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Jennings Elizabeth Allen will be baptized this Sunday — and Sunday afternoon, we're gathering in the park for Come to the Table.

From Pastor Tim

This Sunday, we will do something ancient and beautiful. We will baptize Jennings Elizabeth Allen.


Her parents, Jules and Maddox, will bring her to the font. We will pour water. We will speak her name. And in that moment, something real will happen.


I know some people wonder about infant baptism — whether it "counts," whether a baby can truly be baptized. I want you to know: it is as real as any baptism ever performed. Baptism is not primarily about what we do. It is about what God does. And God is fully capable of acting on behalf of a child who cannot yet speak for herself.


In the Methodist tradition, we understand baptism as a means of grace — one of the ways God moves toward us before we even know to move toward him. Jennings Elizabeth cannot confess faith today. But she can receive grace. And that is exactly what will happen at that font Sunday morning.


The congregation has a role in this too. We will make promises — to surround this child with a community of faith, to pray for her, to help her grow into the faith into which she is being baptized. That is not a formality. It is a covenant.


Come ready to witness something holy.


— Pastor Tim

This Sunday — June 28, 2026

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost — Proper 8A

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 28:5–9 | Psalm 89:1–4 | Romans 6:12–23 | Matthew 10:40–42

Liturgical Color: White (Baptism)

Sermon: "The Unforgettable in the Forgettable"

Coffee & Donuts · 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School · 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship · 11:00 a.m.

Every Member In Ministry — June 28

Flowers — Jimmy Boyd (in memory of Pat Boyd)

Lay Reader — Richy Bibb

Children's Church — Lindsay Jones

Sound Technician — Daniel Shannon

Acolyte — Ellis Griggs

Crucifer — Bo Manning

Count Team — Tim Boyd / Lee Turner

Dewey's Doorkeeper — Lee Turner

Announcements

Infant Baptism — Jennings Elizabeth Allen

This Sunday, June 28, Jennings Elizabeth Allen will be baptized. Her parents are Jules and Maddox Allen. We welcome this family with joy.

Come to the Table

This Sunday afternoon in the park. Menu: smoked butts, baked beans, corn, and desserts. Sign-up sheet is outside the office.

Memphis District Gathering featuring Daryl Mosley — Tonight

Daryl Mosley is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. Southaven Methodist Church, 723 Starlanding Road. Tonight at 6:00 p.m. If you'd like a ride, text Bro. Tim at 769-250-9212.

Happy Anniversary — Tim & Lorie

Pastor Tim and Lorie celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary Monday, June 29. Congratulations to them!



Church Doors During Services

The outside church doors are locked during services except the sanctuary doors. Please use the front sanctuary doors for access.

Summer Sunday School

Interested in teaching one-room Sunday School this summer (available dates through August 2)? Contact Kaitland Pierce: 662-541-0046.

Pastor's Bookshelf

Meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the FLC.

Christian Conversations — Real People, Real Faith, Real Talk

Next meeting: third Monday, July 20, at 6:00 p.m. Contact John (662-606-0300) or Angela (662-613-0111) if you plan to attend.



Food Pantry

Third of every month, 8:30–11:00 a.m. Volunteers always needed.

New Church Website

Our new website is live at tunicamethodist.church — visit for news, sermons, and church information. The E-Connection will continue by email but will now be sent on Fridays.

Calendar

Sunday, June 28 — Coffee & Donuts on the Porch, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 28 — Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 28 — Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 28 — Come to the Table in the park

Sunday, June 28 — Memphis District Gathering featuring Daryl Mosley, 6:00 p.m., Southaven Methodist Church

Wednesday, July 1 — Choir Practice, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1 — Pastor's Bookshelf, 7:30 p.m., FLC

Thursday, July 2 — Mah Jongg, 1:00 p.m., FLC

Sunday, July 5 — Coffee & Donuts on the Porch, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 5 — Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, July 5 — Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Requests

• Chuck Austin
• Maggie Rae Bibb, Anna Koehler Bibb, and Bren Bailey (away for camp, all children attending camps this summer)
• Jimmy Boyd
• AJ Britton (motorcycle accident June 20 — broken back and neck)
• Lisa Burke (awaiting a kidney transplant)
• Chuck Austin (surgery June 22 — all went well)
• LakeSha Davis (stroke, approximately 10 days ago)
• Blaine Goodson
• Rae Graves (shipping out to basic training)
• Mary Ann Griggs
• Elizabeth Kairit
• Frank Klimek
• Tracey Mallett
• Papasan Family (Jeff has injuries)
• Clarence Pegram (home from the hospital)
• Abby Scipper
• Shing Family (Devin has injuries)
• Aiden Smith (soft spot on head; will wear a special cap)
• Bill Stearnes
• Kate Thomas
• Randy Turman (car accident)
• Georgia Turner
• Rita Vaughn
• David Vinzant (memory care)
• Family of Lilibeth Withers
• Wyatt Young (motorcycle accident; ICU in Tupelo — has a wife and young child)



To submit a prayer request, email office@tunicamethodist.church

Birthdays

June 28 — Katie Battle

June 28 — Lorie Sisk

June 30 — Tim Sisk

June 30 — Forrest Boyd

June 30 — Amanda Byrd

July 1 — Paulette Ellison

July 1 — Isabelle Dulaney

July 1 — Stephen Austin

July 1 — Nicole Shannon

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