Praise Dates

Games, cake walks, music, hay ride, inflatables, food, candy and more. 1845 King’s Chapel Road, Perry. Call Stephanie, 478-542-6305. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29.

Free food, candy, door prizes and more. J.H. Walker Lodge Building No. 55, 2007 Walnut St., Macon. For transportation, call Tammie Dunn, 478-719-0919. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29.

In the softball field, Lee Street, Unadilla. 478-244-3924. Noon Oct. 29.

Games, face painting, food, slides and more. Performances by Kelsey Hollis, Miss Ga. Outstanding Teen, the Rain dance and praise team. 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. 478-953-7246. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 29.

Games, food and lots more. 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-745-1890. 4-8 p.m. Oct. 29.

2771 Flewellyn Drive, Macon. 478-746-2390. 5-6 p.m. Oct. 29.

Event includes carnival games, food, trunk or treat and more. 2081 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Free. 478-474-3400. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29.

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.

Local vendors, bake sale, lunch, shop for Christmas, and more. Casseroles can be picked up that are pre-ordered. 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. 478-923-1791 or lindaschristie@gmail.com. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5.

(25 years or more)

Pastor Charles Blackmon preaching and Crisp St. Church of God in Christ family as guest. Dinner served. 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-743-2552. 2 p.m. Oct. 30.

Pastor Derick D. Thomas, Sr. preaching. 957 Oglethorpe St., Macon. 478-745-0314. 10 a.m. Nov. 6.

Pre-anniversary “Joy Night” celebration, with special music by the Henry County Senior Choir and other participants. 5 p.m. Nov. 12. Anniversary worship service, with the Rev. Walter L. Glover preaching and Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church family as guest. 1555 Cedar Ave., Macon. 478-742-2073. 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Willie J. and Eva Simmons, with 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. Nov. 4; 10:45 a.m. Nov. 13.

Celebrating the 19th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Lewis Releford Jr., with Elder Wilbert Broadus preaching at 11:30 a.m. and Pastor Larry Dunning preaching at 2:30 p.m. 4040 Houston Ave., Macon. 478-781-2424. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6.

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 craft 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.

Ray Knighton & Wanelle Collins and the Phoenix Band in concert. 6580 Cochran Field Road, off Ga. 247, Macon. 478-788-2336. 6 p.m. Oct. 30.

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

Ann Schein, concert pianist. 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. Nov. 6.

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

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.

Morning Glory worship service with Minister Elton Colbert preaching. Breakfast afterwards for $5 donation (donation for the adults). 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-335-5696. 8 a.m. Oct. 30.

Fifth Sunday fellowship service, with the Rev. Jonathan Lowder preaching. Young adult choir singing. Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. 8 a.m. Oct. 30.

The Rev. Freddie Mack preaching at 10 a.m. and the Rev. David Stanley preaching at 2 p.m. 2470 Heath Road, Macon. 478-781-9862. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 30.

Youth day service, with Minister Derrick Rutland speaking. 430 Hortman Ave., Macon. 478-935-2749. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30.

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.

“Four Gospel Writers” program, with the Rev. Gregory Glover, the Rev. James Hand, the Rev. Gregory Odom and the Rev. Milton McKinney speaking. 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch, 478-945-3820. 11 a.m. Oct. 30.

Women’s Missionary Society program, with the Rev. Jacqueline Craig speaking and the Adam Smith AME Church family as guest. 9830 Miami Valley Road, Fort Valley. 478-918-6711. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

Men’s day program, with the Rev. Robert Walker preaching. 10496 Ga. 87, Juliette. 478-986-5269. 2:30 p.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 Sunday, with Presiding Elder Harvey Williamson preaching. 60 E. Railroad St., Alamo. 912-568-7625. 11 a.m. Nov. 6.

Church anniversary service, with Pastor Gazzara Mitchell and Upper Mount Zion Baptist Church family as guest. 243 E. Railroad St., Jeffersonville. 478-945-6637. 1 p.m. Nov. 6.

Peach County Retired Educators celebrate Retired Educators Day, with Mabel Oglesby speaking. 1212 State University Drive, Fort Valley. 478-825-7420. 2 p.m. Nov. 6.

Family and friends day program, with the Rev. David McLeod preaching. 9754 Thomaston Road, Macon. 478-935-8156. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6.

Family and friends day program. 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-935-3649. 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

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.

Deliverance night service. 1501 Ga. 22 E., Haddock. For transportation call 478-234-1830 or 478-452-2708. 7 p.m. Nov. 18.

Appreciation service for Pastor Robert and Melissa Goolsby, with Superintendent Larry Franklin preaching. 17174 U.S. 129, Macon. 478-718-3998. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27.

Revival, with the Rev. Bobby Orange preaching. 114 Bell Drive, Warner Robins. 478-922-7910. 10 a.m. Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Oct. 30.

Revival concludes, with the Rev. David Stanley preaching and Union Baptist Church family as guest. 2470 Heath Road, Macon. 478-781-9862. 2 p.m. Oct. 30.

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.

Revival, with the Rev. Lafayette Samuel Sr. preaching Oct. 30, Minister Andre Taylor on Oct. 31, the Rev. Daniel Dollard on Nov. 1, Minister Cynthia Dennis on Nov. 2. Various choirs each night. 957 Oglethorpe St., Macon. 478-745-0314. 7 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

Youth revival, with the Rev. Jarvis Adside preaching Nov. 3 and St. Luke Baptist Church family as guest. Theme: “The Ultimate Touchdown.” Wear your church T-shirt. The Rev. Jarvis Barrion Sr. preaching Nov. 4 and Greater Vineville Baptist Church family as guest. Wear your school T-shirt. 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. 478-746-9155. 7 p.m. Nov. 3-4.

Revival, with the Rev. Jarvis Baron preaching. 17174 U. S. 129, Macon. 478-718-3998. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18.

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.

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.

3970 Upper River Road, Gray. 478-718-3771. 9 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.

Promoting awareness and prevention in the early stages of being a youth in today’s society and remembering God’s word, “Train up a child in the way he should go and whwen he is old he will not depart from it.” Prov. 22:6. Refreshments served after march. Meet at Freedom Park, 3301 Roff Ave., Macon, to march to A Becoming Sight Ministry Center, 3587 Morgan Drive, Macon. 478-320-1875. 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 29.

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.

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.

Computers, office equipment, stereo, household items, bicycles, items from workshops, garages and storage buildings and more. 244 Barker Road, Byron. 478-396-0061. 8 a.m.-until Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12.

Theme: Women equipped with the word of God. Appetizers will be served. 1501 Ga. 22 E., Haddock. $15. For transportation, call 478-234-1830 or 478-452-2708. 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11 a.m. Nov. 5.

Watercolor, acrylic and oil originals. Special this year: calendars in color. Fort Valley First United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Miller streets, Fort Valley. Free admission. 478-825-2762. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5.

Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner. Tickets, $35 per couple. 770-229-8663. 5 p.m. Nov. 6.

Theme: Men equipped with the word of God. Appetizers will be served. 1501 Ga. 22 E., Haddock. $15. For transportation, call 478-234-1830 or 478-452-2708. 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 11 a.m. Nov. 12.

All ladies welcome. Conference will conclude during the Women’s Day program Nov. 13. 682 Beacham Ave., Unadilla. 478-244-3924. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 and 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

Theme: “Women’s Moving Forward,” with Minister Carla Saffold speaking. Lunch served after conference. 850 Amory Drive, Macon. Registration, $10. 478-746-5861 or 478-781-2361. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12.

Clothes from various local dress shops. 6511 Houston Road, Macon. $15. Pam, 478-788-5941. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12.

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

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. 31-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.

This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 6:27 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."