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Sardis Baptist

Sardis Baptist Church, at 2120 Keys Ferry Road, McDonough, is hosting a revival Feb. 6-8, with services at 7 p.m., with Pastor R.E. Mays and special music nightly. The Family Worship Center Choir will perform Feb. 8.

Sardis Baptist Church will host a barbecue on Feb. 11 beginning at 5 p.m. Plates will be $8, and include barbecue, stew, cole slaw, bread, drinks and dessert. The public is invited. Regular services at the church include Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service Sundays at 11 a.m., and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.

For more information, call (770) 954-3335.

Powerhouse Apostolic

Powerhouse Apostolic Church of Promise’s revival continues with week four, Feb. 8, 9 and 10. The revivalist for the week is Minister Renee Sears. The church is located at 3659 Brownlee Road, Forsyth. Services start each night at 7:30 p.m.

The revivalist for week five is Elder Kimberly Taylor. For week six, Pastor Overseer Robert H. Jackson will be the revivalist. For more information, call (404) 219-1887.

First Baptist

The First Baptist Church of Jackson’s Hearty Bunch seniors lunch will be Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. Guests will be Ralph Wilson and family.

A Brotherhood Meeting will be Feb. 11 at 8 a.m.

The Honduras Mission Team is sponsoring a “Celebration of Love” dinner and entertainment night on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10. A photographer will be available. Sign-ups are available in Sunday School, at the Welcome Center, or in the church office.

New Children Ministry Day will be Feb. 11. This activity will give children an opportunity to share God’s love by distributing laundry kits to college students at Gordon College. Contact Lisa Wilder, children’s ministry director, prior to Feb. 5.

The AWANA Grand Prix Race is on Saturday, March 10. Contact Lisa Wilder at (770) 775-3102 for questions regarding workshops.

First Baptist Church of Jackson’s senior pastor, Dr. Joe Bufford, is currently preaching a series on Sunday mornings entitled, “God Grace.” It is rebroadcast on WJGA 92.1 FM at 1:30 p.m.

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.

Faithwalkers

Faithwalkers Church Ministry, at 353 Freeman Road in Forsyth, will feature singer Titian McMurray of Juliette on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

Sunday school is at 10 a.m., preaching is at 11 a.m., and Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastor William Slaughter at (478) 994-0705.

Stark UMC

Stark United Methodist Church’s Valentine’s dinner will be Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. The cost will be $15 per person. The evening includes food, fellowship, and entertainment. Contact the church office today, Feb. 8, to purchase tickets.

Stark UMC Men's Club Chicken Stew will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25. The cost is $20 per gallon. Pick-up will be at 4 p.m. Have your container to the church prior to pick-up to reserve your stew.

Visit www.starkumc.org/youth to see what the Stark UMC Youth offers.

The church is located at 1097 Halls Bridge Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-5679.

Gospel of Christ

On Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., The YPWW Committee of Gospel of Christ Church will host a dinner and a play, “For the Love of ...,” at the Gospel of Christ Church W.W. Wright Fellowship Hall, located at 250 Mallet Street. The cost per adult is $20. All are invited to attend. For information, contact Michelle Jester at (404) 279-2269 or Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340.

On Sunday, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m., the Gospel of Christ Women’s Department will host its annual Women’s Day Program. The theme will be “Women of Praise say Hallelujah.” All are invited to attend. For more information, contact Felicia Moore at (770) 775-2340 or Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340.

Macedonia Missionary

The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, at 144 Hope McClure Road, Jackson, will be hosting a special session for couples Feb. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m., called “Love, Relationships and Laughter.” The session will be held at the McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council building, at 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Reid of Alethia Baptist Church in Macon will be the guest facilitators. The session is free and the public is invited. Dress casual. For reservations, contact Pastor Jeremy and Alicia Head at (770) 775-9105 or any member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Israel Temple

Israel Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, at 285 East First Street in Jackson, will have a book sale and fish fry Feb. 11 beginning at 10 a.m., and a Gospel and Liturgical Fest at 6 p.m.

On Feb. 19, the church will celebrate 145 years of service to the Butts County community with a service at 2:30 p.m. Special guests will be the Rev. Lionel Wilson and the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Locust Grove.

For more information, call Mozal Mayfield at (770) 294-7712 or Stephanie Head at (404) 783-6513.

Rock Creek

The Rock Creek Baptist Church will be hosting its fifth annual Memorial Service on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor B.C. Bell of the Marth Ann Baptist Church in Perry, Ga. Rock Creek is located at 2051 Ga. Highway 42 South, Flovilla. For more information, call (404) 992-0083.

Zion Missionary

Zion Missionary Baptist Church, at 709 South Mulberry Street in Jackson, will hold its monthly Choir Fellowship Night on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Special guests will include members of the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Hampton.

Liberty Baptist

Liberty Baptist Church, at 3043 High Falls Road, Jackson, will be hosting several events this month.

• Feb. 12: Valentine’s Day Dinner, after the morning worship service. The community is invited to eat free.

• Feb. 15: A youth Valentine’s party starts at 6:30 p.m. The event will include food, fun and games for youth ages 5 to 17.

• Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.: The movie “Courageous” will be shown at Liberty Baptist Church. The screening is free to the community.

• Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.: A churchwide planning meeting and meal. Enjoy discussions and pizza.

• March 17: Liberty Baptist Church will host a barbecue plate building fundraiser. Tickets will be $8 (with drink, $8.50). Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Call the church office and leave a message for tickets at (770) 775-6623 or call (770) 775-4396. For more information about the church, visit libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com.

Jackson UMC

The Fifty-Plus Club of Jackson United Methodist Church will meet on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 12 p.m. Fifty-Plus is open to all members of the community. Call (770) 775-7714.

The Mary Buttrill School will have an art gala on March 23, in the fellowship hall of the church. Children will present their art work and will perform. Tickets for adults are $10. No charge for children. The event will start at 7 p.m. Call the Mary Buttrill School at (770) 504-1281 for information.

Wednesday Morning Bible Studies are held each Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., in the Parrish House, next to the church. All are invited.

The Wesley Circle of the United Methodist Women will meet in the Gathering Room of the fellowship hall at 7 p.m., on Feb. 20. All ladies of the church are invited.

Faith Tabernacle

The Faith Tabernacle First Deliverance Holiness Church Inc., at 216 East Ball Road in Jackson, will host its annual Valentine’s Day banquet Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., at the Butts County recreation complex, on Biles Drive in Jackson. Tickets will not be sold but the banquet charge will be $15 at the door for singles and $25 per couple. The event is sponsored by the Prayer Warriors. For more information, call (678) 768-0282.

The church is inviting the public to meet its new pastor, Minister Demonstray Head, on Saturday evening, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. The installation service will be conducted by Bishop B.F. McKibben and other ministers. Afterward, a light supper will be served.

Joshua’s Place

Joshua’s Place will be hosting a chicken-que Feb. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the church. All proceeds will go toward the Fearless Women's Conference and AMP Youth.

On Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m., the church will offer its Family Series.

Worship leader Catherine Mullins along with speaker June Evans will be joining the Fearless Women’s Conference. The theme this year is “Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone.” The conference is planned for March 8-10. For more details and to register, visit the web site www.joshuasplace.com or call (770) 504-8551. All churches are welcome. The conference is open to the community.

A new study on Wednesday nights will be called “How to Pray the Lord’s Prayer.”

The Crushing young adults program is every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Visit the church on Facebook for more details. Joshua’s Place is located at 146 Stark Road, Jackson.

Abundant Life

S.P.A Ministry will presents “A Time Of Refreshing” Women’s Conference Feb. 24 and 25, with speaker Tanya Croone, at Abundant Life, 104 Dub Walker Road in Jackson. Admission will be $25 per person. Groups of 10 or more will pay $20 per person. For more information or to register, call the church office at (770) 775-4838 or visit the web site www.abundantlifejackson.com.

St. James Missionary

Brother Willie Deese will give his first public sermon at St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Feb. 26, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 2150 High Falls Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-6235.

Jackson Presbyterian

Jackson Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and church service at 11 a.m. This season, Pastor Becky Baker’s sermon series is “What if ...,” through Feb. 12. The church also has a weekly Tuesday-night family dinner, which is $5 for adults and free for school children, and Bible study with Youth Chill and Sprouts classes, and an adult class.

Jackson Presbyterian is located at 240 N. Oak St., off the Square in Jackson. For more information call (770) 775-5683 or visit www.jacksonpresbyterian.org.

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.

The Way

The Way Fellowship of Believers meets every Sunday evening at 5 p.m., at Bombero Grill, at 112 West Second Street, Jackson. For more information, call (678) 222-8007 or visit www.theway-jackson.com.

Light House Baptist

For a copy of services from Light House Baptist Church, call (770) 775-9122 or e-mail anmchapman@gmail.com.

On the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m., the preschool will be having a singing, activities, and devotion. The preschool also has arts and crafts. Light House Baptist Church is located at 180 Shiloh Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-9123.

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