Edwards Street Fellowship Center

Established in 1979 as an outreach ministry of the Hattiesburg District of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Edwards Street Fellowship Center serves an urban community on the southeast side of Hattiesburg. The community consists of persons of diverse ages, races, resources, and stages of life. The ministry is centered on the commitment to strengthening families and individuals and meeting special needs in the community. The ministry of ESFC is made possible through the financial contributions of the Mississippi Annual Conference, area churches, and individuals. Volunteers willing to give generously of their time, knowledge, and experiences sustain the programs and services of the ministry.

Open Letter from The Board of Directors Wonderful things are happening at Edwards Street Fellowship Center! Needs are being met, lives are being changed, and better futures are secured. As beacons of God's Love in this community, we strive to help children, youth, and their families become more aware of Christ's gift of love and to show them ways to express it in their daily lives. As you learn about the programs and ministries of the Edwards Street Fellowship Center, please remember that you are encouraged to become a part of all we do. Our work cannot continue without your prayers and support. All that you do in the name of Christ, makes a positive difference in the lives of others.   Special Announcement:  Benefit Concert   Ocotober 5, 2010 We are thrilled to announce our first annual benefit concert set for October 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg, MS. Organized by MUSIC MISSION OF MISSISSIPPI, it will be a wonderful night of music featuring a variety of genres. The lineup will include: Nathaniel Price, Worship & Creative Arts Director at Parkway Heights UMC; Clay Gaitlin, a Junior at Oak Grove HS; Melody Drive, a Rock/Indie/Acoustic band; The Paperwhites, an Acoustic/Folk Rock/Americana band;  the men’s a cappella group Spirit of Southern with Dr. John Flannery; The USM Guitar Society with Dr. Nick Ciraldo; The Oak Grove Marching Band directed by Sharon Laird; and the William Carey University Chorale directed by Dr. Don Odom. All proceeds from this concert will go to Edwards Street Fellowship Center and Food Pantry. We invite you to participate in this event by purchasing tickets for you and your family at $10.00 each.. There are a number of ways to get your tickets.   ¨         Order by mail. Send us an  Email  and we will send you the form. ¨         Order your tickets on line at http://www.hattiesburgsaenger.com/front.html . Click “tickets” at the top of the page and then scroll down to “Put a Little Love in Your Heart.” You can then click “buy” and go from there. Please note that the ticket price will show as $9.00. When you check out there will be a $1 facility fee added as well as $2 for processing your credit or debit card charge. Total charge is $12.   ¨         Purchase tickets at the Saenger box office at 201 Forrest Street in downtown Hattiesburg. Note that the Saenger box office does not accept checks. Tickets may also be purchased from the Lake Terrace Convention Center from 9am-4pm Monday thru Friday. You may call 601-268-3220 for more information.   An additional way that you can participate is to purchase a black and white ad in the playbill that will be distributed that evening. Approximately 1000 of these will be disbursed to those who attend the concert. An informative brochure and order form are enclosed. Ads may be used to advertise your business or to share your thoughts with a loved one who is performing. You may mail your completed order form(s), your ad copy, and your check to Edwards Street Fellowship Center, P.O. Box 17532, Hattiesburg, MS 39404.   We hope you will be able to join us in sharing our gifts in service to others by supporting Edwards Street Fellowship Center and Food Pantry through this concert. Help us as we “Shine Light in Dark Places.”