Praise Dates

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.

Christmas concert, featuring Dayspring Trio and Masters Touch Quartet. 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Jonathan Fisher, 478-918-7800, or church, 478-475-5012. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

Christmas bazaar, with crafts, baked goods, decorations and more. 1509 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 478-923-3533. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19.

Youth departments present “God’s Indescriable Gift” production. 269 Pursley St., Macon. 478-745-4646. 5 p.m. Dec. 18.

(25 years or more)

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.

The Rev. Creede Hinshaw preaching. Covered-dish meal afterward. Former choir members asked to join the choir. 4256 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. 478-781-0332. 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

The Rev. Stephen Green preaching. 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. 478-825-8452. 10 a.m. Nov. 20.

(10 years or more)

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.

Celebration services for the 17th pastoral anniversary of Willie J. and Eva Simmons concludes, with Elder Anthony Britton preaching and Serenity Christian Fellowship Church family as guest. 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. 478-745-4317. 10:45 a.m. Nov. 13.

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.

The Christ Church choir presents a service of Choral Evensong celebrating the Feast of All Saints. Reception of heavy hor d’oeuvres served afterward. 582 Walnut St., Macon. 478-745-0427. 5 p.m. Nov. 6.

Sandy Valley Baptist Church, 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. 478-953-4328. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9.

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. November 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.

Freedom Rally services, with Evangelist Bucky Kennedy preaching. 2953 U. S. 341 S., between Perry and Hawkinsville. 478-987-3747. 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 6.

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.

Women’s day program, with Kerry Davis speaking. 475 Church St., Macon. 478-743-8806. 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

Family and friends day program, with the Rev. Calvin Ezell preaching and Springhill Community Church family as guest. 3274 Taylors Mill Road, Fort Valley. 2 p.m. Nov. 13.

Pre-anniversary services for pastoral anniversary, with the Rev. Rufus Cole preaching Nov. 16 and Mount Olive CME Church family as guest, the Rev. Bryant Raines on Nov. 17 and New Pilgrim Baptist Church family as guest, and Bishop Milton Wynn on Nov. 18 and Greater Word of Deliverance Church family as guest. Anniversary service Nov. 20, with the Rev. Jonathan Bennett preaching at 11 a.m. and the Rev. Barry Mitchell at 2:30 p.m. with St. Matthews Baptist Church as guest. 1006 Marion St., Perry. 478-987-0054. 7 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20.

Neighbors and community day program. 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Thanksgiving service. 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. 478-788-0079. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24.

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.

Ordination service for Minister LaTishia Fountain, with Pastor Allen Walker speaking. 1175 Cordele Ave., Macon. 478-464-0233. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27.

Revival, with the Rev. Stephen Summerow preaching. 777 Elm St., Macon. 478-742-0575. 7 p.m. Nov. 14-16.

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

November specials include a bag of clothes for $3, exclusions apply, and half-price books. 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.

Bring your tables and items and sell for no set-up fee. Rain date Nov. 12. Unity Baptist Church, 6025 Rogers Road, Lizella. 478-935-8760. 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 5.

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. 5 and Nov. 11-12.

Rain or shine. Furniture, clothing, household items and more. Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 N., Fort Valley. Many items 50 cents-$1. 478-287-6411. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5.

Sponsored by the Men of Integrity. All men welcome. Stubbs Chapel Baptist Church, 2230 Barnes Ferry Road, Macon. 478-477-8802 or 478-714-6501. 9 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.

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. 11 a.m. Nov. 5.

Sponsored by the Macon-Bibb Middle Georgia Chapter of othe Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 737 Pansy Ave., Macon. Host Pastor, the Rev. Henry Ficklin. 478-390-6799. 5-7 p.m. Nov. 5.

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

Bill Freeman, a Korean POW, speaking. Christ Chapel South (back building), 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Love offering. 478-945-6295. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 9.

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.

We are in need of gently used or new coats. New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 475 Church St., Macon. 478-743-8806. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12.

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

All wives and widows of a licensed minister invited. Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church, 1180 Bartlett St., Macon. 478-461-0175. 1 p.m. Nov. 12.

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. Grand prize drawing for a tablet. Tickets: $20. 478-784-9804. 5 p.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 Nov. 7, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

St. Peter AME Church, 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. 478-825-8452 or stpeteramechurch@bellsouth.net. 10 a.m.-noon the fourth Thursday of each month.

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

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.

This story was originally published November 3, 2016 at 3:21 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."