Posts published in “Mississippi”

Mississippi requires new annual report filing for nonprofits

Mississippi requires new annual report filing for nonprofits

August 16, 2024

JACKSON, Miss. — Pursuant to House Bill (HB) 1344 from the 2024 Legislative Session and signed by the Governor, effective July 1, 2024, all nonprofit organizations will…

Olympic silver medalist Sam Kendricks: A champion in pole vault and at First Church, Oxford

Sam Kendricks reacts during the men's pole vault final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Aug. 5 in Saint-Denis, France. (Photo credit: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Olympic silver medalist Sam Kendricks: A champion in pole vault and at First Church, Oxford

August 9, 2024

MS Worship and Media Conference challenges leaders ‘to break the rituals for worship unusual’

Worship and media leaders take part in a panel discussion during the Mississippi Worship & Media Conference on July 25 at First Church, Fannin. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

MS Worship and Media Conference challenges leaders ‘to break the rituals for worship unusual’

July 31, 2024

Choctaw spirit celebrated at the Choctaw Indian Fair

Dancers present historically significant social, war, and animal dances in traditional handmade clothes at the 2024 Choctaw Fair.

Choctaw spirit celebrated at the Choctaw Indian Fair

July 26, 2024

Jasper Association dedicates cross

Leaders from Jasper Baptist churches gathered to pray and dedicate a new 50 foot cross at the Jasper Baptist Building on July 14. (Photo credit: Andrew Hicks)

Jasper Association dedicates cross

July 25, 2024

Wisconsin Baptists extend
prayers to those affected
by Madison school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (BP) — A shooting at a Christian school that left three dead, including the shooter, has prompted calls for prayer by local churches. “My heart is breaking right now,” Pastor Bob Ray of East Madison Baptist Church began in an email this afternoon to his congregation. “… Pray for God’s healing power for those who have been wounded, for God’s comfort, for families who have lost loved ones, and for all the students, staff, and families who have been traumatized.” Ray’s wife, Carla, teaches at a nearby public school and has at least two coworkers whose children attend Abundant Life Christian School. “I am also sure many of you know families who have been directly affected,” he wrote. In addition to the three deceased, six more were injured. It is believed the shooter was a student at the school.