7 women preach 7 last words at Mt. Ararat

As Palm Sunday quickly approaches, many churches are preparing a variety of events in recognition of Holy Week.  Mt. Ararat will hold a special service on Palm Sunday at 3:00 p.m. that will highlight in seven last words that were spoken from the Cross on the day of Jesus’ cruxifixion.

Mt. Ararat has chosen to have 7 local women to speak the 7 last words at this special service: Min.Carolyn Staton, Temple Baptist Church – Word#1

Min. Pam Jennings, Celebrate Life Community Church-Word #2

Rev. Carolyn Lesley, House of Prayers of Holiness -Word #3

Min. Daletta Kilcrease, Morning Star Baptist Church- Word #4

Min. Rosemary Townsend, Mt. Vernon MB Church -Word #5

Min. Vickie Jones, Temple Baptist Church -Word #6

Rev. Margret Smithson, Watson Grove MB Church -Word #7

For more information call (615) 254-7915.

Mt. Ararat is located at Lafayette St. & Fairfield Ave. under the leadership of Pastor James Henry.

 

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