Mission First

Author Sherry Tate recently visited our OASIS After School program to share about her new book, Ryann & the Sea World! This book, illustrated by our OASIS director, David Jackson, encourages kids to use their imagination as they explore the world around them!

We are so excited about our upcoming Princess Tea fundraiser! Every ticket supports the work God is doing through Mission First Early Learning Center. We hope you will join us!

We are thrilled to announce that tickets to Once Upon A Fairytale are available NOW! ✨ Come experience this magical event filled with sweet memories and storybook charm — all while supporting an incredible cause that truly makes a difference. Grab yours before they’re gone at fairytaleprincesstea.com/tickets!

We are excited to announce that Peyton's House will be having a Preview Day on Thursday, February 19th!

Peyton's House is a mentor ministry for 6th-12th graders that has after-school and summer programs! If you have a student who is ready to have fun while growing socially, academically, and spiritually, this is for you!

Let us know you're coming by using the QR code or the link below. We can't wait to meet you!

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As we begin the new year, we want to pause and reflect on some truly special moments from the Christmas season at Mission First.

Our Christmas Store was a wonderful success! Thanks to our incredible volunteers and the generosity of local churches, schools, and individuals, 99 children received Christmas presents—gifts, stocking stuffers, Bibles, books, pajamas, food, and more. We are especially grateful to our friends from Miskelly Furniture, Park Place Baptist Church, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Metro Jackson, Hartfield Academy, and Pinelake Church for being present and helping make the day run so smoothly.

Before students left for Christmas break, we also celebrated Jesus’s Birthday Party! Each student enjoyed a special Christmas chapel service and received a gift from our friends at Republic Services, along with stockings provided by Aligned Oral and Facial Surgery.

Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Ann Carter and everyone involved in the annual Shrimp and Santa Celebration for our Peyton’s House students. Because of your faithfulness and generosity, our students felt seen, valued, and deeply loved. Thank you for making this cherished tradition so meaningful year after year.

We rejoice in all that God did in 2025 and look forward with hope and expectation to all He has in store for 2026!

We recently had members of the Entergy Legal Department visit our Legal Aid office to help with intake meetings for potential new clients. We appreciate their willingness to support our community!