A driving force of our College Ministry is their heart to come alongside students to not only disciple them as they grow in their faith, but to also equip them to be ready to take the Gospel to those who have not yet heard. This summer, the College Ministry is excited to be kicking off a new missions program as a part of the 1:11 Project - “Expedition.” Drew Dabbs and Chris Williams share how students will train and serve locally before being sent overseas to work with some of our mission partners. They also share an update on their recent trip to the Cross Conference, and how the Lord is using what was learned in the lives of the students.

Renown watercolorist, Wyatt Waters, known for his watercolors of Southern culture, recently completed a beautiful painting of Morrison Heights entitled “After Church” as a gift of appreciation to Dr. Charles and Norma Jean Scrivener. Wyatt not only shares about his experience painting the church, but also gives us a glimpse into his story of becoming an artist.

The Lord blesses His people with a variety of talents and gifts, some of which are quite unique. For Derek Melton, that talent is blacksmithing. Whether it’s winning on the popular television series Forged in Fire or simply working in his shop, Derek’s desire through it all is to use his gift to encourage and influence other men for the Lord by living out Proverbs 27:17 - “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” He also reminds us that while we may have to go through the fire, we can know there is an end result as we grow to be more like Christ.

The Lord often provides unique opportunities for ministering to others and sharing the Gospel. For Bethani England, that unique opportunity involves using her English degree to reach out to students not only at Hinds Community College, where she runs the writing center, but also through teaching grammar to ladies at the local correctional facility in Pearl through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s Leavell College. Even as a young girl, growing up in Guatemala where her family served as missionaries, Bethani never shied away from telling of the Lord’s love and forgiveness - even if that meant telling the men who kidnapped her of God’s goodness! You do not want to miss hearing how God is using Bethani in the lives of others.

Life can change in a moment. In life’s darkest, most difficult times, Christ always remains faithful and furthers His plans. Jimmy Craft shares with us the moment he and his wife Pam’s life changed forever after a tragic accident, and how God has worked to miraculously restore so much through it all. Jimmy reminds us that God’s grace is sufficient for each day, His goodness is immeasurable, and most of all, that we should live each day with a thankful heart.

You never know how an Operation Christmas Child box will impact a child’s life until you get to hear that child’s story. Lydia Lagg, one of our very own MC students, shares how the Lord used just such a box in her own life. She also shares the story of how God brought her to the US and led her to Morrison Heights, a glimpse into the other side of the world, and her future plans. What a joy to see how what God has done and is doing!

Our Sunday night Ethics As Worship workshop has been such an great help in equipping the church in not only better understanding difficult ethical topics, but also in teaching the church how to handle those hard discussions surrounding numerous issues facing us today. Evan Lenow, along with Steve Taylor, join the podcast today to discuss some follow-up points from a recent session.

For twenty-years, Dr. Charles and Norma Jean Scrivener have served our church family faithfully and lovingly. Numerous lives have been touched and blessed by their example, their diligence, and most of all their witness for Christ. While we know they are looking forward to being near family (and Florida University – Go Gators!) as they move to Florida, and how God plans to use them for His purposes, they will be greatly missed by us all. The Scriveners dedication to ministry and the joy they find in serving has, without a doubt, brought honor and glory to God. Thank you for your service!

It’s pastor appreciation month! Watch this episode featuring our pastor, Dr. Greg Belser, and you might discover a few more reasons we appreciate him. The episode includes a report on the Mississippi Baptist Convention and a recognition of the outstanding contribution to our church made by Dr. Charles Scrivener over the last 20 years. Of course, we had to spend a few minutes talking geography and rivers too. Come hang out with Tim and Greg for a few minutes and you’ll catch up with what’s going on at MHBC and have few laughs along the way.

From serving in missions, teaching missions classes, and writing numerous books, Dr. Jerry Rankin, President Emeritus, IMB has no intention of retiring from God’s calling on his life. In his latest book, The Character of God in Psalms, he writes to know God we must be in relationship with Him; and the more we know Him, the more there is to know. Life is meant to be a worship of God and being aware of His presence. We can fully trust in the One who has the big picture of the real world because we only have an illusion.