Christ Centered and Bible Based

The church's motto is "Christ Centered and Bible Based".  Our many auxiliaries and members live by this principle; and strive daily to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.  God has continually opened up the windows of Heaven for Starlight Missionary Baptist Church.  We are grateful for the opportunity to serve God and allow Him to fulfill His purpose for our lives.  We pray that Starlight will always be a light to shine before men, keeping the faith as did our founders.  "Depending upon the continued guidance of the truth, we work and pray for transformation of the world into the kingdom of God and Life Everlasting."  With such a faith, the Pastor and people of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church expect to meet the challenge of the FUTURE.  In spite of hardships, we remain centered in Christ and based in the Bible; a church with one mission.... TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST.

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Angel of the Church

Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, established in 1878,  is led by the Rev. Dr. Shovie Ducre.  He is the 16th Pastor and has served in this capacity for the last 38 years.  He has faithfully delivered the Word of God not only to Starlight MBC but to the greater north shore region.  As such he is considered a great resource to many regarding pastoral leadership and rightly dividing the Word of God.

Communion

Communion - sharing the broken body and shedded blood of our savior Jesus Christ.


We celebrate His sacrifice for us every 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month.  As reminder of all He had done, is doing and will do for us in this life and to remind us that He is with us always.

Sunday School

Sunday School provides a structured opportunity to learn of and explore the Bible and the Christian way.  For new believers to become grounded in Biblical belief and for the experienced Christian to grow into Biblical maturity.  There are classes for all ages spanning Pre-K through high school, young adults and adults alike.

Youth Ministry

We believe that the children and youth are very special and we are committed to  helping them grow in their faith, spirituality and personal development.  We minister to the whole child providing sound biblical teaching during Sunday School, weekly Bible Study and Vacation Bible School as well as opportunities to develop socially, emotionally and academically.


Youth  Ministry - Understanding History


The Word of God is a core developmental element for our youth.  Our youth are exposed to how faith played such an important role during the civil rights struggle and how important it is today's experience.  SMBC Youth visited the Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, MS.

Health Ministry

The concept of health has a wide array of topics associated and so does the SMBC Health Ministry.  The Ministry included healthcare professionals (registered nurses) and advocates. Faith is used to serve the congregation and community regarding education, counseling, promotion and maintenance and advocacy.  The Ministry sponsors several events such as the Keep Moving program; which includes a 2-mile cancer walk and bicycle fun ride. 

Music Ministry

The Music Ministry is focused on delivering the Word of God via music and song.   The Ministry includes Mass Choir, Men's Chorus, Youth Choir and Sunshine Choir.  It is blessed with talented voices, musicians and directors whose mission is to lead persons to salvation through Jesus Christ.

Celebrating Service

We recently celebrated the service of our Deaconess Ministry.  Starlight has served this community for 146 years, where the ladies of the Deaconess Ministry has kept their hands to the plough.  Sharing the Word and love of God through service and faith.

Family

It has been said that Starlight MBC is like one big happy family.  It is not only family as part of the body of Christ but how that is manifested is what makes it special.  Starlight engages the entire family; from the youngest to the parents.  There's something for everyone.

Family

As part of the Body of Christ, we care for each other over the entire spectrum of life.  As our Covenant encourages and expects, we are to be there for one another in the good times and when life gives us challenges.  Together with the strength of faith, all things are possible.