PRAISE DATES

CALENDAR GUIDELINES

The Praise Dates calendar is for special religious events of interest to the public (not regular church programs such as mission days, baptisms, pastor appreciations, etc.). The deadline is noon Tuesday to submit announcements that will appear in Saturday’s paper. Announcements should be mailed to Praise Dates, in care of Paulette Fountain, The Telegraph, P.O. Box 4167, Macon, GA 31208, faxed to Fountain at 478-744-4385 or emailed to pfountain@macon.com. Printed forms are available at our Macon office, 487 Cherry St. Announcements will not be accepted if they do not include date, time and street address where event will take place and a phone number the public may call for more information.

FALL FESTIVALS/MARKETPLACES

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26, 250 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Various talents from the community, carnival rides, inflatables, games, cake walk, bingo, silent auction, arts and crafts, vendors and a raffle. Granny’s Attic: 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 25 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26. Call 478-923-9668.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 55TH

11 a.m. Sept. 6, 4800 Ivey Drive, Macon. The Rev. J. Craig Holmes preaching. Dedication of new fellowship hall and offices. Lunch will be served. Call 478-477-6750.

SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 152nd

3 p.m. Sept. 6, 1101 E. Church St., Fort Valley. Dinner served. Call 478-825-1845.

CENTERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 50TH

10:30 a.m. Sept. 13, 600 N. Houston Lake Road, Centerville. Celebrating with church homecoming. The Rev. Tom Elder preaching. Lunch served. Call 478-953-3090.

GREATER VINEVILLE BAPTIST, 106TH

2:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 850 Armory Drive, Macon. The Rev. James Smith preaching and Covenant Community Church as guest. Call 478-952-9768.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF WARNER ROBINS, 25TH

10:30 a.m. Sept. 27, 1322 Feagin Mill Road, Warner Robins. Church anniversary and homecoming celebration service, with the Rev. J. Robert White speaking. Special music and luncheon afterward. Call 478-971-1142.

PERFORMANCES

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL FOURTH SUNDAY NIGHT SINGS

6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month, 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. Singers and groups invited to sing. Food served afterward. Call 478-808-1604.

SONGSMEN QUARTET OPEN REHEARSAL AND SING-A-LONG

6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road, Macon. Come and participate in group singing, duets and solos. Free. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Call 478-737-1520.

WHITE CHAPEL AME CHURCH

Calling all choirs, praise teams, solo artists and everyone who wants to sing. 2370 Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. Contact Larry Pitts, 478-986-9302; or Nellie, 478-986-4281.

LIVING HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

5:30 p.m. (fellowship with sandwiches and salads), 6:30 p.m. (old fashion sing) Sept. 5, 3290 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. Call 478-956-4220.

THE FLORIDA BOYS

6 p.m. Sept. 6, Calvary Community Chapel, 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. Call Dennis McCook, 478-808-1604; Maxine Redd, 334-750-4949; or Raymond McCook, 478-501-0262.

MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

7 p.m. Sept. 11, 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Birthday celebration sing for Lola Strange with Renewed Gospel Singers. Featuring the Rev. Tim Woodson & the Hairs of Harmony, Renewed, Adside Sisters, the Rev. Lee Warnum & the Fellas and others. Call 478-733-0888.

RED BACK CHURCH HYMNAL SING

5-7 p.m. (instrumental prelude at 4:30 p.m.) Sept. 12, Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette. If you’d like to be in the choir, come about 30 minutes early. Call Raymond McCook, 478-501-0262; or Luke Mastervick, 478-954-3442.

GREATER ST. JAMES CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

6 p.m. Sept. 12, 4040 Houston Ave., Macon. Celebrating 50 years of music ministry, with a live recording session featuring Pastor Lewis Releford Jr. All past and present members and musicians are invited. Theme: “Come On Children, Let’s Sing.” Rehearsal will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Uniforms for participants will be $25. Concert and reception free. Call Mary, 478-477-5423.

STINSONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

4 p.m. Sept. 13, 423 Grant Ave., Macon. Mass Choir anniversary celebration. Call 478-951-6500.

SHARRON KAY KING IN CONCERT

6 p.m. Sept. 13, Wheeler Heights Baptist Church, 4318 Riggins Mill Road, Macon. Call 478-283-6202.

SWEET GEORGIA SOUND CHORUS

7 p.m. Sept. 15, Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave., Macon. Need female singers. Come visit or sing with us on guest night and experience a cappella singing. Call Marian, 478-808-2222.

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

3 p.m. Sept. 20, Twiggs County. Mount Olive Male Chorus anniversary. Call 478-945-3003.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Concerts: 4 p.m. Sept. 20, Nathan Laube, concert organist. 4 p.m. Oct. 25, Kerri Caldwell, soprano, and Bradley Smith, pianist. 4 p.m. Nov. 15, Liana Valenti, soprano, and Susan McDuffie, accompanist. 4 p.m. Dec. 20, Woori Kim and Curtis Smith, pianists. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Free. Call 478-745-3331.

BETHEL AME CHURCH

4 p.m. Sept. 20, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Senior choir anniversary. Call 478-474-9128.

SPECIAL SERVICES

GREATER ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10 a.m. Sept. 6, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Men’s day service, with the Rev. Alfred Hazel preaching. Call 478-746-2389.

ST. JOHN AME

11 a.m. Sept. 6, 311 Willie Bailey St., Eatonton. The Rev. Joseph L. Rodgers preaching. Call 706-485-9433.

NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST

11 a.m. Sept. 6, 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. Founder’s day service. Call 478-788-0079.

BETHANY SEVENTHH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

9:15 a.m. Sept. 12, 1550 Edna Place Road, Macon. Community guest day, with Pastor Alex Todd preaching. Special music by the community choir. Dinner served. Call 478-746-0202.

GREATER ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10 a.m. Sept. 13, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Men’s day program, with the Rev. Alfred Hazel preaching. Call 478-746-2389.

OPEN DOOR PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

2 p.m. Sept. 13, 4400 Pershing Ave., Macon. Family and friends day service, with the Rev. Leon Ward preaching and New Birth Baptist as guest. Sponsored by Della Johnson. Call 478-781-5997.

NEW SMYRNA BAPTIST

2 p.m. Sept. 13, Holy Convocation and Soul Food Sunday. The Rev. Walter L. Glover Jr. preaching. All clergy asked to wear black robes. 104 Smyrna Church Road, Fort Valley. Call 478-972-8073.

GRIFFIN GIFT BAPTIST CHURCH

2 p.m. Sept. 13, 8424 Old Gordon Road, Twiggs County. Men and women’s day program, with the Rev. Dewayne Franklin preaching. Call 478-743-2372.

HOLLY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2 p.m. Sept. 13, 8241 Thomaston Road, Macon. Men’s day program, with Pastor Sylvester Freeland preaching and St. Mary Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-745-3667.

GREATER FAITH REVELATIONAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES

3 p.m. Sept. 13, 1501 Ga. 22 East, Haddock. Church anniversary service, with the Rev. Ron McClung preaching. Putnam Assembly of Praise as guest. Call 478-452-2708.

BETHEL AME CHURCH

3 p.m. Sept. 13, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Senior usher anniversary. Call 478-474-9128.

GRAY CHAPEL AME

3 p.m. Sept. 13, 635 Hall St., Macon. Loyalty day program, with the Rev. Gloria Johnson speaking. Call 478-755-8422.

COOPERS HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

9 a.m. Sept. 19, 487 Gordon Highway S.W., Milledgeville. WIA Ministry Day program, with the Rev. Angela Wootson preaching and Williams Chapel as guest. Call 478-781-7136.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

2 p.m. Sept. 20, 6464 Hopewell Road E., Musella. Men’s day program, with the Rev. Calvin Minter preaching and Ross Community Church as guest. Call 478-741-5987.

UPPER MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 7772 U.S. 80, Jeffersonville. Missionary program, with Pastor Vertise Rozier preaching and Cathedral of Faith Praise Center as guest. Call 478-945-6755.

WHITE CHAPEL AME

3 p.m. Sept. 20, 2370 Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. Family and friends day service. The Rev. Michael G. Ephraim Sr. preaching and St. Paul AME as guest. Call 478-986-4281.

BELL’S TEMPLE AOH CHURCH

4 p.m. Sept. 20, 2590 Peacock St., Macon. Bishop John Matthews Jr. preaching. Call 478-718-5710.

MOUNT GILGAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

3 p.m. Sept. 27, 5199 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch. Usher anniversary service. The Rev. Denard Williams preaching and Mount Zion Baptist of Jeffersonville as guest. Call 478-743-0052.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

REVIVAL TABERNACLE

Revival: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 5-12, 3223 Joycliff Road, Macon. The Rev. David Terrell preaching. Call 478-746-7077.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST

Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sept. 6, with Pastor Willie J. Colbert preaching. Dinner served. Revival: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, with the Rev. Daniel Driver preaching and Shilow Baptist as guest; the Rev. Willie Brown on Sept. 10 and Faith First Church as guest; the Rev. Barry Mitchel on Sept. 11 and St. Matthew Baptist as guest. 186 College Drive, Barnesville. Call 478-993-5580.

GREATER ROSS STREET BAPTIST

Homecoming: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 6, with the Rev. Johnson preaching and Corner Stone Baptist as guest. 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. Call 478-207-0342.

NEW BETHLEHEM BAPTIST

Homecoming: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 6, with Pastor Octavious Bryant preaching and Kennon Grove Baptist Church as guest. Morning service will start at noon, with the Rev. Murphy preaching. 289 New Bullard Road, Dry Branch. Call 478-742-6197.

KINGS CHAPEL BAPTIST

Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sept. 13, with Pastor Wilbur Greene preaching. Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 14-17, with Bishop Dexter B. Lamar preaching. 2994 Upper River Road, Macon. 478-745-5121.

UNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 15-17. Pastor Alonzo Davis preaching Sept. 15 and New Beginning Baptist as guest; Pastor Bobby Brown on Sept. 16 and Mount Calvary Baptist South Macon as guest; Pastor Willie L. Batts on Sept. 17 and Brundage Mount Baptist and Laura Grove Baptist as guest. 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. Call 478-745-9122.

GREATER VINEVILLE BAPTIST

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 15, with Pastor Calvin Arline III. 7 p.m. Sept. 22, with Pastor Terry Baker. 7 p.m. Sept. 29, with Pastor Jamil Willis. 850 Armory Drive, Macon. Call 478-746-5861.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sept. 20, with the Rev. Charles Asbell preaching. DaySpring Trio will be singing special music during the worship service and after the covered dish luncheon. Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 21-25, with the Rev. Bob Powell. Special music nightly. 3139 Friendship Church Road, Twiggs County. Call the Rev. Charles Carter, 478-731-5009.

CAMP HOPE AME CHURCH

Homecoming: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 114 Camp Hope Church Road, Macon. The Rev. Gloria Wicker preaching. Call 478-254-3337.

BELL’S TEMPLE AOH

Homecoming: 4 p.m. Sept. 20, 2590 Peacock St., Macon. Bishop John Mathews Jr. preaching. Call 478-718-5710.

FORT VALLEY PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-25, 331 Peach Circle, Fort Valley. Elder Patricia Watkins preaching. Call 478-935-8589.

WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS

EVERLASTING LIFE AND LOVE OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Seeking volunteers for community outreach projects. All interested parties, call 478-697-4240, and ask for Chandra. Or go online to CJHplan.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Photography exhibition featuring the work of Kevin Reaves, on display through September. Part of the Music and the Arts at Vineville series. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call 478-745-3331.

AGLOW MONDAY BIBLE STUDY: BETH MOORE’S “BREATH”

9:30 a.m. each Tuesday through Oct. 5, First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Call Emily, 478-929-5795.

PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. Sept. 5, Tremont Temple Baptist Church, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Speaker: Deacon Freddie Samuel. Donation: $6. Call 478-788-3004 or 478-733-4442.

PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. Sept. 5, New Friendship Baptist, 3970 Upper River Road, Gray. Juanita Hogan speaking. Call 478-457-4278.

DESTINY CHRISTIAN CHURCH MEN AND WOMEN CONFERENCES

“Men of Purpose” Men’s Conference concludes: 10 a.m. Sept. 5, with co-pastors Shelia Mathis and Prophetess Leslie Collier speaking. 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. Call 478-972-0545.

GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL FUN DAY, YOUTH CARWASH AND FLEA MARKET

Fun day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 5, games and food. $5 Carwash: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and flea market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., both Sept. 19. Hot fried fish sandwiches are $3. 269 Pursley St., Macon. Call 478-745-4646.

EMPOWERED WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

10 a.m. Sept. 5, Divine Presence Worship Center, 750 Baconsfield Drive, Macon. Speakers: Elder Iva Johnson and Apostle Jean Porter. Call 478-737-7985.

ST. PETER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH USHER’S MINISTRY DINNER SALE

11 a.m. Sept. 5, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. Cost: $8. Menu: Collards, potato salad, butter beans, baked or fried chicken, dressing, cornbread, cake and tea. For advance orders, call 478-750-0921, fax 478-741-4039 or email stpetersbaptist@bellsouth.net.

HOUSTON COUNTY CRY OUT AMERICA NATIONAL GRASSROOTS PRAYER INITIATIVE

Noon-1 p.m. Sept. 11, on the lawn of the old Houston County courthouse on Carroll Street in Perry. Bring your chair. Will also be honoring the first responders serving Houston County as well as remembering those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Call Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795.

PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. Sept. 12, Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Sr. Way, Macon. Donation: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 10 and younger. Call 478-808-3990.

PRAYER AND PRAISE LUNCHEON

11 a.m. Sept. 12, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 1536 Martin Luther King Blvd., Macon. Guest: Minister Jazmine Newsome. Various prayer warriors and praise worshippers. $10. Call 478-742-7768.

BETHEL AME CHURCH CALENDAR TEA

Noon Sept. 12, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Sponsored by the Lillian Mahoganey Women Missionary Society. Lunch served. Call 478-474-9128.

MABEL WHITE BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS AND LEGACY JOURNEY CLASS

Financial Peace University Class: 5-6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 13 (and each Sunday through Nov. 8), 1415 Bass Road, Macon. Class by video and taught by Dave Ramsey. Learn how to manage your money God’s way. Childcare available. Register at www.mabelwhite.org. Call Nancy, 478-714-4996 or nancydumas91@gmail.com. Legacy Journey Class: 5-6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 13 (and each Sunday through Oct. 25), 1415 Bass Road, Macon. Class by video and taught by Dave Ramsey and the Legacy Journey teaching team. Learn how to live a legacy now while preparing to leave a legacy for your children. Register at www.mabelwhite.org. Call: Stan, 478-474-4373 or shutchinson48@gmail.com. Childcare provided upon request.

NEW ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21, Oct. 5, 12 and 16. Men and women welcome. 4368 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. Call 478-973-2692.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, 26 and Oct. 3, New Home Baptist Church, 170 Hudson St., Macon. Call Victoria, 478-788-0041.

FAITH AND FAMILY DAY AT CAMP VINSON VALLEY

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19, 4158 U.S. 41 North, Byron. Games, swimming, free hotdogs, inflatables and more. Sponsored by Byron United Methodist Church. Call 478-956-5717.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26, Byron United Methodist Church, 103 Main St., Byron. Theme: “Overcoming the Clutter of Life Through the Power of the Holy Spirit.” The Rev. Debbie Wallace speaking. Salad luncheon provided. Call 478-956-5717 by Sept. 18 to ensure a luncheon plate.

OLD MARION BAPTIST CHURCH EXTRAVAGANZA

5 p.m. Sept. 26, 5593 Bullard Road, Dry Branch. “Breaking Bread in Good Fashion.” Praise, fashion and dinner. Psalmist Jenice LaFaye Pearson. Hat raffles and other giveaways. $10. Call JacQuez, 478-550-7513.

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH CLOTHING BANK

9-11 a.m. Monday, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Bolingbroke. Call 478-974-0002.

This story was originally published May 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM with the headline "PRAISE DATES ."