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CALENDAR GUIDELINES

The Praise Dates calendar is for special religious events of interest to the public (not regular church programs such as mission days, baptisms, pastor appreciations, etc.). The deadline is noon Tuesday to submit announcements that will appear in Saturday’s paper. Announcements should be mailed to Praise Dates, in care of Paulette Fountain, The Telegraph, P.O. Box 4167, Macon, GA 31208, faxed to Fountain at (478) 744-4385 or e-mailed to pfountain@macon.com. Printed forms are available at our Macon office, 120 Broadway, and are online at www.macon.com. Announcements will not be accepted if they do not include the date, time and street address where the event will take place and a phone number the public may call for more information.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES (25 years or more)

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Valley, 100th

11 a.m. Sunday, anniversary service, with the Rev. Clarence Moore preaching. Fort Valley. Call Jeanette, (478) 825-5287 or Jessica, (706) 207-0501.

Mount Vernon Baptist, 50th

11 a.m. Sunday, pre-anniversary kick-off service. The Rev. Larry Adams preaching. 737 Pansy Ave., Macon. Call (478) 745-4010.

Damascus Baptist, 93rd

Noon Sunday, 1375 Hollingworth Road, Macon. The Rev. Michael Colbert preaching. 2 p.m. the Rev. William D. Smith preaching. Dinner served after the first service. Call (478) 781-7209.

PASTOR ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

Westside AOH

11 a.m. Sunday, deacon board having a Bible teaching in celebration of pastor’s 32nd pastoral anniversary. Deacon Oscar Hall teaching. 2289 Beech Ave., Macon. Call (478) 785-3253.

Mount Lebanon Baptist

2:30 p.m. Sunday, pre-anniversary celebration for the 13th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Henderson Carswell. The Rev. Leon Ward Jr. preaching. 7 p.m. Feb. 6-8, pre-anniversary revival. Pastor Matthew Raines preaching Feb. 6, Pastor All Keith Milton on Feb. 7, and Pastor J.C. Scott on Feb. 8. 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12, anniversary service with the Rev. Walter L. Glover preaching. 3805 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Call (478) 784-9804.

PERFORMANCES

Calvary’s Way Quartet

6 p.m. Sunday, Friendship Baptist Church, 3139 Friendship Church Road, off Cochran Short Route, Dry Branch. Call (478) 731-5009.

Jordans in concert

11 a.m. Sunday, New Hope Baptist, 1393 Ga. 49, Macon. Call (478) 474-9240.

Kendall Heights Church of God

6 p.m. Feb. 4, annual Williford Family Sing, Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville. Call (47) 552-8572.

Sharon Kay King, Brad Meeks, SonSong

7 p.m. Feb. 4, Christ Chapel Warner Robins, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Presented by Old Friends Promotions. Love offering. Call Jonathan, (478) 918-7800 or Sharon, (765) 993-6986.

“Super Bowl of Hymn Festivals” and workshop

Presented by Macon Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Presents 4 p.m. Feb. 5 (hymn festival), Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St., Macon. Led by Hal Hopson. Love offering. 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4, workshop “101 Ways to Improve Congregational Singing” led by Hopson. Free. Call (478) 745-8601.

Down East Boys Concert

6 p.m. Feb. 11, Bethany Baptist, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Bolingbroke. Call (478) 974-0002.

Advocate Arts Dance Troupe

7 p.m. Feb. 11, The Rain Church, 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. Bringing an end to human trafficking and child abuse through the arts. Call (478) 953-7246.

Greater New Hope Baptist

3 p.m. Feb. 12, 9010 Ga. 129, Dry Branch. Senior choir anniversary. Call (478) 945-3820.

Turner Chapel AME

5 p.m. Feb. 12, 153 Dolly St., Gray. Baritone David Tufts in concert. Call (478) 452-9680.

The Cleghorns

6 p.m. Feb. 12, Bloomfield United Methodist, 5511 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Call (478) 397-6568.

Greater Ross Street Baptist

7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. The New Believers in concert. Call (478) 750-1344.

Dino Kartsonakis

6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 18, West Highland Baptist Church, 4505 Mercer University Drive, Macon. Love offering. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19, Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Bolingbroke. Love offering. Sponsored by Old Friends Promotions, West Highland Baptist, Bracewell Music and Bethany Baptist. Call (478) 918-7800 or Mike East, (478) 361-7929.

The American Boychoir

4 p.m. Feb. 19, Music and the Arts at Vineville Methodist, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Free. Call (478) 745-3331.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist (Bolingbroke)

8 a.m. Sunday, U.S. 41 North, Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. Fifth Sunday fellowship service. Call (478) 994-5107.

Green’s Tabernacle Baptist

8 a.m. Sunday, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Morning Glory worship service. Call (478) 788-7817.

Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist

10:45 a.m. Sunday, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Celebrating the 115th church school anniversary. Call (478) 788-3004.

Greater Allen Chapel AME

11 a.m. Sunday, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Class leaders will celebrate reaching, serving and leading, with the Rev. Jada Simms speaking. Call (478) 745-4646.

Gordon First Baptist

11 a.m. Sunday, Elam Street at College Street, Gordon. The Rev. Bob Hamilton Sr. preaching.

Joint Communion and Feet-Washing

Noon Sunday, 109 Langston Road, Perry. Joint Communion and feet-washing of Antioch Primitive Baptist Association Center and Mount Nebo Primitive Baptist. Dinner served. Call (478) 994-9339.

Greater Strawberry AME

2 p.m. Sunday, 630 Country Club Road, Dublin. Fifty women in white and 50 men in black program. The Rev. Henry Channel III preaching. Call (478) 742-1703.

St. Paul AME

2:30 p.m. Sunday, 571 Rumble Road, Smarr. Praise team and the Rev. W. Jerome McClain preaching, both from St. Paul AME of Macon. Appreciation for pastor Kevin Moore. Call (478) 994-8000.

Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist

3 p.m. Sunday, 3805 Napier Ave., Macon. Fifth Sunday male choir reunion fundraiser for scholarships.

Miracle Healing Temple

4 p.m. Sunday, 133 Central Ave. S.W., Milledgeville. Men’s day program. Pastor Donald Watkins Jr. preaching. Call (478) 552-5889.

Crusader’s For Christ Outreach Ministries

5 p.m. Sunday, 3659 Houston Ave., Macon. Youth program.

Chance Hill Baptist

5 p.m. Sunday, 16463 U.S. 129, Macon. Annual R. L. White scholarship fund service. The Rev. R. L. White Jr. preaching. Call (478) 742-2405.

Shiloh Baptist Church

6 p.m. Sunday, 1101 E. Church St., Fort Valley. Ordination of ministers service for April Burrough, Dwayne Daniels, Tom Harris, Donovan Maxwell Jr., Audrey Ross, Peggie Searcy, George Waters, Otha Wright Sr. and for deacon Ronald Hughes. Call (478) 825-7581.

Greater Ross Street Baptist

11 a.m. Feb. 5, 1588 Wellworth Ave., Macon. Family and friends day service. Call (478) 750-1344.

Fountain Temple AME

3 p.m. Feb. 12, 211 Madison St., Macon. Family and friends day program. The Rev. Reginald Wade preaching. Dinner served. Call (478) 742-1850.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

Deliverance Tabernacle Holiness Church

Revival: 2 p.m. Sunday, with pastor William Fambro preaching. 1689 Anthony Road, Macon. Call (478) 781-0077.

New Fellowship Baptist

Revival: 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 475 Church St., Macon. The Rev. Ronald E. Terry Sr. preaching. Call (478) 743-8806.

Powerhouse Apostolic Church

Revival (six weeks). Week Three: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, with elder Helen Jackson preaching. Week Four: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-17, with elder Kimberly Taylor preaching. Week Five: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24, with minister Renee Sears preaching. Week Six: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29-March 2, with pastor overseer Robert H. Jackson. 3659 Brownlee Road, Forsyth. Call (478) 994-6744.

Bell’s Temple AOH

Revival: 7 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 2590 Peacock St., Macon. The Rev. Benjamin Tolbert preaching on Feb. 8, the Rev. L.M. Bell on Feb. 9, the Rev. Cynthia Hughes on Feb. 10. Call (478) 718-5710.

Forsyth Pentecostal Holiness

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-24, 213 Parson St., Forsyth. Elder Patricia Watkins preaching. Call (478) 935-8589.

WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS

Prayer breakfast

9 a.m. Saturday, presented by Women of Grace at Pentecostal Temple, 928 Anthony Road, Macon. Call Earnestean, (478) 743-6172. or Charlestine, (478) 781-9214.

Prayer breakfast

9 a.m. Saturday, Mother Katharine Drexel Center, 131 Ward St., Macon. Presented by the Council of Catholic Women of St. Peter Claver Church. Minister Kelda Cubit. Donation: $6. Call (478) 743-1454.

Greater New Corinth Baptist Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday and Sunday, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Dinner includes salad, bread and drinks. $6 donation for adults, and $3 for children. Call (478) 781-4445.

“UPWARD” spring soccer and cheerleading

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 4, registration for all children in grades kindergarten through seventh grade. Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road, Macon. Call (478) 788-5343.

Warner Robins Aglow Beth Moore’s Bible Study

9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays through Feb. 27, First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Book titled, “James: Mercy Triumphs.” Also same study at 6 p.m. Thursdays in Macon at a home. Call Emily, (478) 929-5795.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Classes begin 9-11 a.m. Wednesday (13 weeks) or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16 (13 weeks) at Christ United Methodist Church, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Childcare provided for the evening classes only. Free preview, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9, with free childcare. For more information, call (478) 922-0211.

Central Baptist Church camping and backpacking course

7-8:30 p.m. Mondays of Feb. 6-April 16, 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins. A nine-week course to learn how to enjoy the wilderness safely. Three camping trips. Instructions on all aspects of hiking, camping and backpacking. Call (478) 953-4778 or (478) 953-9319.

Warner Robins Aglow meeting

10 a.m. (coffee, snacks), 10:30 a.m. (meeting) Feb. 8, Christ Chapel, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. The Rev. Ken and Barbara King speaking. Call Debbie, (478) 945-6295.

Women’s annual Wine and Cheese Party, Silent Auction

7 p.m. Feb. 10, All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Featuring wines and cheeses from around the world and specialty hors d’oeuvres. Business attire. Tickets: $20 per person. Call (478) 953-6643 for reservations.

Unity Missionary Baptist

7-9 p.m. Feb. 11, 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. Expressions of love red carpet affair. Donations: $5 single, $10 couple, $15 family. Food, fellowship, fun and entertainment. One 4x6 photo included. Call (478) 743-7249.

Sefarim (Hebrew Books)

1:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Sha’arey Israel, 611 First and Plum Street, Macon. Discussing Richard Elliot Friedman’s “Who wrote the Bible?” Call (478) 745-4571.

Greater Zion Hill Baptist Male Fashion Review

6 p.m. Feb. 25, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. $20 donation. Call (478) 746-2389.

Women of Grace Ministries Retreat

March 16-18, Dolce Hotel & Resort, 201 Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City. Theme: Vessels of honor -- tried by fire. Registration of $130 due by Feb. 16 or $140 after Feb. 16. Reservation does not include hotel cost. Call (478) 781-9214 or (478) 390-7252 for more information.

Middle Ga. Association

of Clergywomen Retreat

May 25-28 in Helen. $75 non-refundable deposit. Total amount of trip is $225, which includes the general sessions presentations, church service, seven meals, Sunday banquet, sleeping accommodations and bus transportation. Call the Rev. Mable Randall, (478) 719-3145 or (478) 254-6805 for more information.

Mount Moriah Baptist “FreedomLand Tour” in Birmingham, Ala.

5:30 a.m. June 23. Cost: $75 per person. Call (478) 745-1890.

ONGOING EVENTS

Adonai School of the Prophetic (ASP)

1-5 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month, Quality Suites Hotel, 4080 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Now registering for the winter quarter for 2012. Provides insightful and intensive instruction in operating in the fivefold ministry, especially the prophetic office or gift, with ministerial licensing and ordination available. Online classes also. Call Betty, (478) 302-2349 or bettysims1@yahoo.com.

Free prophetic seminar

8:30 a.m. (prayer), 10 a.m. (fair), 9 a.m. (teaching), the second Saturday of each month, International Bread of Life Church Mission, 105 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. Call 328-1384.

Victorious Ladies of Virtue Women’s Ministry

10 a.m. the fourth Saturdays of each month, Evans Building, 100 E. Church St., Fort Valley. Call (770) 597-8258.

Nondenominational Bible discussion

5 p.m., the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 5840 Angela Place, Macon. Bring a covered dish and Bible. Call 785-8450.

Middle Georgia Prayer Awakening

Noon-1 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church, 682 Mulberry St., Macon. Call 742-7794 or e-mail info@campusclubsus.org.

Hebron Men’s Fellowship Iron Sharpens Iron

6-7 p.m. (dinner), 7-8:30 p.m. (meeting), the first Monday of each month. Hebron Fellowship Baptist Church, 3200 U.S. 41 North, Byron. Call (478) 953-0224 or visit www.hebronfellowship.com.

Parents of Prodigal Children support group

7-8:30 p.m., the third Monday of each month, Shirley Hills Baptist Church, 615 Corder Road, Warner Robins. For parents of teens living a prodigal lifestyle. Call Joy, 988-5430, or e-mail joy.king@cox.net.

Bethel AME Church Food Bank

11 a.m.-2 p.m. every third Tuesday. 3607 Earl St., Macon. Call (478) 474-9128.

Prayer and

Empowerment Hour

Noon Tuesdays, Temple of Miracles Global Worship Center, 2758 U.S. 41 North, Warner Robins.

Baptist Ministers Union of Macon and Vicinity meetings

Noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays, 2016 Second St., Macon. Members only. 788-7817.

Primitive Baptist meetings

Noon Wednesdays, 501 College St. (corner of Hardeman Avenue), Macon. Elder Loren Henry Wilson speaker. Call (478) 477-8888 or www.waymarks.org

Dorcas House Ministries

1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays each week, 223-A and 223-B S. Commercial Circle, Warner Robins. Provides non-perishable food and clothing to the area indigent. To donate canned goods, clothing items or toiletries, call Rebecca, (478) 918-4909 or corp@DorcasHouse.com.

Women’s Bible Studies

9:45 a.m. Thursdays, Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road, Macon. Call 474-7577.

Citywide Intercessory Prayer

Noon Thursdays, Green’s Tabernacle Baptist Church, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Call 788-7817.

Jazz Appreciation classes

6:30 p.m., first Thursday and Saturday of each month, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 390 Pierce Ave., Macon. Free.

The Refuge Center

6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4917 Mercer University Drive, Macon. For youth. Cost: $3; games and concessions extra. Call (478) 254-2740 or visit www.myspace.com/therefugemacon or www.refugemacon.com.

OUTREACHES

Health check-up

9-11 a.m. the first Saturday each month, Turner Chapel AME, 153 Dolly St., Gray. Free blood pressure, pulse rate, height, weight and body mass index checked by a licensed nurse. Call (478) 986-6445.

Clothes giveaway

10 a.m.-1 p.m., the first Saturday each month, Heritage at Houston United Methodist Church, 4116 Houston Ave., Macon. Call (478) 477-1662.

Greater New Corinth Baptist

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, bargain sale and food. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., second Thursday of each month, food bank. 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Call (478) 781-4445.

Food bank

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the fourth Saturday each month. International Bread of Life Church, 105 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. Call 922-1015.

Reid’s Church of God in Christ

11 a.m.-1 p.m., the first Saturday each month, free lunch and clothing. 17174 Ga. 129, Macon. Call 781-0876.

Feeding the Hungry

The third Saturday each month, lunch and clothing. A Becoming Sight, 3163 Napier Ave., Macon. Call 476-0989.

Community breakfast

7:30-9 a.m. Sundays, Centenary Church, 1290 College St., Macon. Call 742-8926.

Soup and Sandwich Sundays

11 a.m., the fourth Sunday each month, Hope for Today, 1039 Shurling Drive, Macon.

Senior Citizens Supper Betrothal and Singing

Beginning 5:30 p.m., the last Sunday each month, Snow Hill CME Church, 1500 Snow Hill Church Road, Gordon. Call 628-2582.

Food Crisis Closet

10 a.m.-noon, the second and fourth Mondays each month, First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. Call 742-6485.

Soup Kitchen Ministry

Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Peter Missionary Baptist, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. Call 750-0921.

Prayer line

Noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Christ Abundant Life Ministries, 90 S. Dugger Ave., Roberta. 836-3912.

Food and Clothing Closet Outreach

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Call 746-2389.

Food and Clothing Bank

2-5 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesdays each month, Mount Moriah Ministry Center, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Call (478) 745-1890.




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