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Zion Missionary

Baptist

Zion Missionary Baptist Church, at 709 South Mulberry Street in Jackson, will host revival services 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

Liberty Baptist

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, all youth ages 5 to 17 are invited to go with the Liberty Baptist 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.

Liberty Baptist Church is located at 3043 High Falls Road, Jackson. For more information on Liberty Baptist Church, visit the web site at libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com or call the church at (770) 775-6623.

Mt. Airy

Pastor John F. Varner and the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, located at 3147 Highway 83 North, Forsyth, is holding a three-night revival that began Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Walker and the Piney Grove Baptist Church of Forsyth. Tuesday, Aug. 9 featured 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.

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. 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 AME

The Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 2260 East Ga. Highway 16, Jackson, will host a revival Aug. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., nightly. Homecoming will be Aug. 14 at 11 a.m.

Stark UMC

The Stark United Methodist Church "Titanic" Mystery Dinner Theater will take place on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m., in the Stark UMC Family Life Center. The cost is $30 per person; this includes a five-course meal, door prize, and a mystery game. Tickets are on sale now, but this is on a first-come, first-served basis. The church will not sell tickets at the door. The attire for the evening should be that of what you would have worn had you actually been on the Titanic that evening (captain dinner attire).

Stark United Methodist Church is located at 1097 Halls Bridge Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-5679 or e-mail starkumc@bellsouth.net.

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."

St. James Missionary

St. James Missionary Baptist Church, at 2150 High Falls Road, Jackson, 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.

Ole Country

Pastor Robert Vines and the members of the Ole Country Church, at 2649 Ga. Highway 155, McDonough, invite the public to their Third Sunday Night Singing on Aug. 21 at 6 p.m., featuring The Barkers from Rockmart. Chris Barker, formerly with the Heirborn Quartet, and his sisters will perform. A nursery will be provided.

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.

Victory Tabernacle

Victory Tabernacle is now open to the community at 336 Heard Street in Flovilla. The non-denominational church hosts services on Sundays at 11 a.m., and Bible study on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Call (678) 551-4169.

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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