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.

Theme: “Dive in to God’s Word.” 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Registration required. 478-953-4328. 5-7 p.m. June 5 and 6-8 p.m. June 6-10.

(25 years or more)

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. Johnny Hughes preaching. Dinner served. 4011 Hopewell Church Road, Twiggs County. 478-745-6081. Noon May 1.

The Rev. Lamb Andrews preaching and Pleasant Grove Baptist as guest. 9754 Thomaston Road, Macon. 478-935-8156. Noon 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.

The Rev. Bryant Raines preaching and New Pilgrim Baptist as guest. 7331 Bethel Church Road, Lizella. 478-935-0808. 2:30 p.m. May 15.

Bishop Calvin Watkins preaching. 2590 Peacock St., Macon. 478-718-5710. 3 p.m. May 15.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating and honoring Pastor James W. Goolsby Jr. for his 12th pastoral anniversary. Minister James McCrary preaching at 11 a.m. and the Rev. I. Edwin Mack at 2 p.m. 595 New St., Macon. Renita, 478-745-8368. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 1.

Celebrating and honoring Pastor I.W. Evans and First Lady Barbara Evans for his 10th pastoral anniversary. Pastor Dennis Harden preaching and New Hope Baptist as guest. 2290 Second St., Macon. 478-743-4117. 2:30 p.m. May 1.

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.

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.

The Sisters in concert. 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner. 770-229-8663. 6 p.m. May 1.

Celebrating the Renewed Gospel Singers anniversary, featuring the Gospel Stars, the Mighty Zion Trumpets, the Jubilees, the Motivators and others. 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-233-3846. 4 p.m. (doors open 3 p.m.) May 7.

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.

Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Bolingbroke/Juliette. Janie May, 478-994-9519, or the church, 478-974-0002. 6:30 p.m. May 14.

Mercer University Children’s Choir directed by Richard Kosowski. 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.

“He Is Greatly To Be Praised,” presented by Barbara Whitehead Ministries. 3752 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. 478-775-5758. 6 p.m. (doors open) May 21.

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 along with others. Free. Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road, Macon. 478-737-1520. 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

Perry senior adult celebration services. Pastor Jamie Powell preaching 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. May 1 and Pastor Les Albritton at 6 p.m. Pastor Dennis Harden preaching 11 a.m. May 2. Pastor Parker Agnew preaching 11 a.m. May 3. Pastor Mike McPherson preaching 11 a.m. May 4. Special music for the services: The Perry Senior Adult Choir will sing at 10:45 a.m. May 1. Jeff Cleghorn will sing 6 p.m. May 1 and the 11 a.m. services May 2-4. Free lunch after the services on May 2-4 (donations accepted and reservations recommended). Love offering taken during services May 2-4 for music leaders. 1105 Main St., Perry. 478-987-2002 or 478-361-0989. 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 1; 11 a.m. May 2-4.

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.

Pastor’s anniversary services. Minister Tremaine Johnson preaching at 11:30 a.m. and the Rev. Dexter Jordan at 2:30 p.m. 10496 Ga. 87, Juliette. 478-986-5269. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 1.

Senior adult appreciation day, with the Rev. Jerry Vines speaking at luncheon honoring senior adults. Vines also will 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.

Celebrating the pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Dewayne E. Franklin. Pastor Willie Finney Jr. preaching. 1850 Second Ave., Macon. 478-742-4422. 2:30 p.m. 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.

Women’s day program, with Bettye B. Williams speaking. Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. 478-986-4281. 3 p.m. May 29.

Homecoming service. Lunch afterward. Ga. 49, Macon. 11 a.m. May 1. Revival, with the Rev. Grady Mimbs preaching. Ga. 49, Macon. May 2-4.

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 Pastor Bobby L. Clark preaching May 9 and Kingdom Building Ministries as guest. Pastor Willie Finney Sr. on May 10 and St. Peters Baptist as guest. Pastor Carter Watts on May 11 and St. Mark Baptist as guest. 2290 Second St., Macon. 478-743-4117. 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 May.

“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.

Various series of classes offered including: Creating a Deco Mesh Patriotic Wreath, Begining Sewing, Photography Workshop, Infinity Scarf Workshop, Jewelry Making for beginners, and Hair Bow workshop. Nursery and childcare available with preregistration. 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Call to find out times and cost if interested. 478-923-3797. April 30-May 19.

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.

New Zion Baptist Church, 1611 Burton Ave., Macon. $7 a plate. Call to place delivery order. 478-978-1105. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.

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

Pastor Ral Waltower speaking. First Presbyterian Church, 682 Mulberry St., Macon. $7 for breakfast. Reservations needed, 478-476-1912. 6:45-8:45 a.m. (program starts at 7:30 a.m.) May 5. National Day of Prayer “Rally for our nation.” Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas for shade. Pastor Ral Waltower speaking. Rosa Parks Square, 700 Poplar St., Macon. 478-476-1912. 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 5.

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.

Prayer, followed by lunch. Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-946-3445. Noon May 5.

Hosted by Royal Women Network. SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 4630 Sheraton Drive, Macon. 478-973-6002 or royalwomenCM@outlook.com. 7 p.m. May 5.

Presented by Iaam Ministry. Evangelist Sonja Sanders speaking on May 6 and Elect Lady Shawn Moss on May 7. Greater Bellvue Baptist Church, 4041 Mumford Road, Macon. Free Giveaways. 478-390-8098. 7 p.m. May 6 and 9 a.m.-noon May 7.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For children up to age 6. Family Advancement Ministries, 570 High Place, Macon. 478-745-7165 for appointments.

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.

Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616 or email glrbc@cbi.mgacoxmail.com. 11 a.m.-noon the fourth 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.

Housewares, clothing and more. 1209 Macon Road, Perry. 478-397-4219. 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. the 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).

Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616 or email glrbc@cbi.mgacoxmail.com. 1-3 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.

Dorcas House Ministries, 223-B S. Commerical Circle, Warner Robins. 478-293-1867. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday.

Mount Moriah Ministry Center, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-745-1890. 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

144 Elm St., Bonaire. 478-923-7317. 1-3 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month.

This story was originally published April 29, 2016 at 9:39 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."