Jackson Progress-Argus

Liberty Baptist Church, located at 3043 High Falls Road, has several upcoming events.

• Dec. 2: The youth ages 11 through 17 will go to Clark’s Chapel in Thomaston to see the annual Christmas play. Permission forms must be brought to be able to go. Meet at the church at 5 p.m., for a meal before leaving for the play.

• Dec. 11: The church will host an outdoor live nativity scene and inside Christmas concert with a visit from Santa and refreshments immediately following. Bags of fruit will be given to all youth and teens and/or to each family.

• Dec. 14: The Annual Youth/Teen Christmas Party will be held at 6:30 p.m.

• Dec. 21: Youth and teens will carol and present gifts at a local nursing home. Bring a permission form to be able to go with the group. Be at the church at 6:30 p.m.

The church’s Advent services began Nov. 27 and will continue through December, with the last service being on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.

For more information about the church, visit libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com or call the church at (770) 775-4396.

First Baptist

The Adult Choir at First Baptist Church of Jackson will present its Christmas musical, “Christmas is Jesus,” on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. The musical includes a special performance by the First Baptist Middle School Choir.

The senior adults have an excursion planned for Thursday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. They will journey to the Garden Patch for dinner and then enjoy a driving tour through the Christmas lights and decorations at the Rock Ranch. Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact the church office.

On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Children’s Choir at First Baptist invites the community at 6 p.m., for a night of fun, laughter, and worship as it presents the musical, “The Great Christmas Giveaway.”

For more information on any of these events, contact the church office at (770) 775-3102. First Baptist is located at 1227 West Third Street, across the street from Ingles supermarket.

South River

The South River Baptist Church, at 124 Collier Road, will host its 40th Senior Choir’s Anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Several choirs and groups from the surrounding communities have been invited to attend. For more information, call (770) 775-6790.

Stark UMC

Santa’s Sweet Shop & Winter Wonderland at Stark United Methodist Church will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is open to community and registration is not required. There will be pizza, candy, hot chocolate, games, crafts, and Santa. There are small fees for each activity.

The Stark UMC Christmas Cantata will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 during the 11 a.m. worship service. Following the service the church will have a covered-dish dinner and Santa for the kids. This is a free event and as always the community is welcome to attend. For more information, contact the office of Stark UMC at (770) 775-5679. The church is located at 1097 Halls Bridge Road, Jackson.

United in Faith

United in Faith Christian Ministries, at 330 View Point Drive in Jackson, will be participating in a Christmas Community Outreach toy drive for residents of Butts, Lamar, Pike, Spalding and Upson counties. The ministry hopes to provide gifts to more than 200 children. Proof of residency is required and applications can be filled out in the church office. The deadline is Dec. 7. For more information, call (678) 774-8455 or visit www.uifcm.org.

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.

Joshua’s Place

Author and teacher Bob Sorge will be at Joshua’s Place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. He is the author of “Secrets of the Secret Place,” “Envy,” and “Exploring Worship,” among others.

At the Saturday night service, the church extends a special invitation to pastors, church leaders and worship teams.

For more information, visit the web site, joshuasplace.com. Joshua’s Place is located at 146 Stark Road, Jackson. Call (770) 504-8551.

Jackson United Methodist

Jackson United Methodist Church’s Breakfast with Santa is on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall of the church. Professional pictures will be available.

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 Fifty Plus Club meeting is Thursday, Dec. 15 at 12 p.m. Call (770) 775-7714 for reservations.

The Christmas Cantata will be hosted by St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 18. The choir will consist of the choirs of Jackson United Methodist Church, both children and adult choirs. Members of the Presbyterian Church choir will also participate in the cantata. The instrumentalists will also join the choirs again this year.

Ben Wright will be holding Grief Group meetings on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m., in the Discovery Classroom on the second floor of the fellowship hall. No reservations are required. There is no charge and everyone is invited to come as needed.

Jackson United Methodist Church is located at 409 East Third Street.

Ole Country

The Ole Country Church, at 2649 Ga. Highway 155 N., McDonough, will hold a Christmas celebration on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., featuring The Diplomats, Archie Watkins, Smoky Mountain Reunion, Florida Boys and Danny Jones. A dessert reception will follow the singing. Nursery care will be provided.

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.

Jackson Presbyterian

Jackson Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and church service at 11 a.m. Pastor Becky Baker’s sermon series for the advent season is “Making Space for God.” Jackson Presbyterian is located at 240 N. Oak Street, off the square in Jackson. For more information, call (770) 775-5683 or visit the web site at www.jacksonpresbyterian.org.

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