Church calendar

Arnold Grove Baptist

ARNOLDSVILLE - Arnold Grove Baptist Church, 625 Wolfskin Road, will have a fashion show and hat parade at 3 p.m. May 23. Each participant is asked to donate $20. Pictures will be taken and a copy will be sent to each participant's church. The church choir will perform. wwwarnoldgrovebaptistwebs. com.

Athens Christian Women's Connection

The Athens Christian Women's Connection will meet at 9:45 a.m. May 27 at Trumps, 2026 S. Milledge Ave., for brunch. Jane, from Plainjane Designs on South Milledge, will show gift ideas for graduations, birthdays and weddings. Lynda Young, author of the "You are Not Alone" book series, that encourages families of children with chronic conditions, will share a life principle she learned in the Redwood Forest. Gift giveaways. Free nursery for babies and young children. Tickets are $16.50. Reservations required by May 24. (706) 769-6909 or www.athenschristianwomen.org.

Bethel Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Bethel Baptist Church, 59 N. Main St. Annual women's day at 11 a.m. May 23. First lady Karen Wood of New Faith Christian Church will be the guest speaker. The theme is "Women Reaching for Higher Heights in Jesus." The colors are green and white. (706) 548-5525 or (706) 248-6187.

Community Free Day

A Community Free Day will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5 at 175 Freeman Circle. Food, clothes, hair cuts by Quinntron and Friends, shoes and more. Live music with gospel recording artist Rahn Anthoni. All those in need are welcome. The Hope Dealer Program, hosted by evangelist Gwendolyn Sewell-Stokes, can be seen from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays on Charter cable channel 23. The Intercession Encounter Live Prayer Line can be heard from 8:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on WXAG 1470AM The Light. (706) 552-1470 or (706) 202-4805 or www.caringforpeopleministries.ning.com.

Ebenezer Baptist East

Ebenezer Baptist Church, East, 186 Derby St. Family and friends day at 3 p.m. May 23. The Rev. Kevin Daniels, of the Bethel Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. (706) 543-7719.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, West

Ebenezer Baptist Church, West, 205 N. Chase St. Education Day Service at 10 a.m. May 23 for students graduating from high school, college, university, technical school, pre-K, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and Christian Education Ministries. All graduates will be honored at a reception following the morning worship service. (706) 543-9644.

Franciscan Youth Mission Trip

Secular Franciscans of the Brothers and Sisters of Saint Francis Region will sponsor a Franciscan Youth mission trip this summer July 11-19 to the St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia, to serve its ministries for the homeless. For youth and young adults, ages 16-26. $250 per person, includes transportation, meals and lodging. $125 deposit due by June 11. Partial scholarships available. (336) 725-3751 or e-mail beftisfogmaiI.com.

Grace Fellowship

BOGART - Grace Fellowship Church, 1120 Malcom Bridge Road. Women's Summer Supper at 6:30 p.m. June 14 with vocalist and speaker Annette Herndon, who appears on TBN, Daystar and TV 57. Herndon is a Christian recording artist and author of more than 100 Christian songs. Tickets are $2. Nursery available upon reservation. (706) 769-4001 or mcahoon@graceathens.com.

Living Waters Christian Fellowship

Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church, 610 Nellie B. Ave. Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Revival with Prophet Brian Mosley at 7:30 p.m. May 24-25. (706) 372-6103 or (706) 424-5201.

Living Word Baptist

BOGART - Living Word Baptist Church, 2761 Monroe Highway. A Helping Hand Food Pantry is open from 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays each month to help those who are hungry. Spring revival at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 23 and at 7 p.m. May 24-26. The Rev. Jeny Brown from Flat Rock Baptist Church in Villa Rica will be the guest speaker. Nursery provided. (770) 725-2837 or (770) 725-7105 or livingwordbaptistbogart.com.

The Mitchells Performance

The Mitchells and other singers will perform at 6 p.m. May 22 at First Pentecostal Oneness Church, Arcade Park Road in Arcade.

New Shiloh Baptist

New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2235 Commerce Road, is planning a pastoral musical celebration from 4-9 p.m. July 24 and is asking for the presence of area church's gospel choirs, groups, bands, soloists and gospel duets to render two selections each for the event. Admission is free. Food will be sold. Donations appreciated. For more information or to sign up, call (706) 254-5118 or (706) 549-9775.

Oak Hill Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Oak Hill Baptist Church, between McCree Mill Road and Flat Rock Road. Minister Sylvia Harris will preach during the 11 a.m. service May 23. www.oakhillbaptist.com.

Ray's UMC

Ray's UMC, in the Eastville Community of Oconee County off Highway 53. The Ray's UMC Men's Group will have a yard sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22. (706) 769-5991.

Springfield Baptist

Springfield Baptist Church, 550 Fourth St. The male chorus will celebrate its anniversary at 3 p.m. May 30. (706) 353-1339.

Ushers Meeting and Training

The 8th District Ushers will have a meeting and training session at 10 a.m. June 5 at Martin Grove Baptist Church in Elberton with Pastor Robinson. (706) 548-5311.

Whitehall Baptist

Whitehall Baptist Church, Whitehall Road, will have singer and evangelist Carrol Roberson in concert during the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services June 6. Revival will be held at 7 p.m. June 7-8. (706) 543-0719.

Young Harris Memorial UMC

Young Harris Memorial UMC, 973 Prince Ave., will have "Galactic Blast" vacation Bible school from 5:30-8 p.m. July 12-16. Cadets will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on the planet Earth, and learn easy "green" Earth tips to practice at home. For ages 3 through grade 5. Register by July 1. Free. charlotte.house@youngharrisumc.org or (706) 543-2612.

Billups Grove Baptist

Billups Grove Baptist Church, 5720 Lexington Road. Family and friends day at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Cedric Lester will be the guest minister. The Billups Grove male chorus will celebrate its choir anniversary at 2:30 p.m. June 6. Local male choruses will be participating. Open to the public. (706) 353-6508 or (706) 354-0156.

Briarwood Baptist

Briarwood Baptist Church, 1900 Robinhood Road and Highway 53, will offer DivorceCare, an ongoing weekly support group and seminar, from 6-8 p.m. beginning Sunday for those who are separated or divorced. There will be 13 self-contained sessions and child care is provided. The class is a combination of videos and a support group. Sessions deal with finding help; the road to healing; facing anger, depression and loneliness; financial survival; caring for children; single sexuality; forgiveness; and moving on. Pre-register. $25. Some scholarships available. (706) 769-7660 or info@briarwoodbaptist.net or www.divorcecare.org.

Cast-A-Way Fishing Club Barbecue

The Cast-A-Way Fishing Club will have a barbecue from noon-3 p.m. Saturday at 3047 Danielsville Road in Athens. Ribs, pork, chicken and fish. Fish will be cooked to order. Delivery available for order of 10 plates or more. For questions or to place orders in advance, call (706) 248-8111.

Danielsville Gospel Barn

Danielsville Gospel Barn, 444 Rogers Mill Road, will have a singing at 7 p.m. Saturday featuring Kyle Baber from Winder and The Crossroads Singers from Ila. (706) 788-3477.

Faith Baptist

MONROE - Faith Baptist Church, 1789 Highway 11 NW. A church homecoming celebration and dinner will follow the morning services Sunday. Registration for summer camp will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. www.faithmonroe.org or (770) 267-6603 or (706) 548-3750.

First African Methodist Episcopal Church

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 521 N. Hull St. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. www.firstame.org.

Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church

ELBERTON - Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church of the Fortsonia Community, 2353 Drive George Ward Road, will have its annual homecoming day beginning at 10:10 a.m. Sunday with congregational singing followed by Greta Campbell and Pat Welch who will minister in song and the Word. Lunch will follow the service. (706) 283-4440.

God Does Green

The Board of Directors of Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, the Rev. Chris McCreight of First Christian Church and Amy Shorner-Johnson of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church will host a second meeting to continue discussing and organizing the first faith-based green initiative in Athens at 7 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, 268 W. Dougherty St. Discuss ways people of faith can be faithful stewards of the Earth and connect faith-based organizations to resources that can educate and make green changes in places of worship. Open to the public. (706) 613-3501, ext. 309.

Gordon Church

Gordon Church, Highway 106 between Sandy Cross and Fort Lamar, will host a gospel singing at 7 p.m. Saturday featuring First Generation from Colbert. A love offering will be taken. Open to the public. Youth service and recognition May 23. The Ignition Praise Team will perform. Darrell (Monkey) Phillips will bring the message. Refreshments will be served. Open to the public. (706) 540-2557.

Green Acres Baptist

Green Acres Baptist Church, 2085 Barnett Shoals Road. The Green Acres Play Group is held from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For all ages. Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m.-noon June 7-11. Free. (706) 549-1925 or playdate@greenacreschurch.com or heather@greenacreschurch.com.

Hill Chapel Baptist

Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 1692 W. Hancock Ave. Celebrate women's month with a women's luncheon at noon Saturday themed "Women in Denim: Wearing Faith That Works." Geraldine Clarke, Ph.D., will be the speaker. Tickets are a $10 donation. Spiritual Empowerment Services for Women at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Celebrate Women's Day at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 23. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Raquel St. Clair, executive minister of the historic St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Newark, N.J. (706) 543-1377 or www.hillchapelathens.com.

Hillsboro Baptist

NORTH HIGH SHOALS - Hillsboro Baptist Church, 73 Hillsboro Church Road. Women Conference at 9 a.m. Saturday. Minister Teresa Walton, of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Monroe, will be the guest speaker. (706) 769-8594.

Ila Men's Fellowship

The Ila Men's Fellowship will meet at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Ila restaurant in Ila for breakfast and fellowship. The Rev. Glenn Gu

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