A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place to find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. At the 13-week group, you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. Wade Baptist will host a GriefShare group, led by Deanna Collins, beginning August 4 from 6-8 pm. If you or someone you know would benefit from this group, register HERE.
Our Next Steps class is offered quarterly and is for new members, those considering becoming a member, or anyone interested in learning more about Wade Baptist Church. Our next class is Sunday, October 19, at 12 pm in the WBC gym. A light lunch will be served and childcare is available (birth – 3 y.o.). Older children are welcome to join us in the class. Register HERE. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 15.
Every year Jackson County Baptist Association has a booth to offer free coffee, water, Bibles & tracts to anyone passing through the Civic Center at the Jackson County Fair. If you would like to help serve at the booth please call Tammy Howard at (228)355-0405 or Hannah Greer at (228)769-7101. One hour time slots are available Monday, October 20, through Saturday, October 25, 10 am – 6 pm.
Join us Sunday, October 26, 4 – 6 pm, for food, fun & fellowship! We will have Trunk or Treat, carnival rides, hay rides, cake walk, and a few food trucks (please bring cash/card for food trucks). Invite your friends and neighbors!
FALL FESTIVAL – WE NEED YOUR HELP!
To make our Fall Festival (October 26) a success, we need your help! Click HERE to sign up online for one or more of the items below:
1. Decorate a trunk (provide your own candy). We need a minimum of 25 trunks. While we encourage creativity, we also value safety, good judgment, and kid-friendly themes.
2. Donate extra candy.
3. Volunteer to help at the Fall Festival.
4. Bring cupcakes (1 dozen) and/or cake for the cake walk.
This is a HUGE community outreach for WBC! It is a time to fellowship with our friends and neighbors and to Make Much of Jesus! We need YOU!
Please join us Sunday, November 2, at 11:30 am, in Building C, for a Baby Shower for Rylee (daughter of Wayne & Melinda Sharpton), Travis Story & baby Luke. The couple is registered at Babylist.
To honor our veterans, we will have a slideshow presentation on Sunday, November 9, at both morning gatherings. If you would like to be included, please email a copy of the photo(s) to media@wadebaptist.com along with the veteran’s name, the branch of service, and years of service. You may also bring photos to the church office 8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday, to be scanned. If your information was in the slideshow last year, you will only need to tell us in the email that you want to be included again this year. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 31.
Adults ages 55 and up are invited to register for a trip to Houston, TX, December 11 – 13, to see the “Christmas Spectacular”! You will be taking a side trip in Lafeyette, LA to tour the Tabasco plant and in the evening everyone will explore the lights & festivities of LARC Acadian Christmas Village! See the information packet (available at The Hub) for cost (Trip cost includes transportation, room and event tickets. It does NOT include meals, tips, extras). $100 nonrefundable deposit due when registering online by May 1. Deadline to pay balance is August 1. NO refunds.
The Margaret Lackey State Missions Offering is the primary means by which Mississippi Baptists fund mission work within our state. Through this offering, ministries such as disaster relief, church planting, community missions, prison outreach, literacy programs, and other vital efforts are made possible. We encourage you to prayerfully consider giving, knowing that your support helps extend the love of Christ and the reach of the Gospel across Mississippi. Special envelopes are available at the Connect Desk and at The Hub through the end of September. Our WBC 2025 goal is $2000.
Hunters and fishermen, please save your game and fish for our Wild Game Supper on February 28, 2026. Details and planning meeting coming soon. Contact person for more information is Drew Hopper, 228-623-4550.
All boys ages 5 and up, bring a friend and join us in the WBC gym for our Trail Life meetings Sundays at 3:00 pm.
Wade Baptist Church is excited to announce an upcoming mission trip to Osaka, Japan on March 31 – April 9, 2026. This will be a wonderful opportunity to serve, share God’s love, and grow together in faith. We will take a 6-8 member team. Details and planning meetings will begin soon. If you have any questions or need information, please contact Pastor Boo White by email (boo@wadebaptist.com) or call the church office. We’d love for you to prayerfully consider joining us!
We are very excited to be partnering with this ministry to help make sure these kids are fed! We are asking our members to donate funds throughout the year. Make checks payable to Wade Baptist Church and write Backpack Buddies on the memo line. If donating online, please choose the Backpack Buddies Fund. Thank you for doing your part to make much of Jesus to the kids of our community!
Have you downloaded the Church Center app??
It’s super easy to do and is the best way to keep you informed and in touch with our church family! Make sure to turn on your notifications, add yourself to the directory, and download your picture on your profile! If you need assistance, call the church office.