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New Faith Tabernacle Church: 198 S. Peter St. Pre-pastoral anniversary for Pastor David and Diane Lester at 3 p.m. June 4. Pastor Mack Kenny and the Walk by Faith Christian Fellowship Church family will be the guests. Words of exhortation by Pastor Sheila Smith. Dance by Minister Lawanna Sims and words of encouragement by Pastor Edner Latimer. Guest soloist Brother Rhan Anthoni. (706) 202-4805 or (706) 316-9007.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, West: 205 N. Chase St., will host an awareness seminar on colorectal cancer and screening from noon-2 p.m. June 4 led by Dr. John Vena and Stephanie Mathews (doctoral candidate) from the University of Georgia. (706) 543-9644.
New Life Bible Church: 605 Olympic Drive, will celebrate the first pastoral appreciation honoring founding pastor David T. and first lady Katina Batts at 5 p.m. June 4 and at 2:30 p.m. June 5. The event on June 4 will be luau themed and guests are asked to wear luau attire. Pastor Nathan Durham will be the guest speaker June 5. (706) 352-9251.
Springfield Baptist Church: 550 Fourth St. Pastor's appreciation for the Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Alexander on June 4. Family fun day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5 at Thomas Lay Park. Worship service 11 a.m. with Pastor Elston McClain and the Stanley United Methodist Church family in Chattanooga as the guests.
Bethlehem First UMC: 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem. Communion service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary celebration at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Traditional and alternative worship services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Chapel service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the campground outdoor amphitheater at Fort Yargo in Winder. A service will be held at Fort Yargo each Sunday through Labor Day weekend. All campground guests are invited. Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Life Line Screening on June 4. Pre-registration required. "Shake it up Cafe" vacation Bible school June 5-9. Register online at www.bigwhitechurch.com. Red Cross Baby Sitting Training June 4 for ages 11-15. Cost $20. Register. For more information on the church and its events, call (770) 867-3727 or visit www.bigwhitechurch.com.
East Athens Baptist Church: 4325 Lexington Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday prayer meeting at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. "The Big Apple" vacation Bible school June 5-10. Activities throughout the summer are updated at www.eastathensbaptist.org. (706) 543-2393.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church: 1459 Jot-Em-Down Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. "Reachout Rescue" vacation Bible school June 5-9 for ages 4 years old through grade six with skits, songs, Bible dramas, prizes, awards, snacks, games and more. (706) 789-2113.
Gateway UMC of Athens: 6425 Jefferson Road. Bible study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The church participates in a soup kitchen ministry, a prison ministry and a homeless ministry. New Sunday school class titled "Theophostic Prayer Ministry" at 9:30 a.m. starting June 5 for people interested in becoming a healing prayer minister or for those wanting to know more about healing life's hurts. Workbook is $14.95 and follows the Basic Training Seminar DVD series. New Sunday school class titled "Respectable Sins" at 9:30 a.m. starting June 5 that covers subtle sins such as jealousy, anger, pride, unthankfulness, judgmentalism, discontentment, selfishness and more. Book/workbook is $7.45. (706) 546-5947 or www.GatewayUMC.org.
Friendship Baptist Church: 421 Old Stephens Road, Lexington, will celebrate its 143rd church anniversary at 11:30 a.m. June 5. Pastor Clarence Burgess will deliver the message. Lunch will follow the service. (706) 742-5645.
Forest Heights Baptist Church: 1155 Oglethorpe Ave. "Gold Rush" vacation Bible school June 5-10 for students ages 4 through grade 12. Crafts, snack, recreation and Bible discovery time. Pre-registration required at www.forestheightsbaptist.org. (706) 543-2191.
Hill Chapel Baptist Church: 1692 W. Hancock Ave., will celebrate its 119th church anniversary with a concert at 4 p.m. June 5 featuring former members of the Hill Chapel Music Ministry: Brother Harry Jones, sister Alice Jackson, brother Sandy Johnson and sister Ragonda Menefield Stallworth. "Jesus' Truth Seekers" vacation Bible school June 6-9 with classes for pre-school through adults. Church will continue its anniversary celebration at 11 a.m. June 12. Pastor James Kendrick will be the guest speaker. (706) 543-1377 or www.hillchapelathens.com.
St. John Fire Baptized Holiness Church: 198 N. Rocksprings St. "Follow Jesus on a Life Changing Adventure" vacation Bible school June 6-10 for all ages. (706) 543-2825 or (706) 353-0563.
Shady Grove Baptist Church: 1080 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville. Trial sermon of brother Willie Bodrick II, son of pastor Willie and sister Anna Bodrick, at 3 p.m. June 6.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: 2537 Pleasant Grove Road, Bowman. "Big Apple Adventure" vacation bible School June 12-16 for babies through grade 12. www.thelaceothope.com or (706) 245-5429.
Corinth Baptist Church: 2040 Belmont Road, Arnoldsville, invites people ages 50 and older to attend its weekly Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. "Big Apple Adventure" vacation Bible school June 13-17. For children K4 through grade 6. Register at (706) 540-9380. ourcorinthbaptist.com.
Current events
Christian Life Worship Center: 125 Kathwood Drive. Coffee and continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:50 a.m. and worship at 10:50 a.m. Pastor J. Brian Williams will deliver a series of sermons on "Building Loving Relationships." This Sunday's sermon is titled "Puffing and Parading in the Home." Evening worship at 5:30 p.m. (706) 353-1978.
Ebenezer UMC: 1368 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson. Congregational singing at 7 p.m. from the church hymnal, the Cokesbury Hymnal and other hymn books. www.ebenezerumcjefferson.org.
Faith Baptist Church: 116 Sarah St., Winder. Motorcycle and car show at 11 a.m. Saturday. Barbecue pork plates for sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Plates are $7 and include pork, baked beans, cole slaw and bread. Desserts available. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and Young Christians in Action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Church has a bus ministry. To get picked up for services, call (678) 227-2314. www.faithbaptistwinder.com.
Friendship Baptist Church: 275 Friendship Church Road, Danielsville, will have a singing at 6 p.m. Sunday featuring The Reed's. (706) 202-7782.
Full Gospel Church of Comer: 118 Vine St., Comer. Singing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. (706) 783-5669.
The Mitchells and the Kneel at the Cross Singers: Will sing at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Pentecostal Oneness Church, Arcade Park Road in Arcade. (706) 202-7957.
Neal's Grove Baptist Church: 900 Sims Bridge Road, Commerce. Service at 9 a.m. Sunday. Car and bike show at 10 a.m. June 18. nealsgrove@yahoo.com or (706) 335-2106.
New Hope Baptist Church: 211 Stapler Drive, Nicholson. Gerald Sweatman will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. (706) 658-6545 or (706) 614-8697.
New Shiloh Baptist Church: 2235 Commerce Road. Car wash and hot dog sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Deacons Board Fellowship at 3 p.m. June 12. Pastor Lance Pitts will be the guest speaker. Men's conference at 3 p.m. June 11 and 25. Pastor Garine Shorter will be the speaker June 11 and Pastor Ozzie Hunson will be the speaker June 25. (706) 548-8130 or (706) 549-9775.
Oak Hill Baptist Church: McGee Mill Road, Watkinsville. Benefit musical at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with soloists, groups and praise dancers. (706) 352-7849.
Oconee Heights Baptist Church: 4180 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. No evening service Sunday. Wednesday meal at 6 p.m. Adults are $6 and children ages 8 and younger are $3. Call the church by noon Monday for reservations. Wednesday night prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Youth and Oconee Kids meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. (706) 548-4600.
Poplar Spring Baptist Church: 4214 Athens Highway, Jefferson. Gospel singing at 3 p.m. Sunday featuring the Rev. Joe Mayweather group, Jerry Wilson and Friends, Richard Elder Production, New Grove Male Chorus and others. Church will celebrate its 145th church anniversary at 3 p.m. June 5. The Rev. Johnny Smith and the Neals Grove Baptist Church family will be the guests. Sister Barbara (Lady B) Sims from Radio 1470 WXAG will be the M.C. Dinner will be serve from 1:45-2:45 p.m. (770) 725-5967.
Tuckston UMC: 4175 Lexington Road. Memorial Day service to remember the fallen at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. All veterans will be recognized as they are called forward to stand as honor guard. There will be no Sunday school classes this Sunday. (706) 353-1311 or www.tuckston.org.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens: 780 Timothy Road. Ron Cerwonka will discuss "The Generation That Won't Be Able to Move Up" 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 is titled "Opening Summer's Gate." Remember those who died serving our country. www.uuathensga.org or (706) 546-7914.
Unity Center for Spiritual Growth: 1435 Oglethorpe Ave. The adult study group will meet at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Emile Cady's "Lessons in Truth." Worship at 11 a.m. titled "Stake Your Claim," covering claiming and expecting the good we wish to see in our lives. Nursery, Sunday school and youth programs during the service. A Course in Miracles at 2 p.m. Sunday. Donations appreciated. (706) 613-8050 or (404) 899-8486 or www.unityathens.com.
Walnut Grove Baptist Church: 6121 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Church will have a 145th church anniversary service at 2 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Michael Gresham will be the guest speaker. The Gresham Male Chorus will render the music. Lunch will be served. (706) 338-1058 or (706) 549-8245.
Whitehall Baptist Church: E. Whitehall Road, will have a singing at 6 p.m. Sunday featuring Lydia Joiner, the church's youths and other local singers. (706) 543-0719.
Zion C.M.E. Church: Zion C.M.E Church Road, Hartwell. Fish Fry at 11 a.m. Satu
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