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

GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL AME FLEA MARKET & CAR WASH

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Car wash from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for $5. Hot fried fish sandwiches for $3. Call 478-745-4646.

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.

LIBERTY’S MARKETPLACE

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3, Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road, Macon.Magical Stitch, Tastefully Simple, Bird Talk, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Premier Jewelry, candles, soaps, quilts and much more. Baked goods and sub lunch. Call 478-788-5343.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL WOMEN’S MARKETPLACE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Looking for interested vendors for event. Vendors contact Linda Christie at lindachristie@gmail.com, or call the church at 478-923-1791.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

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.

NEW PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST, 130TH

Sept. 20: 7:30 a.m., with the Rev. Christine Wiggins preaching; 10:45 a.m., with Pastor Richard Gammage preaching; 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ikie Hart preaching and the Angel of Mercy Ministry. 795 Maynard St., Macon. Call 478-746-0370.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH, 200TH

Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 20, with a BBQ lunch after the morning service. 7 p.m. Sept. 21-23. 243 Marshall Mill Road, Fort Valley. Call 478-825-7495.

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.

ALLEN CHAPEL AME, 121ST

2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Ga. 96, Fort Valley. The Rev. Hopkins preaching and Bethel AME as guest. Call 478-825-7090.

NEW SMYRNA BAPTIST, 150TH

11 a.m. Oct. 4, with the Rev. Stanley Kimble preaching and 2 p.m., the Rev. Ronald Toney preaching. All clergy asked to wear black robes. 104 Smyrna Church Road, Fort Valley. Call 478-972-8073.

PINEY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST, 130TH

11 a.m. Oct. 4, 490 Old Perry Road, Perry. The Rev. David Stephens preaching. Dinner served. Call 478-987-0363.

PASTORS’ ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

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.

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. Theme: “Come On Children, Let’s Sing.” 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.

GREATER ROSS STREET BAPTIST

7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. New Believers in concert. Call 478-750-1344.

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 celebrates its 32nd anniversary. Union Baptist Male Chorus and Gospel Harmonies are guest. Call 478-945-3003.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Concert: 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.

NEW FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. Sept. 20, 475 Church St., Macon. Wallace Adside presents Macon’s Sunday Best. Winner will receive a house located at 3998 Floyd St. in Macon, and a van. Some minor repairs are needed. Recipient responsible for all taxes including property tax. Sign up time is 5-6 p.m. day of event. Must be ages 18 or older. Featuring singers Colby McKenzie, Spencer Singers, Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Choir and Central Georgia Mass Choir. Call 478-743-8806.

CHRISTIAN COMEDY SHOW

7 p.m. Sept. 25, St. Luke Baptist Church, 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. Free. Call 478-746-1451.

LITTLE ROGERS CME

2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 9754 Thomaston Road, Macon. Celebrating the Male Choir’s 22nd choir anniversary. Call 478-935-2776.

SOUTH GEORGIA QUARTET, JORDANS RIVER

7 p.m. Oct. 2, United Community Church, 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Also featuring Jonathan Fisher. Love offering. Presented by United Community Church and Old Friends Promotions. Call Jonathan, 478-918-7800 or Randy, 478-484-0548.

SOUTH GEORGIA QUARTET, DAYSPRING TRIO

6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Bethel Baptist Church, 846 Lane Store Road, Americus. Also featuring Jonathan Fisher. Love offering. Presented by Bethel Baptist Church and Old Friends Promotions. Call Jonathan, 478-918-7800 or Bethel, 229-924-9680.

DAYSPRING TRIO AND SOUTH GA QUARTET

6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Bethel Baptist Church, Americus. Call Jonathan Fisher, 478-918-7800.

GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL AME

4 p.m. Oct. 17, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Women of Virtue Ministry presents a Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness gospel sing, with Pastor Bobby Clark as Master of Ceremony. Featuring Piney Mount Male Choir, GSWAG Company of Union Grove Baptist Church, and Central Georgia Mass Choir. Call 478-765-5405.

AN EVENING OF GOSPEL, JAZZ AND ELEGANCE

7 p.m. Oct. 23, Wesleyan College Porter Auditorium, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon. Featuring Ken Ford, Katina Cabiness, Harold E. Thomas and the Union Baptist Church Praise Team. Tickets: $35. Call 478-746-9155 or 478-743-2587 for tickets.

SPECIAL SERVICES

BETHANY SEVENTH 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.

DESTINY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

6 p.m. Sept. 19, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. Consecration service, with Apostle Bobby J. Banks Sr. as officiator. Call 478-972-7316.

LIZELLA BAPTIST CHURCH

8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sept. 20, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. National back to church Sunday. Coffee and refreshments, a gift for each guest and activities for children. Call 478-935-8632 or visit www.lizellabaptist.com.

HOWARD CHAPEL BAPTIST

8:30 a.m. Sept. 20, 750 Lamar Road, Macon. Deacon Oliver Pitts Jr. preaching. Call 478-474-1051.

GORDON CHAPEL AME

11 a.m. Sept. 20, 497 Gordon Chapel Road, Fort Valley. The Rev. Joseph L. Rodgers preaching. Call 478-825-7050.

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.

LAUREL GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

2 p.m. Sept. 20, U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Pastor Derek Dumas preaching. Call 478-973-4737.

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.

EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

10:45 a.m. Sept. 27, 777 Elm St., Macon. Program “100 Men in Gray” presented. Call 478-742-0575.

ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Sept. 27, 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. Women’s day program. Pastor Jennifer Carner guest speaker and 100 Women in Black Choir will be singing. For those that want to participate in choir, call 478-746-1451 for rehearsal dates.

GOD FIRST BREAKTHROUGH MINISTRIES

11 a.m. Sept. 27, 4249 Mercer University Drive, Macon. Family and friends day service. Pastor Nathaniel Brown preaching. Call 478-461-3842.

CORNERSTONE OF PRAISE CHURCH

11 a.m. Sept. 27, 3495 O’hara Drive S., Macon. Women’s day program. Minister Jenise Gibson speaking. Theme: True, bold and beautiful Women of God. Refreshments served. Door prizes. Call 478-745-7001.

POWER OF GOD HOLINESS CHURCH

Noon Sept. 27, 960 Hazel St., Macon. Family and friends day. Call 478-321-8029.

NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. Usher’s celebration, with Pastor Derrick Dumas preaching and Lizzieboro Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-788-0079.

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.

CENTRAL CITY PARK CHURCH SERVICE

10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, Macon. Sponsored by Union Baptist Church, 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. Bring lawn chairs, food and grills. In case of rain the service will be at the church. Call 478-746-9155.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH

7 p.m. Oct. 7, 2815 U.S. 41, Fort Valley. Healing service. Call 478-287-6411.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

REVIVAL TABERNACLE

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

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.

ST. JAMES AME

Homecoming: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 4416 Bloomfield Road, Macon. The Rev. Richard Vaughn preaching and Bloomfield Baptist as guest. Call 478-390-1252.

ST. MARK BAPTIST

Homecoming: 2 p.m. Sept. 13, 2721 Old Gray Highway, Macon. Pastor Thomas Head preaching and Laodicea Church as guest. Dinner served. Call 478-745-6481.

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.

STAND UP SAINTS CHURCH

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 17-19, 3060 Napier Ave., Macon. Minister Oscar Hall preaching. Call 478-321-8029.

D.D. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

Homecoming: 10:15 a.m. Sept. 20, with the Rev. Donald Jordan preaching. Revival: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-23, with Pastor Keith H. McIntosh preaching Sept. 21 and Swift Creek Baptist as guest; Pastor Rolston Mondaize on Sept. 22 and Central Church of Christ as guest; and Pastor James Goolsby on Sept. 23 and First Baptist Church as guest. 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Call 478-743-6216.

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.

DIXON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sept. 20, 6637 Sandy Point Road, Lizella. The Rev. Steve Rumford speaking. Lunch served. Call 478-935-8621.

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.

ST. JAMES CME

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 21-23, with the Rev. Arthur Gordon preaching. Homecoming: 2 p.m. Sept. 27, with the Rev. Patricia Jefferson preaching. 1007 WF Ragin Drive, Perry. Call 478-987-4404.

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.

AVONDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

Homecoming (119th): 11 a.m. Sept. 27, 6970 Cochran Field Road, Macon. The Rev. Benjamin Newberry preaching. Call 478-788-2336.

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

Youth revival: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28-29, with the Rev. Jarvis A. Barrion preaching Sept. 28 and the Rev. Andre Hunt on Sept. 29. 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. Call 478-746-9155.

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. 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.

WOMANS CLUB FLEA MARKET

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, new location at 101 Ann St. and Ga. 243, Gordon. Bring your stuff to sell. Food cafe open. Call 478-233-3003.

PRAYER AND PRAISE LUNCHEON

11 a.m. Sept. 12, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 1536 Martin Luther King Jr. 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. Legacy Journey Class: 5-6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 13 (and each Sunday through Oct. 25). 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. 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.

THE ULTIMATE SEMINAR EXPERIENCE

7 p.m. Sept. 17, 24, SpringHill Suites, 4630 Sheraton Drive, Macon. Hosted by Power For Life Ministries Royal Women. Free. Donations only. Providing resources through education, networking and public advocacy to empower women to achieve both career and personal success. Call 478-973-6002 to reserve seat or e-mail powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com.

ANOINTED NU-VISION MINISTRIES

7:30 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20, 1220 Hightower Road, Macon. The Rev. Christina Sherard presents “Affirmed Through My Afflicitions.” Performances by Artishea Tripp and Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Speakers: Pastor Trey Woolfolk on Sept. 18, Pastor TC Boone on Sept. 19, Minister Chris Faulk on Sept. 20. Call 478-781-0010.

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.

AT HOME IN THE SHALOM ZONE

Noon-2 p.m. Sept. 19, Frank Johnson Community Center, 2227 Mercer University Drive, Macon. Free event designed to help combat crime through peaceful exchange. Free food and beverages, speakers, entertainment, youth talent showcase and more. Sponsored by Helping Hands Community Outreach and The Shalom Zone Initiative. Co-sponsored by Spirit of Ruth Women’s Ministries, Stop The Violence Start the Music and Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation. Call 478-743-2587.

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.

WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHEON AND HEALTH FAIR

10 a.m.-noon (health fair), noon (luncheon) Sept. 26, McAfee Towers Reception Hall, 1212 Gray Highway, Macon. Luncheon cost: $15. Health fair is free. Pastor Shelia Crawford speaking. Call 478-746-1415.

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.

“OH BABY” CONTEST

12:30 p.m. Nov. 15 (deadline to register babies is Aug. 30), Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Contest open to babies up to 24 months, and 24 months to 4 years old. Call 478-788-3004 or 478-538-6045.

CHURCH TRIPS

MARRIED COUPLES’ WEEKEND RETREAT TO HILTON HEAD

Oct. 16-18, Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa. “A Royal Marriage ... Best of the Best.” Hosted by Covenant Life Cathedral Church, Covenant Couple’s Ministry, 4534 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Cost: $490 ($114 registration fee included). Call Marquita Hawkins, 478-737-1063 or email Marq7654@aol.com to register.

MALL OF GEORGIA

Dec. 5, Unity Missionary Baptist Church shopping trip. Leaving 7:30 a.m. from the church, 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. Cost: $40 round trip. $20 to reserve seat. Call Betty, 478-745-9927 or Hazel, 478-743-0869.

OUTREACHES

TREASURES IN THE BARN

September specials: $5 for a bag of clothes and 50 percent off special surprise items. Halloween and Christimas items are on sale. Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. Christ The Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. Call Joan, 478-953-9822.

CLOTHING MINISTRY

10 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, Heritage at Houston United Methodist Church, 4116 Houston Ave., Macon. Free clothes to those in need. Call 478-747-3083.

FOOD BANK

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

FOOD BANK

11 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Greater Ross Street Baptist Church, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. Call 478-228-6792.

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH CLOTHING BANK

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

FOOD CRISIS CLOSET

10 a.m.-noon the fourth Monday of each month, First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. Call 478-742-6485.

OPEN DOORS MISSION CLOSET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Centerville Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville. Call 478-396-2201 or 478-953-3030.

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S ATTIC TREASURES

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1209 Macon Road, Perry. Housewares, clothing and more. Call 478-397-4219.

BETHEL AME CHURCH FOOD BANK

11 a.m.-2 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Call 478-474-9128.

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY

Noon-1 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of each month, St. Peter Missionary Baptist, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. Will pick up and drop off those who would like to come from Fish and Loaves Ministry and welcome anyone in the community. Call 478-750-0921.

CLOTHING BANK

10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month, St. Paul AME Church, 2501 Shurling Drive, Macon. Call 478-788-2730.

FOOD AND CLOTHING CLOSET OUTREACH

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Call 478-746-2389.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday (except first Wednesday of each month), 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-3797.

GOD’S CLOSET CLOTHING BANK

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

CLOTHING AND CANNED GOODS

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

FOOD BANK

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

BONAIRE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

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

BIBLE/BOOK STUDIES

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

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

AGLOW TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: “THE MINOR PROPHETS”

10 a.m. (fellowship), 10:30-11:45 a.m. (Bible study) Tuesday, Christ Chapel, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Teacher: Mabelle Kindle. Call Emily, 478-929-5795.

BAREBULB COFFEE SHOP BIBLE STUDY

6:30 p.m. each Wednesday, Warner Robins. Between Lowes and Houston Lake Theatre on Ga. 96. Teacher: The Rev. Gregory Moore. Call 478-787-3482.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

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

ONGOING EVENTS

SISTER KEEPERS MISSIONARY MINISTRY MEETINGS

10 a.m. the first and second Saturday of each month, 447 Sarah Drive Warner Robins. Speaker: Pastor/Prophetess Velera Bell. Contact Sister Judy Williams30 a.m. (prayer), 10 a.m. (fair), 9 a.m. (teaching), the second Saturday of each month. International Bread of Life Church Mission, 105 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-328-1384.

VICTORY TAEKWONDO

6 p.m. youth, 7 p.m. adult class Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Shady Grove Baptist Church, 901 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-397-6224.

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S MINISTRY

6 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (worship), the first Monday of each month. Hebron Fellowship Baptist Church, 3200 U.S. 41 North, Byron. Call 478-953-0224.

WEEKLY LANGUAGE CLASSES

Three English classes: 9 a.m.-noon each Tuesday and Thursday. Two Japanese, two Spanish, two English classes: 5 p.m. each Wednesday. First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. Call 478-254-4361 or 478-719-6422.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES

6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Unity of Central Georgia Church, 127 Peachtree Parkway, Byron. Led by Mary Barrett. Call 478-953-1054.

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