Announcements: Morton UMC invites you to join the Church Family for “Bring a Friend Day” to the October 12 worship service at 11:00 a.m. and remain for a pot luck meal and fellowship.
We Care Mission Food Distribution from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on October 10 and October 24.
Congratulations to: Roger Stockley on being named First Responder of the Month, sponsored by Lauris G. Sessums Wash House. Roger has a 13 year career with the Scott County Sheriff’s Department where he oversees trusty workers in providing many projects throughout the county. In this management capacity those teams assist at Roosevelt State Park, schools and general clean up of state highways. A 1975 graduate of MHS he and wife Shelia are seen round and about town supporting many activities, especially sports events.
To: Those Panther athletes who were cited for awards at their various games. Awards in football went to Offensive Player of the Week (Leake Central) was Jaylin “Tug” Stowers; Defensive Player of the Week (Leak Central) was Isiaiah “The Enforcer” Washington, both awards sponsored by Ryan Stokley of Regional Homes in Byrum; Panther of the Week (Scott Central) was Gabriel Ramos; Player of the Week (Leake Central) was Marshun Sharkey, both presented by Morton Mayor Jimmy Stteadman.
To: The Lady Panther Volleyball Team on winning the 4A District 6 Championship with a perfect 8-0 season. They will continue to compete in district level competition and hopefully in State level.
To: Garrett Moss on receiving the 2025 Scott County Forestry Association Scholarship which he is using while attending Mississippi College. He is the son of Becky Measells (Morton native/graduate of MHS her spouse Jeff and the grandson of Katie Peagler Measells.
Prayers and concern for: Brunell Boozer Howorth of Raymond (Pulaski native/ MHS graduate) and her sister Sadie Boozer Whitehead of Pensacola, Florida, also a native of Pulaski and graduate of MHS, Benny Ray Wallace (native of Forkville/MHS graduate) and spouse Virginia, Continued concern for Jean Hatch, Harry Strohm, Bobbie Hodges and Bob Laird.
Sympathy to the families of: Chrissie Martin Herrington, Durwood Hawkins and Barbara Beavers Farris (native of Forkville/MHS graduate).
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Morton MHV Club members toured Quiet Waters Camp in Canton on Tuesday, September 30 for a Community Service project with hosts Jerry and Sig Miles, Brian and Frisky Roland. Brought to the club’s attention by member Ruby Lucroy it was discovered that the camp serves families impacted by disability and offers retreats for spiritual growth, respite for rest and restoration through relational ministries and Biblical studies. Following the inspiring story of the dream, purchase of the property, establishment of the camp and facilities the Executive Director, Martie Kwasny, served a delicious salad meal for lunch. This was a most inspiring experience that will lead to continued support for the ministry.
The Scott County Forestry Association members attended the annual Dinner Banquet held at Roosevelt State Park on Tuesday evening, September 30. The delicious meal catered by Ann Cahoon was enjoyed by all attendees. An interesting program was presented by state Forester, Riley Jones on the use of drones in protecting our forest lands. A slide presentation showing the advantage of scanning large plots of timberland and the images it provides was of great interest. He also passed a drone to members to observe the size and model being used.
Following the meal and program a business meeting to nominate and elect the 2026 slate of officers and board members completed the event.
Morton MHV Club Activities-September
Members attended the monthly club meeting at Morton Public Library and Lunch and Learn Luncheon at MSU/Scott County Extension Office, participated in the Homemakers Fair with items in the preservation category and in the art and crafts category (won ribbon awards), supported Morton Public Library and the Care Pantry there, donated items and hours to the memorial closet project in Kalem, supported the We Care Mission projects and made monetary donation to the adult diaper project of the Morton UMC Women’s mission, collected Fairway receipts to redeem for continuing support for the club treasury, attended the Scott County Forestry Association Meeting and Dinner Banquet and toured the Quiet Waters Camp as the service project for September.
