12/31/03
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2003
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Clubs
VAMP Vicksburg Association of Marketing Professionals; luncheon meeting for members and guests, noon Tuesday, Ameristar Casino; speaker, Lauren Miller, vice president of newspaper relations for PARADE Magazine; Carolyn Duren, 634-0096 or www.vicksburgmarketing.org.
Public programs
Levi’s “A Gathering Place;” New Year’s Eve party, 9-midnight tonight; Shelter Drive; women bring covered dish; closed Saturday.
New Year’s Eve Ball Tonight, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., American Legion, 1618 Main St.; party favors and food; music by Richard “Dr. C” Clark; sponsored by Tyner-Ford Post 213.
United New Year’s Service 11 a.m. Thursday, King Solomon M.B. Church, 1401 Farmer St.; the Rev. Reginald Benard will deliver the message; moderator, the Rev. Marvin Miller; hosted by the Warren County Baptist Association.
Parkinson’s Support Group 2-3 p.m. Thursday, River Region West, cafeteria.
Haven House Family Shelter Individual counseling and support groups; 638-0555.
After-School Program for Ages 8-17 Homework assistance and life-skills training, 920 Shannon St. and 1911-B Mission 66; provided by Central Mississippi Prevention Services; certified teachers and counselors available; 631-0102.
Churches
Rose Hill M.B. Watch meet services, State of Life contest and play, “Twelve Gates to the City;” 7 tonight, 683 Stenson Road; the Rev. Walter Weathersby or Mya Weathersby, 661-0774, or Virginia Miller, 638-3748.
Travelers Rest Watch service, 9 tonight, 718 Bowmar; pastor, the Rev. Thomas Bernard.
Greater Mount Zion Watch service, 10 tonight, 907 Farmer St.; breakfast will be served; pastor, the Rev. Edmond E. Gibbs.
St. James M.B. “A Night of Awesome Praise,” tonight, 10-midnight, 1922 Pearl St.; speaker, Billy Bennett Jr.; pastor, Charlie Blackmore Jr.
Mount Zion M.B. No. 4 New Year’s Eve service, tonight, 10-midnight, 122 Union Ave.; message by the Rev. Luster Lacey; refreshments will be served; pastor, the Rev. Henry Mayfield.
St. Luke Church of God in Christ Watch service, 10 tonight, 915 First East St.
Combined New Year’s Eve Services 10 tonight; Ebenezer, Bethlehem and Second Union churches at Rock of Ages M.B., 2944 Valley St.; Michael R. Reed, pastor.
House of Peace Worship Watch night praise and worship tonight, 10-midnight, 707 Pierce St.; breakfast will be served; 636-1074; pastor, Linda Sweezer.
New Mount Elem M.B. Watch night service, 10:30 tonight, 3014 Wisconsin Ave.; secret pal fellowship, noon Thursday; pastor, the Rev. Leonard Walker.
Combined Watch Meeting Clover Valley M.B. and New Poplar Grove; 10:30 tonight, Clover Valley; message by the Rev. James Bowman; breakfast will be served; pastor, the Rev. Johnny L. Williams.
Mount Olive M.B., Villa Nova Watch night tonight, 10-midnight; speaker, the Rev. James Young; music by the Mighty Train of Vicksburg; refreshments will be served; pastor, the Rev. Eric Rand.
Zion Travelers M.B. Watch meeting, 10 tonight; business meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday, 1701 Poplar St.; pastor, Alfred Lassiter Jr.
Triumph M.B. Watch meeting, 10 tonight; church meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday; all members asked to attend; pastor, the Rev. Larry Nicks.
Clover Valley M.B. Business meeting, 1 p.m. Saturday; members are asked to be present; pastor, the Rev. Johnny L. Williams.