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

THE WELL, A METHODIST CONGREGATION

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, 6258 Thomaston Road, Macon. Church and community yard sale, silent auction, inflatable toys, food and drinks, games of pool and much more. Can rent a space for your own items for $10. Call Bonnie, 478-960-2479.

FALL FESTIVAL TRIP TO THE ROCK RANCH

10 a.m. Nov. 7, leave from Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Call the church, 478-745-1890, for cost of trip. Fee includes bus transportation, entrance into Rock Ranch, and other attractions.

'BLESS THESE HANDS' FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, High Street Park, across from First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. Vendors are Bead for Life, Thistle Farms, Serrv and FBCX Circle of Hope. Live music and food. Sponsored by the women of First Baptist Church of Christ, St. Joseph's Catholic Church and High Street Unitarian Church. Call 478-742-6485.

CENTERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CASSEROLE SALE

Pick up casseroles: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 8, at the church. 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville. Call Ferrelle Bagley, 478-922-3893; or the church, 478-953-4660.

FALL FESTIVAL, BBQ AND CAR SHOW

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Church Road, Lizella. Games, inflatables, treats for kids, music, food and more. Call 478-935-8632.

CORNERSTONE FREEWILL BAPTIST

Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 7, 10157 U.S. 341 N., Fort Valley. Fall festival and flea market with games, food, music and more. Call 478-397-6568.

SECOND MEMORIAL BAPTIST

2-4 p.m. Nov. 7, 1845 King's Chapel Road, Perry. Fall family fun day, with games, food, hayride, and more. Performance by The Panther Beauties and The Baby Panthers from Morningside Elementary at 2:30 p.m. Call 478-987-4803 or www.facebook.com/Second Memorial.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL WOMEN'S MARKETPLACE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Crafts, canned jellies and jams, 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 go toward Houston County Outreach. Lunch will be served with homemade soups, sandwiches and baked goods.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH HOLIDAY CASSEROLE SALE

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14: pick up date for casseroles that were ordered. Call Renee: 478-397-5905, renee@lehenbauer.us, or Elaine: 478-714-5202, katie001@comsouth.net. Craft sale and lunch served at time of pickup. Call if interested in being a vendor for the craft sale. 208 Langston Road, Perry.

MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, 390 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins. Holiday bazaar, with homemade baked goods and breakfast and lunch for sale by the youth group. Homemade soup for take-out. Call 478-922-1418 or www.mount-calvary.net.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

ST. PAUL AME CHURCH, 147TH

11 a.m. Nov. 8, 127 St. Paul Church Circle, Clinton, Gray. Call 478-986-9412.

CENTER HILL BAPTIST, 69TH

11 a.m. Nov. 8, 1555 Cedar Ave., Macon. The Rev. Paul Mosley preaching. Call 478-742-2073.

HIGH HOPE BAPTIST, 53RD

11 a.m. Nov. 15, 2771 Flewellyn Drive, Macon. The Rev. Gregory Odom preaching. Call 478-746-2390.

FIRST BAPTIST, 180TH

11 a.m. Nov. 15, 595 New St., Macon. Call 478-745-8368.

WHITE CHAPEL AME CHURCH, 132ND

3 p.m. Nov. 15, Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. The Rev. Shawn Drains preaching and Grant Chapel AME as guest. Call 478-986-4281.

ST. PETER AME, 132ND

3 p.m. Nov. 15, 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. The Rev. Richard Allen preaching. Call 478-825-8452.

PASTORS' ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

NEW CORINTH BAPTIST

2 p.m. Nov. 8, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Celebrating the pastor's 16th pastoral anniversary, with Pastor Leon Ward preaching. Call 478-283-1321.

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.

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Ga. 96, Twiggs County. Youth and young adult choir's concert. New Generation of Mount Zion Baptist will be guest. Call 478-945-3003.

STUBBS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

4 p.m. Nov. 8, 2230 Barnes Ferry Road, Macon. The Silver Stars celebrate their 65th anniversary. Call 478-781-1341.

MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST

7 p.m. Nov. 12, 5455 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Macon. Dallas Holm in concert. Call 478-781-4970 or 478-731-6385.

JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH

4 p.m. Nov. 14, 166 Jerusalem Church Road, Warner Robins. Gospel Explosion musical. Call 478-922-6835.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Concert: 4 p.m. Nov. 15, Liana Valente, 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.

SOUTHMAN QUARTET IN CONCERT

6 p.m. Nov. 15; 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17, Calvary Community Chapel, 5407 Columbus Road, Macon. Members of the Southman Quartet will be preaching. Call 478-808-5682.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Thursday free Organ Interludes: Noon-12:30 p.m. and lunch ($7 per person) at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19: Alvin Blount; Dec. 17: Nelda Chapman; Jan. 14: Fletcher Anderson; Feb. 18: Morgan Ingleright; March 17: Teodora Circiumaru; April 21: Gerald Carper; May 20: Michael McGhee.830 Poplar St., Macon. Call 478-745-1631 or visit www.stjosephmacon.com.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. Nov. 29, 3139 Friendship Church Road (off U.S. 129), Dry Branch. Fifth Sunday night sing, featuring Vanessa Crosby and Family. Call the Rev. Charles Carter, 478-731-5009.

SPECIAL SERVICES

NEW FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST

8:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 475 Church St., Macon. Women's day, with Renee' Hope Bumpus speaking and at 11 a.m., Rhonda Curtis Byrd speaking. Call 478-743-8806.

HAZZARD MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10 a.m. Nov. 8, 2470 Heath Road, Macon. Celebrating the pastoral anniversary of Pastor Allen C. Walker Sr., with the Rev. Richard Daugh preaching and the Rev. Willie Finney Jr. preaching at 2 p.m. with Smith Street Church as guest. Dinner served. Call 478-781-9862.

THE ASSEMBLY AT WARNER ROBINS

10:30 a.m. Nov. 8, military recognition service, with author Scott McEwen speaking. 6040 Watson Blvd., Byron. Call 478-953-0320.

MOUNT GILGAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

11 a.m. Nov. 8, 5199 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch. Pastor Melton McKinney Jr. preaching for pastors appreciation. Call 478-743-0052.

GREATER NEW CORINTH BAPTIST

11 a.m. Nov. 8, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. The Rev. George Gibson preaching. Call 478-781-4445.

GREATER ROSS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 1587 Wellworth St., Macon. Deacon's anniversary, with the Rev. Clint Mitchell preaching. Refreshments served. Call 478-750-1344.

ST. JAMES CME OF PERRY

3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1007 WF Ragin Drive, Perry. The Pastoral Alliance will be introduced. Call 478-213-7565.

GREATER TURNER TABERNACLE AME

3:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 1104 Third St., Macon. Steward day program. The Rev. Johnnie L. Cook preaching and Greater Allen Church as guest. Call 478-743-4932.

GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

4 p.m. Nov. 8, 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch, Twiggs county. Men and women's day program, with the Rev. Bernard Dennard preaching. Call 478-945-3820.

GREATER FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

5 p.m. Nov. 8, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Sr. Way, Macon. Harvest Tea service, with the Rev. Eric Scott preaching and Holly Grove Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-808-3990.

GREATER UNION BAPTIST

7 p.m. Nov. 11-13, anniversary revival for the Rev. Otha Everett's pastoral anniversary. The Rev. Clyde Turner preaching Nov. 11 and Oak Level Baptist as guest, the Rev. Kendrick Mack on Nov. 12 and White Springs Baptist as guest, the Rev. Jessie L. Bradshaw on Nov. 13 and Mount Olive Baptist and Greater Siloam Baptist as guest. 11 a.m. Nov. 15, services conclude with the Rev. Malik Gordon preaching and at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Camile Holmes preaching and Tremont Temple Baptist as guest. 1006 Marion St., Perry. Call 478-987-0054.

VOICE OF THUNDER DREAM CENTER

1-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Ingleside Manor Community room, 478 Monroe Hill and Ingleside Drive and Windship, Macon. Prophet David Toomer preaching. Lunch will be served. Call 478-973-2561.

CONGREGATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH

8:30 a.m. Nov. 15, 868 Hazel St., Macon. Sunday School's 37th anniversary with Deacon Curtis Billingslea as guest teacher and the Rev. Lonnie Robinson preaching. Light refreshments served. Call 478-955-9628.

NEW PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10:45 a.m. Nov. 15, 795 Maynard St., Macon. Women's day program, with Emma J. Patterson preaching. Call 478-746-0370.

KING'S CHAPEL BAPTIST

11 a.m. Nov. 15, 2994 Upper River Road, Macon. Men and women's day and family and friend's day service. Call 478-745-0065.

KINGS CHAPEL CME OF PERRY

2 p.m. Nov. 15, 402 Arena Road, Perry. Family and friends day, with the Rev. Curtis Russell preaching and Holsey Temple CME as guest. Call 478-988-1503.

ST. LOUIS CME CHURCH

2 p.m. Nov. 15, 3829 Camp John Hope Road, Fort Valley. Men's day program, with the Rev. Greg Williams preaching and Emanuel Missionary Baptist as guest along with their choir. Call 478-967-2977.

GRADY MISSION BAPTIST

2:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 2625 Broadway, Macon. Installation service for the mother of the church. Mother Glady Gibson speaking. Light dinner served. Call 478-781-2506.

HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 1850 Second Ave., Macon. Women's ministry anniversary, with the Rev. Emory Lightfoot preaching and St. Luke Baptist as guest. Call 478-742-4422.

ST. MARK CME

3 p.m. Nov. 15, 380 St. Mark Church Road, Lizella. Family and friend's day program, with Pastor Cyrus Cummings preaching. Featuring special music by the Shy Lights Men Group and Ocmulgee Community Choir. Call 478-960-1399.

STEWARD CHAPEL AME CHURCH

6 p.m. Nov. 15, 887 Forsyth St., Macon. Beloved community paired clergy unity service, with the Rev. C. Jarred Hammet preaching. Call 478-719-3564.

WHITE CHAPEL AME CHURCH

11 a.m. Nov. 29, Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. The Rev. Joseph Rodger preaching. Call 478-986-4281.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

BYRON BAPTIST CHURCH

Homecoming (170th): 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 100 West White Road, Byron. Former Gov. Sonny Perdue will be speaking. One Voice Quartet singing. Love offering will be taken for One Voice Quartet. Dinner served after the service. Call 478-956-4670 or www.byronbaptist.com.

CORNERSTONE OF PRAISE CHURCH

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-13, 3495 O'Hara Drive S., Macon. Bishop Johnny Brice preaching. Call 478-745-7001.

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL

Revival and concert: 6 p.m. Nov. 15; 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 5407 Columbus Road, Macon. The Southman Quartet will be singing and preaching. Call 478-808-5682.

WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS

"THREE WAYS IN CLAY"

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through the month of November. Clay and art works on display by Meg Campbell, Roger Jamison and Linda Padgett. Part of the Music and the Arts at Vineville series. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call 478-745-3331.

WESLEY FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP BOSTON BUTTS SALE FUNDRAISER

Orders taken now through Nov. 9 and can be picked up from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14, at Fort Valley United Methodist Church, 301 West Church St., Fort Valley. Butts are $35 each, and proceeds help fund activities of the Wesley Foundation. Call Kathie, 478-825-5986 or the church, 478-825-2762.

ACCESSORIES SALE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Camp Hope AME Church, 114 Camp Hope Church Road, Macon. Sponsored by the Women Missionary Society. Call 478-254-3337.

JAILHOUSE ALLEY ANNUAL ART SHOW

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Fort Valley United Methodist Church, Corner of Church and Miller Streets, Fort Valley. 2016 calendars with original pen and ink drawings. Original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings and stationery packs. This year's special: "Kay's Picnic Pickle" by Kay Hanson. Book signing and sale. Call 478-957-7978.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH YARD SALE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, 2815 U.S. 41 N., Fort Valley. Call 478-333-3463

WOMEN OF DESTINY WOMEN'S SERVICE

10 a.m. Nov. 7, Destiny Christian Church, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. Theme: "Going Beyond the Veil." Dora Collins, Co-Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Christian Church, speaking. Call 478-972-0545.

"TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER" 1 MILE WALK AGAINST HUNGER

10 a.m. (1 mile walk), Noon-3 p.m. (free fish and fries give away) Nov. 7, Oconee River Walk, 133 Old River Bridge Road, Milledgeville. Bring your lawn chair. Volunteers and civic groups welcome. Proceeds help to feed families for the holidays. To make a donation or sponsor, call 478-453-2221 or visit www.miafoodbank.com.

WOMEN OF VISION "INSPIRING & EMPOWERING WOMEN"

11 a.m. Nov. 7, Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 N., Byron. Apostle Jerry and Prophetess Cheryl Marks, pastors. Call 478-973-6002 or email powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com.

MINISTERS' WIVES AND MINISTERS' WIDOWS MEETING

11 a.m. Nov. 7, Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Way, Macon. Call 478-746-8874.

AREA GATHERING

1-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Lakeside Baptist Church, 1023 Milledgeville Road, Milledgeville. David Arthur speaking. Ages 12 years and older welcome. No childcare provided. Call John, 478-387-6177; or Vicki, 478-968-0139.

AGLOW FALL BIBLE STUDY

9:30 a.m. Mondays of Nov. 9, 16, 23, First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Book study: "What You Do When There Is Nothing You Can Do" by Andy Stanley. Led by Glenda Wallace. Call Emily, 478-929-5795.

WARNER ROBINS AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MEETING

10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, Christ Chapel South, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Judy Massey from Peachtree City speaking. Topic: Establishing a war room. A mini workshop about prayer and contending for the Kingdom of God. Call Debbie, 478-945-6295.

SPIRIT OF RUTH OUTREACH BIBLE BOWL

6 p.m. Nov. 13, New Corinth Baptist Church, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Refreshments served. Call 478-477-7948.

MINISTERS, LEADERS AND LAYMEN'S CHURCH CONFERENCE

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Cornerstone of Praise Church, 3495 O'Hara Drive S., Macon. $25 per person (includes materials and lunch). Call 478-745-7001.

"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.

MACEDONIA CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP FROM MARIANNE RAGINS

9-11 a.m. Nov. 21, 600 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. ninth- to 12th-grade high school students and parents encouraged to attend. Attendees will be eligible for the Ragins Braswell National Scholarship. Register by Nov. 16 at www.scholarshipworkshop.com/georgia or call Macedonia Church, 478-750-0040.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH TURKEY SHOOT

3-5 p.m. Nov. 21, 2815 U.S. 41 N., Fort Valley. Cost: $3 per shot or $5 for two shots in the same round. Round consists of 12 shooters (a $5 shooter counts as two). Winner takes home a turkey or ham. Call 478-333-3463.

CHURCH TRIPS

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.

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