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HATTIESBURG AMERICAN HATTIESBURGAMERICAN.COM 5A FAITH VALUES Gaston carried one of those paper fans that people used to cool themselves off back in the days before air conditioning was standard. Whenever she saw a child chewing gum during service, she would slide the fan under the hin, and they would spit he wad of gum onto the an. At the pot- uck dinners, her German chocolate cake, rolls and fried chicken were in demand. While parts of the tory sound almost idyllic, prejudice and the hreat of violence from he local Ku Klux Klan ere always a concern. Segregationists firmly ruled Hattiesburg and Forrest County.

knew about the civil rights era and segregation in Mississippi from the vantage point of awhite child in a bubble of occasional discussion a nd television aid Johnson, who gradu- a ted from the University Southern Mississippi. I began to piece together the juxtaposi- tioning of distressing events, overlaid by the i nfection of pervasive racism at every turn, I as indeed shocked. acism was so deep and ide that the act of extracting oneself from it must have seemed almost like fighting against a sucking pond of quicksand. It was smothering to me just to read and write about it. How the Gastons and McMahans carried forward and man- a ged to live normal lives hrough it all is ewell McMahan omes across as a fearless character in the book, standing up to anyone who got in her way.

favorite memory her is my first inter- a ction with Johnson aid. she came trolling into her kitchen with that red hair and eyelashes and fingernails all perfect, and asked, you gonna get me a I knew I had a ona fide character on hands. She did not isappoint. I am sorry that Ella Gaston was already departed. I would have loved to meet Nelse Gaston died of rostate cancer in 1994 and Ella Gaston died in 2 005 of a stroke, a day hort of the 45th anniver- ary of Bryce McMahan died in 1971.

Jewell McMahan is 95 and still as feisty as ever, said her son. She retired in 2009 after running Hattiesburg Convalescent Center for 55 years. that my om was a civil rights rusader, but her friend as being victimized and he going to stand for Mike McMahan said. is a tough, smart Justice Continued from Page 4A Ella aughters Voncille, eft, and ean, visit with ewell cMahan in 2011. SUBMITTED PHOTO Answer the following true or false: 1.

There are 19 chapters in the book of Mark. 2. David at one time ate shew-bread. 3. Jesus ordained 12 disciples.

4. The daughter of Herod ias requested the head of John the Baptist. 5. Another name in the ible for Didymus was Thomas. 6.

Jesus told a blind man to wash in the pool of Siloam. 7. Bethany was 15 furlongs from Jerusalem. 8. Jesus returned to Bethany 6 days before the Passover.

A nswers for last week: 1. Genesis 2 6:14 3. Genesis 7:6 4. 25:34 5 17:15 6. 5:5 7.

Genesis 8 12:29 BIBLE QUIZ Send your church calendar items to burgamerican.com. Please submit calendar items at least one week before the event. ONGOING L. I. F.

T. Bible Crusade College, Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Petal. Classes are p.m. Tuesday at church. Students are able to earn a degree or degree in Christian education or biblical studies.

Details: Deacon Ernest Collins at 545-1849 or the Rev. Melvin Meggs at 584-7854. The Pentecostals of Petal, 720 Old Richton Road, Services 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday.

The Rev. Larry Williams is astor. DivorceCare and DC4K, Life Church, 5021U.S. 84 West, Laurel, 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

Programs are for adults and children 5 years to sixth grade. Adult sessions are led by David and Judy Gray and Charlie Breitling. DC4K is led by Stacy and Shane McIlwain. Details: 319-2484. New Day Prophetic Ministries, 701E.

Pine service times: Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Prayer, 10 a.m. Saturday, Worship services, 5 p.m., third and fifth Sundays. Details: 329-5972 or www.newdaypropheticminis- tries.com. Free Prayer for All Your Needs, oon, Outreach of Faith and Fellowship, 824 N.

Main Hattiesburg. Dr. B.M. Benn, pastor. First Glendale Baptist Church, Glendale.

Sunday school 8:45 a worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m. evening service. The Rev. Jim Hill is pastor. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m., 11a.m., 12:30 p.m., Venture Church, 4142 Lincoln Road.

Growth groups, nursery, activities. Details: Visit www.venturechurch.org. Victory Church, 1208 E. Hardy services 10:30 a.m. Sunday; healing classes 11a.m.

Monday and 6:30 p.m. Thursday; midweek services 7 p.m. Wednesday. Details: 544-8485. Spiritual Life Center Church of God, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. service each Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Church is at 7 08 E. Central Petal.

Heritage United Methodist Midtown worship service, 11:30 a.m. Sundays at 3818 W. Fourth St. Westover Baptist Church eekly services, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., morning worship, 10:30 a.m., adult Bible study and youth choir, 5 p.m., and evening worship 6 p.m. Youth activities a nd Bible study are at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, with adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. The church is at 4903 W. Fourth Hattiesburg. Sam Oglesby is pastor. Details: 264-4843.

Market, 3-6 p.m., Sundays, Seventh Day Adventist Church, end of Church Hill treet, behind Buffalo Wild Wings and in front of Home Depot. No charge for vendors to et up. Details: lenora- First Presbyterian Church, 4901 Hardy Hattiesburg, two morning worship services, at 8:30 a.m. and 11a.m., starting Aug. 3.

Details: (601) 268-0303. Word of Faith Christian Academy, 2105 Country Club Road, is now enrolling students ages 2 Preschool-fourth-grade for the 2014-2015 school year. Classes begin on Aug. 11. Applications are available at the church, from 8a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday. Registration fee is $150. Tuition i $90 per week. Active duty military discounts, and multi- child discounts are available. Details: 545-7735.

AUG. 8 Don Cameron Memorial Sing, eaturing Legacy Five Quartet, 7 p.m., Heritage United Methodist Church, U.S. 98 West at Baracu- a Drive, Hattiesburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. No admission charge, but a $7 donation will be requested at the door, plus a love offering taken during the concert.

Proceeds go to support the Legacy Five ministry. Details: (601) 297-7922 or (601) 261-3371. AUG. 9 Gospel sing, 6:30 p.m., Sanford ommunity Center, 663 Old Highway 49, Sanford, featuring Gospel Grass Revival, The Millers and Faithway Singers. Free admission, a love offering will be accepted.

Details: (601) 765-6485. AUG. 11-13 Annual revival services, 7:30 p.m., Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Brooklyn. Guest speaker will be Vanessa Hall, associate minister of St. Paul MBC of Maxie.

Pastors, Churches, soloists, duets and praise teams are invited. Details: Call Deacon Ray Benjamin at (601) 598-2041. AUG. 15 movie screening, 7 40th Avenue Church of God, 1001S. 40th Hatties- urg.

Star Erik Estrada will be at the screening and will speak, sign autographs and pose with fans for pictures. Other stars may appear. Child care will be provided for infants 0-3 years ld. Details: (601) 264-9330 or email AUG. 16 Hawaiian luau and open house, 5-7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2502 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg.

The public is invited to attend and learn more about their Mormon neighbors. Gospel benefit sing, 4 p.m., Sanford Community Center, Old Highway 49, 12 miles north of Hattiesburg, featuring the gospel group, The Classic, sponsored by The Independent Full Gospel Church. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All funds will go toward parking lot construction for the church. Admission is free, but an offering will be received.

Details: (601) 758-4604. Gospel concert, 7:30 p.m., Stuart Memorial Auditorium, 934 Old Salt Road, 5 miles west of Sumrall off Mississippi 44. uest singers: Dogwood Cross from Summit. Free admission, a love offering will be accepted. AUG.

22 Girlfriends of God Pajama Party, 7 p.m., The House of the Lord Full Gospel Baptist Church, Spirit of Life, 2000 W. Fourth Hattiesburg. For more information transportation, call the church at 584-0940, go to housesol.org/or www.face book.com/housespirit, or follow on AUG. 23-24 Dr. Charles Marsh, author of Long Summer: Stories of Faith Civil will hold a lecture and book signing at 5 Aug.

23, and a sermon at 11 a.m. Aug. 24, University Baptist Church, Hattiesburg. For more information about the Freedom Summer programs, go to ubchm.org. AUG.

24-27 Revival, Richburg Baptist Church, featuring evangelist Rick Stanley, Elvis stepbrother. Details: 268-6422. AUG. 23 Immaculate Conception Church of Laurel will hold its $10,000 Drawdown, 7 p.m.- midnight, in the Parish Hall. The winning ticket will be pulled at 11p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 each, admitting 2 adults, and may be purchased by calling the church office at (601) 426-3473. There will be live music by and featuring Shane Kelley, heavy hors and a cash bar. AUG. 24 9th year anniversary, 3:30 p.m., Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church, Moselle. The Rev.

R.A. LeFlore will be guest speak- and his ministry, Rock of Ages Baptist Church will be guest church. SEPT. 6 Gospel Sing, 6 p.m., McLaurin Community Center, 15 McLaurin Road, McLaurin, featuring Ridge Road, Flatland Bluegrass Gospel and Faithway Singers. Free admission, a love offering will received.

Details: (601) 5494602. CHURCH CALENDAR www.iLoveDirtCheap.com Wesley Manor Retirement Community A Ministry of United Methodist Senior Services of Mississippi, Inc. Serving Older Adults in the Spirit of Christian Love 246 Westover Drive 601-264-8847 Hattiesburg 544-2141 A I A A 130 W. CENTRAL AVE. Jesus said, our sins, as we forgive everyone who has done wrong to Luke 11:4 is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of Matthew 4:4 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD FOREVER.

Psalms 23:6 Hot Shot Courier Delivery Service www.hsxp.com 601-264-2112 800-782-1190 fax 601-264-7943 Hot Shot Express, Inc. is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of Matthew 4:4 Weekly Scripture Reading Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Ephesians 4.17-32 Ephesians 5.1-20 Ephesians 6.10-24 Philippians 1.1-30 Philippians 2.1-30 Philippians 3.1-21 Philippians 4.1-23 hat does House mean to you? Yes, you go there each week to worship, but that special place has individual meaning to each worshipper. a place for peace and a place to gain strength and patience, a place for fellowship, a place for praise and joy through music and song. Most of all, it is a place for hope.

In Exodus 25.8, God said, them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among Whatever your need, God is there. you meet Him this week? Sanctuary Photo Credit Istockphoto.com/Dyna-Mike To see your business on this page please contact David 800-293-4709. BURKETT RADIATOR SHOP Good Service At a Good Price 1201 West Pine Street Ph 601-584-8831 Healing Church Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. 1st 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Christian Science Society 702 N.

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