Praise Dates

(25 years or more)

Pastor Lisa Watson preaching. 3604 Kings Park Circle, Macon. 478-742-8518. 3 p.m. Feb. 26.

The Rev. Tom Rash preaching and music by Straight From The Heart. Pot luck dinner served. 4192 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. 478-781-8705. 10 a.m. March 5.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the 20th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Ralph Cherry, with a banquet March 11 at 5 p.m. (ticket required) and a concert at 7 p.m. (love offering). Anniversary service, with the Rev. Dexter Jordan preaching and Stone Creek Baptist Church family as guest March 12. 910 Key St., Macon. Deacon Williams, 478-935-2728; or Faye Fisher, 478-474-4002. 5 p.m. (banquet), 7 p.m. (concert) March 11 and 2:30 p.m. (service) March 12.

Concerts are free, followed by an optional catered lunch for $10 per person. 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.

Sponsored by Singin Time N Macon. Calvary Community Church, 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. Love offering. Dennis McCook, 478-808-1604. 6 p.m. Feb. 25.

Thomaston Road Baptist Church, 5711 Thomaston Road, Macon. Love offering. Jim, 478-550-7365. 6 p.m. Feb. 25.

Performance by Brent Vernon and “Dummy Sam.” 3290 Lower Hartley Bridge Road, Byron. 478-956-4220. 7 p.m. March 3.

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.

Black history program. 676 Damascus Church Road, Gray. 478-986-4621. 11 a.m. Feb. 18.

Family and friends day program. 7331 Bethel Church Road, Lizella. 478-935-8076. 11 a.m. Feb. 19.

Black history family and friends day program, followed by an indoor picnic dinner. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Dinner cost $7 for adults, $5 for 6-17 years old and free for children 5 and younger. 478-788-7817. 11 a.m. Feb. 19.

Black history program, with the Rev. Johnny Sanders preaching and Greater Jordan Chapel AME Church family as guest. 478-986-4281. 2 p.m. Feb. 19.

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.

Black history fellowship service. 3003 Truitt Place, Macon. If you would like to share something on this program, call Trina, 478-775-3220. 3 p.m. Feb. 19.

Lillian Mahogany Women Missionary Society prayer and praise program. 3607 Earl St., Macon. 478-474-9128. 3 p.m. Feb. 19.

Youth/Junior Choir celebrating with a black history program, with Laquauious Wilson speaking. 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-945-3820. 4 p.m. Feb. 25.

Black history program. 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. 478-746-1451. 9:30 a.m. Feb. 26.

Black history program. 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-743-6216. 10:15 a.m. Feb. 26.

The Rev. Fred Howard speaking. 1085 High St., Macon. 478-361-1376. 11 a.m. Feb. 26.

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.

Celebrating church anniversary. 960 Hazel St., Macon. 478-785-9506. 3 p.m. Feb. 26.

Pastoral anniversary celebration at noon for Pastor Reco M. Murphy, with Pastor I.W. Evans preaching and Progressive Baptist Church as guest. Will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Aurthor L. Gordon preaching and New Bethel Baptist Church family and the Jordan Stream Baptist Church family as guest. 289 New Bullard Road, Dry Branch. 478-945-6723. Noon and 2:30 p.m. March 5.

Ushers appreciation service, with the Rev. Stefon Young preaching and the Midway CME Church family as guest. Refreshments served. 186 College Drive, Barnesville. 478-993-5580. 1 p.m. March 5.

Service honoring Pastor Anderson, with Pastor Lorenzo Davis preaching. 1175 Cordele Ave., Macon. 478-464-0233. 2:30 p.m. March 5.

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

Revival. 960 Hazel St., Macon. 478-785-9506. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24.

Open house Tuesdays to visit facility and register for upcoming school year. Classes are 2K, 3K, 4K and Kindergarten. 2591 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-719-1605. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

St. Peter Missionary Baptist, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. $7. Church, 478-750-0921; or Robert, 478-746-2670. 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 18.

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.

Women’s fellowship program, with Evangelist Dora Diggs speaking. 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-743-6216. 10 a.m. Feb. 18.

Pastor Belinda Davis speaking. Laurel Grove Baptist Church, 14099 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-342-9517. 5 p.m. Feb. 18.

Women in red program, with Evangelist Shalandria Broach speaking Feb. 19; Bishop Anthony Gordon speaking Feb. 23; Bishop James Williams on Feb. 24; the Rev. Annie Brunson on Feb. 25. Victory Deliverance Christian Center, 2825 Cone Road, Macon. 478-342-8809. 6 p.m. Feb. 19; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-24; 6 p.m. Feb. 25.

Board meeting and musical Feb. 28; registration, lunch, workshops and sermons March 1. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. 478-788-0079. 4 p.m. (board meeting), 7 p.m. (musical) Feb. 28; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 1 (registration, workshops, sermons, with lunch at 1 p.m.).

Open to all Middle Georgia special needs families. Assistance with formal wear, hair and makeup provided. Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Free. Reservations required, 478-935-8632. 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 10.

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

Theme: “The Voice of a Woman.” Held at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta SW-Peachtree City Hotel & Conference Center in Peachtree City. Call Brenda Phelps, 478-390-7252, or Charlestine Swayne, 478-508-8503, for more detail information. March 17-19.

Free oil change for single moms and widows in Middle Georgia. Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Reservations required, 478-935-8632. 8 a.m.-noon April 1.

Win an Easter ham or treat for your family. Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. $3 per shot, with shells provided. 478-935-8632. 10 a.m. April 15.

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.

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. 20, 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. 14-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. Call 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 16, 2017 at 8:28 AM with the headline "Praise Dates."