Church briefs: Oct. 20, 2018

Published 10:05 pm Friday, October 19, 2018

AMERICUS
Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church
Everyone is invited in celebrating the Vivian Bryant Angel Choir’s 27th anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21 with worship, song, and dance. All special guests are invited to render an A and B selection.
The annual Women’s Day Celebration is at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with Apostle Chris Kennedy and Goshen Tabernacle Praise and Worship, Cuthbert, are in charge of the service. Theme is “Christian Women on Fire for God.” For information call Paula Wells 478-235-0273 or Alma Wallace 229-938-5059.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
The annual Ushers’ Anniversary observance is at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 during the worship service. Deacon J. C. Bryant from Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, Plains, speaks on the duties of an usher. The sermon will be delivered by Pastor Ricky Cladd.
The public is invited to a special prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. Oct. 27 with the theme, “Transformation – Preparing your Mind, Body and Soul.” Speaker is Evangelist Patricia Pace.

Life Point Church
The free family Trunk or Treat begins at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Includes jumping castle, hay ride, puppet show, candy, free hotdogs and popcorn, giveaways, games, face painting, and more. Recommended ages birth to fifth grade.

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
The Noisy B. Stephen Women’s Missionary observes Annual Day at 11 a.m. Oct. 21. The pastor, Rev. Jermaine Harris, delivers the message. Everyone is invited.
Family and Friends Day is celebrated at 11 a.m. Oct. 28 with Pastor Elijah Shafah of St. Paul A.M.E., Troy, Alabama, as guest speaker. Dress down/fall colors is the attire for the occasion. The public is invited.

Perry B. Grove Baptist Church
An Appreciation Fellowship service is at 3 p.m. Oct. 20 with Pastor Willie Oates of Bible Alive of Preston as speaker.

Daniel Grove Missionary Baptist
The 73rd church anniversary celebration is at 2 p.m. Oct. 21. Pastor Jesse Watts of Old Shady Grove Baptist Church is speaker. Dinner will be served. All are welcome.

Salem United Methodist Church
The highly acclaimed Mylon Hayes Family will give a gospel concert at 6 p.m. Oct. 20. The Mylon Hayes Family has a number of the most frequently played songs in the current Southern Gospel genre. There is no admission charge but a freewill offering will be taken.

New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Pastor Toney Smith’s Installation Service is at 3 p.m. Nov. 4. Everyone is invited.

Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to celebrate the church’s 135th Anniversary Oct. 24, 25, 27 and 28. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Ricky Cladd and Antioch Baptist Church, Americus and Jerusalem Grove Baptist Church, Smithville have charge of the service; at 7 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Dr. H. C. Wilson and Mount Olive Baptist Church, Americus; 5 p.m. Oct. 27 is an “Evening of Royalty” with Tracy Famborough of William Grove Baptist Church, Ellaville as emcee. This will be an evening of fun, fashion and excitement! The celebration culminates at 11 a.m. Oct. 28 with the Rev. Dr. Robert Morgan and McAfee Grove Baptist Church, Lee County in charge of service. There events were rescheduled from earlier this month due to Hurricane Michael.

New Corinth Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to the pastor’s (the Rev Marco Grimes) installation service at 3 p.m. Oct 21. Dinner will be served.

ANDERSONVILLE
Union Oak Grove Baptist Church
An Ushers’ Fellowship Service is observed at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 when Minister Marcus Arnett brings the message. Dinner will be served.

Saint Paul A.M.E. Church
Everyone is invited to celebrate the 128th church anniversary on Nov. 11.

ELLAVILLE
William Grove Baptist Church
“The Day He Wore My Hat” program is held as a kickoff to its 15th Pastoral Anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28. The Rev. Willie Greene of Forest Chapel Baptist Church, Pinehurst, brings message. Everyone is invited and to wear a hat or cap of your choice. Brother John and Sister Tracy Fambrough are program chairs.

LESLIE
Freedom Harvest Worship Center Inc.
The annual fall revival services are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1 with speakers: Tuesday, co-Pastor Linda Wright and New Union Grove; Wednesday, Pastor Michael Edge and William Grove Baptist Church; Thursday, Pastor Lawrence Bryant and Ebenezer Baptist Church.

New Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Men & Women’s Day is celebrated Oct. 28. The men’s speaker ia Deacon Emory Wright from St. Matthews Baptist Church. The women’s speaker is Sister Lucille Simmons.

PLAINS
Greater Cedar Spring
Missionary Baptist Church
The annual usher get together is at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 with the Rev. Rod Hubbard as speaker. Sunday school is at 10 a.m.

Lebanon Baptist Church
Family, Friends and Breast Cancer Day is observed Oct. 28 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
The 96th Ushers’ Anniversary is celebrated at 11 a.m. Nov. 25.

Bethlehem Baptist Church
“Pack the Pews Pink,” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is held at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 21 with Veronica Terry Arline as featured speaker. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink to celebrate the survivors and remember those who fought. Pastor O. Quintodd Bryant delivers the message.

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