Praise Dates

Cafe, bakery, gently used area, jewelry, gift shoppe, crafts, pantry, international and national market, children’s activity area and more. 2591 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-743-9366. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8.

Vendor booths, country store, bookstore, yard sale, sweet shop, snack shop with breakfast and lunch foods, Boston butts, silent auction, children’s activities with games, face painting, inflatables and much more. Main Street and West Heritage Boulevard, Byron. 478-956-5717. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15.

Food, games, fellowship and fun. 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-474-6742 or 478-788-3004. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Carnival games, inflatables, hayride, pony rides, cake walk, face painting, food and more. 511 High Place, Macon. 478-742-6485. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30.

Vendor booths, chili cook-off, taster’s booth with homemade food, consignment clothes, silent auction and CHIPS. Flea market has furniture, tools, housewares, Christmas decorations and more. 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. 478-923-3737. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5.

Reserve your spot. Inside spots are 6-by-6. Outside spots are under our tent and can use our 6-foot table or you can bring your own. Lunch will be served; bake sale of homemade goodies to purchase. Casseroles can be picked up that are preordered. Casseroles are sweet potato, hash brown, broccoli, squash, corn, chicken. Deadline for table space is Oct. 24 and cost is $35 and you keep all your profits. 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. For table reservations or vendors, call 478-923-1791 or lindaschristie@gmail.com. All casseroles are $12. Call 478-960-1333 for casserole orders. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5.

(25 years or more)

The Rev. Kendrick Mack preaching. 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. 478-746-9155. 11 a.m. Oct. 9.

The Rev. Paul Little preaching. 1180 Bartlett St., Macon. 478-746-0422. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

Pastor Arthur Hubbard preaching. Dinner served. 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

The Rev. Neisha Baldwin-Davis preaching. 269 Pursley St., Macon. 478-745-4646. 10:15 a.m. Oct. 16.

The Rev. James Hand preaching. 515 Magnolia St., Jeffersonville. 478-945-3992. Noon Oct. 16.

The Rev. David Stanley preaching and Union Baptist Church family as guest. 844 Ga. Kaolin Road, Dry Branch. 478-743-1296. 2 p.m. Oct. 16.

The Rev. David L. Luke preaching. 114 Camp Hope Church Road, Macon. 478-254-8594. 3 p.m. Oct. 16.

Pre-anniversary revival. 6:45 p.m. Oct. 18-20. Anniversary service with, Bishop Dante Smith preaching. 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. 478-743-8413. 10 a.m. Oct. 23.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the 16th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Fate Burnette, with Pastor Bryant Raines preaching. 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-718-9222. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Celebrating the 25th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Edward Dawson, with an anniversary banquet. Pastor Dennis Harden will be speaking, held at Swift Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 4354 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. $40 donation. 6 p.m. Oct. 22. Celebration concludes Oct. 23, at Unity Missionary Baptist. 11 a.m. Oct. 23.

Celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Harold H. Wynn Jr., with Minister Anthony Granberry preaching. 1260 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-785-0861. 11 a.m. Oct. 23.

October Mania featuring Debra Snipes, Renewed, Sensational Jubilees, the Adside Sisters, Gospel Motivators and the Twiggs County Community Male Choir. 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Sponsored by the Upper Mount Zion Baptist Church. $20, advance; $25 at door. 478-207-4321. 4 p.m. (doors open), 5 p.m. Oct. 8.

Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette (Bolingbroke). 478-974-0002. 6 p.m. (doors open 5 p.m.) Oct. 8.

Senior Choir celebrates their 76th anniversary. 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. 478-784-9804. 3 p.m. Oct. 9.

Gospel and Bluegrass music. 6025 Rogers Road, Lizella. Love offering. 478-935-8760. 6 p.m. Oct. 9.

Gospel music presented by “Straight From The Heart” gospel group. Followed by a spaghetti lunch, bake sale and crafts sale. 10157 U.S. 341 N., Fort Valley. 478-397-6568. 10 a.m.-until Oct. 30.

Concerts are free, followed by an optional catered lunch for $10 per person. Oct. 20, with Susan McDuffie; Nov. 17, with Ellen Wilson; Dec. 15, with Nelda Chapman; Jan. 19, 2017, with Charles Higgs; Feb. 16, 2017, with young artists in concert from the studio of Dr. Jack Mitchener, Mercer University; Monday-Friday from March 20-24, 2017, will be the Cherry Blossom Series at Mulberry St. United Methodist Church; April 20, 2017, with young artist in concert from the studio of Dr. Jack Mitchener, Mercer University; May 18, 2017, with Alvin Blount. 830 Poplar St., Macon. 478-745-1631 or nelda@st-joseph.cc. Noon-12:30 p.m. Oct. through May, 2017.

Fifth Sunday sing, with Sandra and Friends in concert. 3139 Friendship Church Road, Dry Branch. The Rev. Charles Carter, 478-731-5009. 6 p.m. Oct. 30.

Singers and groups invited to sing. Food served afterward. 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. 478-808-1604. 6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month.

Come and listen or join in the singing. Christ United Methodist Church choir room, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 478-345-7464 or hogchorus@gmail.com. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday.

Participate in group singing, duets and solos. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Free. Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road, Macon. 478-737-1520. 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

Events for the appreciation celebration for Pastor Linda L. Dickson and Elder Sanford Dickson: Celebration banquet, with Pastor Elijah Barnes Jr. speaking, held at Haddock Baptist Church, 180 Ethridge Road, Haddock. RSVP, with ticket only. 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Celebration concludes Oct. 9, with Minister David Abrams speaking at Greater Faith, 1501 Ga. 22 E., Haddock. 478-234-1830 or 478-452-2708. 11:20 a.m. Oct. 9.

West African Day program, with Augustus Ogbuka as coordinator. 2501 Shurling Drive, Macon. 478-477-7397. 9:30 a.m. Oct. 9.

Ushers anniversary program, with the Rev. McKinney preaching and Antioch of Dry Branch as guest. 478-781-9862. 10 a.m. Oct. 9.

Men’s day program, with the Rev. Carlos McCloud preaching. 737 Pansy Ave., Macon. 478-745-4010. 10:45 a.m. Oct. 9.

Women’s day program, with Katina Cabiness speaking. 1555 Cedar Ave., Macon. 478-742-2073. 11 a.m. Oct. 9.

Church anniversary service, with the Rev. Reggie Williams preaching. 385 Pittman St., Macon. 478-781-7760. 11 a.m. Oct. 9.

Family and friends day, followed by a picnic. 166 Jerusalem Church Road, Warner Robins. 478-953-2111. 11 a.m. Oct. 9.

Family and friends day program. 3120 Westover Drive, Macon. Noon Oct. 9.

Recognition program for the Mayor of Augusta, Dr. Hardie Davis Jr. Special guests will be 2016 Miss America Betty Cantrell and renowned pastor and musician, the Rev. Toland Morgan. 179 Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. 478-733-1153. 4 p.m. Oct. 9.

Lay Day program, with Leon McBride speaking. 1104 Third St., Macon. 478-477-4833. 4 p.m. Oct. 9.

Appreciation musical. 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Pastor’s appreciation program, with the Rev. Jarvis Barrion Sr. preaching at 11 a.m. and the Rev. Michael Johnson at 2 p.m., with Fulton Baptist Church family as guest. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. 478-741-5987 or 478-471-4954. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 16.

Worship service, followed by game and jersey day tailgating beginning at 3 p.m. and the Atlanta Falcons/Seattle Seahawks game will be on the screen at 4:25 p.m., with AJ the DJ as special guest. 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. 478-743-8413. 10:45 a.m. Oct. 16.

Family and friends day program, with the Rev. Willie Batts preaching. 1175 Cordele Ave. E., Macon. 478-464-0233. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Family and friends day program (Pew Day), with the Rev. Gregory Moore preaching and Trinity Missionary Baptist Church family as guest. 1206 Knoxville St., Fort Valley. 478-213-7565. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Women’s day program, with Mother Amy L. Engram speaking. 1076 Gilmer St., Macon. 478-788-5414. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Men’s and women’s day program, with the Rev. Jonathan Lowder preaching. 299 Lee Maddox Road, Jackson. 770-775-5454. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Church anniversary celebration, with the Rev. James Hall preaching and Ross Temple Baptist Church family as guest. 3946 Davis Road, Macon. 478-742-0230. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Family and friends day program, with Evangelist Barbara Burnette speaking. 600 King Drive, Warner Robins. 478-922-5906. 3 p.m. Oct. 16.

Pastor appreciation service for Elder Linda D. Bell, with Bishop James Thomas preaching. 2590 Peacock St., Macon. 478-718-5710. 3 p.m. Oct. 23.

Homecoming, with covered dish luncheon afterward. 4439 Tech Drive, Macon. 478-788-4911. 11 a.m. Oct. 9.

Homecoming, with the new member induction service at 11 a.m., followed by the evening service with Bishop M. Burney preaching and Living Waters Church family as guest. 2056 Mason St., Macon. 478-781-0460. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 9.

Revival, with Evangelist Sartita Dorn preaching. 7765 Hawkinsville Road, Macon. 478-785-1227. 7 p.m. Oct. 10-until.

Revival, with the Rev. Terence R. Gray preaching. 2501 Shurling Drive, Macon. 478-477-7397. 7 p.m. Oct. 10-12.

Revival, with the Rev. Lindsey P. Napier preaching Oct. 10, the Rev. Brad Gross on Oct. 11, the Rev. Calvin Ezell on Oct. 12. 1206 Knoxville St., Fort Valley. 478-213-7565. 7 p.m. Oct. 10-12.

Revival, with the Rev. Christopher Cabiness on Oct. 12 and the Rev. Willie Brown on Oct. 13. 3607 Earl St., Macon. 478-474-9128. 7 p.m. Oct. 12-13.

Pre-anniversary revival. 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. 478-743-8413. 6:45 p.m. Oct. 18-20.

Revival, with Pastor Jerry Bolton preaching. 1175 Cordele Ave. E., Macon. 478-464-0233. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21.

Revival, with Pastor Bryant Raines preaching Oct. 19, Pastor Willie Finney Jr. on Oct. 20, and Pastor Dexter Jordan on Oct. 21. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-788-7817. 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21.

Revival, with the Rev. Harold Peasley and the Rev. Cecil Peasley. Dinner served Monday through Wednesday. 2613 U.S. 41, Elko. 478-987-6569. 5:45-6:15 p.m. (dinner served), 6:30 p.m. (services) Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

October specials include a bag of clothes for $5, exclusions apply, and half-price books. Fall and Halloween decorations available. Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 N., Fort Valley. 478-953-9822. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

Asking friends to donate used purses in good condition. These purses will be filled with toiletries, feminine products and beauty items, and will be given to women who are homeless and others who are in need. Purses may be dropped off at Centerville United Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville; or Northview United Methodist Church, 205 Galahad Drive, Warner Robins. Call Carrie, 478-396-2201; or Sara, 478-953-5387.

Presentation by Beth Stewart through the month of October. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Free. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Host, Helen Dawson. Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-719-9010. 1 p.m. Oct. 8.

Presentations by Macon Bibb Sheriff’s Department, Better Business Bureau, District Commissioner and AARP. Protect yourselves from scams, violence and learn new laws that affect all citizens. 385 Pittman St., Macon. 478-781-7760. 2 p.m. Oct. 8.

Rhonda Wade from Warner Robins will be speaking about how God spoke to her and delivered her from a life of addiction. Love offering. Christ Chapel South, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. 478-929-5795 or Aglow.org. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 12.

Learn the importance of voting and the power of the ballot, knowing candidates and their platforms, understanding the role of elected officials, attending local government meetings, referendums and amendments on the ballot and legislative updates. Facilitator will be State Rep. Patty Bentley. Central Union Baptist Church, 501 Preston St., Fort Valley. 478-318-7165 or 478-825-2958. 10 a.m. Oct. 15.

Minister Arizona White speaking. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. $6. 478-743-8413. 11 a.m. Oct. 15.

Portion of proceeds will be donated to the battered women’s shelter of Macon. Hosted by the Facebook group Sharing is Caring: I Am She. Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. $10 per person and includes lunch. 478-960-7829. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15.

The Rev. Sharon Daniels preaching on “Preparing For Greater.” Greater Allen Chapel, 269 Pursley St., Macon. 478-254-6805. 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Conference workshops, with the Rev. Sharon Homer as the messenger and Minister Laura Clark, Pastor Louis Smith-Hill and the Rev. Sidney Watson as presenters. Advance tickets are $20, at the door $25. Greater Allen Chapel, 269 Pursley St., Macon. 478-254-6805. 8 a.m. Oct. 22.

Apostle Bobby J. Banks Sr. speaking. Open to the public. Destiny Christian Church, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. 478-731-9948. 7 p.m. Oct. 28-29. Pastor Kelvin Jones speaking. Men only. In Spirit and in Truth Church of God, 5609 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-731-9948. 10 a.m. Oct. 29. Pastor Prophet Frederick J. Collier speaking at Destiny Christian Church. Open to the public. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30.

Hosted by Covenant Life Cathedral Church’s Covenant Couple’s Ministry. Le Meridien Perimeter Hotel, Atlanta. Cost: $386 per couple ($120 nonrefundable registration fee included.) For more information, contact Marquita Hawkins, 478-737-1063 or Marq7654@aol.com. Oct. 14-16.

The Rain Church, 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. 478-953-7246. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, bimonthly.

Beth Moore’s study, “Entrusted: A Study of II Timothy.” First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Oct. 10, 17.

Andy Stanley study, “Your Move.” First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Oct. 24-Nov. 14.

Christa Kinde’s study, “Encouraging One Another.” No child care provided. Christ Chapel (front building), 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through Dec. 13.

Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road, Macon. 478-474-7577. 9:45 a.m. Thursday.

This story was originally published October 5, 2016 at 1:21 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."