AMERICUS
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
The first Lay Day Worship Services is at 3 p.m. Sept. 30 featuring the local lay president of Antioch A.M.E. Church, Alfreda Young Brooks, as speaker. She is first vice president of the Sixth Episcopal District.

Kingdom of Heaven Ministries Inc.
The Sixth Pastor’s Celebration culminates at 4 p.m. Aug. 26 with Apostle Daniel Akins of More Sure Word, Warner Robins in charge of the service. Everyone is welcome.

Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church
The church’s 152nd anniversary is Aug. 25 and 26 with the theme, Featuring Christ: The Main Attraction. The church sponsors an Outreach Event in the McCoy Hill community from 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 25 to bring a message of hope and love through song, dance, teaching, and witnessing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The men of Bethesda provide refreshments. The anniversary celebration culminates Aug. 26, with the morning worship service, when the pastor, the Rev. Keanthony Brooks, church pastor, delivers the message followed with a baptism service and a Family Reunion Fellowship Dinner. Everyone is invited.

Faith of Deliverance Church
Temporarily relocated at Whole Truth International Ministries, 1216 N. Lee St.) the church observes Family & Friends Day “Pack the Pews” at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26. The public is invited.

United Holiness Church
The Grand Fellowship Assembly is celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5-7, at 6 p.m. Sept. 8, and 11 a.m. Sept. 9. Everyone is invited.

Welcome Baptist Church
Men and Women Day is celebrated at 11 a.m. Sept. 2 with Vision of Life Baptist Church of Atlanta in charge of the service. The public is invited.

Butterflies Ministry Inc.
Everyone is invited to participate in a free weekly word clinic journey through the Bible from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Corinth Holy Bible Church
Revival services start at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27-29. Speaker for this three-night revival is thr Rev. Tommie Law. Everyone is invited.

ANDERSONVILLE
Union Oak Grove Baptist Church
The annual Homecoming Service is at 2 p.m. Aug. 26. The Rev. Mathis Wright of New Union Grove Baptist Church brings the message. Dinner will be served.

PLAINS
Lebanon Baptist Church
The pastor’s 35th Year Appreciation Service for the Rev. Hosie Waters is Aug. 27 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
The 2 p.m. service features guest minister Bishop Melvin McCluster of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Americus, along with his church choir. The community is invited.

SMITHVILLE
New Hope A.M.E. Church
The 164th church anniversary is celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7. The Rev. Jermaine Harris and Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served.

WESTON
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to celebrate the church anniversary Sept. 2. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Other churches have been asked to be on program at 2 p.m. along with Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church and Choir of Lumpkin. The sermon is by the Rev. Alfred Biggs, pastor, Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church.

PRESTON
Magnolia Bay Baptist Church
A Women’s Conference starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 25 with speakers Nikki Bryant, Tiffany Williams and Cheryl Stiggers. Registration fee is $5. Theme is “JUST” Women Keeping the Faith. Breakfast and lunch will be served and door prizes will be given.
Women & Men’s Day is celebrated Aug. 26. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. followed by devotional service at 11 a.m. with Minister Ellen Battle.

RICHLAND
Bethel A.M.E. Church
The annual Women’s Missionary Society Day is celebrated during the 11 a.m. worship service on Aug. 26. Speaker is Sister SaJuana Williams of Albany.