AMERICUS
Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
The 23rd Pastor Appreciation anniversary celebration of pastor, the Rev. Calvin F. Rollins, themed “Honoring A Man After God’s Heart,” culminates at 2:30 p.m. April 14 with the Rev. George Frank Monts of Zion Hope Baptist Church as special guests. Everyone is welcome.

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
The Hour of Power Ministry invites everyone to join them at noon each Wednesday.

Evangel Worship Center
Everyone is welcome to the praise and worship service at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Glover Center on Cotton Avenue. Call 229-314-3057 or 770-359-9527 for information.

Central Baptist Church
The Easter story, “The Day He Wore My Crown” comes to life again at 7 p.m. April 13 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 14. Doors to worship center open 30 minutes prior to the performance which is a dramatic depiction of the last days of Jesus Christ on earth.

Southwest Georgia Baptist Association Church
The Third District Laymen, General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia hosts a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. April 27. See any General Missionary Baptist Convention deacon for tickets, $10 each.

New Zion Hope Baptist Church
The Youth Department hosts its first Youth Prayer Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. April 20 at Madea’s Diner & Bakery, 105 Rucker St. RSVP by April 14. The panel consists of Reginae Coldwell, Prophet Qaijuan Willis, and Minister Porsha Hunt. All youths and young adults are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Debra Monts 229-942-1842, or Stacey Sims-Kelly 229-942-6522.

Perry B. Grove Baptist Church
An Easter Program will be held during the 11 a.m. worship service on April 21. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. There will be treats for all the kids. Family, Friends, and Guest Day will also be observed. Everyone is welcome.

Americus Pentacostal Church
The annual Youth Revival services are at 7:30 p.m. April 25 & 26. Speaker is Minister Cory Price of Grace and Truth Revival Center in Leslie.

New Jerusalem Baptist Church
An Easter service starts at 9:30 a.m. April 21 after Sunday School at 8 a.m. Pastor Tony Smith delivers the message, and breakfast will be served.

New Ebenezer Baptist Church
Pastor Jerome Jones invites everyone to worship during their usher fellowship program at 3 p.m. April 21 with the Rev. Christopher O’Bryant as speaker.

Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
A marriage retreat starts at 5 p.m. April 20 at Georgia Southwestern State University in the Storm Dome. Tickets are $35/couple and $20/single. Call Alvin Young 229-591-3669 to purchase a ticket.

ANDERSONVILLE
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
Everyone is invited to annual revival services at 7:30 p.m. May 6-9. Speaker for the week is the Rev. Darius Harris of Lake Worth, Fla.
Mothers’ Day is observed May 12 with Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by the 11 a.m. worship service.

Ebenezer Baptist Church
A Sunrise Easter Service begins at 7 a.m. April 21 along with the annual Easter Program followed by breakfast and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Rev. Willie Kleckley delivers the Word. Everyone is welcome.
An early Happy Mother’s Day Celebration is at 11 a.m. in April 28 with guest speaker, Sister Latonya Bowen of Americus, and the word of God delivered by pastor, the Rev. Willie Kleckley. Everyone is invited.

DESOTO
Big Bethel Baptist Church
Annual revival services start at 7 p.m. April 23-25 with the Rev. Bryant Drake of Albany as guest minister. All are welcome.

Friendship Baptist Church
The mission and ushers’ anniversaries are observed at 11 a.m. April 14. Everyone is invited.

ELLAVILLE
William Grove Baptist Church
The Easter service is at 9 a.m. April 21, followed by an Easter program.

Jerusalem Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to the Youth Day Celebration April 14 beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. Speaker is Minister Marvin Sales of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Tazewell.

LESLIE
Old Corinth Baptist Church
Revival services start at 7 p.m. April 15-19 with Minister Ferlin Tyson as evangelist for the week. Everyone is welcome.

PLAINS
Lebanon Baptist Church
The 148th church anniversary is celebrated April 28 at 403 Botsford Road, Plains. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by the 11 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Hosie Waters presiding. All area churches are invited.

SMITHVILLE
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
The pastor and first lady, Apostle Henry and Mary Holsey’s 30th anniversary is celebrated at 2:30 p.m. April 14, with guest speaker, the Rev. Luscious Mitchell along with his churches, Macedonia Baptist Church and Green Grove Baptist Church of Parrott. Dinner will be served and everyone is invited.

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