JACKSON, Miss. (Special) — Volunteers are being recruited for the evangelism booth at the upcoming Dixie National Livestock and Rodeo at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, according to Don Lum, director of evangelism for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB).
“We will be there Feb. 3-12. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring members of your church family to share their Jesus story and learn how to share Christ with others,” Lum said. “This is a great opportunity to gain confidence in the ability to tell others about what Christ has done for them.”
The evangelism booth will be open on Thursday, Feb.3 through Saturday, Feb. 5. The booth will not be open on Sunday, Feb. 6, and will reopen on Monday, Feb. 7 through Tuesday, Feb. 8. The booth will again close on Wednesday, Feb. 9, and reopen for Thursday, Feb.10 through Saturday, Feb. 12. Volunteers are asked to take two-hour shifts.
For more information and to volunteer, contact Linda Burris at lburris@mbcb.org. Telephone: (601) 292-3278.
“Each February, cowboys, cowgirls, 4-H and FFA members, rodeo queens, and spectators travel from around the world to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds to experience the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River,” said Andy Gipson, Mississippi commissioner of agriculture and commerce and former Mississippi Baptist pastor.
“From the agricultural exposition and livestock shows to the renowned rodeo entertainment, this event continues to flourish as a tradition treasured by so many,” Gipson said.
For more information on the 2022 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, click here.
