Upcoming events

Anniversary Celebration of Delbra Favors and Company

The sixth anniversary celebration of Delbra Favors and Company will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Gardenview Funeral Chapel, 605 Olympic Drive, in Athens. Advance tickets are $10, or $15 at the door. (706) 743-3271.

Crafters Wanted

Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hartwell is in need of crafters for its arts and crafts show being held in November. The church is seeking artists and craftsmen who wish to display and sell their items at reserved tables. Spaces are $25 each. (706) 376-3476 or e-mail jandjearle@hartcom.net.

Faith Baptist

MONROE - Faith Baptist Church, 1789 Ga. Highway 11 NW. Community clothes giveaway from 9 a.m.-noon July 31 for all ages. All clothes are free. Children's, middle school, high school and adult Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Church services at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Nursery available. (770) 267-6603 or www.georgiafaces.info.

Fairfield Baptist Church

DANIELSVILLE - Fairfield Baptist Church, Highway 29, will have a revival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-July 23. Special guests will be Pastor Mark Cunningham of New Birth Baptist Church, Royston.

Heaven Bound Ministries

HULL - Heaven Bound Ministries, 361 Glenn Carrie Road, will host its 2010 Summer Revival at 7 p.m. Aug. 4-6. The theme is "Continuing to Move from Membership to Discipleship." This year's speaker will be elder Kervy Brown of Greater Deliverance Temple, Danville, Va. Brown has been evangelizing for more than 35 years. (706) 296-0081.

Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church

LAVONIA - Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church, Hwy. 17 S. Church will host a tent revival Monday-July 24 in Hartwell. Location to be determined. Revival with pastor Harold Sherrod from Willingsboro, N.J., at 7 p.m. Aug. 6-8. Revival with Gene Martin at 7 p.m. Aug. 11-15. (706) 716-3950.

Morton Chapel Baptist

Morton Chapel Baptist Church, 2005 Morton Road, will celebrate its 124th church anniversary at 3 p.m. July 25. The Rev. Wilson Lattimore of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 372-2611 or (706) 546-8140.

Mt. Zion Church

ROYSTON - Mt. Zion Church, 250 Tony Jones St., will hold a benefit singing for Roger Gibson, who has been out of work since February due to prostate cancer. He had surgery in May to remove his prostate. His prognosis still is unknown. Barbecue sandwich plates will be served at 4 p.m. and the singing begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 7. Featured singers are Catlin Tierce of Williamston, S.C.; Freedom Singers of Royston; Still Standing of Madison; and local talent. There also will be a raffle of donated items, a bake sale and more. All proceeds will go toward paying for medical bills and living expenses due to Gibson's illness and inability to work. (706) 988-8569.

Neal's Grove Baptist

COMMERCE - Neal's Grove Baptist Church, 900 Sims Bridge Road. Homecoming service at 11 a.m. Aug. 15. The church will have a revival at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18-20. (706) 335-2106.

New Shiloh Baptist

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

New Springhill Baptist Church

PHILOMATH - New Springhill Baptist Church, 2491 Crawfordville Road, and pastor Reginald A. Hunter invites everyone to come and worship with us during the Fill-A-Pew Program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Dave Heath and the Good Hope Baptist Church of Hull will be the guests, with a performance by the Macedonia Baptist Church Youth Male Ministry In Motion. Mistress of ceremonies for the occasion will be sister Alice Flint of the New Anon Grove Baptist Church. Dinner will be served 1:30- 2:25 p.m. (706) 274-3638

Providence Baptist Church

POCA - Providence Baptist Church, Highway 106, will have a homecoming during the 11 a.m. service July 25. Guest speaker is Scott Adams, a missionary from Guyana, South America. He and his wife, Faith and their children will be returning there in August. Covered dish dinner to follow the service. (706) 789-3448.

Ray's United Methodist Church

BISHOP - Ray's United Methodist Church, 1521 Ray's Church Road, located on in the Eastville community of Oconee County, will hold homecoming service at 11 a.m. July 25. The service will be followed by dinner on the grounds. Former pastor, the Rev. Bob Murphy, will be the guest pastor. (706) 769-9658

Anchor Church

Anchor Church, 2173 W. Broad St., is holding a yard sale (inside the air-conditioned church) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free hot dogs and drinks from 10:30 a.m. until they run out. Proceeds go to missions and toward the cost for a projector for the church. Yard sale items include men's and women's clothing, children's clothes and toys, furniture, antiques, bicycle, household items and more. Come to the church to shop, meet pastor Mike Dillard and have a free meal. anchor-church@charter.net.

Athens Masonic Temple

Athens Masonic Temple, 496 Reese St., will hold a fish fry 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, . The event is sponsored by the Scholarship Gala Committee, Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 62, James Ray Royal Arch No. 34, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and In Touch Management Group. Richard Cornelius, (706) 351-3204; Marvin J. Nunnally, (706) 338-9301; Maurice Richardson, (706) 351-1240; Charles Junior (706) 207-4292.

Billups Grove Baptist

Billups Grove Baptist Church, 5720 Lexington Road, will celebrate its homecoming at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Revival at 7 p.m. Monday-July 23. The Rev. Dr. Michael Neely Harris will be the guest speaker. (706) 353-6508 or (706) 354-0156.

Bluegrass Gospel Singing

COMMERCE - Calvary Baptist Church, Hospital Road, will host an all-night bluegrass gospel singing at 7 tonight featuring The Marksman Quartet, The Wauka Mountain Boys, The Watkins Family and The Crystal River Bluegrass Gospel Band. (706) 658-6545.

Chapelwood UMC

Chapelwood UMC, 100 Janice Drive. Vacation Bible school themed, "Galactic Blast" from 5:45-8:45 p.m. Monday-July 23. There will be a kickoff party from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. For children ages 3 and older. Kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on planet Earth, and learn easy "green" tips to practice at home. Workshops for older teens and adults available. Light dinners will be provided. Free. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/AthensVBS or call (706) 255-8487.

Danielsville Gospel Barn

DANIELSVILLE - Danielsville Gospel Barn, 444 Rogers Mill Road, will present a singing at 7 p.m. Saturday with the Christianaires Trio from Collinsville, Ala., and Kenny Lee from Monroe. (706) 788-3477.

First African Methodist Episcopal Church

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 521 N. Hull St., will celebrate its 144th anniversary during the 11 a.m. service Sunday. The public is invited, dinner will be served. "The theme is "Celebrating 144 years of Service." (706) 548-1454.

Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church

HULL - Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church, 6655 Nowhere Road, is once again collecting bookbags for children in need. This is the church's fourth year participating in this ministry. For more information, contact Bill Coady at (706) 548-6616. Contemporary worship begins at 8:30 a.m. Sundays followed by continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Traditional Worship at 11 a.m.

Little Valley Baptist

NICHOLSON - Little Valley Baptist Church, 4999 New Kings Bridge Road, will celebrate its annual family and friends day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. M.W. Gresham, pastor of Mt. Olive and Reeds Chapel Baptist churches, will be the speaker. Gresham will be accompanied by his congregation and music will be provided by his chorus. Open to the public. Dinner served between 1:30-2:45 p.m. (706) 543-2691 pr (706) 613-0274.

Mt. Zion Baptist

HULL - Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 7939 Hwy. 29 S. Homecoming at 3 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Ralph Starck and the Unity in Faith Baptist Church of Atlanta will be the guests. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Revival set for Wednesday-July 23 themed "A Godly Resolve in a Season of Difficulty." Pastor Willie W. William of Jedidiah Christian Church in Atlanta will be the guest preacher. (706) 369-1374.

New Dorsey Tabernacle Baptist Church

New Dorsey Tabernacle Baptist Church, 135 Mulberry St., will hold its Men and Women's Day Service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The speaker will be sister Lynda Walker. Please come to help lift up Jesus Christ. Contact Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Sewell, (706) 548-2904.

New Hope Worship Center

New Hope Worship Center, Highway 29 about halfway between Royston and Danielsville, will have a one-day, power-packed revival at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker is Beth Stephens. (706)-795-3010.

Poplar Spring Baptist Church

JEFFERSON - Poplar Spring Baptist Church, 4214 Athens Highway, will celebrate Old Fashion Day at 3 p.m. Saturday The guest and pastor will be Rev. Julius Mack and the Bush River Baptist Church of Mayville. Dress attire is old fashion. Refreshments will be served. (770) 725-5751.

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, 1435 Oglethorpe Ave. From 9:30-10:30 a.m. in July the adult study group is practicing "Master Mind Intensives." Learn about master minding in a relaxed atmosphere. Donation basis. The 11 a.m. message is titled "No Umbrellas!" Learn how to open yourself to the rich manna of the universe. July is extra-casual month, so wear your most comfortable clothing. "A Course in Miracles" at 2 p.m. Sundays. Donations accepted. There will be no movie night in July. www.unityathens.com or (706) 613-8050 or (404) 899-8486.

Waggoners Grove Baptist

COLBERT - Waggoners Grove Baptist Church, 5th Ave. S. The anniversary celebration concludes at 4 p.m. Sunday with pastor R.L. White and the Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church family of Atlanta as the guests. Dinner will be served. (706) 788-2833.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church

WATKINSVILLE - Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 621 Greensboro Highway, will hold its annual revival service at 7:30 p.m. Monday-July 23. Guest minister for the week will be pastor Frank Middlebrooks of the New Greater Saint John Baptist Church Decatur. Local church choirs have been invited to render the song service each evening. (706) 769-9853.

Trinity Baptist Church

Trinity Baptist Church, 144 Jennings Mill Road, will celebrate its 48th anniversary Sunday. The Rev. Tom Veale, former pastor, will be the guest speaker in the 11 a.m. worship service

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