Church Calendar

Billups Grove Baptist

Billups Grove Baptist Church, 5720 Lexington Road. The Billups Grove male chorus will celebrate its choir anniversary at 2:30 p.m. June 6. Local male choruses will be participating. Open to the public. (706) 353-6508 or (706) 354-0156.

Community Free Day

A community free day will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5 at 175 Freeman Circle. Food, clothes, shoes and hair cuts by Quinntron and Friends. Live music with gospel recording artist Rahn Anthoni. All those in need are welcome. 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.

Franciscan Youth Mission Trip

Secular Franciscans of the Brothers and Sisters of Saint Francis Region will sponsor a Franciscan Youth mission trip this summer July 11-19 to the St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia, to serve its ministries for the homeless. For youth and young adults, ages 16-26. $250 per person, includes transportation, meals and lodging. $125 deposit due by June 11. Partial scholarships available. (336) 725-3751 or e-mail beftisf@gmail.com.

Friendship Baptist

LEXINGTON - Friendship Baptist Church, 421 Old Stephens Road, will celebrate its anniversary at 11:30 a.m. June 6. The Rev. Clarence Burgess will deliver the message. (706) 742-5645.

Grace Fellowship

BOGART - Grace Fellowship Church, 1120 Malcom Bridge Road. Women's Summer Supper at 6:30 p.m. June 14 with vocalist and speaker Annette Herndon, who appears on TBN, Daystar and TV 57. Herndon is a Christian recording artist and author of more than 100 Christian songs. Tickets are $2. Nursery available upon reservation. mcahoon@graceathens.com or (706) 769-4001.

Hebron Christian Church

WINDER - Hebron Christian Church, 2461 Hebron Church Road, will have vacation Bible school from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 7-10 titled "High Seas Expedition." Dinner will be served each night. Kids ages 4 through grade 6 will enjoy classes and arts and crafts. (770) 725-7925.

Jefferson Presbyterian

JEFFERSON - Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 243 Washington St., will have vacation Bible school from 6-8 p.m. June 7-11 with the theme "Get Fit For Christ." Learn about how God wants us to become fit through his eyes. Outside activities include jump rope, hula-hoop contest, tie-dye shirt activities and Bible study time. There will be a dinner for the children each night. (706) 367-5577.

Miracle House Church International Inc.

BOGART - Miracle House Church International Inc., 1080 Commerce Drive, will have a consecration service at 4 p.m. June 6. Apostle Gary L. Miles Sr. will be the guest speaker. (706) 534-210 or www.miraclehousechurch.com.

Mt. Zion Baptist

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1450 Jot-Em-Down Road, off Highway 98 between Ila and Commerce, will offer "Campin' on Commandments" vacation Bible school at 6:30 p.m. June 6-10. Kids ages 4 through teenagers will see Bible dramas, skits and lively songs and enjoy games, food, prizes and more. Learn about the Ten Commandments and the truth of God's Word. (706) 789-2113.

New Hope Baptist

NICHOLSON - New Hope Baptist Church, Stapler Drive, will have Freddie Smith and Georgia for a gospel singing at 6 p.m. May 30. (706) 614-4697 or (706) 658-6545.

New Shiloh Baptist

New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2235 Commerce Road, is planning a pastoral musical celebration from 4-9 p.m. July 24 and is asking for the presence of area church's gospel choirs, groups, bands, soloists and gospel duets to render two selections each for the event. Admission is free. Food will be sold. Donations appreciated. For more information or to sign up, call (706) 254-5118 or (706) 549-9775.

St. Paul CME Church

St. Paul CME Church, 399 Flint St. The missionary society will have its fifth Sunday service at 11 a.m. May 30. Nancy B. Denson, Clarke County tax commissioner, will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. (706) 546-0849.

Springfield Baptist

Springfield Baptist Church, 550 Fourth St. The male chorus will celebrate its anniversary at 3 p.m. May 30. (706) 353-1339.

Timothy Baptist

Timothy Baptist Church, 380 Timothy Road, will have an Outreach Gospel Concert at 6 p.m. June 5 with Clarke Kesler and Friends, sister Ruth Merritt, the Rev. McKenzie Corey Winn, Deacon Tyrone Roland, the TNT Mime Ministry, the Timothy Baptist Choir and the Timothy Baptist Fine Arts Ministry. Proceeds will benefit the Bigger Vision Shelter and the Jerry F. Hutchins Africa Project. Admission is free and open to the public. (706) 549-1435 or www.timothybaptist.org.

Ushers Meeting and Training

The 8th District Ushers will have a meeting and training session at 10 a.m. June 5 at Martin Grove Baptist Church in Elberton with Pastor Robinson. (706) 548-5311.

Winterville First Baptist

Winterville First Baptist Church, 305 N. Church St. Vacation Bible school will be held from 6:15-9:15 p.m. June 6-10 on Saddle Ridge Ranch 2010. Discover who we are, that God cares about us and has a plan for us, how to be like Jesus and what to do with all you've learned. Bible stories, crafts, music and games. www.wintervillefirstbaptist.org or (706) 742-2921.

Whitehall Baptist

Whitehall Baptist Church, Whitehall Road, will have singer and evangelist Carrol Roberson in concert during the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services June 6. Revival will be held at 7 p.m. June 7-8. (706) 543-0719.

Young Harris Memorial UMC

Young Harris Memorial UMC, 973 Prince Ave., will have "Galactic Blast" vacation Bible school from 5:30-8 p.m. July 12-16. Cadets will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on the planet Earth, and learn easy "green" Earth tips to practice at home. For ages 3 through grade 5. Register by July 1. Free. E-mail charlotte.house@youngharrisumc.org or (706) 543-2612.

Arnold Grove Baptist

ARNOLDSVILLE - Arnold Grove Baptist Church, 625 Wolfskin Road, will have a fashion show and hat parade at 3 p.m. Sunday. Each participant is asked to donate $20. Pictures will be taken and a copy will be sent to each participant's church. The church choir will perform. wwwarnoldgrovebaptistwebs.com.

Athens Christian Women's Connection

The Athens Christian Women's Connection will meet for brunch at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Trumps, 2026 S. Milledge Ave. Jane, from Plainjane Designs on South Milledge, will show gift ideas for graduations, birthdays and weddings. Lynda Young, author of the "You are Not Alone" book series that encourages families of children with chronic conditions, will share a life principle she learned in the Redwood Forest. Gift giveaways. Free nursery for babies and young children. Tickets are $16.50. Reservations required by Monday. (706) 769-6909 or www.athenschristianwomen.org.

Bethel Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Bethel Baptist Church, 59 N. Main St. Annual women's day at 11 a.m. Sunday. First lady Karen Wood of New Faith Christian Church will be the guest speaker. The theme is "Women Reaching for Higher Heights in Jesus." The colors are green and white. (706) 548-5525 or (706) 248-6187.

Briarwood Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Briarwood Baptist Church, 1900 Robinhood Road and Highway 53, will offer the Beth Moore study "When Godly People Do Ungodly Things" for men and women at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Includes seven sessions with free child care. Workbooks are $15. (706) 769-7660 or www.briarwoodbaptist.net.

Browns Chapel Baptist

BISHOP - Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 1030 Browns Chapel Church Road, will celebrate its 112th church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Jerry David and the Barber's Creek Baptist Church family will be the guest church. Dinner will be served from 1:30-2:30 p.m. (706) 310-0074.

East Friendship Baptist

East Friendship Baptist Church, 480 Arch St. The men of East Friendship will sponsor a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Donations for plates is $7 and for sandwiches is $4. Donations will go towards the Men's Day Program. (706) 543-0789.

Ebenezer Baptist, East

Ebenezer Baptist Church, East, 186 Derby St. Family and friends day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Kevin Daniels of Bethel Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. (706) 543-7719.

Ebenezer Baptist, West

Ebenezer Baptist Church, West, 205 N. Chase St. Education day service at 10 a.m. Sunday for students graduating from high school, college, university, technical school, pre-K, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and Christian Education Ministries. All graduates will be honored at a reception following the morning worship service. Baptist day of prayer from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday. Pray for the world, the nation, the state, the city and the community. (706) 543-9644.

First Pentecostal Oneness Church

ARCADE - First Pentecostal Oneness Church, Arcade Park Road, will have The Mitchells and The Kneel at the Cross singers for a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Saturday. (706) 202-7957.

Fish Fry

The Cast-A-Way Fishing Club will have a fish fry from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 3047 Danielsville Road in Athens. Delivery is available for orders of 10 plates or more. To place orders in advance, call (706) 248-8111.

Gordon Church

Gordon Church, Highway 106 between Sandy Cross and Fort Lamar. Youth service and recognition on Sunday. The Ignition Praise Team will perform. Darrell (Monkey) Phillips will bring the message. Refreshments will be served. Open to the public. (706) 540-2557.

Green Acres Baptist

Green Acres Baptist Church, 2085 Barnett Shoals Road. The Green Acres Play Group is held from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For all ages. Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m.-noon June 7-11. Free. (706) 549-1925 or playdate@greenacreschurch.com or heather@greenacreschurch. com.

Hill Chapel Baptist

Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 1692 W. Hancock Ave. Celebrate Women's Day at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Raquel St. Clair, executive minister of the historic St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Newark, N.J. (706) 543-1377 or www.hillchapelathens.com.

Living Waters Christian Fellowship

Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church, 610 Nellie B. Ave. Revival with Prophet Brian Mosley at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. (706) 613-5900 or (706) 372-6103 or (706) 424-5221.

Living Word Baptist

BOGART - Living Word Baptist Church, 2761 Monroe Highway. Spring revival at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. The Rev. Jeny Brown from Flat Rock Baptist Church in Villa Rica will be the guest speaker. Nursery provided. A Helping Hand Food Pantry is open from 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays each month to help those who are hungry. (770) 725-2837 or (770) 725-7105 or livingwordbaptistbogart.com.

New Bethlehem Baptist

CARLTON - New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1108 Lexington-Carlton Road, will have a women's day program during the worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Evangelist Teresa Brightwell of Arnolds Grove Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Church is asking that women wear red and white. (706) 743-3824.

New Grove Baptist

WINTERVILLE - New Grove Baptist Church, 1228 Moore's Grove Road. The 30th pastoral anniversary of Bishop James Washington Jr. will be celebrated with a roast at 5 p.m. Saturday. Dress is semiformal. The celebration will continue during the worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Michael Bentor of Fairfield Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Registration for summer camp will be held from noon-5 p.m. May 29. (706) 543-0989 or www.newgrove.org.

New Jerusalem Baptist

New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 313 Dubose Ave., will celebrate its church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Kenneth Cooper of the Kingdom Community Worship Center will be the guest speaker. (706) 548-6111.

Oak Hill Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Oak Hi

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