Praise Dates

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.

Games, hayride, moonwalk, food, crafts, live music and more. 6511 Houston Road, Macon. 478-788-5941. Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 22.

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. 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.

Pastor Phillip Jones preaching and New Home Baptist Church family as guest. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-788-7817. 2 p.m. Oct. 23.

Pastor Derick D. Thomas, Sr. preaching. 957 Oglethorpe St., Macon. 478-745-0314. 478-745-0314.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the pastor’s 27th pastoral anniversary, with Minister Wayne Huston preaching. 12041 Ga. 129, Dry Branch. 478-743-6216. 10:15 a.m. Oct. 16.

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. 6 p.m. Oct. 22. Celebration concludes Oct. 23, at Unity Missionary Baptist,3280 Millerfield Road. 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.

Celebrating the 36th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Cleveland Jarrell, with the Rev. I.E. Mack preaching and Unionville Missionary Baptist Church family as guest. 750 Lamar Road N., Macon. 478-745-3607. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Willie J. and Eva Simmons, with Minister Norwood preaching Oct. 28 and New Home Baptist Church family as guest, and Pastor Timothy French on Nov. 4 and Beulah Baptist Church family as guest. Anniversary services conclude with Elder Anthony Britton preaching on Nov. 13 and Serenity Christian Fellowship Church family as guest. 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. 478-745-4317. 7 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4; 10:45 a.m. Nov. 13.

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.

Special music and message by Kim Michael Polote. 5191 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. 478-477-5678. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Concert featuring the Sensational Jubilees, Renewed Gospel Singers, Voices of Harmony, the Marvellettes, Mighty Zion Trumpets, New Silver Stars, the Gospel Sensations and the Sons of Gospel. J.T. Dudley, master of ceremony. Free admission. 2022 Eason Hill Church Road, Montrose. E-mail: revleewornum@gmail.com. 4 p.m. Oct. 29.

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.

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.

Cornerstone at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon. 478-781-2762. 6 p.m. Oct. 30.

Male Chorus celebrates anniversary. 7331 Bethel Church Road, Lizella. 478-978-6129. 4 p.m. Nov. 5.

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.

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.

Fellowship service, with Pastor Bobby King preaching. Best Western Conference Room, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-935-3649. 11 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 District Missionary Marion Burney 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.

Birthday celebration services for Assistant Pastor Prophetess Geraldine Stephens, with Bishop Eddie Liggins preaching on Oct. 18 and Old Betha Holiness Church family as guest; Pastor James Harris Jr. on Oct. 19; Pastor Jessie Northcut on Oct. 21 and St. Tilla Holiness Church family as guest; Chief Apostle Luvenia McClin on Oct. 23 and Universal Kingdom H&D Center as guest; Pastor Troy Duggon on Oct. 28 and Miracle Deliverance Center as guest. 133 Central Ave. S.W., Milledgeville. 473-552-5889. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 21, 28 and noon Oct. 23.

Night of prayer, praise and preaching, with Pastor Beverly Purcell preaching. 2230 Barnes Ferry Road, Macon. 478-320-7743. 7 p.m. Oct. 21.

Sunday School’s 99th anniversary, with Amani Sams, the reigning Miss Black Lawrenceville, USA, speaking. 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. 478-746-1451. 9 a.m. Oct. 23.

Usher’s anniversary celebration. 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. 478-784-9804. 11 a.m. Oct. 23.

The Rev. Brad Goss preaching and Usher Temple CME Church family and choir will be the guest. Families in need can register to win a Thanksgiving dinner. Ga. 97. 478-918-6711. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

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.

Unity and fellowship service, with the Smith Street Baptist Church family at New Hope. Followed by a Hallelujah Harvest Trunk or Treat with the youth. 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. 478-743-8413. 10:45 a.m. Oct. 30.

Men’s day celebration, with U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop speaking. 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. 478-746-9155. 11 a.m. Oct. 30.

Cancer awareness program, recognizing cancer survivors and those deceased due to cancer. Best Western Conference Room, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-935-3649. 11 a.m. Oct. 30.

Family and friends day program, with Myron Feggins speaking. 1006 Davis St., Fort Valley. 478-392-4137. 3 p.m. Oct. 30.

Harvest Tea program, with the Rev. Stevie Ward preaching and Camp Hope AME family as guest. 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Sr. Way, Macon. 478-808-3990. 5 p.m. Nov. 13.

Homecoming. 11 a.m. Oct. 16. Revival, with Pastor David G. Flowers preaching and Buckeye Baptist Church family as guest. 7772 U.S. 80 E., Jeffersonville. 478-781-0599. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-19.

Revival, with Pastor Ronald Toney preaching Oct. 16 and Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church family as guest, Pastor Derek Dumas on Oct. 17 and Greater Lizzeboro Missionary Baptist Church family as guest, and Pastor Bryant Rainer on Oct. 18 and New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church family as guest. 887 Forsyth St., Macon. 478-742-4922. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18.

Revival, with the Rev. Clyde Turner preaching Oct. 17 and Oak Level Baptist Church family as guest, the Rev. Freddie Slaughter on Oct. 18 and Damascus Baptist Church family as guest, and the Rev. Reco Murphy on Oct. 19 and New Bethlehem Baptist Church family as guest. 2290 Second St., Macon. 478-743-4117. 7 p.m. Oct. 17-19.

Revival, with Evangelist Sartita Dorn preaching. 7765 Hawkinsville Road, Macon. 478-785-1227. 7 p.m. Oct. 17.

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

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. 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21. Homecoming and Family and friends day, with New Hope of Perry in charge of service. 1611 Burton Ave., Macon. 478-978-1105. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Revival, with Presiding Prelate Bishop W.E. Davis. 3120 Westover Drive, Macon. 334-467-6413. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21.

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

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.

Kick-off brunch, with Camilla Rutland speaking Oct. 15. Concludes with a Women in Red program Oct. 16, with the Rev. Hope Staggers speaking and Bread of Life Hope Ministries as guest. Corner Stone Missionary Baptist Church, 430 Hortman Ave., Macon. 478-935-2749. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15 and 2 p.m. Oct. 16.

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.

Apostole Timothy Miller speaking Oct. 17-19, Prophetess Victoria Jackson on Oct. 20, Prophetess Bonnie Smith on Oct. 21. New Victory Outreach Ministry, 1006 Davis St., Fort Valley. 478-397-4137. 7 p.m. Oct. 17-21.

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.

Theme: “Witnessing Jesus Style; Footprints for Jesus.” Sponsored by the Mission in Action. Speaker will be Evangelist Chevonne Coons. Casual attire, church T-shirt. Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-945-3820. 9 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.

Pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs and more. Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 1899 Tucker Road, Macon. 478-474-8393. 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 29.

Community leaders, outreach programs, public service booths and various public safety information. Free food, music, bouncy houses and games. Sponsored by St. Louis CME Church and Macedonia CME in Fort Valley. Held at the Festival Park in Fort Valley. 478-967-2142. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29.

Family conference, with the Rev. David Clarke speaking. Breakout session for singles, married and couples, widows and widowers, youth and teens. Health information and more. Donation of $10. 8:30 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (conference) Oct. 29. Family and friends day program, with Pastor Otha Everett speaking and the male choir singing. 1006 Marion St., Perry. 478-987-0054. 11 a.m. Oct. 30.

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

Conclusion of 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. Oct. 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.

Aletheia Baptist Church, 1711 Oglesby Place, Macon. Free. 478-745-4342. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday.

365 Pea Ridge Road, Bolingbroke. 478-974-0002. 9-11 a.m. Monday.

First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. 478-742-6485. 10 a.m.-noon the fourth Monday of each month.

Centerville Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville. 478-396-2201 or 478-953-3030. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday.

New and gently used clothing for the family. 623 Courtney Hodges Blvd., Perry. 478-244-6199. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

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.

For children up to age 6. Family Advancement Ministries, 570 High Place, Macon. Call 478-745-7165.

Free clothes to those in need. Heritage at Houston United Methodist Church, 4116 Houston Ave., Macon. 478-747-3083. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month.

Greater Ross Street Baptist Church, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-228-6792. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month.

Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616 or email glrbc@cbi.mgacoxmail.com. 11 a.m.-noon the fourth Saturday of each month.

Housewares, clothing and more. 1209 Macon Road, Perry. 478-235-7165. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

3607 Earl St., Macon. 478-474-9128. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

Will pick up and drop off those who would like to come from Loaves and Fishes Ministry and welcome anyone in the community. St. Peter Missionary Baptist, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. 478-750-0921. Noon-1 p.m. third and fourth Tuesday of each month.

St. Paul AME Church, 2501 Shurling Drive, Macon. 478-788-2730. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. 478-746-2389. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday.

129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. 478-923-3797. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday (except first Wednesday of each month).

Clothing, canned goods and other items, 223-B S. Commercial Circle, Warner Robins. 478-293-1867. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday.

Mount Moriah Ministry Center, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-745-1890. 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

144 Elm St., Bonaire. 478-923-7317. 1-3 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month.

International Bread of Life Church Mission, 105 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. 478-328-1384. 8:30 a.m. (prayer), 9 a.m. (teaching), the second Saturday of each month.

Speaker: Pastor/Prophetess Velera Bell. 447 Sarah Drive, Warner Robins. Judy Williams, 478-832-4949. 10 a.m. the first and second Saturday of each month.

Women groups, organizations and all individuals welcome. Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 N., Byron. 478-973-6002 or powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com. 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month.

Program provides help with homework, reading, and math, along with a snack and playtime. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1207 Macon Road, Perry. Patty, 706-570-6367 or davepat431@gmail.com to enroll your child. Learn more about Path To Shine, pathtoshine.org. 4:15-6:15 p.m. Mondays.

Shady Grove Baptist Church, 901 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. 478-397-6224. 6 p.m. youth, 7 p.m. adult class Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Hebron Fellowship Baptist Church, 3200 U.S. 41 North, Byron. 478-953-0224. 6 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (worship), the first Monday of each month.

First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. 478-254-4361 or 478-719-6422. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Thursday (three English classes) and 5 p.m. Wednesday (two Japanese, two Spanish, two English classes).

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 5455 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Macon. 478-978-2887. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Opportunity for adults to engage in adult conversation while children have time to focus on homework. Registration requested. Nursery provided. Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. 478-923-3797 or email lifeworks@trinitywr.org. 5:45-7:15 p.m. (includes snack supper), Wednesday.

Led by Mary Barrett. Unity of Central Georgia Church, 127 Peachtree Parkway, Byron. 478-953-1054. 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday.

This story was originally published October 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."