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Powerhouse Apostolic

Powerhouse Apostolic Church of Promise, at 3659 Brownlee Road, Forsyth, will be hosting a six-week revival beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18. Each week, through March 2, services will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information, call (404) 219-1887.

Jackson UMC

Wednesday morning Bible study has resumed at Jackson United Methodist Church, and is held at 10:30 a.m., in the Parish House next to the church.

The 50-Plus Club will meet for lunch on Jan. 19 at 12 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Call (770) 775-7714 for reservations.

Wednesday night dinners are back at 6 p.m. No reservations are required. A donation of $4 per person is appreciated.

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

Heart & Soul

The Heart & Soul Singers, of Heart & Soul Christian Center Church, will be singing at Buckner’s Family Restaurant, at 1168 Bucksnort Road, off Interstate 75, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Mike Burge at (770) 775-5847.

Friendship AME

Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church of Jackson will be having its missionary program on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Mamie Crawford, associate pastor of Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson. Friendship AME is located at 2260 Ga. Highway 16 East. Call (770) 775-1105.

Exceedingly Grateful

Exceedingly Grateful Ministries will celebrate “Youth Day” on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m., at the Butts County Recreation Department, 576 Ernest Biles Drive. Sis. Felesha Clark-Hunt will be the speaker.

The church’s service location will change on Feb. 5. The new location will be at Clark’s Learning Center in the activity room, at 2161 Brownlee Road Jackson. All are invited to attend programs and worship experiences. Call Pastor Harry Clark at (404) 372-1954 or (678) 752-0208 for more information.

First Baptist

The children’s choir of First Baptist Church of Jackson begins its spring session on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.

The senior adults will be heading to Louise’s Cafeteria in Griffin on Monday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. Sign-ups are being taken in the church office.

First Baptist Church will host an Associational Brotherhood Meeting and Meal on Monday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

Senior Pastor, Dr. Joe Bufford, is currently preaching a series on Sunday mornings entitled, “What Men Need to Hear.”

Offering envelopes for 2012 are now available in the hallway by the church office.

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 and includes a free photo. Sign-ups are available in Sunday School, at the Welcome Center, or in the church office.

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.

Abundant Life

Abundant Life’s prayer and fasting for the upcoming year will be Jan. 8-29. Prayer during the fast will be Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., during the fast.

Worship services are Sundays at 9 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Courageous Small Group with Ryan Rigsby is Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Small Groups are Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Monday nights at 7 p.m., the church offers a Spanish Bible class and recovery classes. Ignite Youth is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Abundant Life is located at 104 Dub Walker Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-4838.

Liberty Baptist

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

• Jan. 29: Youth Sunday. The youth will be filling the positions during the Sunday School hour and worship service. Support them and see them at work and hear them sing during the morning service.

• Jan. 29: Potato Bar Fundraiser. Come and have lunch. A youth building fundraiser hosted by Jessie Renfroe will be held immediately following the morning service. A potato bar with drink and all the trimmings will be available for $6 per plate. Desserts will be sold separately. This fundraiser will go toward the fund for a new fellowship hall.

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

For more information about the church, visit libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com or call (770) 775-6623 and leave a message.

Joshua’s Place

Joshua’s Place is getting geared up for its Fearless Women’s Conference which will be held March 8-10. The speaker will be June Evans. All ladies in the community are invited. Check the web site www.joshuasplace.com for more information or call at (770) 504-8551.

The Crushing is held every Thursday night at 7 p.m. This is a young adults service for those ages 18 to 35.

Joshua’s Place will be beginning a churchwide, full 21-day fast Jan. 9. Prayer is held every weekday morning at 6 a.m., and Fridays at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 146 Stark Road, Jackson.

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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