Praise Dates

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.

(25 years or more)

Pastor Harold Wynn Jr. preaching. 1260 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-390-2023. 11 a.m. April 24.

Generation day. 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. 478-746-1451. 11 a.m. April 24.

Covered dish lunch after service. 6220 Thomaston Road, Macon. 478-957-5242. 11 a.m. April 24.

The Rev. Michael Johnson preaching. 2488 Sgoda Road, Macon. 478-745-8222. 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School), 11:30 a.m. May 1.

The Rev. Karlton Howard preaching and Noah Ark Baptist Church as guest. 1753 Mount Pleasant Road, Thomson. 706-595-7387. 2:30 p.m. May 1.

The Rev. Charles French preaching and St. James Baptist Church as guest. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. 478-741-5987. 2 p.m. May 15.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the church and 24th pastoral anniversary and appreciation of Pastor Johnny Mathis. Dinner served. 3495 O’Hara Drive S., Macon. 478-745-7001. 11 a.m. April 24.

Celebrating the 16th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Timothy W. Price Sr. and First Lady Hazel L. Price. Pastor John Herring preaching and Glorious Hope Baptist as guest. 957 Oglethorpe St., Macon. 478-745-0315. 2:30 p.m. April 24.

Come and listen or join in the singing. Christ United Methodist Church choir room, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 478-345-7464 or email hogchorus@gmail.com. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays.

Gospel sing featuring the Gospel Kings of Warner Robins. 281 S. Frontage Road, Forsyth. 404-358-8019. 2 p.m. April 23.

The third annual Relay for Life gospel sing fundraiser. Featuring the Assembly of God Choir singers, Vanessa Crosby and the Faulk Family Singers, Aubrey Ray along with Becky Hataway, Amy and Savannah Bell, Randy Mimbs and Chris Crider, Rosemary Casteen, Jonathan Fisher and Maria Caiza, Renee McCoy along with Alan and Kayla Nobles, Hayward McKie and more. Hot dog plates for sale and cake auction. 45 Railroad St. W., Jeffersonville. 478-960-0796. 4-9 p.m. April 23.

Celebrating the choir’s eighth anniversary featuring New Mount Zion’s New Generation Choir, New Bethlehem Baptist Church Ensemble, The Crockett Family, Chance Hill Baptist Church Choir, Elijah Bell, LaFaye Pearson, and Deacon Ralph Collins. 5593 Bullard Road, Jeffersonville. Dinner will be served. 478-945-2051. 4 p.m. April 23.

The Walter Williams Male Choir hosting Men In Song in concert, along with the Griffin Gift Baptist Church Male Choir performing. 475 Church St., Macon. 478-743-8806. 6 p.m. May 1.

Byron Baptist Church, 100 W. White Road, Byron. Love offering. Keith Scott, 478-951-7272, 478-956-4670 or keithsklc@gmail.com. 6 p.m. (doors open 5 p.m. May 7.

Mercer University Children’s Choir directed by Richard Kosowski. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. May 15. The Annie Moses Band. $10. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. June 26.

Organ interlude, Michael McGhee. 830 Poplar St., Macon. Lunch, $7 per person. 478-745-1631. Noon-12:30 p.m. May 20.

Land of Lakes Choirboys from Minnesota. 830 Poplar St., Macon. 478-745-1631. www.stjosephmacon.com. 7:30 p.m. June 17.

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 participate in group singing, duets and solos. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Special guests are the Eclectic Brass Band playing Big Band and jazz music, and Dennis McCook and Maxine Redd. Free. Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road, Macon. 478-737-1520. 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

Appreciation services for Pastor, Bishop-Elect Robert H. Jackson and First Lady Josephine Jackson. 3659 Brownlee Road, Forsyth. 404-219-1887. 3 p.m. April 23, 4 p.m. April 24.

Pastor’s appreciation service. 3607 Earl St., Macon. 478-474-9128. 10:45 a.m. April 24.

Youth day program, with Novian Stephens speaking. 795 Maynard St., Macon. 478-746-0370. 10:45 a.m. April 24.

Services celebrating the pastor’s pastoral anniversary. 957 Hillcrest Blvd., Macon. 478-335-7090. 11 a.m. April 24, Minister Russell Bentley preaching. 2:30 p.m. April 24, the Rev. Walter L. Glover preaching.

Annual Laymen’s Day program. 475 Church St., Macon. 478-743-8806. 11 a.m. April 24.

School teacher’s appreciation and youth worship service, with Shirley Little preaching. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-788-7817. 11 a.m. April 24.

Sunday School convention, with Elder Frank Hamm speaking. 336 Gillard St., Macon. 478-361-2871. Noon April 24.

Appreciation service for Geneva Andrews. Pastor Philip Jones preaching and New Home Baptist as guest. 7331 Bethel Church Road, Lizella. 478-396-1106. 2 p.m. April 24.

Family and friends day program, with Supt. Evans D. Brown Sr. speaking. 1076 Gilmer St., Macon. 478-747-9248. 2 p.m. April 24.

Pastor’s pastoral anniversary celebration, with the Rev. Nortrell Askew preaching. Unadilla. 478-972-5745. 2 p.m. April 24.

Pastor’s appreciation service, with the Rev. Levornia Franklin Jr. preaching and Greater Wesley Chapel AME Church as guest. Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. 478-986-4281. 2:30 p.m. April 24. Women’s day program, with Bettye B. Williams speaking. 3 p.m. May 29.

Family and friends day and pew day. The Rev. Paul Little preaching and Bibb Mount Zion Baptist as guest. 1007 WF Ragin Drive, Perry. 478-213-7565. 2:30 p.m. April 24.

Ladies and men in red, black and white. Please wear one of the colors. 2994 Upper River Road, Macon. 478-745-5121. 2:30 p.m. April 24.

Usher’s anniversary, with the Rev. Jacoby Hall preaching and the L. Reeves Jr. Male Chorus singing. 1555 Cedar Ave., Macon. 478-742-2073. 3 p.m. April 24.

Celebration service for church anniversary. Bishop Gregory Lightner preaching. 4500 Billy Williamson Drive, Macon. 478-491-1569. 3 p.m. April 24.

Annual May Day program and family and friends day. Games and fellowship after service. 5639 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. 478-742-7768. 10:30 a.m. May 1.

Family and friends day program, with Pastor Willie J. Colbert preaching. Refreshments served. 186 College Drive, Barnesville. 478-993-5580. 11 a.m. May 1.

Senior adult appreciation day, with the Rev. Jerry Vines speaking at luncheon honoring senior adults. Vines will also speak at the morning and evening service at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.. 2504 Moody Road, Warner Robins. 478-923-7101. Noon May 1.

Mission day program, with Barbara Raines speaking. 750 Lamar Road N., Macon. 478-745-3607. 10 a.m. May 6.

Mother’s day tea. 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Sr. Way, Macon. $10 donations. 478-808-3990. Noon May 7.

Mother’s Day program, with the Rev. Laura Clark preaching. Best Western Conference room, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-935-3649. 11 a.m. May 8.

Men’s day program, with Elder Jarvis Adside preaching. 3495 O’Hara Drive S., Macon. 478-745-7001. 11 a.m. May 29.

Homecoming, with Pastor John Wesley preaching. 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. 478-750-0921. 2 p.m., April 24.

Revival, with the Rev. John Adams preaching. 497 Gordon Chapel Church Road, Fort Valley. 478-825-7050. 7 p.m. May 9-11.

Revival, with the Rev. Chris Wimberly preaching. 475 Church St., Macon. 478-743-8806. 7 p.m. May 16-18.

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.

Vineville United Methodist Church, 2495 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday during April.

“Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything.” Jennifer Rothschild’s video study. First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Emily, 478-929-5795. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays through May 16.

Prayer breakfast. New Corinth Baptist Church, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Cost: $10. 478-283-0954. 9 a.m.-noon April 23.

“Order My Steps” with Dorothy Cummings and Hazel T. Jackson speaking. Oak Level Missionary Baptist Church, 442 Lake Joy Road, Kathleen. 478-987-3933. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23. “Daughters of the King, Are You Walking in Your Anointing?” with Beverly W. Glover speaking. 3 p.m. April 24.

Greenwood Baptist Church, 3400 Gray Highway, Macon. 478-742-1488 for ticket information. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 23.

Cross Point Baptist, 645 Perry Parkway, Perry. Cost: $25 (all tickets include box lunch and a listening guide). 478-987-1116. www.discovercrosspoint.net. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 23.

Recipes for salads and more for spring. Second Baptist, 2504 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Free. Call 478-923-7101 to register. 10 a.m. April 23.

Abundant Harvest Church, 3269 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. 478-719-6568. 10 a.m.-noon April 23.

DVD testimony and teaching on Islam by Harun Ibrahim, a Muslim born near Jerusalem who came to faith in Christ. Christ Chapel, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. 10 a.m.-noon April 26 and May 3. DVD teaching “Establishing Yeshua’s Kingdom On Earth” by Asher Intrater, founder of Revive Israel. Bring Bible and notebook. Free. 10 a.m.-noon May 10.

Empowerment program to help with resources related to banking, credit, education, employment and housing. Refreshments. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 777 Elm St., Macon. 478-742-0575. 6:30 p.m. April 26.

Bethel CME Church, 1668 Pio Nono Ave., Macon. 478-746-8007. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30.

Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. 478-394-2386. 8 a.m. April 30.

Minister Barbara Griggs speaking. Friendship Baptist Church, 65 Tanglewood Road, Fort Valley. Call 478-319-2550 to RSVP. 9 a.m. April 30.

Destiny Christian Church, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. 478-731-9948. 9 a.m.-noon April 30.

Sponsored by the Evangelical Ministers Alliance of Macon and vicinity. New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 795 Maynard St., Macon. Speakers are Kimberlyn Carter and Attorney Stephanie Woods of Polichix. 478-841-1532 or 478-731-9295. Noon-1:30 p.m. April 30.

Evangelist Patricia Howard speaking. New Friendship Baptist Church, 3970 Upper River Road, Gray. 478-718-3771. 1 p.m. April 30.

Sport your sharpest shoes for a purpose by donating your shoe size in dollars times two. Example: Sizes 7 = $14. New Renaissance Memorial Baptist Church, 1175 Cordele Ave., Macon. 478-464-0233. 11 a.m. May 1.

Theme, “Wake up America.” Warner Robins City Hall, Council Chambers, 700 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795. Noon-1 p.m. May 5.

Theme, Wake up America. Houston County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Board Room, N. Perry Parkway, Perry. 478-987-7683 or lvfinley@gmail.com. Noon-1 p.m. May 5.

Dressy casual. Fun, food, fellowship and entertainment. Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church, The Power Center, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-538-6045. 6:30 p.m. May 7.

Warner Robins CME Church, 200 Othal H. Lakey Circle, Warner Robins. Registration: $40 for one child; $20 for each additional child. Weekly Tuition: $75 for one child; $50 for each additional. 478-923-6326 to register. June 6-July 22.

All welcome. Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 North, Byron. 478-973-6002. powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com. 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month.

Trips to Israel with Pastor Andy Cook. For more information, visit www.experienceisraelnow.com or 478-954-3885. Traditional trip: May 17-28; hiking trip: May 29-June 9.

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.

Gently new and used clothing for the family. 1026 Ball St., 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.

Christ The Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. Joan, 478-953-9822. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

This story was originally published April 22, 2016 at 10:33 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."