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.

Theme: Take a Trek to Thailand. Ages K5-fifth grade. Light supper. There will also be an adult class. 2910 Allen Road, Macon. 478-788-5361. 5:30-8 p.m. June 5-9.

Theme: Deep Sea Discovery. Ages: Pre-k through fifth grade. 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Register online, www.uccmacon.com. 478-475-5012. 6-8:30 p.m. June 12-17.

Theme: Surf Shack. For kids who have completed 3K-grade five. 511 High Place, Macon. Register, 478-742-6485. 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 13-17.

(25 years or more)

Pastor Harris Hardwick preaching and Second Marcedonia Baptist as guest. 16463 U.S. 129, Macon. 478-945-6281. 11:15 a.m. May 15.

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.

Pastor Bernard Sutton preaching. 3970 Upper River Road, Macon. 478-284-9100. 2:30 p.m. May 15.

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

Celebrating church anniversary with revival services. The Rev. John Herring preaching May 18 and Glorious Hope Baptist as guest. The Rev. Arthur Gordon on May 19 and Greater Bethel Baptist as guest. The Rev. Willie Simmons on May 20 and New Corinth Baptist as guest. 7:30 p.m. May 18-20. Celebration concludes with the Rev. A. Q. Corbett preaching and Lundy Chapel Baptist as guest. 750 Lamar Road N., Macon. 478-745-3607. 1 p.m. May 22.

(10 years or more)

Celebrating the 32nd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Elder Vaughn and First Lady Shirley Crawford. Bishop William Hollis preaching and Full Gospel Church of God as guest. 842 Jeffersonville Road, Dry Branch. 478-733-4975. 2 p.m. May 15.

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. Mondays.

Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, 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. 4 p.m. June 26. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-745-3331.

Gospel concert featuring the Adsides Sisters, the Voices of Harmony and Mighty Zion Trumpets. 5687 Marion Road, Macon. 478-745-6506. 6 p.m. May 15.

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.

The Male Choir celebrating their choir anniversary. All male choirs invited. 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-945-3820. 3 p.m. May 22.

Musical celebration. Various choirs and featuring Total Praise. 1175 Cordele Ave., Macon. 478-464-0233. 4 p.m. May 22.

Fifth Sunday gospel sing. Featuring Vessels of Praise. 3139 Friendship Church Road (off U.S. 129), Dry Branch. The Rev. Carter, 478-731-5009. 6 p.m. May 29.

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.

Appreciating mothers program, with the Rev. Theodore Madison preaching. 10496 Ga. 87, Juliette. 478-986-5269. 8 a.m. May 15.

Family and friends day program. Picnic on the grounds. Bring your lawn chairs. 9818 Zebulon Road, Forsyth. 478-731-2466. 11 a.m. May 15.

Pentecost celebration, with Evangelist Pearlie Brown preaching. 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-213-5054. 11 a.m. May 15.

Family and friends day program. The Rev. Randy Paschal preaching. 4263 Balls Church Road, Jeffersonville. 478-945-2523. 2 p.m. May 15.

Pastor R. Wesley preaching and New Zion Baptist Church as guest. 2625 Broadway, Macon. 478-781-2506. 2:30 p.m. May 15.

Men’s ministry (BROS) celebrating 21st anniversary, with Pastor John Herring preaching and Glorious Hope Baptist Church as guest. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 478-788-7817. 3 p.m. May 15.

Women’s Day Affair program, with Evangelist Bessie Perkins preaching. Purple is the adorned color. 562 May Ave., Macon. 478-951-2443. 9 a.m. May 22.

Women’s day program. Please wear pink and/or white. 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616. 2:30 p.m. May 22.

The Usher and Stewardess Boards present “If This Hat Could Talk.” 2056 Mason St., Macon. 478-781-0460. 3 p.m. May 22.

Deacon ordination service for Herb Dudley. 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-719-6666. 3 p.m. May 22.

Family and friends day. Noon May 28. Youth service. The Rev. Colby McKenzie preaching. 11 a.m. May 29. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. 478-741-5987.

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

Fifth Sunday fellowship service. Pastor Jerome Johnson preaching. Ga. 96, Bonaire. 478-987-0177. 2 p.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.

Family and friends day program, with Pastor Marvin Colbert preaching and Bethel AME as guest. 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. 478-477-9514. 3 p.m. May 29.

Men’s and women’s day program. The Rev. C. L. Cason preaching. 5199 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch. 478-742-9446. 2 p.m. June 5.

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

Revival, with recording artist and Evangelist “Big Mo” and recording artist and Evangelist Tim Hicks and Family. 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. 478-405-7940. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 22 and 7 p.m. May 23-27.

Revival, with the Rev. Marva Cleveland preaching May 25 and Grant Chapel AME as guest. Pastor Charlie Hicks II on May 26 and Greater Allen Temple AME as guest. Pastor Clifford Little on May 27 and Greens Tabernacle Missionary Baptist as guest. 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. 478-477-9514. 7 p.m. May 25-27.

Revival, with the Rev. Moore. 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-719-6666. 7:30 p.m. June 1-3.

Homecoming, with Sharron Kay King in concert at 10:30 a.m. and Evangelist Donnie Pollard preaching at 11:30 a.m. June 5, followed by lunch in social hall. Revival, with Evangelist Pollard. 6490 Sandy Point Road, Lizella. 478-935-8163. 7 p.m. June 6-8.

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.

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. 478-923-3797. Now through May 19.

Blood pressure screening, glucose screening, free sports physicals, dental education, raffle, prizes and more. 2081 Forest Hill Road, Macon. 478-474-3400. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14.

All local candidates with opposition invited. Introductions and platform presentations. New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 795 Maynard St., Macon. Pastor Watson, 478-841-1532, or Mary Butler, 478-731-9295. Noon-1:30 p.m. May 14.

“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. May 16 (concludes).

Sponsored by Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Event held at Bowden Golf Course, 3111 Millerfield Road, Macon. Pre-registration, $75 and onsite $85. Entry fee includes cart, green fees, prizes, food and awards. 478-745-1890. 7:30 (registration), 8:30 a.m. (tee time) May 21.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Hope women’s ministry. Across from Kroger’s, Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. 478-973-2692. 7:30 a.m. May 21.

Theme: Become A Woman of God. Breakfast and registration, 8-8:30 a.m.; meditation, 8:45 a.m. Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. Registration, $15-$20 and includes meals and retreat necessities. 478-743-5616. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21.

Temple of God ACOP, 3015 Churchill St., Macon. Bishop Rufus Sanders speaking June 5 at 11 a.m. 478-742-2844. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 1-10 (6 a.m. prayer and tarring starting June 2), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 5.

Beulahland Bible, 1010 Newberg Ave., Macon. Free. 478-361-0478. 9:30 a.m. June 4.

Seventh-day Adventist Church, 640 Wimbish Road, Macon. Free T-shirt. Registration, 8 a.m. June 6. Ages: 9-13. 478-477-4400 or Coach Dempsey, 423-667-5420. 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 6-9.

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.

Congress of Christian Education sessions. Evergreen Baptist Church, 5221 Nesbit Drive, Macon. Dorothy, 478-474-8742. 7 p.m. (musical) June 15, 3 p.m. (sessions) June 16-17.

Enroll your child for 4 weeks of reading using Bible stories. Also engaged in art, recreation and field trips. Bethel CME Church, 1668 Pio Nono Ave., Macon. Registration, $45 per week. Funds are available for those who qualify. 478-746-8087 or 478-405-0216. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20-July 15.

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.

Trip to Israel with Pastor Andy Cook. For more information, visit www.experienceisraelnow.com or 478-954-3885. Hiking trip: May 29-June 9.

Sponsored by The Progressive Women of St. Luke Baptist Church. For more information and cost of trip, 478-743-9644, 478-745-7366 or 478-746-1451. July 28-30.

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.

May specials include a bag of clothes for $5 and half price shoes and books. 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. Call 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.

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

Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road, Macon. 478-474-7577. 9:45 a.m. Thursday.

International Bread of Life Church Mission, 105 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. 478-328-1384. 8:30 a.m. (prayer), 10 a.m. (fair), 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 groups, organizations and all individuals welcome. Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 N., 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. Patty, 706-570-6367 or davepat431@gmail.com to enroll your child. Learn more about Path To Shine, www.pathtoshine.org. 4:15-6:15 p.m. Mondays.

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. every 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. 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 May 13, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."