Praise Dates

(25 years or more)

Pastor Emory Austin preaching. Dinner served. 104 Jefferson St., Toomsboro. 478-933-5393. 1 p.m. Feb. 5.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the 22nd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Ray Yancey, with the Rev. Curtis Taylor preaching. 423 Grant Ave., Macon. 478-951-6800. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12.

Benefit concert for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation featuring the Whisnants and New Grace. Emcee is Jeff Cleghorn. 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. Dennis McCook, 478-808-1604; Amy Yaughn, 478-956-1884. 6 p.m. Feb. 4.

Gospel sing featuring the Williford Family. 829 Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville. 478-552-8572. 6 p.m. Feb. 4.

Sponsored by Apostle Bernard Bennett Ministries. Tabernacle of Prayer, 863 Lackey Drive, Macon. Free admission. Love offering. 912-314-5999. 5 p.m. (door opens),6 p.m. (play) Feb. 11.

Senior choir celebrating their anniversary. All area choirs asked to render an A & B selection. Numbers given at the door. 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-945-3820. 3 p.m. Feb. 12.

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

The Rev. Reco Murphy and New Bethlehem Ensemble in concert. 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. 478-781-6660. 5 p.m. Feb. 25.

Old Friends Promotions. Also appearing, Jonathan Fisher. Broad Street Baptist Church, 285 Broad St., Hawkinsville. Love offering. Jonathan, 478-918-7800; or the church, 478-783-4545. 6 p.m. March 11.

Old Friends Promotions. Also appearing, Jonathan Fisher. United Community Church, 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Love offering. Jonathan, 478-918-7800; or the church, 478-475-5012. 6:30 p.m. April 29.

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.

Family and friends day program. 2470 Heath Road, Macon. 478-781-9862. 10 a.m. Feb. 5.

Founder’s day program, with Presiding Elder Harvey Williamson preaching. African attire will be worn. 60 E. Railroad St., Alamo. 912-568-7625. 11 a.m. Feb. 5.

Annual memorial service commemorating the lives of the church members who have passed. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-788-7817. 11 a.m. Feb. 5.

Black history program. 2771 Flewellyn Drive, Macon. 478-742-4418. 11 a.m. Feb. 8.

Honoring Charlie C. Code, Korean veteran and a prisoner of war. 1180 Bartlett St., Macon. 478-745-9889. 4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 11 a.m. Feb. 12.

Celebrating the 120th Sunday School anniversary, with the Rev. Camile Holmes preaching. 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-474-6742. 10:45 a.m. Feb. 12.

Church anniversary celebration, with the Rev. Dexter Jordan preaching. 3805 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-784-9804. 2 p.m. Feb. 12.

Outreach program, with the Rev. Jonathan Lowder preaching and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church family of Bolingbroke as guest. 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-718-9222. 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

Pastoral anniversary service for Pastor Sylvester Freeland, with Pastor Timothy Flemming Sr. preaching and Mount Carmel Baptist Church family of Atlanta as guest. 1456 Woodliff St., Macon. 478-755-9861. 3 p.m. Feb. 26.

Revival, with the Rev. Charlie Jones preaching Feb. 7 and the Rev. Richard Vaughn on Feb. 8. 3805 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-784-9804. 7 p.m. Feb. 7-8.

Revival, with Pastor Sylvester Freeland preaching and St. Mary Baptist Church family as guest Feb. 7; Pastor Clifford Little on Feb. 8 and Greens Tabernacle Baptist Church as guest; Pastor Derrick Dumas on Feb. 9 and Greater Lizzieboro Baptist as guest. 910 Key St., Macon. 478-788-2541. 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9.

Revival, with the Rev. Keith Milton preaching and Midway Baptist Church family of Ocilla as guest. 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-718-9222. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15.

Pre-pastoral anniversary revival for Pastor Sylvester Freeland with Pastor Bryant Raines preaching on Feb. 15, Pastor Derick Thomas on Feb. 16 and Pastor David Stanley on Feb. 17. 1456 Woodliff St., Macon. 478-755-9861. 7 p.m. Feb. 15-17.

Revival. Forsyth Pentecostal Holiness Church, 213 Parsons St., Forsyth. 478-935-8589. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-24.

Speakers: Pam Jenkins, Karen Allen, Felicia Watts and Vivian Blackerby. First Presbyterian Day School’s Fine Arts Center, 5671 Calvin Drive, Macon. Market expo opens at 8 a.m. $15, lunch included. rockspringsonline.com. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 4.

Berean Christian Center, New Clinton Road. Charlestine, 478-508-8503. 9 a.m. Feb. 4.

Pastor Renee Cole of Gray speaking. Destiny Christian Church, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. 478-731-9947 or destinycc.webstarts.com. 10 a.m. Feb. 4.

Prophetess Cheryl Marks speaking. All individuals and women’s groups invited. Peach Place Community Club, 201 Allen Road, Byron. 478-973-6002 or cdmarks@yahoo.com. 10 a.m. Feb. 4.

Join author and activist Shane Claiborne, along with local guests, for a discussion about the death penalty and what people of faith can do to change the conversation about justice, mercy and forgiveness in Georgia. Book signing will follow the discussion. Centenary Church, 1290 College St. Free. To reserve seating, register at bit.ly/executinggrace. 478-742-8926. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4.

Patricia Townsend, from Byron, speaking. Men and women welcome. Christ Chapel, South, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Love offering. 478-929-5795. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 8.

Come and enjoy a delicious meal and Christian jazz music. Porter Ellis Community Center, 5987 Houston Road, Macon. 478-935-2749. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10.

Wine tasting, cheeses and breads, silent auction, raffle and door prizes. All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $25 per person. No tickets sold at door. 478-923-1791. 7 p.m. Feb. 10.

The Rev. Paul Little II speaking. Tickets: $20. Union Baptist Church, 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. 478-746-4415. 5 p.m. Feb. 11.

Entertainment, food and fellowship. St. Paul AME Church, 2501 Shurling Drive, Macon. $10 per person. Linda, 478-405-5559; or Dorothy, 478-746-6458. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 11.

Theme: “Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God.” Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road, Macon. 478-788-5941. 2 p.m. Feb. 12.

Virtual tour to Israel during each session presented by Pastor Andy Cook. First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. 478-923-3737. 10:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 6:30 p.m. 13-15.

Lunch followed by a concert featuring Simply Country. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 10157 U.S. 341, Fort Valley. Karen, 478-397-6568. 12:30 p.m. (lunch), 1:30 p.m. (concert) Feb. 12.

Mary E. Thomas House, 1463 Cardinal Place, Macon. 478-743-8413. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18.

Speaker is Dr. Paul Dale of Navicent Health. Manicures and pedicures offered by the students of Virginia College. Free. Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Mission Ministry, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Sr. Way, Macon. 478-745-0327. 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 18.

Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church, Glover-Lockett Fellowship Hall, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. 478-394-2383. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 11.

Upcoming trip in April. For more trip dates to Israel this year, visit experienceisraelnow.com or call 478-954-3885. April 10-20.

Celebrate Jubilee year of reunification. Men and women welcome. Emily, 478-929-5795 or Aglow.org. April 18-28.

Theme: “Dare to be Different.” Speakers, the Rev. Earnestine Montgomery and Pastor June Martin. You do not have to be a minister to attend the retreat. Cost: $190, with a $64 deposit soon as possible. Contact the Rev. Mable Randall, 478-719-3145 or Maerand111@aol.com. May 26-29.

Black history trip to Albany. Leave from church parking lot at 6 a.m. Sites include Albany Civil Rights Museum, Chehaw Park, Flint Riverquarium, Ray Charles Plaza and Albany Museum of Art. Cost: $75 adults, $65 children, $20 for children ages 3 and younger. Includes bus transportation, attractions, lunch and dinner. $25 deposit due now. 15. 6 a.m. Feb. 18. Niagara Falls and Toronto Tour. Leave from church parking lot at 8 a.m. Cost: $619 per person double occupancy (seven days and six nights). Includes transportation, lodging, 10 meals, journey to the falls, Niagara Cruise, Queen Victoria Park and more. $75 deposit due now, with final payment due April 4. 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-745-1890. June 11-17.

“Believing Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of Acts” (Lisa Harper’s video study). First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Taught by Glenda Wallace. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Feb. 6-27.

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

“The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer. All ladies welcome. Christ Chapel, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. First building, in the cafe. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays of Feb. 7-March 14.

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.

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.

February specials include a bag of clothes for $5, half price books and toys. Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. 478-953-9822. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

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.

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’s groups, organizations and all individuals welcome. Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 North, 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. Contact Patty at 706-570-6367 or davepat431@gmail.com to enroll your child. Learn more about Path to Shine at pathtoshine.org. 4:15-6:15 p.m. Monday.

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 February 2, 2017 at 8:08 AM with the headline "Praise Dates."