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 CME CHURCH

11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26, Easter and springbreak party. 1668 Pio Nono Ave., Macon. Food, fun and Easter egg hunt. Call 478-746-8007.

LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

11:30 a.m. March 26, 6511 Houston Road, Macon. Easter bunny for lunch and Easter egg hunt for ages 2 years through fifth grade. Bring a friend and your basket. Call Pam, 478-788-5941.

MACON GRACE CHURCH OF NAZARENE

Noon March 26, Easter egg hunt and open house for prayer. Egg hunt for toddlers through 8 years old. Activities for older children. 3265 Ridgeland Ave., Macon. Call 478-320-7835.

SECOND BAPTIST WARNER ROBINS

6 p.m. March 26, 10:30 a.m. March 27, Easter services with full choir, orchestra and celebration message. 2504 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-7101.

BEYOND THE WALLS BAPTIST CHURCH

7 p.m. March 26, the stories of Easter presented outside. Bring lawn chair. 243 E. Railroad St., Jeffersonville. Call 478-945-6637.

WILLILAMS CHAPEL AME CHURCH

6 a.m. March 27, Easter sunrise service, with the Rev. Rufus Whatley preaching and Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist as guest. Breakfast served. 9818 Zebulon Road, Macon. Call 478-994-1347.

NEW CORINTH BAPTIST

6:30 a.m. March 27, sunrise service, with the Rev. Samuel speaking. 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Call 478-283-1321.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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.

UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH

6:30 p.m. (doors open 5 p.m.) March 27 and April 3. "He Touched Me" passion play. 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Love offering. Call 478-960-9157.

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

6:30 a.m. March 27, Easter sunrise service, with the Rev. Barry Mitchell preaching and St. Matthews Baptist Church as guest. Followed by morning worship service at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. David L. Stanley Sr. preaching and the Easter program afterward. 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. Call 478-954-7387.

NEW FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

March 27: 6:30 a.m. Easter sunrise service with Greater Lizzieboro Baptist Church. 9:30 a.m. Youth program, "The Joy of Easter, Jesus is Alive." 11 a.m. worship service. Easter egg hunt immediately following 11 a.m. service. 475 Church St., Macon. Call 478-743-8806.

NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST

7 a.m. (sunrise service), 11 a.m. Easter/Resurrection service March 27. 1830 Williamson Road, Macon. Call 478-788-0079.

JOYFUL LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

7:45 a.m. March 27, sunrise service, with Pastor Mike McPherson speaking and special music from the praise team and other members. Light breakfast served afterward and then the regular worship service. 1618 S. Houston Lake Road, Kathleen. Call 478-987-6344. www.joyfullifebcga.org.

GREEN'S TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH

March 27: 8 a.m., Easter sunrise service, with Pastor Larry Smith preaching and Solid Rock Christian Church as guest. 11 a.m., youth Easter service, with Evangelist Gwen Harrell preaching. 5310 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Call 478-788-7817.

HOUSTON LAKE BAPTIST

March 27: 8:30 a.m., Resurrection service in front of an empty tomb outside. Inside church in case of bad weather. Light breakfast afterward. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., the choir presents "Behold the Lamb." 6 p.m., evening worship. 2300 Ga. 127 East, Perry. Call 478-987-0277.

ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH

9 a.m. March 27, Easter program. 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. Call 478-746-1451.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

10 a.m. March 27, Easter service (after the 8:30 a.m. Easter breakfast) and theme words are "go and tell." 301 N. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-2239.

D.D. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

10:15 a.m. March 27, 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Easter service. Call 478-743-6216.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH

10:30 a.m. March 27, Easter Sunday celebration followed by fellowship luncheon and Easter egg hunt. 2815 U.S. 41, Fort Valley. Call 478-287-6411.

KENDALL HEIGHTS CHURCH OF GOD

10:45 a.m. March 27, "His Passion, Our Praise" presented. Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville. Call 478-357-1082.

LIZELLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

11 a.m. March 27, "Celebrate the Resurrection," with Pastor Alex B. Phelps preaching. 7545 Knoxville Road, Lizella. Call 478-935-8589.

CORNERSTONE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

11 a.m. March 27, 10157-341 North, Fort Valley. Easter musical "My Faith Still Holds" presented by the choir. Call Karen, 478-397-6568.

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH-BOLINGBROKE

11 a.m. March 27, Easter program. U.S. 41 North, Mount Zion Church Road, Bolingbroke. Call 478-954-5107.

NEW FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

11 a.m. March 27, Easter program. 3970 Upper River Road, Gray. Call 478-221-2997.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH

11 a.m. March 27, Resurrection day worship. Best Western Conference Room, Riverside Inn, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. Call 478-935-3649.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

(25 years or more)

GREATER ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST, 147TH

2:30 p.m. March 27, with the Rev. Arthur Gordon preaching and Greater New Bethel Baptist Church as guest. Dinner served. 480 Greter St., Macon. Call 478-390-2440.

MOUNT GILGAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST, 128TH

2 p.m. April 10, 5199 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch. The Rev. Angela Woodson preaching and William Chapel CME as guest. Call 478-742-9446.

PASTORS' ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)

STUBBS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

2 p.m. March 27, celebrating the 17th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Arthur L. Hubbard. The Rev. Willie Finney Jr. preaching and Smith Street Baptist Church as guest. 2230 Barnes Ferry Road, Macon. Call 478-781-1341.

PERFORMANCES

SOUTH GA QUARTET AND DAYSPRING TRIO BENEFIT CONCERT

7 p.m. April 1, Friendship Baptist Church, 1322 Feagin Mill Road, Warner Robins. Love offering. Proceeds to benefit the Appalachia Mountain Ministry of Rehoboth Baptist Association. Donations of clothes, household items, appliances, mattresses, furniture, hygiene items, etc., can also be dropped off any time at 746 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-396-9065.

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST

4 p.m. April 2, 8202 Ga. 96 West, Jeffersonville. Benefit concert for Deacon Harry Shine and wife Joann Shine. Call 478-945-6165.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH FREE CONCERTS

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.

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB CONCERT

6 p.m. April 10, First Baptist Church, 595 New St., Macon. $10 admission. Call 478-747-6883.

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.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

4 p.m. April 17, Horns A Plenty featuring Barrister Brass Quintet and Bryan Lyons, oboe. Free. 4 p.m. May 15, Mercer University Children's Choir directed by Richard Kosowski. Free. 4 p.m. June 26, the Annie Moses Band. $10. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call 478-745-3331.

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. April 21: Gerald Carper; May 20: Michael McGhee. 830 Poplar St., Macon. Call 478-745-1631.

JEFFERSONVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

4-9 p.m. April 23, 45 Railroad St. W., Jeffersonville. The third annual Relay for Life gospel sing fundraiser. Featuring the Assembly of God Choir singers, Vanessa Crosby and the Faulk Family Singers, Aubrey Ray along with Becky Hataway, Amy and Savannah Bell, Randy Mimbs and Chris Crider, Rosemary Casteen, Jonathan Fisher, Renee McCoy along with Alan and Kayla Nobles, Hayward McKie and more. Hot dog plates for sale and cake auction. Call Paulette, 478-960-0796.

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

ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH

11 a.m. March 27, 9830 Miami Valley Road, Fort Valley. Puppeteers For Christ presents "Doers of Love." Call 352-586-1908.

END-TIME HARVEST CHURCH

11 a.m. April 3, 114 Bell Drive, Warner Robins. Dr. Akin Ayeni will be speaking. Call 478-922-7910.

WHITE CHAPEL AME CHURCH

2:30 p.m. April 24, Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. The Rev. Levornia Franklin Jr. preaching and Greater Wesley Chapel AME Church as guest. Pastor's appreciation service. Call 478-986-4281.

WHITE CHAPEL AME CHURCH

3 p.m. May 29, Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. Women's day program, with Bettye B. Williams speaking. Call 478-986-4281.

REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS

D.D. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

Revival: 7:30 p.m. March 28-30, 12041 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. Pastor Dewayne Franklin preaching March 28, Pastor Clarence Anderson Jr. on March 29, Bishop Roger Riggins on March 30. Call 478-743-6216.

UNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Revival: 7 p.m. April 12-14, Pastor Randy Paschal preaching. Concludes with family and friends day, 11 a.m. April 17. 3280 Millerfield Road, Macon. Call 478-743-7249.

SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

Revival: 7 p.m. April 18-22, 1101 E. Church St., Fort Valley. Pastor Baker preaching April 18 and Cool Spring Church as guest; Pastor West on April 19 and Oak Grove Church as guest; Pastor Oglesby on April 20 and Welcome Home Church as guest; Pastor Harden on April 21 and New Hope Church as guest; Pastor Grace on April 22 and New Beginning Church as guest. Call 478-825-7581.

WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS

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, and will be given to women who are homeless and others who 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.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS PRESENTS: FACES OF WESLEY EXHIBIT

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday during the month of March, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2495 Vineville Ave., Macon. Featuring antique Staffordshire porcelain from the private collection of Dr. Billy Oliver. Call 478-745-3331

"HEALING POWER" LECTURE

3 p.m. March 27. First Church of Christ Scientist will have a free lecture on Christian Science titled "The Healing Power of Unselfishness" by Lois Rae Carson of Chicago, Illinois. The church is located at 1295 Georgia Ave., Macon. Refreshments will be served afterward, and child care will be provided. Call 478-742-4474.

VIDEO SERIES BY DAVID JEREMIAH "AGENTS OF BABYLON"

7 p.m. Wednesdays through April 20, Bethany Baptist Church, 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.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VARIETY OF CLASSES

Ballroom Dancing: 6 p.m. March 28. Led by Julia Juarez. Cost $30 per person for the six sessions. Cooking Healthy on a Budget: 11 a.m.-noon March 29. $10 for all seven sessions. Led by LaKeshia Levi, UGA Extension Agent. Nursery/childcare available for all courses with pre-registration. 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-923-3793.

WOMEN OF VISION HOST WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

7 p.m. March 31-April 1, Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, 100 N. Crest Blvd., Macon. Prophetess Cheryl Marks speaking. Call 478-973-6002 or email cdmarks@yahoo.com.

YARD SALE

8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2, Greater Zion Hill Baptist, 2656 Napier Ave., Macon. Call 478-394-2386.

MOUNT MORIAH YOUTH DEPARTMENT AND CHURCH SCHOOL SPRING JAMBOREE

11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 2, 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. Games, prizes and much more. Food for sale. Call 478-745-1890.

AGLOW BIBLE STUDY

9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays of April 4-May 16, First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. "Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything." Jennifer Rothschild's video study. Call Emily, 478-929-5795.

MLK DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE AWARDS CEREMONY

7 p.m. April 4, Community Church, 5555 Bethesda Ave., Macon. Sponsored by the Evangelical Ministers Alliance of Macon. The Rev. Jason McClendon hosting. Call 478-731-9295.

YARD SALE, FISH FRY AND CAR WASH

8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 166 Jerusalem Church Road, Warner Robins. Call 478-953-2111.

TEMPLE OF GOD ACOP PRAYER BREAKFAST

9 a.m. April 16, Churchill St., Macon. Call 478-742-2984.

PRISCILLA SHIRER SIMULCAST

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 23, Greenwood Baptist Church, 3400 Gray Highway, Macon. Cost: $20 (includes lunch). Call 478-742-1488.

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.

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.

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