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St. Paul Community

St. Paul Community Church is holding a three-night revival July 11-13 at 7:30 p.m., nightly. The speaker for those three nights will be the Rev. Tracy Bridges of the South River Baptist Church of Jackson. Call (770) 775-1592.

Worthville Baptist

Worthville Baptist Church will be holding vacation Bible school July 11-15, for children ages 6 to 12. Commencement will be Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m. Worthville Baptist is located at 112 Old South River Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-3039.

Faith Tabernacle

Faith Tabernacle First Deliverance Holiness Church, at 216 East Ball Road in Jackson, will hold a revival entitled, "Revive, Restore, Revival," July 11-15 with services nightly, at 7:30 p.m. The guest evangelist will be Elder Nathaniel Davis, co-pastor of Oak Grove Holiness Church in Johnstonville.

Rising Star

Rising Star Baptist Church, at 1644 Ga. Highway 16 West in Jackson, will hold its vacation Bible school July 13-15, beginning at 7 p.m., each night. Regular Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m., with prayer every fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call (770) 377-0970.

Abundant Life

It's time again for the Abundant Life Men's Group grilling and gathering this Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The location is Joe Patterson's house. Call for directions. The O.A.S.I.S. group's barbecue at High Falls is this Saturday, July 16 at 4 p.m. "Fuel Kids" Camp is Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. Contact the office for details. "Dancing After God's Own Heart Ministry" has a mandatory meeting Sunday, July 17, at 4:30 p.m., in room 206. The next water Baptism is Sunday, July 17 at 11:30 a.m. Coming up July 30, from 9 a.m., to 1 p.m., is the "Back to School Bash." Donations for school supplies are being accepted now. "P.U.S.H." (Pray Until Something Happens!) is held Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and 6 p.m. Childcare is provided for all services. Abundant Life is located at 104 Dub Walker Road, Jackson. For more information, call (770) 775-4838 or visit www.AbundantLifeJackson.com.

Liberty Baptist

July 16 will be Liberty Baptist Church's annual Youth Car Wash and Vacation Bible School Sign-up and Picnic Day. The car wash will begin at 9 a.m. Vacation Bible school will be for children ages 4 to 12. A free picnic lunch will be provided for VBS Sign-up.

Liberty Baptist's vacation Bible school will begin Sunday, July 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The school will continue Monday through Wednesday, July 18 through 20, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Commencement Night will be July 24 at 6 p.m., with ice cream being served for adults and youth immediately following the commencement. Visit libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com or call (770) 775-6623.

Gospel Light

Gospel Light Baptist Church, at 123 Mimosa Street in Jackson, will hold a gospel singing on July 16 at 7 p.m. Special guest singers will include the Back to the Cross Bluegrass Gospel Singers, and the Gospel Light Singers. The public is invited.

Gospel of Christ

On Saturday, July 16, the Women's Department will sponsor a barbecue fundraiser at the Gospel of Christ Church located at 250 Mallet Street, Jackson. Serving will begin at 10 a.m., and the menu will consist of the following foods: chicken, ribs, chopped pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, cakes, sweet potato pies and lemonade. If you would like to pre-purchase a plate or other food item, contact Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340.

On Sunday, July 31, the Youth Department will host a youth program beginning at 1 p.m. From 6 to 8 p.m., the YPWW Department will host a Rip the Microphone Program entitled, "Centering Your Affections as a Christian." There will be numerous speakers.

All are invited to attend the above events. For more information, contact Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340 or Helen Smith at (678) 332-7871.

Faithwalkers

Faithwalkers Church, at 353 Freeman Road in Forsyth, will hold a gospel singing on July 16 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be Saved by God's Grace of Griffin, along with Faithwalkers and others. Everyone will have a chance to sing. Call Pastor William Slaughter at (478) 994-0705.

Live concert

BW Entertainment will present, live in concert, Luther Barnes and The Sunset, and The Lighthouse Singers, on July 17 at 5 p.m., at the LCS Fine Arts Center in Barnesville. For tickets, call Bernard Watts at (770) 365-8811.

Laodicea Baptist

Laodicea Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming and revival, beginning Sunday, July 17 at 11 a.m. Guest speakers will be the Rev. Theotis Bell and the Bethel Grove Baptist Church family. Revival services will be held Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m., each night. Laodicea is located at 101 Westbrooks Road, Forsyth. Call (478) 994-7909.

Israel Temple

Israel Temple CME Church will celebrate its Pastor's Appreciation on July 17 at 10 a.m. The guest speaker for the occasion will be Minister Keith Reynolds from Atlanta Set Free Ministries. Israel Temple is located at 285 East First Street in Jackson. Call (770) 775-1581.

South River

South River Baptist Church will hold its annual summer revival Wednesday, July 20 through Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m., nightly. The speaker for the week will be the Rev. Jeremy Head, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church of Jackson.

The Virtuous Women of South River Baptist will hold a program entitled, "Women on the Battlefield for the Lord," on July 30 from 9 a.m., to 12 p.m. Speakers will be from surrounding churches and will share teachings on preparation for the enemy.

South River is located at 124 Collier Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-1600.

Jackson Christian

Jackson Christian Church, at 518 Brookwood Avenue, will host Boomerang Express vacation Bible school July 18-22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided. The church will hold a revival July 11-15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Jackson UMC

The Jackson United Methodist Church's Fifty Plus group will meet on July 21 for lunch at 12 p.m., in the fellowship hall of the church. Fifty Plus is open to all and you do not have to be a member of the Methodist church or any church. The group enjoys food, fellowship, trips and programs. Call (770) 775-7714 for reservations.

A new group activity has been formed at the church, called the "Girls Lunch Brunch Group." The next meet is July 27 at 12 p.m., at Chylaca's (the new restaurant next to the old Tilles Restaurant). Join the group for fun, fellowship and a short devotional.

Jackson UMC is located at 409 East Third Street.

Family Life

Family Life Church, located 12689 Highway 87 N., in Juliette, is hosting a "Battle of the Bands" on Saturday, July 23. The registration fee is $25. Prizes will be awarded. Competition is open to all genres of music. Lyrics are to be preapproved. For more information, contact Tina McMurray at (478) 957-7299 or leave a message at the church office at (478) 994-0704.

Stark United

Methodist

Vacation Bible school at Stark United Methodist Church is being held July 25-29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Shake It Up." All children 4 years old to fifth-grade are invited to attend. There is a 3-and-under Mommy and Me class for those interested. Stark United Methodist Church is located at 1097 Halls Bridge Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-5679.

Jackson Presbyterian

Jackson Presbyterian Church, at 240 N. Oak Street, Jackson, will hold a "High Seas Adventure with Christ" vacation Bible school July 25-28, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Each Sunday, the church holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and service at 11 a.m. Pastor Becky Baker's sermon series for the month of July is "Growing in Prayer." For more information, call (770) 775-5683 or visit www.jacksonpresbyterian.org.

Lizzie Berry

Lizzie Berry Baptist Church, at 190 Thomas Ferry Road, Jackson, will be having its vacation Bible school July 27-29 from 6 to 8 p.m., each night. Topics covered will be the cross, love and faith.

Sardis Baptist

Sardis Baptist Church, at 2120 Keys Ferry Road, McDonough, will hold its worship services at 11 a.m., on Sunday, with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. The church will have a guest speaker for the worship hour. Prayer meeting at 7 p.m., on Wednesday. All are invited to attend. Sardis continues to plan for the homecoming and anniversary of the church, which is 188 years old. Plans are being made for a program of history for the church. Sardis will have vacation Bible school July 27-29 from 7 to 9 p.m., each night. Commencement service will be on Sunday, July 31, at the 11 a.m. service.

Gospel Praise

The Sixth Anniversary Gospel Praise Radio Broadcast concert will be July 30 at 6:30 p.m., at the Rufus Adams Auditorium, 218 Woodland Way in Jackson. The concert will feature Evangelist Mary Ross, The Gospel Express, Southland Gospel Singers and Turning Point of Griffin, among others. Admission is $7 at the door. Call (404) 583-6970 or (678) 508-0691.

School supply drive

Churches from across the community will be working together for the Back-To-School Event July 30, from 9 a.m., to 1 p.m., at the Butts County Recreation Department. The event is for students in Butts County Schools only. Free school supplies will be given to the first 1,000 children who attend with their parents. Parents must bring proof of residency.

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.

Joshua's Place

Joshua's Place Young Adults is introducing "The Crushing: A gathering place for the next generation of world changers." Whether in college, single, married, or fresh out of high school, you are invited. The Crushing is for people ages 18 to 35 and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Childcare is provided. Joshua's Place is located at 146 Stark Road in Jackson. Call (770) 504-8551.

Indian Springs Chapel

The Butts County Historical Society announces that summer Sunday worship services will again be offered at the Indian Springs Chapel, through Labor Day. These services are designed to be non-denominational and are for the convenience of campers and other visitors to Indian Springs. However, services are open to the public. Once again Dr. Ed Hoard will be leading the worship services, which this year will begin at the new time of 9 a.m.

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