Good morning, friends! One more sleep until Friday and the weekend! YAY!! We want to share some quick info for keeping your skin at it's very best this summer, and maybe some things that you didn't even know about!

     Amy and David Lancaster were prepared to serve as missionaries anywhere God took them, even if it meant moving overseas. The pair were surprised when they felt their hearts pulled towards making a life in the heart of downtown Jackson. Initially, We Will Go Ministries operated out of the Lancaster family home on Congress Street. Eventually, the program outgrew their original location and expanded outwards, deeper into the downtown community. "Our woodshop and coffee shop both operate on Farish Street, as well as our basketball ministry, after-school program, and food and clothing ministries." says David.

     We Will Go Arts, a branch of the ministry, provides a safe space for creative expression and creates amazing art pieces available for the public to purchase. Inspired by the belief God wants to restore and renew the things that have long been forgotten, artists at the ministry handcraft pieces from locally sourced wood that would otherwise be thrown away. "Using this reclaimed wood to create beautiful art illustrates our Creator's heart for the restoration and redemption of our lives," smiles Amy Lancaster.  In order to provide real employment opportunities for those in the area, the art pieces are made by both missionaries and local Jackson residents. More than just a job, employment at We Will Go Arts means the promise of working in a positive work environment and the opportunity to receive discipleship and mentoring. These art pieces would make the perfect gift for someone you love or an excellent addition to any room in your home.

     To purchase the We Will Go Arts pieces you can head over to the Urban 'Sip coffee shop, another extension of the ministry. All proceeds from both the sale of We Will Go Arts products and from the operation of the Urban 'Sip coffee shop go towards furthering the reach of the We Will Go Arts Ministries in Jackson. You can also purchase their amazing pieces online by heading to the We Will Go Arts Etsy Shop or from the ministry's website www.wewillgo.org/shop. We Will Go Ministries encourages everyone to come downtown and see what positivity is taking place right here in the local community.
     The Urban 'Sip is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi at 806 N Farish Street.

 Ahhhh, we're back again!! Coming 'atcha hot with some rather interesting and cool hidden facts about Mississippi. Which one is your favorite? Should we do another edition of this in next years magazine? We'd love to hear from you! (Don't forget to grab a copy of our magazine around town to see the rest of the facts this year.)

     High school sweethearts Mary Frances Broadhead and Jaron Priest wanted their big day to be as fun filled and fresh as a Mississippi summer day. Mary Frances is a self proclaimed "stickler for details" and thoroughly enjoyed putting every small detail together for her big day. "We knew we wanted our reception to have a light, airy, garden feel. We toured many venus, but once we visited the Mississippi Museum of Art we knew immediately it was the perfect venue to bring our vision to life," smiles Mary Frances. A color palette of blush, white, and gold brought a beautiful lightness to the entire celebration.

INSPIRING DETAILS: The bride walked down the aisle carrying a beautiful bouquet that was steeped in memories. A monogrammed handkerchief that was used at the bride's baptism was wrapped around her flowers. To make it even sweeter, the handkerchief was adorned with brooches that belonged to the bride's great aunt and great grandmother. Additionally, she wore her maternal grandmother's wedding band on her big day.

CHURCH: Fondren Church // RECEPTION VENUE & BAR: The Mississippi Museum of Art // PHOTOGRAPHY: Charlotte Stringer Photography // EVENT PLANNER: Kendall Poole Event Planning // CATERING & FLORALS: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral // RENTALS: Great Souther Events Inc. // LIGHTING: Davaine Lighting // SOUND: Bobby Gross // CAKES: Rhoda's Cakes & Catering // VIDEOGRAPHER: Hinkle Productions // BAR: Char Bar // HAIR: Lindsey Gordon // MAKEUP: Tracy Branch Agency // GETTING READY HOTEL: The Westin Jackson // DRESS: Laine Berry Couture // TUXES: Tuxes Too // BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Inverness Bridal // BAND: Almost Famous Memphis // LIVE PAINTER: Kendall Kirk Singleton // INVITATIONS: Fresh Ink // TRANSPORTATION: Phoenix Limousine & Luxury Coach // PHOTOBOOTH: Southern Selfie Photo Booths

     Happy Thursday, y'all! We've almost made it to the weekend; hang in there! We thought we would give you something else to look forward to, too! On Tuesday, Saltine is taking over the bar at Duling Hall! They will be unveiling their partnership and allowing us to tour the space, enjoy cocktails, and hear more about their exciting catering and event capabilities.
     Did we mention it's free to attend? Because it is! They will have a photo booth, a tie-dye t-shirt station, and live music by The Lovett Brothers. Mark your calendars and we will see you there!