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

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.

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.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH

7 p.m. Feb. 10, observing Ash Wednesday with the Holy Eucharist and the imposition of ashes. 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. Call 478-287-6411. 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 19, first Lenten fish fry. Dinner includes cole slaw, hush puppies, cheese grits, dessert and drink. Cost: $8 for large plate, $6 for small plate. Call Clyde Wilkins, 478-442-3585.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

HAYNES TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH, 38TH

3 p.m. Feb. 28, 3604 Kings Park Circle, Macon. Pastor Lisa Watson preaching. Call 478-742-8518.

PASTORS' ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST

2 p.m. Feb. 14, 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. Celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Pastor and Mrs. Carswell. The Rev. Ronald E. Terry preaching. Call 478-784-9804.

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Feb. 21, 844 Georgia Kaolin Road, Dry Branch. Celebrating the Rev. Melton McKinney's pastoral anniversary. The Rev. Denard Williams preaching. Call 478-743-1296.

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.

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.

GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

3 p.m. Feb. 14, 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Senior choir celebrating their choir anniversary. All area choirs asked to sing an A & B selection. Call 478-955-6066.

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.

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

7 p.m. Feb. 19, 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins. Jubalheirs in concert along with the Jubalheir Handbells and Jubalheir Instrumental Ensemble. Opportunity will be given to contribute to the Missions Projects of the Jubalheirs. Call 478-953-9319.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

7 p.m. Feb. 26, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Black History Month celebration through music partnering with St. Lukes Episcopal of Fort Valley. Featuring musicians from Mitchell's Academy of Music in Perry. Appreciation offering taken for the academy. Call 478-923-1791.

FAITH FIRST CHURCH

5 p.m. Feb. 27, 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. Black History Month 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.

RED BACK CHURCH HYMNAL SING

4:30 p.m. (instrumental prelude starts), 5-7 p.m. (sing) April 16, Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette. Awesome evening of congregation and choir singing in addition to special singing and musicians. Call Raymond McCook, 478-501-0262; or Luke Mastervick, 478-954-3442.

SPECIAL SERVICES

GREATER ROSS STREET BAPTIST

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

ST. JAMES AME

11 a.m. Feb. 7, 229 Chapman Road, Macon. The Rev. Joseph L. Rodgers preaching. Call 478-742-6373.

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.

TRINITY BAPTIST

1-3 p.m. Feb. 14, 505 State University Drive, Fort Valley. Celebrating the 90th birthday of Deacon John Demons. Refreshments. Call 478-825-8610.

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 3956 Davis Road, Macon. Black History Month 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 Month program, with first lady Evelyn Dennard speaking. Call 478-743-6216.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

NEW FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

Revival for pre-pastor appreciation: 7 p.m. Feb. 10-12, 3970 Upper River Road, Gray. Evangelist Latisha Fountain preaching Feb. 10, the Rev. Hope Sutton on Feb. 11, Assistant Pastor Betty Cody on Feb. 12. Call 478-750-0520.

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.

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

VINEVILLE METHODIST CHURCH EXHIBITION

"Pastel Luster from the Ingleside Village Studio Gallery" on exhibit 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through February. Part of the Music and the Arts at Vineville Series. Free. 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call 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.

CENTERVILLE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN PURSE MINISTRY

Asking friends to donate used purses in good condition. These purses will be filled with toiletries, feminine products and beauty items. Or, you can go ahead and fill the purse. Purses will be given to women who are homeless and others twho are in need. Purses may be dropped off at Centerville United Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville; or Northview United Methodist Church, 205 Galahad Drive, Warner Robins. Call Carrie, 478-396-2201; or Sara, 478-953-5387.

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.

DIABETES REVERSAL SEMINAR

6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6-23, 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.

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.

VIDEO SERIES BY DAVID JEREMIAH "AGENTS OF BABYLON"

7 p.m. Wednesdays from Feb. 7-April 20, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette. Will cover Daniel's prophecies of future events as the world encounters tribulation on the days preceding the coming of Christ. Call 478-974-0002.

MOUNT MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

6:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 16, 23, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Celebrating Black History Month with discussions on "Voting: The Struggle for the Right to Vote." Based on the book "Give Us The Ballot" by Ari Berman. Call 478-745-1890.

POWER FOR LIFE MINISTRIES FINANCIAL FREEDOM 2016 CONFERENCE

7 p.m. Feb. 9-10, 220 Ga. 49, Byron. Call 478-973-6002 or email powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com.

WARNER ROBINS AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MEETING

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 10, Christ Chapel, South, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Doreen Stumpf from Warner Robins will be speaking. Call 478-929-5795 or visit www.Aglow.org.

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.

SPIRIT OF RUTH MINISTRIES BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. Feb. 20, New Corinth Baptist Church, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. $10 donation. Call 478-283-0954.

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.

HELPING HANDS, HELPING PEOPLE YOUTH AND FAMILY DAY

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27, Buck Melton Community Center, 150 Sessions Drive, Macon. Free food, beverages, door prizes, entertainment, panel discussions and youth and family service providers. Sponsored by Spirit of Ruth Women's Ministries, Helping Hands Community Outreach and Resident Initiatives. Call 478-743-2587.

"THE ART & LEGACY OF QUILTS"

March 18-19, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Presented by the Heart of Georgia Quilt Guild. Admission is $7. Show will include more than 100 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, raffle quilt and raffle baskets. Contact mariejam@cox.net.

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

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.

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.

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.

This story was originally published February 5, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "PRAISE DATES ."