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

"THE NATIVITY, HOLY FAMILY" EXHIBITION

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday during December, Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville Series. Free. Call 478-745-3331.

WESLEY GLEN MINISTRIES

8:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 12, 4580 Mumford Road, Macon. Pancake and egg breakfast with Santa to support special olympics. Cost: $5, $3 for children 8 and younger. Call 478-320-7996 or 478-391-7117.

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.

JERICHO ROAD OUTREACH MINISTRY

6 p.m. Dec. 12, 2952 Napier Ave., Macon. "Joy, Joy," Christmas concert. Alvin Purnell will be the special guest. Love offering. Call Prophetess Marshall, 478-253-5386.

ST. JOHN BAPTIST

6 p.m. Dec. 12, 910 Key St., Macon. Christmas concert featuring Fabian Vick. Can goods donation. Call 478-788-2541.

FAIRVIEW CME CHURCH

7 p.m. Dec. 12, 3274 Taylors Mill Road, Fort Valley. The Meaning of Christmas presented. Call 404-914-6955.

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.

TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST

6 p.m. Dec. 13, 505 State University Drive, Fort Valley. Cantata presented, Great Joy. Call 478-825-7349.

SANDY VALLEY BAPTIST

6 p.m. Dec. 13, Christmas cantata. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23, candlelight communion service. 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-953-4328.

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.

UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Ga. 96, Bonaire. Christmas with Daniel Crews. Special guest: John McMillan. Call 478-922-0063.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

SAINT PAUL AME

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

HOWARD CHAPEL BAPTIST

7 p.m. Dec. 18, 750 Lamar Road N., Macon. Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Association Christmas musical and re-dedication service. The Rev. Jimmy Horton speaking. Call 478-474-8742.

CORNERSTONE FREE WILL BAPTIST

11 a.m. Dec. 20, 10157 U.S. 341 North, Fort Valley. Christmas musical, "Light and Life." Call 478-397-6568.

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST-BOLINGBROKE

Noon Dec. 20, U.S. 41 N., Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. Sunday School Christmas program. Call 478-994-5107.

BALLS CME CHURCH

3 p.m. Dec. 20, Christmas program. Noon Dec. 25, celebrating the Birth of Emmanuel, with the Rev. Hilliard Anderson speaking. 4263 Balls Church Road, Macon. Call 478-946-2523.

KINGS CHAPEL BAPTIST

3 p.m. Dec. 20, 2994 Upper River Road, Macon. Celebrating the birth of Jesus in songs and story. Call 478-745-5121.

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.

ST. LUKE BAPTIST

5 p.m. Dec. 20, 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. Christmas program. Call 478-746-1451.

ST. MARY BAPTIST

5 p.m. Dec. 20, Christmas cantata, with Mount Vernon Baptist and Shiloh Baptist Churches. 10 a.m. Dec. 25, Christmas day service. 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Watchnight service. 1456 Woodliff St., Macon. Call 478-755-9861.

D.D. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

5 p.m. Dec. 20, Christmas program with guest, the Crawford Ensemble and the Heavenly Quartet. 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Watchnight service. 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Call 478-743-6216.

GREATER FAITH REVELATIONAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES

6 p.m. Dec. 20, 1501 Ga. 22 E., Haddock. Christmas program. Call 478-234-1830 or 478-452-2708.

GREATER FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

7 p.m. Dec. 24, 1220 Rev. J L Mills Sr. Way, Macon. Christmas Eve service. Call 478-808-3996.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

7 p.m. Dec. 24, Candlelight Christmas Eve service. 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-2239.

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.

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

9 p.m. Dec. 31, 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. Watchnight service. Call 478-746-4415.

END-TIME HARVEST CHURCH

9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 114 Bell Drive, Warner Robins. Watchnight service, with the Rev. Bobby Orange of Joshua Ministries in Jacksonville, Fla. Call 478-922-7910.

GREATER FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10 p.m. Dec. 31, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Way, Macon. Watchnight service. Call 478-808-3990.

NEW RENAISSANCE MEMORIAL BAPTIST

10 p.m. Dec. 31, Watchnight service, with Evangelist LaTishia Fountain speaking. Call 478-464-0233.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

10 p.m. Dec. 31, 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. Watchnight service, with the Rev. Bruce McKenzie speaking. Call 478-836-3054.

ST. JAMES CME CHURCH

10 p.m. Dec. 31, Watchnight and candlelight services. The Rev. Brad E. Goss speaking and Usher's Temple CME Church as guest. 1007 Wf Ragin Drive, Perry. Call 478-213-7565.

NEW FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

10 p.m. Dec. 31, 3970 Upper River Road, Gray. Nightwatch service, with Evangelist Patricia Howard speaking. Call 478-750-0520.

GREATER ROSS STREET BAPTIST

10:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. Watchnight service. Call 478-750-1344.

THE BREAKOUT ENCOUNTER MMXVI WITH DRONDY TRIMM

7 p.m. Jan. 1, The House of Shekinah Glory, 3752 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. First 50 reservations will receive Dr. Trimm's new book, Prevail. Vendors invited. Cost: $75 and $85 at the door. Call 407-906-7634 or Eventbrite.com.

PASTORS' ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

ST. LUKE AME CHURCH

3 p.m. Dec. 13, celebrating the 20th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Cynthia Hughes. 2056 Mason St., Macon. Call 478-781-0460.

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.

NEW BEGINNING PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

THE SHEPHERDS

10 a.m. Dec. 13, Jeffersonville Church of God, 801 U.S. 80, Jeffersonville. Singing and preaching by The Shephereds. Call the Rev. Gary Walker, 478-945-3521.

ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH

3 p.m. Dec. 13, 9830 Miami Valley Road, Fort Valley. Fall gospel fellowship extravaganza, featuring St. Paul AME Church of Lithonia and dancers. Call 478-923-5004.

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; 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.

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.

NEW BETHLEHEM BAPTIST

4 p.m. Dec. 27, musical held. 4 p.m. Jan. 10, program presented, "It's in the Book." 289 New Bullard Road, Dry Branch. Call 478-945-6723.

SPECIAL SERVICES

ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH

5 p.m. Dec. 12, 11 a.m. Dec. 13, 1694 Wesleyan Drive, Macon. The Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Anglican Catholic Church will be in the services. Call 478-405-9111.

LUNDY CHAPEL BAPTIST

10 a.m. Dec. 13, 2081 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Super Sunday, with a fellowship dinner and ministry fair after worship service.

NEW PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10:45 a.m. Dec. 13, 795 Maynard St., Macon. Laymen's day program, with Deacon Jonathan M. Evans preaching. Call 478-746-0370.

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.

HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST

2 p.m. Dec. 13, 8241 Thomaston Road, Macon. Friends and family day program, with Pastor David Blalock preaching and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-745-3667.

BELVIN AME CHURCH

3 p.m. Dec. 13, 13706 Ga. 224, Marshallville. The Rev. Marvin Colbert preaching. Call 478-988-0225.

MOUNT VERNON BAPTIST

6 p.m. Dec. 13, 737 Pansy Ave., Macon. Scholarship program. The H.U. Johnson Singers will be the guest. Call 478-745-4010.

TRUE FAITH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

7 p.m. Dec. 18, night of praise and worship. 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 19, leadership workshop, featuring Bishop and Lady Dukes. Theme: Operating in a prophetic season of favor. 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Call 478-743-2552.

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.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH

11 a.m. Jan. 3, Best Western Riverside Inn Conference Room, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. The church will have its first worship service. Call Pastor Jamarcus Scott, 478-960-0334.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

10:45 a.m. Jan. 9, 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. Preaching bowl service. The Rev. Darryl Shaw, the Rev. Gerald Gibson and the Rev. Forrest Dickey preaching. Call 478-741-5987.

GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL AME

10:15 a.m. Jan. 31, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Class leaders day celebration, with Audrey V. Mallory speaking. Call 478-254-6805.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

NEW FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

Revival: 7 p.m. Jan. 6-8 and Feb. 10-12. Pastor Gloria Wicker preaching Jan. 6, Evangelist Patricia Howard on Jan. 7, Co-Pastor Eva Simmons on Jan. 8, Evangelist Latisha Fountain on Feb. 10, the Rev. Hope Sutton on Feb. 11, and Assistant Pastor Betty Cody on Feb. 12. 3970 Upper River Road, Gray. Call 478-718-3771.

WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS

WOMEN OF THE BIBLE LUNCHEON

Noon Dec. 12, Bethel AME Church, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Speakers: First Lady Pam Cobbert, First Lady Deidra Rome and First Lady Clara Scott. Call 478-474-9128.

WARNER ROBINS AGLOW MONDAY BOOK STUDIES

9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Jan. 4, 11, 18. Book: Permission to Speak Freely by Andy Stanley. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14. Book: The Battle Plan For Prayer by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Park in back, enter red brick building, 2nd room on left. Studies led by Glenda Wallace. Call Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795.

MIDDLE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CLERGY WOMEN 13TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

3 p.m. Jan. 17, Greater Allen Chapel AME Church, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Pastor Bobby Clark preaching. Call 478-254-6805.

CHURCH TRIPS

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

December specials: All Christmas decorations will be 50 percent off. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 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

WARNER ROBINS AGLOW MONDAY BOOK STUDIES

9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Jan. 4, 11, 18. Book: Permission to Speak Freely by Andy Stanley. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14. Book: The Battle Plan For Prayer by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Park in back, enter red brick building, 2nd room on left. Studies led by Glenda Wallace. Call Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795.

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.

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