31 Days in August

Celebrate with us "31 DAYS IN AUGUST"! "31 DAYS IN AUGUST" is a time for spiritual renewal and reflection. It is an experience intent on bringing persons into a God encounter–an encounter that reassures the faithful of God’s presence in the life of the believers and where non-believer are encouraged to experience the reality of God. This month, through worship, prayer, music, preaching, teaching, and drama, common places will be transformed and broken relationship, healed.

"31 DAYS IN AUGUST" is an experience– multiplied and shared with friends and strangers–releasing in all of us a sense of wonderment. It is my hope that this experience will inspire and will sustain a commitment to usher in a new world order. August will be a time for music, preaching, discussions, teaching, fellowship and fun.

Music. Music is the rhythm of the human spirit. No ritual has influenced the religious experience more than has music. Saturdays are the days of song. We will explore its roots while moving to its beat. Cynthia Goodloe Palmer will open the month with a contemporary gospel music concert. Closing the month will be the London Branch Trio performing in a jazz concert–the blending of blues and gospel. The jazz mass celebrated this musical form shaped by the religious experience of black people.

Preaching. Churches within the Farish Street District and other churches have been invited to share this month with us. Visiting preachers will include Reverend Neddie Winters, Reverend Stephen Cook, Reverend Mark Williamson and Dr. Charles Spann. These pastors will share the preached word as their church choirs sing. This is the ritual of worship and devotion. Worship is the duty of every believer. Through worship we experience the exalted Lord and the transcendent God.

Friday Colloquium. To help us understand the complexity of the issues confronting persons of faith, two high powered speakers have been invited, for what we will call, the "Friday Night Colloquium." This lecture-discussion will stimulate and enlighten. Dr. Janice Hale, noted author and educator, will speak on the subject: "Creating Educational Excellence for African American Children" and Dr. Ojinga Harrison, physician and psychiatrist, will discuss the topic of spiritual healing with implications to persons of faith.

Teaching. Invited teachers/preachers will include: Bishop Ronnie Crudup, Dr. R.K. Moore, Dr. Carl Hunt, Dr. F. L. Blount, and Dr. Jesse Horton. They will devote themselves to the teaching of the faith. The senior pastor will also lead in the exposition of Scripture. Some of the teachings that will inspire us are: healing, prayer, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Revival. Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr. will thrill us with the preaching of the gospel. The first and only full-time National Baptist evangelist, Reverend Scott preaches to thousands and travels millions of miles to advance the gospel.

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Farish Street Baptist Church ●619 N. Farish Street ●Jackson, MS 39202

Phone: (601) 355-0636●Fax (601) 961-9560

Dr. Hickman M. Johnson, Senior Pastor