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.

Liberty Baptist

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

• 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.

Joshua’s Place

Joshua’s Place, at 146 Stark Road in Jackson, will hold Trunk or Treat Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited. Visit the new web site at www.joshuasplace.com. Prayer is held every weekday morning from 6 to 8 a.m., and Fridays at 7 p.m.

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.

Faithwalkers

Faithwalkers Church Ministry, at 353 Freeman Road in Forsyth, will be having a fall festival Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. The New Horizon will be singing at Faithwalkers Church Ministry on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

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.

Sardis Baptist

Sardis Baptist Church in McDonough will be hosting a fall festival on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 12 to 5 p.m. There will be a variety of fun for the whole family in addition to plenty of food for those who attend. Guests can take part in numerous activities including: cake walk, puppet shows, inflatables, ice-cream truck, and games for all ages. For more information call (770) 827-8847 or (770) 954-3335. Sardis Baptist Church is located at 2120 Keys Ferry Road, McDonough.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First Baptist Jackson

First Baptist Church’s weekly service hours are: Sunday School at 9:15 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening worship and Children's Choir at 6 p.m., and Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m., for AWANA (ages 2 years through fifth-grade) and 7 p.m., for Prayer Meeting.

Each Sunday night at 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church and Renewing a Right Spirit Ministry sponsor GriefShare, a 13-week, non-denominational, Christ-centered study and grief support group. The study is designed with the flexibility to start at any time and to continue when the next 13-week session is offered. Contact the church office at (770) 775-3102 for more information. First Baptist Church is located at 1227 West Third Street.

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