Jackson Progress-Argus

Stark United Methodist Church’s Men’s Club meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. All men are invited to attend. The singer for the evening is Christy Chewning. Family Game Night will be on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring snacks and a game to share. Stark United Methodist Church is located at 1097 Halls Bridge Road Jackson. Call (770) 775-5679

First Baptist

First Baptist Church of Jackson will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar in the gym on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. In addition to a silent auction and a Santa shop, a live auction will be featured at 1 p.m. Food will also be available for purchase. Crafters wishing to display their wares may pick up an application in the church office or contact the church office for more information. Spaces are $40 for a 10-by-10 space. Booths can be set up Friday night or Saturday morning before the bazaar begins. All proceeds benefit the Honduras Mission Team. First Baptist is located at 1227 West Third Street, across the street from Ingles supermarket.

For more information, contact the church office at (770) 775-3102 or e-mail Donna Jenkins as donnajenkins1021@yahoo.com. The church is also accepting donations of items to be auctioned off in the silent auction and live auction to be held during the bazaar. This can be a gift basket, service, or other item from a business. The secret Santa shop for kids will accept donations of small items for children to purchase as Christmas gifts.

“Surviving the Holidays” will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This seminar, led by Marsha Sandridge, is designed to provide support, encouragement, and advice for getting through the upcoming holiday season to anyone who has suffered the loss of loved one. A $5 registration fee covers the cost of materials.

A Turkey Bowl and Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20. The public is invited to this free event. Games will begin at 3 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

For more information on any of these events, contact the church office at (770) 775-3102.

Oakland Baptist

“Crafts for the Holiday Heart” will be on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 a.m., to 12 p.m., at Oakland Baptist Church. Tickets are $15. This includes a continental breakfast and three crafts that everyone will participate in together. The crafts you make are yours to keep and the proceeds benefit The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. If you’re interested in setting up a table to sell crafts, you may do so for the cost of a ticket. Contact the office at Oakland Baptist Church by Wednesday, Nov. 9, to reserve a table.

Oakland Baptist Church is located at 1005 Ga. Highway 81 West in McDonough. Call (770) 957-1222 for ticket information.

Towaliga County Line

Towaliga County Line Baptist Church, at 153 Short Road in Jackson, will hold a Men and Women Conference and Health Fair Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m. Call (770) 775-3995.

Rising Star

The Youth Committee of the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, at 1644 Ga. Highway 16 West, Jackson, will be holding a drive-through mobile food pantry on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. There is no charge or registration required to receive food. All donations will go to the church. For more information, call Bobbie Travis at (678) 988-8579.

Ole Country

The Ole Country Church, at 2649 Ga. Highway 155 N., McDonough, on Saturday, Nov. 12, will host a “One Stop Christmas Shopping Extravaganza” in the fellowship hall. Doors will be open from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m. The sale will include jewelry, wickless candles, home décor, pocketbooks, make up, food, and a shop where little ones can buy the presents they need for the adults in their life.

On Sunday morning, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m., the church will host “Friends Day.” The Davis Trio will be singing.

Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church will host its Men’s Day on Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Reginald Bush of the Lizzie Berry Baptist Church will be the speaker. Mt. Pleasant is located at 557 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Flovilla. For more information, call (678) 233-4498.

Zion Missionary

Zion Missionary Baptist Church, at 709 South Mulberry Street in Jackson, will honor veterans on Sunday, Nov. 13, during the 10 a.m. worship service. Brother Eddie Dumas of the Friendship AME Church will give a special recognition. All are invited.

St. Paul

St. Paul Community Church, at 326 Cenie Road, Flovilla, will be celebrating its 159th church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. The speaker for the occasion will be Pastor Antonia Head, Sr. Call (770) 775-1592.

United Bible

United Bible Church will celebrate the sixth pastor’s anniversary for Pastor Leonard Ross and First Lady Brenda Ross on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Thomas Head. United Bible Church is located at 310 Third Street, in Jackson. For more information, call (404) 625-2360.

Friendship AME

Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 2260 Ga. Highway 16 East in Jackson, will hold its Annual Family and Friends Day Celebration on Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. The guests this year will be the Rev. Haywood White Jr., and the Macedonia AME Church of Rex. Call (770) 775-1105.

Greater Bethel

Greater Bethel Community Church will be giving Thanksgiving baskets to 25 needy families this season. If you know of a family in need, call Minister Karen Peyton at (404) 989-0212. The church will receive calls up to Nov. 16.

Jackson United Methodist

Jackson United Methodist Church’s Fifty Plus Club luncheon is Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. Call (770) 775-7714 for reservations.

The annual Boar’s Head Dinner is Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. To participate in the play, contact the church office at (770) 775-7238.

The Mary Buttrill School still has afew openings for grades 2K through 4K. Call (678) 752-0021 for details.

The church is asking for help with Thanksgiving dinner, which will be delivered on Thanksgiving Day. This is a community activity and volunteers from all over Butts County are needed to help. Come to the Jackson United Methodist Church about 10 a.m., on Thanksgiving Day, and volunteer an hour of your time to help deliver plates. The organizers need help from all the churches in the county. This is a community project and not a Jackson United Methodist Church activity.

Lizzie Berry

The Choirs of Lizzie Berry will be celebrating their anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. All choirs, groups, soloists and praise dancers are welcome to participate. The public is invited. Lizzie Berry Baptist Church is located at 190 Thomas Ferry Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-6778.

Towaliga Baptist

Towaliga Baptist Church, at 160 Towaliga Baptist Church Road, Jackson, will present the third annual Run for the Moon 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 19 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The race, benefiting the International Missions Board of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, will begin and end at the church. Registration is $20 if postmarked by Nov. 11, or $25 thereafter. For more information, call the church at (770) 775-2036.

Israel Temple

The Israel Temple CME Church will hold its annual Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 20 beginning at 10 a.m., with Sister Kimberly Oliver, daughter of the church’s pastor, as the morning speaker. The afternoon service will begin at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Retha Adewunmi delivering the message. The theme for the event is “The Power Behind You as a Woman.” The public is invited. Call Rosa Roddie for more information, at (770) 957-4658.

Bold Springs

The Music Ministry of Bold Springs C.M.E. Church is inviting choirs, soloists, praise teams, and liturgical dance ministries to join in its annual Gospel Fest & Feast celebration. The program will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The ministry is inviting participants to render two selections of praise. This is an annual fundraising event and all funds raised during this program will benefit efforts toward Phase III of Project Restoration and Renovation of the church sanctuary.

The favor of a reply is requested before Dec. 1. RSVP to Brother Stanley Sims by phone at (770) 914-2146 or by e-mail at maestro1965@aol.com to confirm.

House of God

The International House of God is located on Mulberry Street, in the Kiwanis building, across from Jimmy’s Steak and Seafood. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and worship services are at 11 a.m. The pastor is Elder James Nelson Thomas. The elect-lady is Sister Juanita Thomas. For more information, call (770) 354-1595.

Heart and Soul

Heart and Soul Christian Center has a new location, at 722 Macon Ave., in Jackson. Sunday school, at 9:30 a.m., is taught by Terry Burge. Morning worship, at 10:30 a.m., is led by Andy and Connie McDowell, before a word from Pastor Mike Burge. Call (770) 775-5847.

Joshua’s Place

Joshua’s Place holds services on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., for Adult bible study, youth ministry and Fusion Kids.

Thursdays, Joshua’s Place has a food bank beginning at 6:30 p.m., and The Crushing Young Adults beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited. Visit www.joshuasplace.com for more details. The church will begin a Good Samaritans Outreach Program in December. Call (770) 504-8551 for more details.

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