Praise Dates

“Christ in the Passover” presented by Stephen Katz of Jews For Jesus. Katz will re-create the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection. He will set up a table with items traditionally used at the Passover meal and detail their spiritual significance. 821 Monticello Highway, Gray. 478-986-4995. 6:30 p.m. April 5.

Lenten services based on Martin Luther’s Catechism conclude. Noon service followed by a light meal and there will be an evening meal. Faith Lutheran Church, 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. 478-923-2239. Noon (worship service followed by light meal), 6 p.m. (evening meal), 7 p.m. (worship service) April 5.

Easter program combined with New Mount Zion Baptist Church and Upper Mount Zion Baptist Church. 243 E. Railroad St., Jeffersonville. 478-945-6637. 7 p.m. April 7. Community Easter egg hunt. 11:30 a.m. April 15.

Easter egg hunt. 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. 478-953-4328. 9 a.m. April 8.

Easter concert featuring the Inspirational Gospel Ensemble. 2290 Second St., Macon. 478-461-7542. 6 p.m. April 8.

Holy Week services. 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. 478-923-2239. Palm Sunday celebration. 10 a.m. April 9. Foot washing at the Maundy Thursday service. 7 p.m. April 13. Tenebrae service on Good Friday. 7 p.m. April 14. Easter breakfast followed by the Easter worship service. 8:30 a.m. (breakfast), 10 a.m. (service) April 16.

Easter week services. 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. 478-923-1791. Palm Sunday celebration. 10:15 a.m. April 9. Maundy Thursday service. 7-8 p.m. April 13. Good Friday services. Noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. April 14. Easter sunrise service, breakfast and worship service. 6:30-7:30 a.m. (sunrise service), 9-10 a.m. (breakfast), 10:15 a.m. (worship service) April 16.

511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 478-923-2867. Holy Thursday service. 8 p.m. April 13. Good Friday service. 8 p.m. April 14. Holy Saturday service. 8 p.m. April 15. Easter egg hunt and Easter service. 9:30 a.m. (egg hunt), 10 a.m. (service) April 16.

Good Friday service sponsored by the Evangelical Minister Alliance. 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-841-1532 or 478-731-9295. 7 p.m. April 14.

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.

Easter sunrise service, followed by a light breakfast and worship service with a cantata “Amazing Love How Can It Be.” 2910 Allen Road, Macon. 478-788-5361. 7 a.m. April 16.

Theme: “His Passion, Our Praise.” 829 Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville. 478-357-1082. 10:50 a.m. April 16.

Celebrate Christ’s Resurrection, with Pastor Alex B. Phelps speaking. 7545 Knoxville Road, Lizella. 478-935-8589. 11 a.m. April 16.

Easter cantata, “Because He Lives.” U.S. 341, Fort Valley. 478-397-6568. 11 a.m. April 16.

(25 years or more)

Anniversary revival services. The Rev. Lonnie Slater preaching April 12 and Piney Grove Baptist Church family as guest; the Rev. Gregory Moore on April 13 and Trinity Baptist as guest; the Rev. D.C. Bell on April 14 and Martha Ann Baptist Church as guest. Anniversary service April 16, with Pastor Otha Everett preaching. 1006 Marion St., Perry. 478-987-0054. 7 p.m. April 12-14 and 11 a.m. April 16.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the 24th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Ronald Toney. The Rev. Reginald Calvert preaching. 478-746-0422. 11 a.m. April 2.

Celebrating the 10th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Eric Scott. The Rev. Bryant Raines preaching and New Pilgrim Baptist Church family as guest. 478-254-1578. 1:30 p.m. April 9.

International Handbell Duo Larry and Carla Sue in concert. 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Love offering. 478-922-0211. 6 p.m. April 1.

Musical featuring Jon Curtis Lowe in concert and various youth choirs. 2590 Peacock St., Macon. 478-718-5710. 3 p.m. April 9.

L. Reeves Jr. Male Chorus annual musical. 1555 Cedar Ave., Macon. 478-742-2073. 3 p.m. April 9.

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

Old Friends Promotions. Also appearing, Jonathan Fisher and some other very special guest. 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.

Spring music gala and auction featuring the Macon Symphony String Quartet. 892 Cherry St., Macon. Tickets: $35 per person (two drink tickets with each adult admission; cash bar also available). 478-745-6727. 3:45 p.m. (general seating), 4-5 p.m. (Macon Symphony String Quartet), 5-6 p.m. (silent auction and light hors d’oeuvres), 6-7 p.m. (live auction), 7 p.m. heavy hors d’oeuvres) May 21.

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.

Women’s service, with Co-Pastor Prophetess Leslie Collier speaking. Theme: “Broken and Poured Out —The Alabaster Box.” 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. 478-731-9947. 10 a.m. April 1.

Ordination service for Nathaniel Hall, with the Rev. Vernon King speaking. 2470 Heath Road, Macon. 478-781-9862. 10 a.m. April 2.

Experience Israel Now presentation by the Rev. Andy Cook. 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. 478-953-4328. 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. April 2, 6:30 p.m. April 3-5.

Family and friends day program, with Pastor E. J. Elliott speaking. 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-945-3820. 11 a.m. April 2.

Usher’s anniversary, with the Rev. Warren Hamilton preaching. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. 478-836-3054. 2 p.m. April 2.

Sixth annual Martin Luther King Drum Major Awards program. St. John Baptist Church, 910 Key St., Macon. 478-788-2541. 7 p.m. April 4.

Family and friends day program, with the Rev. Jonathan Lowder preaching and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church as guest. 186 Smith Mill Road, Monticello. 706-468-0047. 2 p.m. April 9.

Seasoned Soldiers day program, with the Rev. Larry Fryer preaching. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. 478-741-5987. 2 p.m. April 9.

Women’s and men’s day program. 9830 Miami Valley Road, Fort Valley. 478-825-7090. 2:30 p.m. April 9.

Bishop Marshall Graham preaching. 114 Bell Drive, Warner Robins. 478-922-7910. 4 p.m. April 9.

Revival, with the Rev. Benjamin Tolbert preaching on April 3, the Rev. Clarence Anderson on April 4, the Rev. Cedric Allen on April 5, the Rev. Willie Simmons on April 6 and the Rev. Lorenzo Davis on April 7. 7331 Bethel Church Road, Lizella. 478-935-2571. 7:30 p.m. April 3-7.

Revival, with the Rev. Bob Hamilton preaching and special music nightly by Becky Hataway and Aubrey Ray. 3139 Friendship Church Road, Twiggs County. 478-731-5009. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 9 and 7 p.m. April 10-12.

Revival, with Pastor Randy Paschal preaching. April 12, youth night. 3280 Millerfield Road. 478-745-9122. 7 p.m. April 11-13.

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.

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.

Pastor Cynthia Hughes speaking. $10 donation. Ross Temple Baptist Church, 1401 Berkner Ave., Macon. 478-320-1464. 9 a.m. April 1.

Free food, bouncy house, door prizes, activities for all ages and everyone welcome. 103 College St., Gordon. 478-628-2024. 3-6 p.m. April 1.

Theme: “We’re Better Together.” Speakers will be the Rev. Paul Little II, the Rev. Christopher McClain, the Rev. Reginald Sharpe Jr., and Supt. Evans Brown and Elect Lady Pearlie Brown. 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-394-8133. 7 p.m. April 19 (youth night), 20, 23.

Held at Epworth by the Sea. The Rev. and author D. Craig Rikard speaking and special music by the Lost Dogs Found from Hahira United Methodist Church. sgaumc.org/umm. April 21-22.

Hosted by Covenant Life Cathedral Church Covenant Couple’s Ministry. Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort & Spa, Amelia Island, Florida. Cost: $425 (includes breakfast buffets, Villa Suite, initial deposit). Contact Marquita Hawkins at marq7654@aol.com or 478-737-1063. Oct. 20-22.

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.

Explore Noah’s Ark in Williamstown, Kentucky, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beulahland Bible Church senior ministry trip. For details and reservations, call Shirley, 478-953-1499, or Gladys Bryant, 478-953-5185. June 19-22.

For trip dates to Israel this year, visit experienceisraelnow.com or call 478-954-3885.

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

“The Gospel of Mark: the Jesus We’re Aching For” by Lisa Harper. A seven-week DVD driven study with workbook. All ladies welcome. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of March 27-April 17. “The Comparison Trap: Choosing Contentment in an Age of Awareness” by Andy and Sandra Stanley, forward by the Rev. Charles Stanley. A four-week DVD driven study. First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of April 24-May 15.

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.

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.

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 March 31, 2017 at 8:13 AM with the headline "Praise Dates."