Saint Elmo Missionary Baptist Church

Saint Elmo Missionary Baptist Church Founded in 1895, St Elmo is the first baptist church for black Americans in Laurel, Mississippi.

Our church has been a spiritual home and pillar of the community for over 135 years.

03/11/2026

Saint Elmo Family: Bible Study is cancelled for tonight due to coming bad weather. Please spread the word. See you next week!

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03/06/2026

New Month. New Mercy. Same Faithful God. 🙌✨
Our first Sunday at Saint Elmo was nothing short of a blessing. From the tears in the pews to Ms. Jean taking us to higher ground with "God is Keeping Me," the Spirit was truly in the building. 🕊️
We came in with heavy hearts and "bad hands," but we’re leaving with our hands held high! Whatever you’re carrying, remember: His mercy is new every single morning.

03/01/2026

✨ New Month. New Mercy. ✨

This is the First Sunday in March, and we’re stepping into a new month with fresh grace and fresh expectation.

📖 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
— Lamentations 3:22–23

No matter how February ended, March begins with mercy.

Join us this morning at 11:00 AM at Saint Elmo Baptist Church as we worship, grow, and experience God together.

Come expecting. Come ready. Come hungry.

02/25/2026

Good afternoon praying GODS blessing upon you‼️🙏🏽 Please join us for Prayer Meeting and Bible Study this evening at Saint Elmo Missionary Baptist Church starting at 6pm. Our Shepard Pastor John Lacey is a seasoned Biblical scholar and would love to see you there 📖.Also if you missed our incredible worship services from last Sunday a recap is below God bless you all and have a nice day. ✝️

02/22/2026

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” The doors are open, and the Spirit is moving! May your heart be filled with joy and your week be blessed as we gather in His presence today. Happy Sunday 💕

"A shepherd who guides, uplifts, and inspires." 📖We invite you to join Pastor John Lacey for our new Wednesday counselin...
02/14/2026

"A shepherd who guides, uplifts, and inspires." 📖
We invite you to join Pastor John Lacey for our new Wednesday counseling sessions and evening Bible Study & prayer meeting services. Let’s grow together in faith and find the healing that only community and prayer can provide.
📍 Where: Saint Elmo Baptist Church
🕐 Counseling: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
✨ Worship & Prayer to follow!
Spread the word and tag someone who needs a little extra encouragement this week! 🕊️

Our annual Valentines Day Tea hosted by Women's Ministry (WMU) will feature a special ballet performance that you will n...
02/04/2026

Our annual Valentines Day Tea hosted by Women's Ministry (WMU) will feature a special ballet performance that you will not won't to miss and especially our young women.

Laurel's very Peyton Cocroft who trained at the Laurel Ballet Academy also performed in The University of Southern Mississippi version of the beloved two-act classical The Nutcracker.

She dances to encourage more young black girls to train in classical dance. WDAM covered her story in 2023. Watch below.

Only 17 tickets are left. Sponsor a young woman you may know.

Reach out to Kaylicia Mcdonald at 601-422-9661 or email [email protected]

WDAM 7

Diversity, ballet coming to Saenger Theater Sunday in Hattiesburg

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512 South 6th Avenue
Laurel, MS
399440

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