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Gospel of Christ/

Oak Grove

The Gospel of Christ and Oak Grove Holiness churches will be celebrating the 13th Combined Appreciation of Bishop B.F. and Elect Lady Pauline McKibben, the week of Aug. 1-5 and climaxing on Sunday, Aug. 7. The speakers for the week are Bishop J. Ridley, Pastor T. Head, Elder F. Wright, Pastor J. Miller, Bishop R. Williams, Pastor J. Thomas, Bishop T. Daniels, Elder T. Williams, Pastor B. Watts, Bishop J. Dunn, Pastor Goodings, the Brownlee family and Intern-Pastor D. Head. Nightly services will begin at 8 p.m., and the Sunday service is at 1 p.m. The theme for the week is "We Are Thankful," I Thessalonians 2:12-13. All are invited. For more information, contact Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340 or Jeannie Davis at (678) 492-9093.

Zion Missionary

Baptist

Zion Missionary Baptist Church, at 709 South Mulberry Street in Jackson, will host a Sing Fest along with a fellowship supper on Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. The event will kick off the church's annual homecoming celebration, to be held Aug. 7. The guest speaker for the 10 a.m. service will be the Rev. Carl McMullen of Cincinnati, Ohio. The speaker at the 2:30 p.m. service will be the Rev. John Elisha McMullen of the ElBethel Baptist Church of Cincinnati. Revival services will be Wednesday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m., nightly. The evangelist for the three nights will be the Rev. Jeremy Head of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson. Call (770) 775-7731

Crosspoint

Community

Crosspoint Community Church, located at 2093 Ga. Highway 42 N., in Jenkinsburg (in Junction Plaza), will be hosting a free Men's Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Sgt. Matt Eubank of the Army National Guard. He will be sharing his personal account of previous overseas combat tours, and how those life-altering encounters led to his deep feelings for Psalm 91, known as the "Soldier's Psalm." Eubank will also be showing slides of his combat experience. Reservations are required. RSVP by calling Terry McFarland at (770) 855-3218.

Liberty Baptist

On Sunday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, at 3043 High Falls Road, Jackson, will be hosting a singing featuring The Peachstate Quartet of McDonough. Refreshments will be served following the singing. The community is invited. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, all youth ages 5 to 17 are invited to go with the Youth Group to Indian Springs for an evening of fun and food. Attendees must get a permission form at the church and return it by Sunday, Aug. 7.

Sunday, Aug. 14 will be "Salad Sunday" and "Fill-a-Pew," with a wide variety of salads, breads and desserts. It's free lunch for the community immediately following the morning worship service.

For more information on Liberty Baptist Church, visit the web site at libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com or call the church at (770) 775-6623.

Joshua's Place

Joshua's Place, at 146 Stark Road, Jackson, will hold a special children's blessing service on Aug. 7, in which members will be praying for all children as they begin the new school year.

Joshua's Place holds services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. It also has adult Bible study, Solid Rock Kids and Extreme Youth services on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., prayer every Friday night at 7 p.m., and The New Beginnings Food Bank Ministry every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Joshua's Place also introduces a new ministry, "The Crushing -- A gathering place for the next generation of world changers." Whether you are in college, single, married, or fresh out of high school, you are invited to join. The Crushing is for those ages 18 to 35 and meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. Childcare is provided.

Mt. Airy

Pastor John F. Varner and the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, located at 3147 Highway 83 North, Forsyth, will hold their annual homecoming and revival services beginning Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m., with Varner preaching the morning sermon. The three-night revival begins Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Walker and the Piney Grove Baptist Church of Forsyth. Tuesday, Aug. 9 will feature the Rev. Anthony McCord and the Unity Grove Baptist Church of Locust Grove at 7:30 p.m. The speaker Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m., will be the Rev. Reginald Bush and the Lizzie Berry Baptist Church of Jackson. For more information, call (770) 775-6338.

St. James Missionary

St. James Missionary Baptist Church, at 2150 High Falls Road, Jackson, will hold a Women's Day program Aug. 7 at 10 a.m., during the morning worship service. The speaker will be Minister Annette Smith, co-pastor of Open Hands Outreach Ministry in Jenkinsburg. The theme for this year's event is "Women of God: Growing, moving forward and prospering in His favor." The color of choice is any shade of green.

The church will celebrate homecoming Sunday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m., during the worship service. The afternoon service will feature Pastor Thomas Head of Laodicea Baptist Church of Forsyth, at 2:30 p.m. A revival will be held Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., with additional preaching by Head. Call (770) 775-6235.

Faithwalkers Church

Faithwalkers Church Ministry, at 353 Freeman Road in Forsyth, will hold a gospel singing Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be the Darrell Corbin Family from Lizella, Ga. For more information, call Pastor William Slaughter at (478) 994-0705.

Rock Springs

The Men's Ministry at Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Road in Milner, will host its first Men's Conference Aug. 13. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Benny Tate, featuring guest speaker Ken Johnson, the Indianapolis Colts' chaplain. The price is $20. Visit www.rockspringsonline.com or call Larry Ballard at (770) 229-8663.

Jackson Presbyterian

Jackson Presbyterian Church will hold its annual "Blessing of the Backpacks" service Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m., beginning with a barbecue supper in the fellowship hall, and continuing in the sanctuary, blessing young people returning to school. The event will be over by 6:30 p.m.

Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m., with church service Sundays at 11 a.m. Pastor Becky Baker's sermon series for the month of July is "Growing in Prayer."

Jackson Presbyterian will resume its Tuesday evening programming on Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 240 N. Oak St., off the square in Jackson. For more information, call (770) 775-5683 or visit www.jacksonpresbyterian.org.

Shiloh Missionary

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, at 492 Shiloh Road in Jenkinsburg, will begin its homecoming and summer revival services Aug. 14, with morning worship at 10 a.m., followed by an afternoon service at 2:30 p.m. The guest for the afternoon service will be the Rev. Charles Dumas and the St. Philip AME Church of Griffin. Revival services will begin Aug. 17 and continue through Aug. 19, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 will feature the Rev. Eddie Collier and Towaliga County Line Baptist; Aug. 18 will feature the Rev. Reginald Bush and Lizzie Berry Baptist; and Aug. 19 will feature the Rev. Griffin and Oak Grove Baptist. Call (770) 775-1261.

Friendship Baptist

Friendship Baptist Church, at 363 North McKibben Street, Jackson, will celebrate Women's Day 2011 on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Shelia Ray of South River Baptist Church in Jackson. The theme will be "Becoming a Strong Christian Woman."

Friendship AME

The Friendship AME Church, at 2260 Ga. Highway 16, Jackson, will hold a gospel sing-off featuring choirs, soloists and groups from around the county and other areas. The event will take place Aug. 27 at the National Guard Armory in Jackson, at 5 p.m. The cost will be $6 for those ages 12 and up, and $3 for those 6 to 11. Those 5 and under can enter free. The church holds worship and praise services every second and fourth Sunday of the month. For more information, call Pastor Doreen Smalls at (770) 775-3596.

Macedonia Baptist

Macedonia Baptist Church will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks by recognizing local first responders and HERO units during the service Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call (770) 775-7958. Macedonia Baptist is located at 151 Macedonia Church Road in Jackson.

Heart and Soul

Heart and Soul Christian Center, at 300 View Point Road in Jackson, invites the public to attend and experience anointed, powerful services.

Andy and Connie McDowell lead praise and worship. Teresa Moore sings tenor. She has a musical background, and is the director for the Henry Players. Terry Burge sings alto, teaches Sunday school and pastors alongside Pastor Mike Burge. Larry Moore, on steel guitar, has been playing all his life, is an accomplished musician, and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Scotty Pain plays drums. Mike Burge is on lead guitar, and has over 25 years in the ministry. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Heart and Soul is looking for a piano/keyboard player and a sound technician. Call (770) 775-6261 for more information.

Burning Bush

The Burning Bush Youth and Family Intervention Center on Brookwood Avenue has a time of devotion and fellowship for women on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Women come together and confidentially share and interact with other women about life issues and God's direction. For more information, call Cindi Tinsley at (678) 774-8230.

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