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.

Mount Salem Baptist Church
The 133rd church anniversary and the 31staAnniversary of Pastor W.R. Campbell are observed June 24.

Butterflies Ministries Inc.
A book signing by a local author, Carol Seay is from 5-7 p.m. June 29 at 311 Rees St.

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
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.

Mahalia Chapel A.M.E. Church
Annual Homecoming is celebrated at 2:30 p.m. July 22 when the Rev. Norris B. Harris brings the message.

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.”

Jerusalem Baptist Church
Homecoming and Home Mission celebration is July 8 with Sunday dchool at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The afternoon service begins at 2 p.m. with special guest, the Rev. Michael Edge and the William Grove Baptist Church family. Dinner will be served.

PRESTON
Mount Zion Webster Missionary Baptist Church
Anniversary services of the Ushers Ministry is observed June 24 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

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