AMERICUS
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
The Kitchen of Hope at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Shelter, 407 Cotton Ave., feeds the homeless from noon-1:30 p.m. July 4, sponsored by Rachel Trice, the Christmas in July Luncheon offers catered meals or dine-in meals. For information or for a ride contact, Pastor Krystal Heath 229-944-8089 or Trice 706-587-6143.

Americus Pentecostal Church
Annual revival services are at 7:30 p.m. July 2-6.

ANDERSONVILLE
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to the Outreach Missionary Fellowship Program at 5 p.m. June 30. Special guests are Pastor Charles McDonald, formerly of Macon County, along with his choir.

Union Oak Grove Baptist Church
The public is invited to the church anniversary service at 2 p.m. June 24. Morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor William Edwards bringing the message. The speaker for the church anniversary service is Pastor Jesse Watts with Old Shady Grove Church family in charge of services.

St. Paul A.M.E. Church
The 20th Pastor’s Anniversary is celebrated at 2:30 p.m. July 8. Guest speaker is the Rev. George Frank Monts Jr. of Plains. The public is invited.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
24/7 Jesus Makes a Way Every Day is the theme of Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. July 9-12. Doors open at 5 p.m. for drop off. Free transportation will be available by call Cynthia Maddox at (229) 938-6224 or David Laster at (229) 942-2667. Closing program is Thursday night.

BUENA VISTA
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Father’s Day is observed June 17. Sunday school at 8:30 a.m., with morning worship 9:30 a.m.
On July 1, Men and Women’s Day is observed with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Men and Women’s Day.
The annual revival is at 7:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 2 with Pastor Colby McKenzie as preacher. July 31 features the Mount Olive Choir; Aug. 1, St. Mark; and Aug. 2, Choir, Mount Zion Baptist.
On Aug. 5, the church and pastor’s anniversaries are observed. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jacob Franklin and New Life Christian Ministry in charge.

DESOTO
Big Bethel Baptist Church
The church’s 129th anniversary is celebrated at 11 a.m. June 24.

ELLAVILLE
William Grove Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School is 6 p.m. June 19-21. All children from the surrounding areas are invited. This year theme is “Follow the Leader.”

PLAINS
St. Mark A.M.E. Church
The annual revival begins at 5 p.m. June 17, and continues at 7:30 p.m. through June 20,
The following churches are on the program: June 17, the Rev. Kevin Moore, Bethel A.M.E, Albany; June 18, the Rev. Michael Edge, William Grove Baptist Church, Ellaville; June 19, the Rev. Rickey Cladd, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Americus; and June 20, the Rev. Jermaine Harris, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Americus. Everyone is welcome.

Bethlehem Baptist Church
The mission anniversary is celebrated at 10:45 a.m. June 17 with Brother Jessie Watts Jr. pastor, as speaker and Pastor O. Quintodd Bryant bringing the message.

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