Church briefs: Oct. 27, 2018
Published 10:05 pm Friday, October 26, 2018
AMERICUS
Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church
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 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
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.
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 continue to celebrate the church’s 135th Anniversary Oct. 27 and 28. At 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.
The community is also invited to the installation activities and services for the new pastor, the Rev. KeAnthony Brooks: 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 14, AWANA and Youth Night; 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Christians Fellowshipping Together, Friendship Baptist Church with sermon by Pastor Melvin McCluster; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Church Family Fellowship; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17, Community Outreach Wellness Symposium; 10 a.m. Nov. 18, morning worship service; 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Installation Ceremonial Service with Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Salem, Ala., and sermon by Pastor Marshall S. Morgan Sr. Fellowship dinner immediately follows. For more information contact Wanda Curry, at 229.942.2213 or wcurry762@gmail.com.
Breath of Life Ministry
The pastor’s Appreciation Day for Overseer Benny Clark and first lady Minnie Clark is at 2 p.m. Oct. 28. Speaker is Elder Dee Harvey. Everyone is invited.
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.
Saint Paul A.M.E. Church
Everyone is invited to celebrate the 128th church anniversary on Nov. 11.
Antioch to hold singing
Antioch, a Southern gospel group, holds a singing at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Legion Hall 923 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (U. S. Highway 19). The public is invited. Admission is free. A love offering will be collected. For nformation visit http://antiochsoutherngospel.com/
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.
The pastor’s Michael B. Edge, 15th Pastoral Anniversary celebration begins with Pre-Anniversary Services at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-8 and culminating with Anniversary Service at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 with the following schedule: Tuesday, the Rev. O. Quintodd Bryant and Bethlehem Baptist Church; Wednesday, the Rev. Jerome Jones and Cool Spring and New Ebenezer Baptist churches; Thursday, the Rev. Rod Hubbard and Greater Cedar Spring Baptist Church; and Sunday, Bishop Melvin McCluster and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend.
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 is Deacon Emory Wright from St. Matthews Baptist Church. The women’s speaker is Sister Lucille Simmons. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m.
PLAINS
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.
PRESTON
Mount Zion Webster Missionary Baptist Church
Men and Women Day is celebrated Oct. 28 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. with guest speakers Bernice Shelton Allen and Jessie Watts Sr.
SMITHVILLE
New Hope A.M.E. Church
A Four Gospel Writers program us at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 with the following guest preachers: the Rev. Ronrico Gordon, the Rev. Toney Smith, the Rev. Roddrick Hubbard, and the Rev. Dr. Lamar Ward. First lady Shannon Gordon provides the music. Everyone is invited.
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