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. 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 "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.

ST. CHRISTOPHER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, March 2, 9, 16, soup and study for Lent, 1207 Macon Road, Perry. Simple supper followed by fellowship and discussion. Free. Call 478-987-2190.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Lenten (simple) suppers: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 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.

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. 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)

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRY COMMUNITY CENTER

7 p.m. Feb. 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.

OAK LEVEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

5 p.m. Feb. 27, celebrating the 14th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Clyde L. Turner, with a pre-anniversary musical. Celebration concludes 11 a.m. Feb. 28, with the Rev. Colby McKenzie preaching and at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Derrell McIntosh preaching and Green Grove Baptist Church as guest. Dinner served. 439 Lake Joy Road, Kathleen. Call 478-987-3933.

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.

STUBBS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

3 p.m. Feb. 28, celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Arthur L. Hubbard, with a musical featuring Stubbs Chapel Combined Choir, the Silver Stars, the New Silver Stars, the Anointed One, the Motivators, the Jordan Sisters and Jackie Lowe. 2230 Barnes Ferry Road, Macon. Call 478-781-1341.

PERFORMANCES

DOWN EAST BOYS IN CONCERT

6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road, Juliette (Bolingbroke). Call 478-974-0002.

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.

GODS' CHURCH OF WORSHIP AND PRAISE

6 p.m. Feb. 27, 4634 Raley Road, Macon. Hand in Hand in concert. Call 478-731-1704.

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

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

10 a.m. Feb. 21, 1465 Burton Ave., Macon. Old School Sunday service, with special guest artist March on Selma Re-enactment. Call 478-743-8413.

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.

MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

10:45 a.m. Feb. 21, 957 Oglethorpe St., Macon. Women's day service, with Erica L. Woodford speaking. Call 478-745-0314.

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.

GREEN'S TABERNACLE BAPTIST

11 a.m. Feb. 21, 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Family and friend's day service. Call 478-788-7817.

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.

PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

5 p.m. Feb. 28, 82 Moore Road, Bolingbroke. Black History Month program, with the Rev. Rufus J. Whatley. Call 478-745-3607.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

ST. MARY BAPTIST

7 p.m. Feb. 24, pre-anniversary revival services for Pastor Sylvester D. Freeland. Pastor Bryant Raines preaching 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: 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.

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.

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 GIVEAWAY

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

DIABETES REVERSAL SEMINAR

6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-23, 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.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VARIETY OF CLASSES

Ballroom Dancing: Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28. Led by Julia Juarez. Cost $30 per person for the six sessions. Beginning Sewing: 6 p.m. Feb. 22, 29. Free. Cooking Healthy on a Budget: 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. $10 for all seven sessions. Led by LaKeshia Levi, UGA Extension Agent. Container Gardening Workshop: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25. Materials cost $10. Taught by Charlotte Meeks. Easter Wreath Workshop: 10 am.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 27, supplies cost $30. Veggie 101 Workshop: 6-8 p.m. March 17. Materials cost $10. Taught by Charlotte Meeks, Master Gardener Trainer. 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. 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. 23-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.

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.

"MALE FASHION REVUE"

5 p.m. Feb. 27, Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Food, door prizes and entertainment. Tickets: $20. Call 478-746-2389.

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.

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 Loaves and Fishes 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.

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.

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.

"LIFE WORKS" MAKING LIFE WORK TOGETHER

5:45-7:15 p.m. (includes snack supper), Wednesday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Opportunity for adults to engage in adult conversation while children have time to focus on homework. Registration requested. Nursery provided. Call 478-923-3797 or email lifeworks@trinitywr.org.

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 with the headline "PRAISE DATES ."