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.

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 to win a grill or queen size bed. Granny’s Attic: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

2-6 p.m. Oct. 31, New Elim Baptist Church, 4368 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. Trunk or Treat, chili cook off, cake walk, games, food and more. Call 478-973-2692.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL WOMEN’S MARKETPLACE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Crafts, canned jellies and james, baked goods and more. Looking for interested vendors for event. Rent tables for $30. Vendors contact Linda Christie at lindachristie@gmail.com, or call the church at 478-923-1791. All Saints $12 casseroles from scratch include rosy beef, corn, breakfast hashbrown, chicken, squash, sweet potato and broccoli. Taking orders now. Call Imogene, 478-922-5272; Wynette, 478-953-6643 or the church, 478-923-1791. Proceeds from the casserole sales and the Marketplace tables to toward Houston County Outreach. Lunch will be served with homemade soups, sandwiches and baked goods.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

MOUNT MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 129TH

Events conclude: 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Founder’s Day worship services, with the Rev. Nathaniel D. Sneed Jr. preaching at 2:30 p.m. 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Call 478-745-1890.

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.

PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Noon Sept. 27, 82 Moore Road, Macon. The Rev. Head preaching and Laodicea Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-994-0646.

MAGNOLIA BAPTIST, 83RD

2 p.m. Sept. 27, 1228 Jackson St., Macon. The Rev. Michael Harvey preaching and House of Prayer as guest. Call 478-742-3889.

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.

LUNDY CHAPEL BAPTIST, 147TH

10 a.m. Oct. 4, 2081 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Bishop Robert Welch preaching. Call 478-474-3400.

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.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST, 128TH

10:45 a.m. Oct. 25, 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. Pastor Hilliard C. Arline preaching. Call 478-743-8413.

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.

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.

TRUE FAITH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

4 p.m. Oct. 3, 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. The Mighty Zion Trumpets celebrating their 67th anniversary. Featuring David Hammond & the Chosen Disciples, Gospel Motivators, Adside Sisters and Horace Jones & the Original Mighty Jubilaires. Cost: $10 at the door. Call 478-745-6506.

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.

BENEFIT SING, CAKE AUCTION & SPAGHETTI SUPPER

5-6:30 p.m. (dinner is $7 per plate), 6:30 p.m. (gospel sing and auction) Oct. 10, New Elim Baptist Church, 4368 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. Benefit for the family of the late Matthew Cummings. Sing featuring Maranatha and other singers. Call 478-973-0504.

MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST

3 p.m. Oct. 11, 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. Senior choir anniversary. Call 478-784-9804.

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.

JUDGEMENT HOUSE “INVASION”

5 p.m. Oct. 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1, Plainfield Baptist Church, 271 Plainfield Road, Eastman. Off Ga. 117 between Eastman and Cadwell. A walk-thru drama that takes approximately one hour to complete with new groups launching every 10-15 minutes. Walk-ins welcome but reservations recommended. All scenes are wheel chair accessible. $2 donation. For reservations call Kathy at 478-374-7441 or visit www.plainfieldbaptist.com.

AN EVENING OF GOSPEL, JAZZ AND ELEGANCE

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

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Concert: 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.

SPECIAL SERVICES

GREATER ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sept. 27, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Women’s day services. Evangelist Rachel Jones preaching at 7:45 a.m. and Evangelist Julia Russell at 10 a.m. Call 478-746-2389.

BEULAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10:30 a.m. Sept. 27, 1536 Martin Luther King Blvd., Macon. Women’s day program, with various guest speakers. Theme: “Courageous and Corrupt Women in the Bible.” Call 478-746-3469.

EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BETHEL AME

10:45 a.m. Sept. 27, 3607 Earl St., Macon. The Rev. Joseph L. Rodgers preaching. Call 478-474-9128.

WORD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastoral celebration services for Pastor Altovis S. Russell conclude: 11 a.m. Sept. 27, celebration services, with Bishop Ronnie Cotton preaching; and at 4 p.m., with Pastor Reco Murphy preaching. 957 Hillcrest Blvd., Macon. Call 478-335-7090.

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. Call 478-746-1451.

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.

GREEN’S TABERNACLE BAPTIST

11 a.m. Sept. 27, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Evangelist Gwen Harrell preaching. Call 478-788-7817.

STINSONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

11:30 a.m. Sept. 27, 423 Grant Ave., Macon. Mens and Womens day program. The Rev. Shelton Brown preaching. Call 478-951-6800.

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.

ST. MARY BAPTIST

2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 1456 Woodliff St., Macon. Deacon ordination for Richard Coker and Wade Bembry. Pastor Roy Wesley preaching and New Zion Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-755-9861.

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.

ST. LUKE AME

3 p.m. Sept. 27, 2056 Mason St., Macon. Friends and family day. Pastor Haywood White preaching and Macedonia AME Church as guest. Food served. 478-781-0460.

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.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

2 p.m. Oct. 4, 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Blessing of animals service. Donations will benefit the Warner Robins Animal Shelter. Fellowship following the service with treats for both people and pets. Call 478-923-2239.

NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2:30 p.m. Oct. 4, with Pastor Rufus Whatley preaching. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11, with Pastor I.E. Mack preaching and Unionville Baptist as guest. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25, with the Rev. Walter L. Glover preaching and Greater Zion Hill as guest. 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. Call 478-788-0079.

GREEN’S TABERNACLE BAPTIST

3 p.m. Oct. 4, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. The Alpha and Omega Seniors Ministry celebrating their 17th anniversary, with Pastor Timothy Price preaching and Mount Olive Baptist as guest. Dinner served. Call 478-788-7817.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH

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

POWER FOR LIFE MINISTRIES

7 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 220 Ga. 49 North, Byron. Miracle, healing and deliverance services. Apostle Jerry and Prophetess Cheryl Marks. Call 478-973-6002 or email powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com.

TABERNACLE OF PRAYER

Anniversary services: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7-9. Banquet: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Anderson Conference Center, Eisenhower Parkway. Tickets: $60 per person. 11 a.m. Oct. 11, service concludes anniversary. 862 Lackey Drive, Macon. Call Elder Gladys Taylor, 478-747-1968.

JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Oct. 11, 166 Jerusalem Church Road, Warner Robins. Family and friends day service. Picnic after service. Call 478-953-2111.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

12:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. Tailgate fellowship after morning worship. Bring your own grill. Featuring Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Redskins. Call 478-743-8413.

A LEAP OF FAITH MINISTRY

2 p.m. Oct. 11, 2419 Samuel Drive, Macon. Church anniversary celebration, with Pastor Ralph M. Cherry preaching and St. John Baptist Church family as guest. Call 478-508-7755 or e-mail aleapoffaithministry@aol.com.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

5 p.m. Oct. 17, pre-pastor’s pastoral anniversary musical service for Pastor George and First Lady Varnell Respress. 11 a.m. Oct. 18, pastor’s pastoral anniversary service with the Rev. Eric Scott preaching and Holly Grove Baptist as guest and 2 p.m., with the Rev. Michael Johnson preaching and Fulton Baptist as guest. 6464 Hopewell Road E., Musella. Call 478-741-5987.

ST. LOUIS CME CHURCH

11 a.m. Oct. 18, Camp John Hope Road, Fort Valley. Family and friends day, with Elder Raymond Ford preaching. Call 478-967-2142.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

AVONDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

POWERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sept. 27, 245 Lakeview Road, Byron. The Rev. Benjy Varnell preaching. Covered dish lunch and program of music after lunch. Call 478-956-5689.

ST. JAMES CME

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

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 27-30, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette. The Rev. Dean Hahn preaching. Call 478-974-0002.

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.

CENTER HILL BAPTIST

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 28-30, 1555 Cedar Ave., Macon. The Rev. Leroy Carter preaching. Call 478-742-2073.

GREATER VINEVILLE BAPTIST

Revival: 7 p.m. Sept. 29, with Pastor Jamil Willis. 850 Armory Drive, Macon. Call 478-746-5861.

ST. JAMES CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 4040 Houston Ave., Macon. Citywide fall revival, with Prophet Milton Morgan preaching. Various musical guests. Call 478-781-2424.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 186 College Drive, Barnesville. The Rev. Fred Moore Sr. preaching. Call 478-993-5580.

NEW RENAISSANCE MEMORIAL BAPTIST

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 1175 Cordele Ave. E., Macon. Call 478-464-0233.

HENDERSON BAPTIST

Tent revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 4-7, 2813 U.S. 41 South, Elko. Evangelist Kenny Marr preaching. Dinner served: 6-6:45 p.m. Oct. 5-7. Call 478-827-1747.

ST. PETER MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Youth revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 5-7, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. Minister Aric B. Flemming Jr. preaching. Call 478-750-0921.

TURNER CHAPEL AME

Revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 13-15, 153 Dolly St., Gray. The Rev. Levonia Franklin and the Rev. Kenneth Price preaching. Call 478-986-6445.

GIBSON CHURCH OF GOD

Revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 14-17, with the Rev. David Williford preaching. Homecoming: 10 a.m. Oct. 18, with the Rev. Williford preaching. Sandra and Friends will be singing. 2502 Bastonville Road, Gibson. Call 478-357-1120.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Revival: 6:45 p.m. Oct. 20-22, 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. Pastor Bryant Raines preaching Oct. 20, Pastor Keith McIntosh on Oct. 21, Pastor David L. Stanley on Oct. 22. Call 478-743-8413.

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 www.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.

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

Financial Peace University Class: 5-6:30 p.m. 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. 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.

HOUSE OF SHEKINAH GLORY BAKE AND YARD SALE

7 a.m. Sept. 26, 221 Clinton St., Gray. Call Sharion, 478-262-6566.

MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST-LAKESIDE YARD SALE

7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26, 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Household items, clothes, shoes and more. Call 478-718-9222.

CITYWIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SYMPOSIUM

9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. Breakfast and lunch served. Various agencies and resources available. Free. Call Pam Tomblin, 478-361-7668 or 743-5616 to register.

PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. Sept. 26, Tremont Temple Baptist Church, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Call 478-788-3004.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

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

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. Call 478-956-5717.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

11 a.m. Sept. 26, Bereann Christian Center, 2460 New Clinton Road, Macon. Sponsored by Women of Grace Ministries. Call 478-932-5160.

OLD MARION BAPTIST CHURCH EXTRAVAGANZA

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

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL “MESSY CHURCH DAY”

5 p.m. Sept. 26, 1207 Macon Road, Perry. Bring the kids for an hour of stories, songs, crafts, children’s Eucharist and a simple supper. Call 478-987-2190.

DIABETES REVERSAL SEMINAR

6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Wimbish Seventh-day Adventist Church, 640 Wimbish Road, Macon. Free. Follow-up sessions after seminar concludes. For registration call Jeannie Hyder, 478-474-7779.

SINGLE MOM & WIDOWS OIL CHANGE DAY

8 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Call 478-935-8632 to schedule a complimentary oil change for those in the Lizella, Roberta and west Macon areas.

ANDREW UNITED METHODIST YARD SALE

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3, 2430 Ga. 127, Kathleen. Pay $10 and have a space to sell your household goods. Church will have their space inside the Bates Building and for $5 you get a large grocery bag full of goods. You keep your profit and the church profit goes to missions. Call 478-987-1397 to reserve a spot. Leave a message. Food available to purchase for lunch. Call Shelby, 478-987-1397.

NEW ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

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

TURNER CHAPEL AME MUSIC WORKSHOP

Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 10, 153 Dolly St., Gray. Refreshments served. Call 478-361-3414 or 478-747-6024.

UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY MEETING

6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Bethel CME Church, 1668 Pio Nono Ave., Macon. Neighborhood revitalization/blight meeting. Call Marvella Ivery, 478-228-3715; or Clara Chandler, 478-743-6057.

“OH BABY” CONTEST

12:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Call 478-788-3004 or 478-538-6045.

CHURCH TRIPS

SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA TRIP

Oct. 10. Cost is $55 and includes ticket and charter bus ride. Sponsored by Word Christian Fellowship, 957 Hillcrest Blvd., Macon. Call 478-335-7090.

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.

EXPERIENCE ISRAEL NOW

Trips to Israel with Pastor Andy Cook are taking place in 2016. Traditional trip: May 17-28; Hiking trip: May 29-June 9. For more information, visit www.experienceisraelnow.com or call 478-954-3885.

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 Williamsendattr val="saxo:clrtxt" cls="533808"/>

FREE PROPHETIC SEMINAR

8:30 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.