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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hillsboro Baptist
NORTH HIGH SHOALS - Hillsboro Baptist Church, Hillsboro Church Road. The Ushers' ministry will present a Christmas play at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Watch Night service at 10 p.m. Dec. 31. The Rev. D.T. Jackson will deliver the message Dec. 31 followed by breakfast. (706) 769-8594.
Gospel Benefit Singing
A gospel benefit singing will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Whitehall Baptist Church, 392 Whitehall Road, for Kenneth Cunningham, a recent heart transplant recipient who also just underwent a total hip replacement. Groups include: Strait Way, Keith Johnson and The Host QT and Clarke Kesler and Friends. Refreshments available during intermission. All proceeds will benefit Cunningham. (706) 207-0416.
St. Luke AME Church
St. Luke AME Church, 280 Whit Davis Road, will celebrate its pastor's anniversary at 3 p.m. Dec. 19. (678) 467-2266.
Gordon's Chapel UMC
HULL - Gordon's Chapel UMC, 6655 Nowhere Road. Contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays followed by a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. The Christmas Cantata, "O Holy Night" will be performed during the 11 a.m. service Dec. 19. (706) 548-6616.
Ashford Memorial Methodist
WATKINSVILLE - Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, 1 S. Main St., will have a candlelight service at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and on Christmas Eve. www.ashfordmemorial.org or (706) 769-6928.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 498 Prince Ave., will host a Blue Christmas Ecumenical worship service at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. The service is offered to bring comfort to those struggling to find joy this holiday season. Quiet music, Advent hymns, prayers and a reflection on consolation, hope and comfort. Refreshments offered after the service. Open to the public. (706) 543-1294.
Forest Heights Baptist
Forest Heights Baptist Church, 1155 Oglethorpe Ave. Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Sundays followed by worship at 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dr. Grady McMurtry, of Creation Worldview Ministries, will lead a "Creation Conference" from Jan. 9-12 with a total of six presentations defending the biblical account of creation and challenging the theory of global warming. View the schedule for the conference on the website. (706) 543-2191 or www.forestheightsbaptist.org.
CURRENT EVENTS
Academy Baptist
JEFFERSON - Academy Baptist Church, 689 Academy Church Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages and worship and junior church at 11 a.m. Sundays. Children's Christmas program titled "Celebrate the Season" at 6 p.m. Sunday. Team Kid for ages 2 through grade 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (770) 725-1237.
Anchor Church
Anchor Church, 2173 W. Broad St., is having a coat drive for needy elementary school children. Clean, gently-worn children's coats, sweaters, etc. are being collected. Coffee and fellowship at 10 a.m., followed by contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery, children's church and youth services provided. www.anchor-church.com.
Bethel Baptist
WATKINSVILLE - Bethel Baptist Church, 59 N. Main St. The Mass choir will present a Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Saturday. Free and open to the public. (706) 543-6532.
Bethlehem First UMC
BETHLEHEM - Bethlehem First UMC, 709 Christmas Ave., off Hwy. 11. Communion service at 8:30 a.m., contemporary celebration at 9:30 a.m. and traditional service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and a Wednesday night meal and ministry at 5:45 p.m. A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols at 11 a.m. Sunday featuring Bible readings accompanied by Christmas carols. The children's Christmas program will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The Littlest Angels will perform at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the Wired for Worship children's drama team will present "Mary's Treasure Box" at 7 p.m. Sunday. RSVP for dinner. A Bethlehem community blood drive will be held from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. (770) 867-3727 or www.bigwhitechurch.com.
Billups Grove Baptist
Billups Grove Baptist Church, 5720 Lexington Road. The Mother's Board will have its free annual Christmas musical at 6 p.m. Saturday. Local choirs, praise team and dancers will be the guests. (706) 543-8198.
Bread of Life Church
WINTERVILLE - Bread of Life Church, 302 Athens Road. Sharing and Caring Day from noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 18. Clothing, toys, household goods and miscellaneous items will be distributed. Open to the public. (706) 548-0640.
Briarwood Baptist
WATKINSVILLE - Briarwood Baptist Church, 1900 Robinhood Road and Hwy. 53. The Briarwood Baptist music and worship ministry will present its Christmas musical titled "Only Love" at 6 p.m. Sunday. (706) 769-7660 or www.briarwoodbaptist.net.
Browns Chapel Baptist
BISHOP - Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 1030 Browns Chapel Church Road. The men's department will have its annual men's conference from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Minister Clifford Craft and Minister Robert D. Smith will be the guest speakers. (706) 310-0074.
Calvary Baptist
STATHAM - Calvary Baptist Church, 1975 Highway 82, will present the Christmas musical and drama "Goodwill to Men" at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open to the public. (770) 725-5164.
Caring for People Ministries
Caring for People Ministries now is accepting nonperishable food items and everyday living items for its 2011 community free day. Call to donate items. The Hope Dealer Program, hosted by evangelist Gwendolyn Sewell-Stokes, can be seen from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays on Charter cable channel 23. The Intercession Encounter Live Prayer Line can be heard from 8:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on WXAG 1470AM The Light. (706) 552-1470 or (706) 202-4805 or www.caringforpeopleministries.ning.com.
Community Baptist
DANIELSVILLE - Community Baptist Church, 2400 Highway 174. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Awesome Student Ministries will have Youth Night 2010 at 7 tonight. Local band Remembrance will be in concert, and Zach Hawks and Tyler Mize will be the guest speakers. Refreshments. All local middle and high school students and youth groups are invited. Free. (706) 540-0670 or (706) 680-7061 or www.yourcbc.com.
Corinth Baptist
ARNOLDSVILLE - Corinth Baptist Church, 2040 Belmont Road, invites people ages 50 and older to attend its weekly Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. The children will perform "The Story of the Ornament" at 6 p.m. Sunday. A birthday party for Jesus will follow in the church cabin with refreshments and a "special guest." Bring a toy for Toys for Tots. The adult choir will perform the musical drama "O Holy Night" at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. Nursery provided. (706) 543-9046 or (706) 207-7132 or www.ourcorinthbaptist.com.
Ebenezer Baptist East
Ebenezer Baptist Church East, 189 Derby St. Fruit of the Spirit program at 4 p.m. Sunday. Speakers will be from various churches speaking on the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. Deacon Ervin Smith will be presiding. (706) 543-5039.
Friendship Presbyterian
Friendship Presbyterian Church, 441 South, across from Athens Academy. "A Celtic Christmas," a service of readings and music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittainy and Cornwall, will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday with the combined choirs of Friendship Presbyterian and Chapelwood United Methodist Churches, accompanied by a seven-piece Celtic band. Free and open to the public. (706) 542-2712.
Gospel Tabernacle
CARLTON - Gospel Tabernacle, Watson Mill Road, will have a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Saturday featuring five groups including Crystal River, Rivers Edge Gospel Ayers, Back Porch Pickers and Buford Lockman and Collette Woods, Leon Whitehead, singers from Whitehall Baptist Church and The Southern Travelers. (706) 797-3251.
Mars Hill Baptist
WATKINSVILLE - Mars Hill Baptist Church, 2661 Mars Hill Road. The sanctuary choir will present the musical "The First Noel" at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The choirs from Mars Hill Baptist and Winterville First Baptist will perform the musical "The First Noel" at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Georgia Square Mall. Open to the public. (706) 548-6962.
Oconee Heights Baptist
Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Adults $5 and children ages 8 and younger $2.50. Call to make reservations for the meal by noon Tuesday. (706) 548-4600.
Princeton UMC
Princeton UMC, 2390 S. Lumpkin St. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Nursery provided. Princeton Choir Cantata titled "Near to the Heart of God" at 6 p.m. Sunday. A reception will follow. Children's Christmas workshop from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 18 for children ages 2 years old through grade 5. Call to reserve a spot by Dec. 15. Children's Christmas program at 11 a.m. Dec. 19. Christmas Eve Holy Communion service at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Open to the public. (706) 353-1123.
St. James UMC
St. James UMC, 111 West Lake Drive, will present the Christmas musical "Fear Not" at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The 9:40 a.m. worship service will be held as usual. Christmas Eve services at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 with a family-friendly service in the church fellowship hall and a traditional service in the sanctuary. The two services will combine at the end for a candlelight singing of Silent Night. www.sjumc.org or (706) 548-1680.
St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church
WATKINSVILLE - St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, 3761 Mars Hill Road. Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sundays. Christmas event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with a Johnny Cash/Patsy Cline Christmas concert. Bring an appetite, your voice and your Christmas spirit. Dinner will be a spaghetti supper with dessert and beverages. No reservation necessary. Open to the public. (770) 725-5035 or www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2535 Jefferson Road. Contemporary praise service at 5:30 p.m. followed by supper Saturday. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Nursery provided during services. Advent services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday followed by lunch. Dinner served before the 7 p.m. Advent service. Candlelight service at 5 and 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. There will be a worship service at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day and Dec. 26. There will be no Sunday school Dec. 26. (706) 5456-1280.
Tuckston UMC
Tuckston UMC, 4175 Lexington Road, will host "Bethlehem Marketplace" from 7-9 tonight and Saturday and from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Walk through Bethlehem as it existed during Jesus' time and experience the true meaning of Christmas. Free and open to the public. (706) 353-1311.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 780 Timothy Road. Tom Ganhchow will discuss "What One Should Know About China" during the forum at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Children's religious education classes and nursery during the 11 a.m. service. The 11 a.m. service will be led by Amber Fetner, Morgan Watson and
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