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.
CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES
(25 years or more)
SNOW HILL CHURCH, 98TH
11 a.m. April 10, 1500 Snow Hill Church Road, Gordon. Featuring the Jordan's with special music during the service and again after a covered dish lunch in the fellowship hall. Call 478-628-2582.
FERGUSON TEMPLE HOLIINESS CHURCH, 49TH
Noon April 10, 600 King Drive, Warner Robins. Special guest will be the Hands of God Ministries of Tampa, Florida. Call 478-922-5906.
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.
NEW CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH, 68TH
2 p.m. April 10, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Pastor Clifford Little preaching. Call 478-283-1321.
GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, 111TH
7 p.m. April 13-15, anniversary revival with the Rev. Derick Thomas preaching April 13 and Old Field Baptist Church as guest; the Rev. Dewayne Franklin on April 14 and Harmony Baptist Church as guest; the Rev. Paul Little on April 15 and Bibb Mount Zion Baptist as guest. Concludes 11 a.m. April 17, with the Rev. Daniel Dollard preaching. 1006 Marion St., Perry. Call 478-987-0054.
PASTORS' ANNIVERSARIES (10 years or more)
MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
6 p.m. April 9, 957 Oglethorpe St., Macon. Celebrating the 16th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Timothy W. Price Sr. and First Lady Hazel L. Price. Featuring the United for Purpose Singers, the Power in Praise Choir, the Mount Olive Choir and guest speaker Elder Chaleather Greene. Call 478-745-0315.
LUNDY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH
10 a.m. April 10, 2081 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Celebrating the 18th pastoral anniversary of Pastor A.Q. Corbett Sr., with the Rev. Q.D. Glover preaching. Call 478-474-3400.
LIZZIE CHAPEL BAPTIST
11 a.m. April 10, 1180 Bartlett St., Macon. Celebrating the 23rd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Ronald Toney, with the Rev. Reginald Calvert preaching. Call 478-746-0422.
PERFORMANCES
HEART OF GEORGIA BARBERSHOP CHORUS
7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Christ United Methodist Church choir room, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Come and listen or join in the singing. Call 478-345-7464 or email hogchorus@gmail.com.
18TH ANNUAL ETHNIC AWARENESS AWARDS GALA
6 p.m. April 9, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. Free. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Union Baptist Church, Center Hill Baptist Church, Confucius Institute at Wesleyan College and Mercer University.
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.
UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH
6:30 p.m. April 16, 2411 Heath Road, Macon. DaySpring Trio and South Georgia Quartet in concert. Call Jonathan Fisher, 478-918-7800.
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 FREE CONCERTS
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.
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.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE LYRA
7 p.m. April 22, Christ United Methodist Church, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Chants of Russian Orthodox Church and folk songs from Russia. Call 478-922-0211.
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.
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
GREATER ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH
10:15 a.m. April 10, 269 Pursley St., Macon. Men's day celebration, with Brother Edwin Williams preaching. Call 478-745-4646.
GORDON CHAPEL AME CHURCH
11 a.m. April 10, 497 Gordon Chapel Church Road, Fort Valley. Family and friends day program. Call 478-825-7050.
HOLLY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST
1:30 p.m. April 10, pre-pastoral anniversary services for Pastor Eric Scott conclude, with Pastor B. Raines preaching and New Pilgrim Baptist Church as guest. 8241 Thomaston Road, Macon. Call 478-745-3667.
NEW CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH
2 p.m. April 10, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Church anniversary celebration service. Call Sharon, 478-746-2895.
SMITH CHAPEL BAPTIST
2 p.m. April 10, Seasoned Soldiers program, with the Rev. Charlie Hicks II preaching and New Greater Allen Temple AME Church as guest. 2 p.m. April 17, Usher's anniversary, with the Rev. Samuel Chester preaching and Cerease Independent Church as guest. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. Call 478-741-5987.
ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH
2:30 p.m. April 10, Ga. 49, Fort Valley. Men's and women's day program. The Rev. Terrance J. Gattis preaching. Call 478-825-7090.
ST. LOUIS CME CHURCH
2:30 p.m. April 10, Trustee Day-100 Men in Jeans, with Pastor Lucious Dennard speaking. Music by D.D. Memorial Baptist Church Male Choir. 11 a.m. April 17, missionary anniversary celebration. The Rev. Ricky Jackson speaking. 3829 Camp John Hope Road, Fort Valley. Call 478-967-2977.
ST. MARY BAPTIST CHURCH
2:30 p.m. April 10, 1456 Woodliff St., Macon. Women's day program. Dyssie High will be speaking. Call 478-757-9861.
BETHEL AME
3 p.m. April 10, 3607 Earl St., Macon. Pastor's Aid Ministry anniversary, with the Rev. Quentin Taylor preaching. Call 478-474-9128.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Noon (regular worship service), 3 p.m. April 17, service for the installation of new pastor, the Rev. Donald E. Williams. The Rev. David Stanley preaching and Union Baptist as guest. 515 Magnolia St., Jeffersonville. Call 478-945-3992.
CAMP HOPE AME CHURCH
2:30 p.m. April 17, 114 Camp Hope Church Road, Macon. Pastor's appreciation day, with the Rev. Emory Lightfoot Jr. preaching. Call 478-254-3337.
ST. LUKE AME CHURCH
3 p.m. April 17, 2056 Mason St., Macon. Church anniversary celebration and memorial service. Pastor Sandra Barrion preaching and Greater Vineville Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-781-0460.
REVIVALS/HOMECOMINGS
NEW HOME BAPTIST
Youth revival: 7 p.m. April 11-13, with the Rev. Donavan Maxwell, the Rev. Nathan Amest and the Rev. Donald Williams. 11 a.m. April 17, youth anniversary service, with Minister Christopher McClain preaching. 170 Hudson St., Macon. Call 478-743-9054.
SHILOH COMPASSION OUTREACH MINISTRY
Revival: 7 p.m. April 11-16, 414 Armed Force Blvd., Warner Robins. Various speakers. Dinner after services. Call 478-765-2508 or 478-365-8245.
GRADY MISSION BAPTIST
Revival: 7:30 p.m. April 11-14, 2625 Broadway, Macon. Elder Willie Willis preaching on April 11 and All Things Are Possible as guest; Pastor DeWayne Franklin on April 12 and Harmony Baptist as guest; Prophetess Amelia Wilson on April 13 and Joy Tabernacle Learning Center as guest; Pastor Phillip Jones on April 14 and New Home Baptist Church as guest. Call 478-781-2506.
ANOINTED NU-VISION MINISTRIES
Revival: 7 p.m. April 12-13, Apostle Vanzant preaching. 7 p.m. April 21, Bishop Theodis Holmes preaching. 1220 Hightower Road, Macon. Call 478-318-8838.
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.
ST. LOUIS CME CHURCH
Revival: 7:30 p.m. April 13-15, 3829 Camp John Hope Road, Fort Valley. Pastor Christopher Carter speaking for special student night. There will be a flash drive giveaway and refreshments. Pastor Desmond Rawls speaking April 14. Pastor Eric Carswell on April 15. Call 478-967-2977.
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
Revival: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 17; 7 p.m. April 18-20, 3139 Friendship Church Road, Twiggs County. Evangelist Bob Hamilton preaching. Various singers for special music nightly. Call the Rev. Charles Carter, 478-731-5009.
HENDERSON BAPTIST CHURCH
Revival: 7 p.m. (meal at 6 p.m.) April 17-20, 2813 U.S. 41 South, Elko. Evangelist Bill Saye preaching. Call 478-987-7683.
LIZZIE CHAPEL BAPTIST
Revival: 7 p.m. April 18-20, 1180 Bartlett St., Macon. The Rev. William Blount preaching. Call 478-746-0422.
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.
GREATER FAITH REVELATIONAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES
7 p.m. April 18-22, 1501 Ga. 22 East, Haddock. Various speakers. Call 478-234-1830 or 478-452-2708.
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
Revival: 7 p.m. April 19-22, 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. The Rev. Carlos Kelly preaching April 19, the Rev. Colby McKenzie on April 20, the Rev. W.J. Lawson on April 21, the Rev. Reginald Sharpe Jr. on April 22. Call 478-746-9155.
WORKSHOPS/OTHER EVENTS
MUSIC AND THE ARTS PRESENTS: PAINTINGS BY ELLIS BENSON
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday during April, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2495 Vineville Ave., Macon. Call 478-745-3331
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.
AGLOW BIBLE STUDY
9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays through 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.
YARD SALE
8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9, Progressive Baptist Church, 2290 Second St., Macon. Call 478-743-4117.
PRAYER BREAKFAST
9 a.m. April 9, Greater New Corinth Baptist Church, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. $10 donation. Minister Chris Finnell speaking. Call 478-745-4317.
FREE CLOTHES
10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9, Abundant Harvest Church, 3269 Bloomfield Drive, Macon.
TAILGATE CAR AND BIKE SHOW
10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9, 1220 Rev. J.L. Mills Sr. Way, Macon. Deacon ministry. Call Kenneth, 478-320-0602, for tickets.
THE HOUSE OF SHEKINAH GLORY
2 p.m. April 9, 3752 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. 507 Ministries presents "It's Painful Suffering In Silence Speak Life," with host Minister Keshel Walker. Keynote speaker will be M. Dianna Hollins, "After The Pain." For information, e-mail Ministerk507@gmail.com.
OLD MARION BAPTIST CHURCH
7 p.m. April 11 and May 9, planning meetings for a countywide senior citizens picnic. All Twiggs County churches invited. 5593 Bullard Road, Jeffersonville. Call Charlie, 478-945-3305.
WARNER ROBINS AGLOW TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES
10 a.m.-noon April 12, 19, three-session DVD study on "Prayer: Permission to Speak Freely" by Andy Stanley. 10 a.m.-noon April 26, May 3, DVD testimony and teaching on Islam by Harun Ibrahim, a Muslim born near Jerusalem, who came to faith in Christ. 10 a.m.-noon May 10, DVD teaching "Establishing Yeshua's Kingdom On Earth" by Asher Intrater, founder of Revive Israel. Free. Bring Bible and notebook. Call Emily Dennis, 478-929-5795.
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays April 12-July 5, Bonaire United Methodist Church, 221 Church St., Bonaire. Help with coping with loss of a loved one. Call 478-923-7317.
WARNER ROBINS AGLOW INTERNATIONAL
10:30 a.m. April 13, Christ Chapel, South, 2288 Moody Road, Warner Robins. Charlene Mickens speaking. Call 478-945-6295.
SUICIDE AWARENESS SYMPOSIUM
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 14, Mikado Baptist Church, 6751 Houston Road, Macon. Speakers will be Danny Dixon from the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center and Cesar Figueroa from the Coliseum Behavioral Health. Topics: suicide prevention, post-traumatic stress disorder, triggers of suicide and suicide in youth. Free. Hosted by Coliseum Health System and Gentiva Hospice. Call 478-464-1401.
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 USHER'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
9 a.m. April 16, Churchill St., Macon. Call 478-742-2984.
FAMILY BIKE RIDE OIKOS 2016 CONFERENCE
9 a.m. (registration), 10:30 a.m. (departure) April 16, depart from old Belk parking lot at Macon Mall lower level. 11 a.m. destination at True Faith Church of God In Christ, 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Fee: $15 per bike with additional $5 per rider. Refreshments served. Call 478-394-8133.
WOMEN OF DESTINY PRESENTS "WOMAN OF PEARLS"
10 a.m. April 16, Destiny Christian Church, 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. Pastor Valina Reeves speaking. Call 478-731-9947.
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
10 a.m. April 16, Howard Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 750 Lamar Road N., Macon. Barbara Raines speaking. Call 478-745-3607.
WOMAN OF FAITH TEA
1 p.m. April 16, Macon Grace Church of Nazarene, 3265 Ridgeland Ave., Macon. Fellowship of women in Christ sharing of jobs, resources and networking. Call 478-318-7763.
2016 5TH ANNUAL OIKOS FAMILY CONFERENCE
3 p.m. April 17, youth explosion. 7 p.m. April 20-22, conference with speakers Supt. Evans Brown Sr., Evangelist Alfreda Leggett and Pastor Jared Sawyer Jr. True Faith Church of God In Christ, 2048 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. Call 478-394-8133.
THE SPIRIT OF RUTH MINISTRIES 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE
6-10 p.m. April 22, Banquet at Porter-Ellis Community Center, 5987 Houston Road, Macon. Dress is semi-formal. Donation: $20. 9 a.m.-noon April 23, prayer breakfast at New Corinth Baptist Church, 687 Robert Henry St., Macon. Cost: $10. Call 478-283-0954.
UNITY AMONG WOMEN WEEKEND
9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23, "Order My Steps" with Dorothy Cummings and Hazel T. Jackson speaking. 3 p.m. April 24, "Daughters of the King, Are You Walking in Your Anointing?" with Beverly W. Glover speaking. Oak Level Missionary Baptist Church, 442 Lake Joy Road, Kathleen. Call 478-987-3933.
PRISCILLA SHIRER SIMULCAST
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 23, Greenwood Baptist Church, 3400 Gray Highway, Macon. Cost: $20 early bird until April 15 (includes lunch). Call 478-742-1488.
PRISCILLA SHIRER SIMULCAST WITH WORSHIP LEADER ANTHONY EVANS
9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 23, Cross Point Baptist, 645 Perry Parkway, Perry. Cost: Early bird tickets are $15 through April 10, $20 from April 11-22, $25 at door (all tickets include box lunch and a listening guide). Call 478-987-1116 or visit www.discovercrosspoint.net.
This story was originally published May 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM with the headline "PRAISE DATES ."