AMERICUS
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
The annual Candlelight Service is observed at 2 p.m. March 11 with guest speaker, Overseer Benny F. Clark, pastor of Breath of Life Ministries, Americus. The public is invited.

Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
The annual Women’s Day Program is at 11 a.m. March 11. The speaker is Minister Frankie Freeman of First Monumental, Albany. Everyone is welcome.

Christians On a Mission Deliverance Center
The Pastor, Prophetess Helen Mercer’s, 19th appreciation celebration is held during March. Each Sunday service begins at 9:45 a.m. Each evening service starts at 7 p.m. March 14, Pastor George Edge and The Restoration Church of Americus; March 19, Pastor Adrian Pitts and World Church Ministry; March 20, Pastor George Monts and Whole Truth Ministry and Zion Hope Baptist Church; March 21, Dr. Pamala Miller and Majestic Kingdom Embassy, Camilla. The celebration culminates at 9:45 a.m. March 25 with Dr. Timothy Miller and Majestic Kingdom Embassy, Camilla.

The Healing Temple Holiness Church
The church’s fifth anniversary is celebrated at 4 p.m. March 11. Everyone is invited. A variety of gospel singers and groups from all around are participating. For information call booking manager Sister Doris Sims 229-938-9220.

Faith Baptist Church
A unique multimedia presentation, Noah and the Ark, by Dr. Michael Todd, begins at 5 p.m. March 11. Presentation includes a 7-foot scale model of Noah’s Ark on display. Free admission.

Shipp Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
The Senior Choir celebrates its 50th Choir Anniversary at 3 p.m. March 18. The public and all surrounding choirs and groups are invited.

Zion Hope Baptist Church
The first Youth Praise Night of 2018 is at 7 p.m. March 16 when local and out of town youth ministries share their gifts and talents. Special guest praise and worship leader is be Shy’Quon Rudolph. Everyone is invited. For information call Debra Monts at (229)942-1842 or Stacey Sims Kelly at (229)942-6522.

Andersonville
The Barn
At 7 p.m. March 10 the Dayspring Trio joins the Blackwood Brothers for a concert at the Barn in Andersonville. A $5 donation will be asked at the door and a love offering will be taken.

LESLIE
New Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Family & Friends Day is celebrated March 25. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Everyone is invited.

PLAINS
Maranatha Baptist Church
Revival services are from 6-7 p.m. March 18-21. Speakers are Evelyn Lemly, CEO of Kairos; Dr. David Gushee, pastor, author and ethicist; Maina Mwaura, speaker and journalist; and Justin Brown, Mercer University football chaplain. For information call 229-824-7896.

Greater Cedar Spring Baptist Church
A benevolent program in honor of Anthony Darling is at 3 p.m. March 10 featuring The Ever-Ready Spiritual Aires Gospel Singers of Leslie and Americus. Everyone is invited.

Leesburg
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Family and Friends Day is celebrated during the worship service at 11 a.m. March 11. Everyone is invited.

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