Church Calendar

Upcoming events

New Bethel CH Church

ROYSTON — New Bethel CH Church, 462 Parham Town Road. “Judgment House” at 11 p.m. Oct. 29, 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be a fall festival with games, inflatables, Trunk-or-Treat, a costume contest and a hay ride in conjunction with the drama Oct. 30. Free and open to the public. Nursery provided for a small fee each night. (706) 246-9638 or (706) 207-4722.

Hill Chapel Baptist

Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 1692 W. Hancock Ave. A men’s prayer breakfast titled “Men of Standard raising the standard” will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 30. Pastor Charlie Mattox will be the guest speaker. $25. Church will celebrate men’s day at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 31. This year’s theme is “Men of Standard, led by God to lead God’s people.” Pastor Michael W. Gresham and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church family of Crawford will be the guests. (706) 543-1377.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church, 2535 Jefferson Road. Third annual German/Reformation Festival from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30. Arts and crafts by local artists, German food, German and Christian music, puppet shows, face painting, a German bakery, children’s train rides, funnel cakes and more. Admission is a nonperishable food item to benefit the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank or $1 per person without a food item. (706) 546-1280.

West End Baptist

West End Baptist Church, 890 Boulevard, will have Trunk-or-Treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30. The church will celebrate its 103rd homecoming at 11 a.m. Oct. 31. Lee Hunter will be the guest speaker. A barbecue and covered-dish lunch will follow the service Oct. 31. (706) 543-6320.

St. James Baptist

St. James Baptist Church, 3685 Jefferson Road, will have a ninth appreciation service for the Rev. Nathaniel Mitchell Jr. at 3 p.m. Oct. 31. The Rev. Abraham Mosely and the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church family will be the guests. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. (706) 546-1516.

Tom’s Creek Baptist

MARTIN — Tom’s Creek Baptist Church, Highway 145 S. Fall festival from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 with a chili cook-off, games for children, a hay ride and a Trunk-or-Treat. Upward basketball and cheerleading is coming up. Sign children up through Nov. 4. Evaluations from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 1, 2 and 4. (706) 779-2474 or (706) 779-5003.

Faith Baptist

WINDER — Faith Baptist Church, 116 Sarah St. Worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Sunday school for all ages, youth ministry, monthly Southern gospel singings and mission unions for men and women. Bible study and Young Christians in Action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. 2010 Hallelujah Festival starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Bobbing for apples, face painting, pumpkin toss, duck pond, cake walk, fall portrait booth, hayrides, prizes, crafts and more. Food will be available including chili, soups, hot dogs, funnel cake and a bonfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate. No costumes please. Free admission. (770) 867-3276 or (678) 425-9959 or www.faithbaptistwinder.com.

Fourgiven Quartet Performances

Fourgiven, a Southern gospel quartet, will perform at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at Sutallee Baptist Church, Hwy. 20, Canton Hwy., in White County and at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Clear Creek Baptist Church, Hwy. 141 N., in Cartersville. (706) 783-5740.

New Life Bible Church

New Life Bible Church will host its fall festival from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 31 on the grounds of Gardenview, 605 Olympic Drive. Horse and hay rides, car and bike show, cake walk, food and games. The evening will conclude with a gospel concert at 5 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for youths. (706) 207-7523.

Academy Baptist

JEFFERSON — Academy Baptist Church, 689 Academy Church Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages followed by worship and junior church at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible study at 6 p.m. Sundays. Team Kid for ages 2 through grade 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Singing at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring local singers Tom Gordon, Andy Blackwell, B.J. Miller, Cindy Sanders, Kimberley Allen, Rick Dudley, Eric Shelton and more. (770) 725-1237.

Central Baptist

Central Baptist Church, 720 Danielsville Road, will host a Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 where children will have a safe environment for Halloween fun. The Kingsmen Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free, but a love offering will be collected. (706) 353-7400.

Corinth Baptist

ARNOLDSVILLE — Corinth Baptist Church, 2040 Belmont Road. Church invites people ages 50 and older to attend its weekly Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible study at 6 p.m. Sundays. Fall festival for preschoolers and children in grades six and younger from 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 with more than a dozen activities such as horse rides, turtle racing, paint ball targeting and hay rides. (706) 543-9046 or (706) 207-7132 or www.ourcorinthbaptist.com.

Friendship Baptist

LEXINGTON — Friendship Baptist Church, 421 Old Stephens Road, and the Burgess family will sponsor a dinner with Pastor Clarence Burgess at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Open to the public. Church will celebrate Burgess’ 11th pastor’s anniversary at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7. Pastor S.A. Bishop and the New Bethlehem Baptist Church family will be the guests. (706) 742-5645.

Emmanuel Episcopal

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 498 Prince Ave., will have its All Saints Day celebration to remember the faithful departed in a service of choral evensong at 5 p.m. Nov. 7. For the Evening Canticles (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) the Emmanuel choir will sing the “Evening Service in B flat” by Sir John Stainer. Additional choral pieces include music of T. Tertius Noble and “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Requiem.” (706) 543-1294.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

HARTWELL — Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Benson Street, will have its third annual arts and crafts show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13 with artistry’s from more than 35 local craftsmen. Baked goods, casseroles and lunches also will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets available for hourly drawings of prizes. (706) 376-3476.

First Baptist

GAY — First Baptist Church will celebrate its homecoming at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14. There will be a guest speaker and the gospel quartet Won by Faith will perform. A meal will be served at noon at the Community Center following the worship service. Bring old photos to share. There will be no Sunday school or evening worship service Nov. 14. (770) 570-8022.

St. Luke AME Church

St. Luke AME Church, 280 Whit Davis Road, will celebrate its 157th church anniversary at 3 p.m. Nov. 21. The church will celebrate its pastor’s anniversary at 3 p.m. Dec. 19. (678) 467-2266.

Poplar Spring Baptist

JEFFERSON — Poplar Spring Baptist Church, 4214 Athens Highway, will have its inaugural veterans appreciation service at 3 p.m. Nov. 21. Pastor Nathan Durham will be the guest pastor and will break the bread of life during this occasion. Come and thank Jesus for soldiers and honor those who have fought, served and died to ensure America’s freedom. Dinner will be served from 2-3 p.m. (706) 367-9301.

Current events

Abundant Life Fellowship Church

ARCADE — Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Arcade Park Road, will host The Homeland Boys and Hope’s Journey for a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Saturday. (706) 658-6545.

Athens Christian Women’s Connection

Athens Christian Women’s Connection will meet at 9:45 a.m. Thursday for brunch at Girasoles, 24 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville. Denise Everson, family and consumer agent, will share recipes, table decorating ideas and healthy eating tips for the holidays along with other ideas for making entertaining easy. Suzanne Hudgens will share her wisdom about “Divergent Paths ... How did I get here?” Gift give aways. Free nursery for babies and young children. Tickets are $15.50. Reservations required by Monday. (706) 769-6909 or www.athenschristianwomen.org.

Benefit for Wellspring Camp

A benefit for Wellspring Camp will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Nicholson Amphitheater. Jaidyn’s Call, The Mitchells and Freddie Smith will perform. There will be a homemade cake auction and concessions. (706) 614-8697.

Bethlehem First UMC

BETHLEHEM — Bethlehem First UMC, 709 Christmas Ave. off Hwy. 11. Pumpkin Patch open from noon-8 p.m. Sundays and from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Communion service at 8:30 a.m., contemporary celebration at 9:30 a.m. and traditional service at 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The Edge of Bethlehem, an alternative worship experience, at 11 a.m. Sundays. Wednesday night meal and ministry at 5:45 p.m. Family Fun Night, an alternative for Halloween at 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Pre-school friendly and church appropriate costumes welcome. Games and activities at 5 p.m. and a covered dish meal at 6:15 p.m. with hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring a side dish to share. Trunk-or-Treat at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 31. Consignment sale fundraiser from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 12 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13. Proceeds benefit after-school and recreation programs. (770) 867-3727 or www.bigwhitechurch.com.

Billups Grove Baptist

Billups Grove Baptist Church, 5720 Lexington Road, will celebrate Pastor Ben K. Willis and first lady Artherlene Willis’ 26th anniversary at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Reginald Hunter and the New Springhill Baptist Church choir will be the guests. (706) 354-0156.

Briarwood Baptist

WATKINSVILLE — Briarwood Baptist Church, 1900 Robinhood Road and Hwy. 53, will hold “A Personal Experience of Prayer in Our Lives” service from 6-7:15 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 31. Shared personal experiences with answered prayer giving glory to the Lord by the Rev. Bob Gray, the Rev. Joe Valerio, the Rev. Les Roberts and the Rev. Dan Fuller. Open to the public. (706) 769-7660 or www.briarwoodbaptist.net.

Browns Chapel Baptist

BISHOP — Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 1030 Browns Chapel Church Road, will have a barbecue from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Plates include chicken or pork, cole slaw, baked beans, bread and dessert. Fee for plates is a $7 donation. All donations go toward Mother Daisy Lee’s October Rally Celebration being held Sunday. (706) 310-0074.

Church at Pierce Road

WINDER — Church at Pierce Road, 231 Pierce Road, will make a “human ribbon” following the morning service Sunday in honor and memory of those who have fought the battle of breast cancer. All attendees are encouraged to wear pink and participate in making the human ribbon. www.churchatpierceroad.com or (678) 372-9323.

Christ City of Faith Church

GREENSBORO — Christ City of Faith Church, 1401 N. East St., is looking for a faithful and dedicated minister of music who is a keyboard player who knows music and songs. If interested call, (706) 817-3367 or (706) 454-2062 or (706) 818-2508.

Ebenezer Baptist West

Ebenezer Baptist Church, West, 205 N. Chase St., will present its annual “Music Ministry Day” at 4 p.m. Sunday. Participants will include guest soloists and groups. Performing from Ebenezer will be the Billups/Rodgers choir, the youth orchestra, the REAL Ensemble and the sanctuary choir. (706) 543-9644.

Fair Play Baptist

HULL — Fair Play Baptist Church, 1575 Fair Play Church Road, will celebrate its annual men’s day with a men’s fellowship breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday. Dr. James L. Brown Jr., a deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church West and a local physician, will moderate an open forum with emphasis on men’s health issues and spirituality. The celebration will continue at 3 p.m. Sunday with the annual men’s day observance where Minister Robert Finch will deliver the message. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Sunday. (706) 546-0759.

Forest Heights Baptist

Forest Heights Baptist Church, 1155 Oglethorpe Ave., will play an outdoor movie at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the field next to the parking lot. Games will be held in the parking lot beginning at 6 p.m. If it rains, all events will be moved inside. Free hot dogs, popcorn and fun. Register to get a Fun Card. (706) 543-2191.

Friendship Baptist

DANIELSVILLE — Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship Church Road off Hwy. 98 W. Fall festival from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. Community, family friendly event. Come dressed in a nonscary costume for a chance to win prizes. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, popcorn, snow cones and cookies. More than 10 games, hayrides, a marshmallow roast and face painting. A fire truck will be on site and there will be door prizes for adults and children. A story will be presented by Pastor Larry Elliott. Admission is one can of food per person for the Madison County Food Bank. (706) 795-3043.

Friendship Presbyterian

Friendship Presbyterian Church, 441 South, across from Athens Academy, will have a service featuring music from Broadway with a choir of 35 singers accompanied by a six-piece band at 11 a.m. Sunday. Directed by Kevin Kelly. (706) 543-6077 or (706) 542-2712.

Gordon’s Chapel UMC

HULL — Gordon’s Chapel UMC, 6655 Nowhere Road. Fall festival at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sanford Community Center, Nowhere Road, in Hull, with a bake sale, cupcake walk, crafts, chicken barbecue, games for children and a mayor’s race. Afternoon will end with a Trunk-or-Treat at 6 p.m. for children. Open to the public. Contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays followed by a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and traditional worship at 11 a.m. The Southern gospel quartet Fourgiven will perform during the 11 a.m. worship service Nov. 14. (706) 548-6616.

Greater Athens Church of God

Greater Athens Church of God, 565 Tallassee Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Children’s church during the morning worship service. Wednesday night Bible study and children’s classes at 7 p.m. “After Shock,” a youth group, on Wednesday nights studying the gifts of the spirit. (706) 353-8345 or www.gacog.org.

Ham and Egg Fundraiser Supper

Athens Chapter No. 268, Order of Eastern Star, will hold its annual Ham and Egg Supper from 5-7 tonight at Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge, 386 Research Drive. Dine-in/take-out. $7 for adults and $4 for children. Proceeds benefit several charitable funds that Eastern Star donates to. E-mail marlenerooks@yahoo.com.

Hillsboro Baptist

Hillsboro Baptist Church, North High Shoals Road, will celebrate its annual men and women’s day at 3 p.m. Sunday with the theme “Men and Women Working Together to Develop Strong Christians.” The Rev. Eddie R. Jacks will be the guest speaker. Dinner will follow the service. The colors will be black and white. (706) 769-8594.

Jefferson Presbyterian

JEFFERSON — Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 243 Washington St. The Rev. Doug Hilliard will be the guest speaker during the morning worship service Sunday. www.jeffersonpc.org.

Mars Hill Baptist

WATKINSVILLE — Mars Hill Baptist Church, 2661 Mars Hill Road. Fall festival from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday featuring a hot dog supper and games and prizes for kids. A fire truck will be on site and there will be hayrides, door prizes and fun for the whole family. Free and open to the community. (706) 548-6962.

Maysville Baptist

MAYSVILLE — Maysville Baptist Church, 8875 Hwy. 82 Spur. The Sarepta Women’s Enrichment Ministry will present “No Other Gods,” featuring Christian author and musician Kelly Minter at 6 p.m. Saturday. Evening includes praise and worship and a coffee shop. $20. Registration available online at www.sareptamissions.org. (706) 549-5872.

Morton Chapel Baptist

Morton Chapel Baptist Church, 2005 Morton Road, will celebrate its deacon’s board anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Rugene Bryant will be the guest speaker. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 372-2611 or (706) 546-8140.

Neal’s Grove Baptist

COMMERCE — Neal’s Grove Baptist Church, 900 Sims Bridge Road. Women’s conference at 10 a.m. Saturday. Women in white and hat day at 11 a.m. Sunday. Worship service at 9 a.m. Oct. 31. Church anniversary celebration Nov. 21. (706) 335-2106.

New Covenant Worship Center

New Covenant Worship Center, 1425 Newton Bridge Road, will have a Hilarious Fall Festival from 5-8 p.m. Saturday with a Trunk-or-Treat, costume contest, hayrides, carnival games, inflatables, food and a comedy barn featuring live animals. (706) 613-5000.

New Grove Baptist

WINTERVILLE — New Grove Baptist Church, 1228 Moore’s Grove Road, will celebrate its 139th anniversary, with its six pastors and its thousands of members and friends at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sun

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