Jackson Progress-Argus

Abundant Life

Abundant Life, at 104 Dub Walker Road in Jackson, will be hosting “Trail to Hell” Oct. 21-31 from 7 to 11 p.m. No one under the age of 12 will be allowed to enter. Visit www.trailtohell.com for more information or to buy tickets. Tickets are $12 each, at the door, $10 online, and $8 each for groups of 15 or more. Visit abundantlifejackson.com or call (770) 775-4838.

Rising Star

The annual Mother Board Ministry Conference will be held Oct. 22 at the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, along with three other host churches -- Mt. Pleasant Baptist, Oak Grove Baptist, and Towaliga County Line Baptist. All Mother Board Ministries are invited to come and share. The conference will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Mother Rena Norris at (770) 775-7258 or Evangelist Roxie Griffin at (404) 547-4055.

Jackson UMC

The annual Men’s Club Chicken Que at Jackson United Methodist Church will be Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m. The cost is $8 per plate. This is the same day as the giant yard sale. All Saints Sunday is Nov. 6 at the 11 a.m. service. The church would like to have two pictures of your loved ones for a slide show at the service. Call the church office at (770) 775-7238.

Wednesday nights dinners are from 6 to 7 p.m. No reservations are required and the cost is $4 per person. Jackson UMC is located on Third Street in Jackson.

Stark United Methodist

Stark United Methodist Church, at 1097 Halls Bridge Road, will host Trunks of Treats on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. The community is welcome for air amusements, games, and trick or treating. Call (770) 775-5679.

Joshua’s Place

On Oct. 22, The Crushing at Joshua’s Place, at 146 Stark Road in Jackson, will be hosting a trivia-night fundraiser to raise money to provide Christmas for teenagers associated with the Department of Family and Children Services.

For more information, call (770) 504-8551 or visit joshuasplace.com.

First Baptist

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at First Baptist on Monday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. Each Wednesday night, First Baptist of Jackson offers dinner from 5:45 to 6:20 p.m., followed by a mid-week service of Bible study and prayer. No reservations are necessary. The cost is $5 for youth and adults, and $2.50 for children 3 years through 5th-grade with a family maximum of $15. First Baptist is located directly across from the Ingles supermarket, at 1227 West Third Street, Jackson. Call (770) 775-3102.

Liberty Baptist

The Liberty Baptist Church family, at 3043 High Falls Road in Jackson, is inviting the community to the following events:

• Oct. 22, 1 to 4 p.m.: Fall Festival free to the entire community. The event will feature mule-drawn wagon rides, lunch, apple bobbing, face painting, games, cotton candy and more. There will also be an adult and youth costume contest with prizes.

• Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.: Fall party for youth and teens ages 5 to 17. The event will include a pumpkin carving lesson, goody bags and activities.

• Oct. 29: Twin Oaks Farm outing for youth and teens ages 5 to 17. The group will meet at church at 6:30 p.m. Supper and a haunted hay ride will be included.

• Oct. 30: Youth Sunday at 11 a.m., with a “special action song by our youth,” and the youth will be in charge of the positions during the morning service.

• Nov. 4: Community outreach with a free, outside movie for the entire family. Hot dogs, chips, drinks and funnel cakes will be sold by the youth department for a building fundraiser.

• Nov. 6, 6 p.m.: Service Liberty will begin the study course, “The Christian Adventure,” by Pastor Arthur D. Jett, Sr. For anyone wishing to participate, books will be $7. The class is for new Christians and mature Christians.

Liberty Baptist has a new option on its web site, and invites anyone with a prayer request to go to the web site and leave the request. These requests are prayed for by church members four times a week as a group. Many requests have been answered.

For more information about the church, go to libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com. To leave a message at the church call (770) 775-6623. To talk with the pastor, call (770) 775-4396.

Shiloh Missionary

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, at 492 Shiloh Road in Jenkinsburg, will observe Women’s Day on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. The guest speaker for the occasion will be Minister Teresa Hill, first lady of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. For more information, call the church at (770) 775-1261.

The first official sermon for Brother Marrio and Sister Antionette Sims will be given Oct. 19 at the church, at 7 p.m.

Underground Church

Members of the Underground Church will meet Oct. 23 at 4 p.m., at the courthouse in Jackson, for the “Walking in the Light Mission,” sending members out in pairs to provide people with a glimpse of good living and of a living God, while carrying a life-giving message.

Shiloh Missionary

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Milner will hold its Men and Women in Faith event on Oct. 23, beginning with morning worship at 11 a.m., with Pastor D.H. Driver. The afternoon service will be at 2 p.m., with Pastor Kay Crawford and the Lord’s House Ministry as special guests. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is located at 198 Van Buren Road, Milner. For more information, call Pat Blackman at (770) 313-5905 or (770) 358-4611.

New Hope

New Hope Baptist Church, at 762 Sandy Creek Road in Flovilla, will be having a Pastor’s Installation on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. R.L. Henderson of the Rock Creek Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker.

Nazarene

Revival services begin Sunday, Oct. 23 at Jackson Church of the Nazarene, on Ga. Highway 16 E, with Dr. J. Fred Huff as speaker. Services Sunday will be at 10:45 a.m., and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, services will be at 7 p.m.

Huff is a former missionary to Africa and previously served as regional director for the continent of Africa. In addition, he has served as a former district superintendent for Georgia and is currently district superintendent for the New Mexico District Church of the Nazarene. He and his wife, the former Dinah Lee, are well known in Georgia. The public is invited to attend.

United in Faith

United in Faith Christian Ministries, with Pastor Anthony and First Lady Stephanie Williams, will be having its first fall festival on Oct. 29 from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m. The event will have jumpers, food, games and more fun including recording artist, Tru Beauty Gospel Artist, to perform and the UIFCM dance team. For more information, visit the church web site at www.uifcm.org. United in Faith is located at 330 Viewpoint Drive, Jackson.

CrossOver Ministries

CrossOver Ministries Kids Crusade presents “Big City Adventure” every Sunday morning in the month of October. The event will follow up with a fall festival Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. CrossOver Ministries will celebrate its sixth anniversary Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m., with food and fellowship after the service. The Food Pantry Ministry is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m., to 1 p.m. The church services are held every Sunday morning 10:30 a.m., with evening service at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. CrossOver Ministries is located at 2702 Ga. Highway 16 West, Jackson. Call (678) 898-1010.

Rock Creek

The Southwest Atlanta Baptist Association will present “Music for Missions” Oct. 30, at 4 p.m., at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Indian Springs. All choirs, dance groups, and soloists are invited. There will also be guest presenters. For more information, call (404) 758-2727 or (404) 447-0673.

Cedar Rock

The Cedar Rock Church, at 1479 Ga. Highway 36 East in Jackson, will hold a fall festival Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include food, games, a hay ride and “trunk-or-treat.” For more information, call (770) 775-3387.

Flovilla Gospel Fest

The Sixth Annual Flovilla Gospel Fest will be held Nov. 5, from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m., on the streets of downtown Flovilla. The event will include singers and dancers from local churches, as well as nationally known recording artists. Vendor space is available for $10. The cost for food vendors is $25. To schedule a performance time, call Ruth Gravitt at (678) 551-4169. Vendors, call (678) 480-1500.

Family Life

Family Life Church, located 12689 Highway 87 in Juliette, is raising money to purchase a sign for the church. Family Life will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 5. There are spots available for yard sale items. Spots may be reserved to set up your yard sale items for a donation of $10. To make a reservation, contact Tina McMurray at (478) 957-7299 or leave a message at the church office at (478) 994-0704.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exceedingly Grateful

Exceedingly Grateful Ministries, Inc., had its first worship service, Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Butts County Recreation Department. The church is a new ministry and is soliciting help from the community. The church is in need of musicians, choir members, stewards, stewardesses, members, and friends. Join for praise and worship every Sunday at 9 a.m., and on fifth Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Harry Clark is the pastor. Dr. Toni Clark, Exaler. For more information, call (404) 372-1954 or (770) 775-6274.

Rock Springs

Rock Springs Church has announced a new DivorceCare support group. All ages are welcome. The group will cover topics relevant to divorce including finance, emotional healing, dealing with child custody, and strength through the love of Jesus Christ. Meetings will be held at Rock Springs Church, at 219 Rock Springs Road in Milner, on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Childcare is available. For details call (678) 544-1014.

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

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