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.

EASTER EVENTS

BETHEL AME CHURCH

7 p.m. Feb. 10, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Ash Wednesday service, with the Rev. Stevie Ward preaching. Call 478-474-9128.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Lenten services: Feb. 10: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., "Drive by Ashes" for Ash Wednesday outside in front of the church for passengers travelling on Green Street, Warner Robins. 7 p.m., Disposition of Ashes service in the church sanctuary. Theme word focused on will be "welcome." Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16: Noon service (followed by a light lunch), 6:30 p.m. (light supper), 7 p.m. (service). Theme words focused on for each service will be "give" on Feb. 17, "serve" on Feb. 24, "listen" on March 2, "love" on March 9 and "watch" on March 16. 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-2239.

PASTORS' ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

NEW PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

10 a.m. Jan. 31, celebrating the 23rd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Dave A. Wilcoxson, with the Rev. X. Paul Dunbar preaching and at 2:30 p.m., Pastor Gregory McClendon preaching and Christ Chapel Unadilla as guest. 258 Straight St., Macon. Call 478-743-7525.

MAGNOLIA BAPTIST CHURCH

2 p.m. Feb. 21, celebrating the 18th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Sidney Lattimore. The Rev. Ralph Cherry preaching and St. John Baptist Church as guest. 1228 Jackson St., Macon. Call 478-742-3889.

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.

UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH

6 p.m. Jan. 30, 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Old fashion gospel sing presented by Old Friends Choir. Singers from groups such as DaySpring Trio, South Georgia Quartet, Mary Cone, Pure Heart Trio, Sandra and Friends, Daystar Trio, Brad Meeks, Shannon Sheppard, Billy Goguen and others. Love offering. Call Jonathan, 478-918-7800.

SOUTH GEORGIA QUARTET IN CONCERT

11 a.m. Jan. 31, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 353 Frank Cook Road, Cochran. Love offering. Old Friends Promotions. Call Jonathan, 478-918-7800; or Pastor James Harrison, 478-298-2835.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

4 p.m. Jan. 31, Manhattan Piano Trio. 4 p.m. Feb. 14, Ann Schein, concert pianist. 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call 478-745-3331.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. Jan. 31, 3139 Friendship Church Road, Twiggs County. Fifth Sunday sing featuring Tim and Kathy DeQuire. Call Pastor Charles Carter, 478-731-5009.

KENDALL HEIGHTS CHURCH OF GOD

6 p.m. Feb. 6, 829 Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville. The annual Williford Family sing. Call 478-552-8572.

BYRON BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. Feb. 12 (doors open), 7 p.m. (concert), 100 West White Road, Byron. The Kingdom Heirs and the Jordans in concert. Love offering. Call 478-951-7272 or email keithsklc@gmail.com.

CORNERSTONE FREEWILL BAPTIST

2 p.m. Feb. 14, 10157 U.S. 341 North, Fort Valley. The Foskeys in concert after the Valentine's Day lunch at 12:30 p.m. Call 478-397-6568.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Thursday free organ interludes: Noon-12:30 p.m. and lunch ($7 per person) at 12:30 p.m. 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.

CENTERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5 p.m. Feb. 20, 600 N. Houston Lake Road, Centerville. Men's fellowship dinner, followed by special music and a personal message by Jack Gafford. Cost: $10. Reply by Jan. 30 at cvilleumc@windstream.net or call 478-953-3090.

FAITH FIRST CHURCH

5 p.m. Feb. 27, 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. Black history program, with musical guest Turner-Allen Ensemble and Friends. Donations: $10, adults; $5, ages 12-17. Includes dinner. Call 478-718-9004.

LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7 p.m. Feb. 27, 6511 Houston Road, Macon. "Remember When" musical event. Admission: $8. Call Pam, 478-550-2460; or Jolyn, 478-719-0610.

SPECIAL SERVICES

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST-BOLINGBROKE

New times for first and third Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship service. U.S. 41 North, Bolingroke. Call 478-994-5107.

GREEN'S TABERNACLE BAPTIST

8 a.m. Jan. 31, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Morning glory worship service, with the Rev. Jada Sims preaching. Call 478-788-7817.

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST-BOLINGBROKE

8 a.m. Jan. 31, U.S. 41 N., Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. Fifth Sunday service. 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Mount Pleasant Association ladies will begin. Call 478-994-5107.

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.

HOWARD CHAPEL BAPTIST

11 a.m. Jan. 31, 750 Lamar Road, Macon. Men and women in red and black program. The Rev. Wayne Evans preaching. Call 478-745-3607.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

12:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. Youth service with Minister Jarvis Barrion preaching. Call 478-741-5987.

NEW BEGINNING MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2 p.m. Jan. 31, the Rev. Ronald E. Terry Sr. preaching. 562 May Ave., Macon. Call 478-951-2443.

CHANCE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

5 p.m. Jan. 31, 16463 U.S. 129, Macon. Annual R.L. White Sr. Scholarship program. The Rev. R.L. White Jr. preaching and Mount Ephraim Baptist Church of Atlanta as guest. Call 478-945-6281.

GREATER ROSS STREET BAPTIST

11 a.m. Feb. 7, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. Family and friends day. Call 478-703-3195.

ST. MARY BAPTIST

7 p.m. Feb. 10, 17, 24, pre-anniversary revival services for Pastor Sylvester D. Freeland. Pastor Dexter Jordan preaching Feb. 10, Pastor Ralph Cherry on Feb. 17, Pastor Bryant Raines on Feb. 24. Concludes at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, with Pastor David Stanley preaching. 1456 Woodliff St., Macon. Call 478-755-9861.

TREMONT TEMPLE BAPTIST

10:45 a.m. Feb. 14, 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon. 119th Sunday School anniversary celebration. Call 478-474-6742.

ST. LOUIS CME CHURCH

11 a.m. Feb. 14, Camp John Hope Road, Fort Valley. Stewardess anniversary program, with the Rev. Carol Perry preaching. Call 478-967-2142.

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 3956 Davis Road, Macon. Black history program, with the Rev. Tracy Cain preaching. Call 478-742-0230.

AVONDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. Feb. 14, 6970 Cochran Field Road, Macon. Guest speaker and concert by David Warren and family. Call 478-788-2336.

GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL AME

10:15 a.m. Feb. 21, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Women's day program. Call 478-745-4646.

D.D. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

10:15 a.m. Feb. 28, 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Black history program, with first lady Evelyn Dennard speaking. Call 478-743-6216.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

POWERHOUSE APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF PROMISE

Revival: Week 3: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10-12, with Elder Kimberly Taylor preaching. Week 4: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-19, with Minister Renee Sears preaching. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26, with Bishop-Elect Robert H. Jackson preaching. 3659 Brownlee Road, Forsyth. Call 404-219-1887.

FORSYTH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-19, 213 Parson St., Forsyth. Call 478-935-8589.

THE POWER OF GOD HOLINESS CHURCH

Revival: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26, 960 Hazel St., Macon. Prophet Michael Turner preaching. Call 478-321-8029.

WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Paintings by Maureen Persons daily during the month of January. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call Dennis, 478-745-3331.

WOMEN OF VISION SUMMIT 'INSPIRING & EMPOWERING WOMEN'

10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month, Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 North, Byron. All welcome. Call 478-973-6002 or email powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com.

FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 30, Cornerstone of Praise Church, 3495 O'Hara Drive S., Macon. Limit one package of supplies per student. Student must be present in order to receive the supplies. Call 478-745-7001.

DINNER AND MOVIE: "THE WAR ROOM"

4-6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Steward Chapel AME Church, 887 Forsyth St., Macon. $10. Call 478-742-4922 or 478-718-1029.

NEW GRISWOLDVILLE BAPTIST FASHION SHOW

5 p.m. Jan. 30, 3003 Truitt Place, Macon. Theme: "Hats, Heels, Hose and Hems." Call 478-742-5397.

DIABETES REVERSAL SEMINAR

6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 23, Wimbish Seventh-day Adventist Church, 640 Wimbish Road, Macon. Follow-up sessions with attendees will continue after the seminar concludes. Learn how to reverse diabetes and related health issues through lifestyle changes. Call 478-477-4300.

ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL DROP-IN OPEN HOUSE

Noon-2:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 905 High St., Macon. Guided tours given. Now accepting students in grades 3K-sixth grade. All faiths welcome. Call Debra Harrison, 478-742-0636, or visit www.sjsmacon.org.

MARDI GRAS PARTY

6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Drexel Center, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Ward St., Macon. $5. Family oriented. Food, dancing, costumes welcome. Beads and masks given. Sponsored by Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxilliary. Call 478-745-1970.

WOMEN OF GRACE MINISTRIES PRAYER BREAKFAST AND AUCTION

9 a.m. Feb. 6, Berean Christian Church, 2460 New Clinton Road, Macon. Call 478-508-8503.

DEACON PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. Feb. 6, Greater Ross Street Baptist Church, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. $7. Deacon James Johnson speaking. Call 478-754-1344.

WOMEN OF DESTINY 'SEEING BEYOND THE VEIL'

10 a.m. Feb. 6, Destiny Christian Church, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. Speaker: Prophetess Barbie Gray, Word of Praise Ministries. Call 478-972-0545.

DISTRICT WIDE VBS WORKSHOP

2 p.m. Feb. 7, Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road, Macon. Theme: "Surf Shack," with Flo Martin leading. Call Pam, 478-788-5941.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH WINE AND CHEESE TASTING EVENT

7 p.m. Feb. 12, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Tickets: $25. No tickets at the door. Wine tasting, great cheese and breads. Silent auction, raffle and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Houston County community. For advance tickets, call Wynette, 478-960-1333; or Sheila, 478-960-2000.

VALENTINE'S FASHION SHOW AND GAME SHOW "DO YOU KNOW LOVE" COUSINS VERSION

4 p.m. Feb. 13, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Way, Macon. $5 donation. Sponsored by the youth department. Call, 478-746-8874.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH OF MACON MEET AND GREET

11 a.m. Feb. 14, Best Western Conference Room, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. Call Pastor Jamarcus Scott, 478-935-3649.

"OUR JOURNEY, OUR WORLD AUTISM CONFERENCE"

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20, Wesley Glen Ministries, 3711 Agape Village Road, Macon. Various speakers. Lunch and conference notes provided. Cost: $25 per person by Feb. 18. Call 478-471-3700 or visit www.centralgaautism.org.

D.D. MEMORIAL BAPTIST

10 a.m. Feb. 20, 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Zealous Women for Christ fellowship, with Genene Williams speaking. Call 478-743-6216.

WOMEN OF GRACE MINISTRIES 29TH ANNUAL RETREAT

March 18-20, Wyndham Atlanta Galleria, 6345 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. Theme: Don't Fight the Process, God's in It". Call 478-390-7252 for more information.

CHURCH TRIPS

CIVIL RIGHTS TOUR TO SELMA, ALABAMA

Leaves at 6 a.m. Feb. 20 from Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Cost: $75 per person, includes transportation, tour sites and lunch. Sites include the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Brown Chapel AME Church, Selma Interpretive Center and more. Call 478-745-1890.

EXPERIENCE ISRAEL NOW

Trips to Israel with Pastor Andy Cook. 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

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.

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

For children up to age 6. Family Advancement Ministries, 570 High Place, Macon. Call 478-745-7165 for appointments.

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.

BIBLE/BOOK STUDIES

WARNER ROBINS AGLOW MONDAY BOOK STUDY

9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of 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, second room on left. Studies led by Glenda Wallace. Call Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795.

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