| Date of Event | August 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Primary Location | Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Monticello |
| Key Entities | Morning Star MBC; Monticello Community Choir; Eudora Community Choir |
| Outcome/Score | More than 350 attended |
More than 350 people filled Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello on Saturday, August 15, for the third annual Pack the Pew Musical.
Pack the Pew Musical Performers
- Host choir: Keenon Coleman and the Monticello Community Choir, 30 members from communities across Southeast Arkansas
- Guests: Rickey Wade and Promise; Rev. R.C. Barnes & Another Chapter; Trell & Phaze 2; the Eudora Community Choir
- Worship leader: Elder Maurice Tatum, with a live band
Mr. and Mrs. Morning Star
Organizers recognized 15 captains who promoted the event. Rev. D.J. Buffington and Vera Suber were named Mr. and Mrs. Morning Star.
Who Organized It
Sheila Jacob and Artayvias “T-Man” Jacob coordinated the musical. The church is at 312 East Oakland Street in Monticello, Drew County.
Related Coverage
- The Word Church honors Pastor Daryle Daniels and wife Toccara at 15-year celebration
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- Hub pages: Monticello community news and church and civic news
Source: The Advance-Monticellonian, Special to the Advance, August 20, 2026.
