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. 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.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Lenten (simple) suppers: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, followed by a Lenten class with Father Scott exploring "The Prodigal Son" by Timothy Keller. 10:15 a.m. March 20, Palm Sunday service, with Bishop Wright. 7 p.m. March 24, Maundy Thursday. 7 a.m. and noon, (Good Friday services) and 7 p.m. (choral service) March 25. March 27: Easter Sunday sunrise at 6:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Easter breakfast, 10:15 a.m. Easter Holy Eucharist. 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Call 478-923-1791.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH

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. 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. Call Clyde Wilkins, 478-442-3585.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

7 p.m. Feb. 25, Le Chemin de la Croix (Stations of the Cross). Experience praying and walking the Stations of the Cross in the church while reflecting on the marble images depicting the last days in the life of Christ as you listen to musical interpretation of French organist Marcel Dupre' played by the members of the Macon Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Free. 830 Poplar St., Macon. Call 478-745-1631 or visit www.stjosephmacon.com.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRY COMMUNITY CENTER, 33RD

7 p.m. Feb. 19, 20, 21, anniversary services with Prophet Mackey and Evangelist Brown preaching. 2951 Napier Ave., Macon. Call 478-221-2164.

TRINITY CME CHURCH, 111TH

2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 766 Liberty St., Macon. The Rev. Donald R. Jordan preaching. Call 478-228-2537.

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.

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRY COMMUNITY CENTER

7 p.m. Feb. 19, 20, 21, celebrating the 20th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Margo Stewart. Prophet Mackey and Evangelist Brown preaching. 2951 Napier Ave., Macon. Call 478-221-2164.

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.

NEW PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Noon Feb. 28, celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Daryl K. Moore. Dinner served. 8212 Ga. 96 East, Jeffersonville. Call 478-945-3864.

NEW FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. March 6, celebrating the 38th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Ronald E. Terry Sr., with a pre-anniversary musical. Celebration concludes 2 p.m. March 13, with the Rev. Bryant Raines preaching. 475 Church St., Macon. Call 478-743-8806.

PERFORMANCES

NEW VISION BAPTIST

4 p.m. Feb. 13, 726 Edgewood Ave., Macon. "For the Love of Jesus" Valentine's Day musical featuring Destined for Greatness and Charles Carlise. Hosted by Brother Harold of Praise 95.5. Call 478-737-1662.

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 ORGAN INTERLUDES

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.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH FREE CONCERTS

2 p.m. March 20, organist Gail Archer in concert. 7:30 p.m. March 21, Colony IV Brass, Organ, Timpani in concert. 5 p.m. April 3, Jesuit High School Boys' Choir from Tampa, Florida, will be singing during the Mass. 7:30 p.m. April 20, from St. Petersburg, Russia, LYRA in concert featuring Russian Orthodox church music and Russian folk songs. 7:30 p.m. June 17, Land of Lakes Choirboys from Minnesota. 830 Poplar St., Macon. Call 478-745-1631 or visit www.stjosephmacon.com.

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 featuring musical guest Turner-Ensemble & Friends and accompanied by David Fields. Cost includes dinner: $10, adults; $5, ages 12-17. Call 478-718-9004.

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL

6 p.m. Feb. 27, 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. Concert to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation featuring the Whisnants and New Grace, with special guest Jeff Cleghorn. Call Dennis McCook, 478-808-1604; or Amy Yaughn, 478-956-1884.

NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

6 p.m. Feb. 27, 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. Male Choir musical, featuring choirs from Middle Georgia area. Call 478-788-0079.

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. 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.

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.

SPECIAL SERVICES

HAZZARD BAPTIST CHURCH

10 a.m. Feb. 14, 2470 Heath Road, Macon. Family and friends day program. Call 478-781-9862.

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.

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

11:30 a.m. Feb. 14, 2290 Second St., Macon. Family and friends day program, with the Rev. Linda Hall preaching. Call 478-743-4117.

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.

JERICHO ROAD OUTREACH MINISTRY

3 p.m. Feb. 14, 2952 Napier Ave., Macon. "The Meaning of Hope" presented. The Rev. Tim Faulk preaching. Call 478-743-1181.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

3 p.m. Feb. 14, 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Couples re-commitment ceremony. Call 478-213-5054.

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.

ST. PETER AME CHURCH

10 a.m. Feb. 21, 502 State University Drive, Fort Valley. Sons of Allen Day program, with the Rev. Gregory Homer preaching. Call 478-825-8452.

GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL AME

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

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Feb. 21, 844 Georgia Kaolin Road, Dry Branch. Celebrating the pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Melton McKinney Jr. Call 478-743-1296.

SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST

2 p.m. Feb. 21, 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. Black History Month program. Dinner will be served. Call 478-741-5987.

CAMP HOPE AME CHURCH

2:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 114 Camp Hope Church Road, Macon. Black History Month program, with the Rev. Richard Austin preaching. Call 478-254-3337.

BETHEL AME CHURCH

3 p.m. Feb. 21, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Lillian Mahoganey Women Missionary Society presents the Beatitudes with various speakers. Refreshments served. Call 478-474-9128.

GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

4 p.m. Feb. 27, the Junior-Youth Choir presents their Black History Month program with LaQavious Wilson speaking and other talents presented. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Mission in Action celebrate their anniversary, with Connie Cornelius speaking. Call 478-945-3820.

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.

NEW FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Feb. 28, 475 Church St., Macon. Black History Month program, with several community awards given out. Call 478-743-8806.

UNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

11 a.m. Feb. 28, 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. Black History Month program. Call 478-745-9122.

ST. LOUIS CME CHURCH

11 a.m. Feb. 28, 3829 Camp John Hope Road, Marshallville. Black History Month program, with D. Ray Hill speaking. Call 478-967-2142.

POWER OF GOD CHURCH

2 p.m. Feb. 28, 960 Hazel St., Macon. Celebrating church anniversary, with the Rev. W. Simmons preaching. Call 478-321-8029.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

FORSYTH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

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

ST. MARY BAPTIST

7 p.m. Feb. 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

Five week revival: Week 4: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-19, with Minister Renee Sears preaching. Week 5: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26, with Bishop-Elect Robert H. Jackson preaching. 3659 Brownlee Road, Forsyth. Call 404-219-1887.

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.

SANDY VALLEY BAPTIST

Revival: 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29-March 2, with Evangelist Jon Reed preaching. Special music by Evangelist Jeff Cleghorn. 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-953-4328.

BELL'S TEMPLE AOH CHURCH

Revival: 7 p.m. March 1, 8, 15, 2590 Peacock St., Macon. Elder Charles Spry preaching March 1, the Rev. Jim Curry on March 8, the Rev. Willie Gene Simmons on March 15. Call 478-718-5710.

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.

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.

DIABETES REVERSAL SEMINAR

6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-23, 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.

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.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VARIETY OF CLASSES

Cooking Healthy on a Budget: 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. $10 for all seven sessions. Led by LaKeshia Levi, UGA Extension Agent. Beginning Sewing: 6 p.m. Feb. 22, 29. Free. Easter Wreath Workshop: 10 am.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 27, supplies cost $30. Container Gardening Workshop: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25. Materials cost $10. Taught by Charlotte Meeks. Veggie 101 Workshop: 6-8 p.m. March 17. Materials cost $10. Taught by Charlotte Meeks, Master Gardener Trainer. Ballroom Dancing: Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28. Led by Julia Juarez. Cost $30 per person for the six sessions. Nursery/childcare available for all courses with pre-registration. 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-3793.

MOUNT MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

6:30 p.m. Feb. 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.

VIDEO SERIES BY DAVID JEREMIAH "AGENTS OF BABYLON"

7 p.m. Wednesdays from Feb. 17-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.

"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.

FOOD AND CLOTHING GIVE-AWAY

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 20, God First Breakthrough Ministries, 4249 Mercer University Drive, Macon. Call 478-390-5371.

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.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GOLF TOURNAMENT

March 18, Southern Hills Golf and Country Club, 360 Warner Robins Highway, Hawkinsville. A scramble format with an entry fee of $50 a person with all proceeds going to mission programs. Call Ron Hall, 478-954-8120 for entry form.

"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.

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.

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