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.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

7 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 301 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Advent services. Call 478-923-2239.

LAWRENCE DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5774 School Road, Macon. Old Friends Promotions and Lawrence Drive Baptist Church presents and Old Fashioned Christmas concert featuring Dayspring Trio, Mary Cone and South Georgia Quartet. Also appearing will be Jonathan Fisher. Love offering. Call Jonathan, 478-918-7800; or the church, 478-788-2751.

CENTERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 600 N. Houston Lake Road, Centerville. A Christmas jubilee, featuring inflatable rides, games, bake sale, arts and crafts, live music and more. Call 478-953-3090. www.centervilleunitedmethodist.com.

FAITH FIRST CHURCH

5 p.m. Dec. 5, 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. Concert "Hallowed Be Thy Name" featuring Pastor Reco M. Murphy and the New Bethlehem Baptist Church. Call 478-788-6475.

SAINT PETER AME CHURCH

6 p.m. Dec. 5, 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. "An Evening of Holiday Jazz" featuring Cullen Carson. $15 donation. Call 478-218-5428.

PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

6 p.m. Dec. 5, 7731 Bethel Church Road, Lizella. Christmas fellowship music celebration. Food will be served. Call 478-474-8717.

LIZELLA BAPTIST

11 a.m. Dec. 6, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Christmas cantata, the "Nativity Symphony" presented. Call 478-935-8632.

FAITH TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH

4 p.m. Dec. 6, 336 Gillard St., Macon. Musical. Call 478-316-5054.

ST. CHRISTOPHER'S AT THE CROSSROADS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6 p.m. Dec. 8, 1207 Macon Road, Perry. Angel of Hope Interfaith Candlelight Service. If you have suffered the loss of a child of any age, join us as we remember and celebrate each child's life in prayer and music. To reserve an angel ornament in your child's name, contact Susan Arzt, 478-987-5630 or email arzt42@windstream.net. Refreshments provided afterward.

MACEDONIA CHURCH

4 p.m. Dec. 12, 600 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. "A Holiday Spectacular" presented by the Phillips Children's Performing Arts Studio. Featuring the PCPAS Elite Dancers, Charmers, Dancing Stars and music students. Call 478-750-0040.

GREATER NEW CORINTH BAPTIST

5 p.m. Dec. 12, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. The Southwest High School Chorus performing a Christmas cantata. Call 478-731-2690.

NEW FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST

6 p.m. Dec. 13, Youth present "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas." 6 p.m. Dec. 20, Christmas concert, "A Silent Night" featuring the Mass Choir and special guest Otis Redding Foundation Dream Choir. 475 Church St., Macon. Call 478-743-8806.

MARTHA BOWMAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7 p.m. Dec. 13, 500 Bass Road, Macon. The Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah," accompanied by organ and strings. Call 478-477-1901.

SAINT PAUL AME

7 p.m. Dec. 18, 2501 Shurling Drive, Macon. "The Christmas Story" musical presented. Call 478-477-7397.

HOLSEY TEMPLE CME CHURCH

5 p.m. Dec. 20, 1011 Washington Ave., Macon. Praise dance concert "Glory To The New Born King" presented by area churches. Call 478-742-6914.

HENDERSON BAPTIST CHURCH

7-10 p.m. Dec. 31, Henderson. New Year's Eve celebration, with fireworks, children's games, food and more. Visit ww.hendersonbaptist.com.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

8 p.m. Dec. 31, 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. Watchnight service. Call 478- 743-8413.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

BROWN CHAPEL AME, 144TH

3 p.m. Nov. 29, 103 Brown Chapel Road, Eatonton. The Rev. Willie C. Brown preaching. Call 478-978-8202.

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.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEW BEGINNING PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

7 p.m. Dec. 12, 1883 Juliette Road, Forsyth. The Shepherds in concert. Love offering. Call 478-994-3771.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Thursday free Organ Interludes: Noon-12:30 p.m. and lunch ($7 per person) at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17: Nelda Chapman; Jan. 14: Fletcher Anderson; Feb. 18: Morgan Ingleright. 830 Poplar St., Macon. Call 478-745-1631 or visit www.stjosephmacon.com.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

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

NEW VICTORY OUTREACH MINISTRIES

7 p.m. Nov. 28, joy night service, with Apostle Demorio Bell speaking. 3 p.m. Nov. 29, family and friends day service. Pastor Eddie Webb preaching. 1006 Davis St., Fort Valley. Call 478-442-2631.

GREEN'S TABERNACLE BAPTIST

8 a.m. Nov. 29, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Morning glory worship service, with Minister Felicia King preaching. Call 478-788-7817.

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST BOLINGBROKE

8 a.m. Nov. 29, Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. Fifth Sunday service. Young adults singing in choir. Call 478-994-5107.

WHITE CHAPEL AME CHURCH

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

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Nov. 29, 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. Men's day celebration. State Rep. James Beverly speaking. Call 478-746-9155.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

11 a.m. Nov. 29, 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. Youth service, with Minister Tannis Woolfork. Call 478-741-5987.

ANGEL OF MERCY MINISTRIES

3 p.m. Nov. 29, 105 Ga. 49, Building E-4, Jones County. Men's and women's day program. Evangelist Angela Mitchell preaching. Call 478-957-1155.

PHENOMENAL MINISTRY

7 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 4437 Columbus Road, Macon. Voice of Thunder Dream Center presents the wisdom of true prophets, with Prophet Daniel Powell Sr. preaching. Chief Apostle Mathis, presiding prelate, and Apostle Doris Evans, host affiliate pastor. Call 470-263-7802.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST

11 a.m. Dec. 6, 186 College Drive, Barnesville. Honoring Pastor Willie James and Pearlie Colbert. The Rev. E. Hale preaching and Zion Baptist Church of Butler as guest. 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Emory Lightfoot preaching and St. Luke Baptist as guest. Dinner will be served. Call 478-993-5580.

DURESVILLE AME CHURCH

11 a.m. Dec. 6, 2730 Millerfield Road, Macon. The Rev. Joseph L. Rodgers preaching. Call 478-745-9972.

NEW BIGINNING MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

3 p.m. Dec. 6, 562 May Ave., Macon. Church anniversary, with the Rev. Oscar Brown preaching and Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church as guest. Dinner will be served. Call 478-951-2443.

GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST

1 p.m. Dec. 13, 9010 Ga. 129, Dry Branch. Deacon and deaconess anniversary service. The Rev. David Towns preaching. Call 478-945-3820.

NEW RENAISSANCE MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1175 Cordele Ave., Macon. Ladies in red program. The Rev. Laura Clark speaking. Call 478-464-0233.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

SEED OF LIGHT COMPLEX MINISTRY

Revival: 3 p.m. Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 4 Southeast Railroad St., Hazlehurst. Chief Apostle Jessie W. Mathis preaching and Antonio (Fresh-Fire Still) with special music. Call 912-379-9893 or 478-973-2561.

THE CHURCH OF GOD

Revival: 7 p.m. Dec. 4-5; 5 p.m. Dec. 6, 1103 Green St., Warner Robins. Evangelist Robert Strong preaching. Call 478-258-4145.

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.

GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

2 p.m. (dinner served) Nov. 29, 1006 Marion St., Perry. Congress of Christian Education meeting. Workshops for all. $15. Call 478-788-1552.

WARNER ROBINS CME CHURCH

For missions project: Now accepting new and or used shoes that will be refurbished and shipped to Haiti for children, men and women. Donations needed by 6 p.m. Dec. 4. 200 Othal H. Lakey, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-6326.

CAMP HOPE AME FISH DINNER SALE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, 114 Camp Hope Church Road, Macon. Call 478-254-3337.

WOMEN OF VISION "INSPIRING & EMPOWERING WOMEN"

11 a.m. Dec. 5, Power For Life Ministries, 220 Ga. 49 North, Byron. Call 478-973-6002.

PANCAKE AND EGG BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

8:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 12, Wesley Glen Ministries, 4580 Mumford Road, Macon. Cost: $5 adults; $3 children 8 and younger at the door. For advance tickets, call 478-320-7996 or 478-391-7117.

WOMEN OF THE BIBLE LUNCHEON

Noon Dec. 12, Bethel AME Church, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Call 478-474-9128.

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.

MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST

10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Georgia Aquarium holiday trip. Cost: $55, adults; $50 children. Includes aquarium tickets and transportation. Also, a shopping stop at Tanger Outlet. Call 478-745-1890.

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

November specials: All Halloween, fall and Christmas decorations will be 50 percent off. 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 Tuesday 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-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. Wednesday, 117 Ga. 96, Kathleen. Teacher: the Rev. Gregory Moore. Call 478-787-3482.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

9:45 a.m. Thursday, 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. Call Sister Judy Williams, 478-832-4949.

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 Tuesday and Thursday. Two Japanese, two Spanish, two English classes: 5 p.m. 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.