Posts published in “Mississippi”

God’s unlimited power explored at College Student Conference

Miah Spencer (left) greets attendees as they arrive at the College Student Conference at First Baptist, Madison. (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

God’s unlimited power explored at College Student Conference

October 7, 2024

By Chloe NewtonStaff Writer Praises filled the sanctuary of First Baptist, Madison, as college students from across Mississippi gathered for the biannual College Student Conference…

MSBDR team on the ground in Georgia in response to Helene

MSBDR team on the ground in Georgia in response to Helene

October 3, 2024

MSBDR deploys teams in response to Hurricane Helene

MSBDR deploys teams in response to Hurricane Helene

September 30, 2024

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

Bryant Wright (second from right), Send Relief president, and a local partner share a message of hope with a family of Syrian refugees in 2023. (Photo credit: IMB)

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

September 27, 2024

81 baptized in Lake Serene outdoor baptism service

Drew Chapman, Next Steps and Outreach Pastor of Temple Church, Hattiesburg, baptizes a member during their annual outdoor baptism service Sept. 22 in Lake Serene. (Photo credit: Temple Church)

81 baptized in Lake Serene outdoor baptism service

September 26, 2024

Deacon killed in shooting
after church Easter egg hunt
GULFPORT (CBS News) — A Mississippi deacon suffered fatal injuries in a shooting that broke out Saturday after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church, according to the church and local police. Empowerment Ministries Christian Center, which describes itself as a non-denominational ministry located in Gulfport, identified the deacon as Eddie Shed, who also served as its head of security. The church said the shooting was not carried out by anyone affiliated with its ministry, and Shed was killed while attempting to intervene. Gunfire erupted at around 2:05 p.m. local time. The Easter egg hunt had been held in Gulfport's Jack and Florence Goldin Park, according to the Gulfport Police Department. In a news release, the department said a child custody dispute prompted the shooting, and the suspect "reportedly brandished a firearm and opened fire, striking two individuals who were attempting to deescalate (sic) the argument." Witnesses told CBS News affiliate WLOX that Shed had stepped in to protect children in the vicinity once the shooting started. He was pronounced dead at the scene.