Miss Opal Morgan, 86, and a member of Morgantown Church since 1945, passed away early this morning, February 18th. More information about her life and personal ministry impact will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, Miss Opal had made the request for those who might want to make a tribute at her passing to do so by donating to Church of God missions schools. Missions and training of ministers for missionary service were passions of Miss Opal since she accepted Christ. She even taught in a Church of God missions school (known as the International Preparatory Institute) for several years. Church of God World Missions has set up the Opal Morgan Memorial Missions Fund for individuals to contribute to missions schools. Please make your check payable to "Church of God World Missions" and either mail directly to their office or to the Morgantown Church of God (both addresses are below). It is necessary that you include Project # 750-0069 with your payment so it is designated to Miss Opal's memorial fund. Opal Morgan Memorial Missions Fund c/o Church of God World Missions P.O. Box 8016 Cleveland, TN 37312-8016 Morgantown Church of God 1454 Highway 587 Morgantown, MS 39483 Funeral Arrangements for Miss Opal are: Monday, February 20th Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia Family Visitation begins at 4:30 p.m. Friends Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 21st Morgantown Church of God Visitation at 10 a.m. Service begins at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Morgantown Cemetery. Add Comment Happy 95th Anniversary, Morgantown Church! "Birthplace of the Penteocostal Movement in Marion County and the Church of God in Southern Mississippi" Warren and Nancy Beard Evans returned to Morgantown in 1915 as Church of God ministers, bringing with them the Pentecostal message to Marion County. On February 17, 1917 the Morgantown congregation was officially organized with 17 charter members: The 17 charter members of the Morgantown Church were: W.W. "Bill" Hammond & Lonie Hammond Rosa Morgan Hammond Hazel Hammond (Bracey) Allie Cothern Morgan Reverend B.J. Morgan & Effie Dunaway Morgan J.F. "Fate" Morgan & Lula Williamson Morgan Hollie Beard Morgan Sallie Cothern Morgan Reverend Robert Price & Ruby Morgan Price J.A. Smith & Vina Dunaway Smith J. Irl Smith & Lela Hammond Smith Through the years the congregation has served as major force in church planting, evangelism, children's ministry and denominational leadership. Most importantly, it has been a place where men, women and children have been discipled as followers of Christ and witnesses to others of His love. "Thankful for our heritage, Excited about our future!" Click here to learn more about our history!  The Women's Ministry of Morgantown Church will be hosting a baby shower for Marissa McLeod this Sunday, February 19th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Marissa's baby boy, Marshall Dale Lott, was born a couple of weeks ago. The theme is Noah's Ark. For more information contact Women Ministries Coordinator Shana Holmes or Women's Ministry Director Kayla Odom. We hope you will join us as we welcome baby Marshall. 
TEAM KIDS, the Wednesday night discipleship ministry for children and youth, will have a bonfire, hot dogs and smores this week -- February 15th beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be fun time in the gym, a devotion, Scripture games, food and fellowship. For more information see David McLeod, Clayton Holmes, or Shana Holmes. All children and youth are welcome. Invite and friend and come join us!  Former Member Betty Rayborn Odum Passes Away 02/09/2012
Betty Rayborn Odum, formerly of Morgantown and a former member of Morgantown Church, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012. She was born November 25, 1934 and raised in the Morgantown Community. She has many cousins and other residents living here now, and she will be remembered for her outgoing personality, love for God and beautiful singing voice. Saulters Moore Funeral Home in Prentiss is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Saulters Moore Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery in Prentiss. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Odum Sr.; her parents, Howard and Effie Dunaway Rayborn; and her sisters, Ina Oleane Williams and Jessie Fay "Snookie" Gibbs. She is survived by her children: Gary, Margaret and Susan, as well as numerous other relatives. The Morgantown Church family is praying for Betty's family during this time. There will be a district-wide women's conference held at Mt. Carmel Church of God on Friday, February 24th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 25th at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Sister Missy Miller. The Morgantown ladies have been asked to bring sandwiches for Friday evening. If you would like to help, please see Sister Kayla. 
There will be a Senior Adult Lunch held in the Family Life Center at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15th. All seniors are invited to attend, and we hope you can join us for this time of fellowship. "Family Day" was held on Sunday morning, February 5th with great attendance and much excitment. About 120 people came together to worship the Lord and to enjoy fellowship. A lunch meal was served in the Family Life Center following the service, and the children enjoyed a variety of games. During the service Pastor Cory announced the theme and vision for the local church this year-- "Rebuilding the Walls" of our life, home, family, and church family. Many exciting things are planned for 2012 as Morgantown Church seeks to follow Christ, grow spiritually, and reach out to the community. Come join us as we move forward! Check out Pastor Cory's promo video below, an assortment of images from the day and a fast-play, time-lapse video of the children playing on the party jumpers!  Funeral Arrangements for Brenda Sibley 02/02/2012
Please be in prayer for the family of Brenda Sibley, a long-time and well-loved member of Morgantown Church who passed away this week. The visitation and funeral will be held at Colonial Funeral Home. Family Visitation - Thursday, February 2nd @ 4:00 p.m. Friends Visitation - Thursday, February 2nd from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service - Friday, February 3rd @ 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Derry Dunaway and Rev. Justin Morgan officiating Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery following the funeral service. The senior citizens lunch trip for this week has been cancelled due to the death of Brenda Sibley. Please pray for the Sibley and Morgan families during this time. | Posting Guidelines:Please feel free to add posts or comments about Morgantown Church events and news only. The webmaster reserves the right to remove any post or comment that is not relevant to Morgantown Church or which is not uplifting or representing a Christ-like attitude. Thanks! ArchivesFebruary 2012 Categories |
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