn Crawford, Dylan David, Elisha Johnson, Frances King, Alvin MItchell, Quintin Myles, Justin Nelson, Marvin Wyatt, Ta’Shon Chamblee, Torry Locklin and Treniecesia Ashley Mitchell.
Worshipers Conference set May 5 at New Hope
The Women’s Ministry of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 327 E. Third Street in Rockdale, will present a “True Worshipers Conference” (John 4:23-24) at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, according to Deborah Crawford, spokesperson.
Guest speakers will be Minister Novotny Baez, Minister Raquel Smith and Prophetess Belinda Jackson, Crawford said.
Thorndale church sets BBQ chicken on May 6
THORNDALE—Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Thorndale will serve a barbecue chicken dinner on Sunday, May 6 at Thorndale Fireman’s Hall, according to Patricia Hawthorne, spokesperson.
FMI: Call Hawthorne, 512 352-5506.
Shiloh Baptist youth talent show Saturday
THRALL—First Shiloh Baptist Church, 100 CR 481, Thrall, will stage a youth talent show and ice cream social at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 with youth (age 25 and under) invited to participate.
Proceeds from the show will go to the church’s Family Life Center building fund.
Awards, a quilt drawing, door prizes and a concession stand are planned.
FMI: 512-269-5848.
Meadowbrook Baptist schedules Bible School
Daily Vacation Bible School at Meadowbrook Baptist Church has been scheduled for June 18-21.
That’s a Monday through Thursday.
For more information call the church at 512-446-3367.
“A faithful man shall abound with blessings.” —Proverbs 28:20
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