Faith Briefs

Entertainment

* Chalk artist Aaron Jones will minister in art at Ridgeview Church, 1008 Beaumont Road, in Ringgold, Ga., on Sunday at 10 a.m. For information, visit www.myridgeviewchurch.com.

Gospel meeting

* Gospel Broadcasting Network will televise its second Nationwide Gospel Meeting from the Tivoli Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 5-8. The theme of the nightly messages, which will be preached by GBN regulars B.J. Clarke and Glenn Colley, is "If the Foundations Be Destroyed." Jeff Scott of Nashville will lead congregational singing. The event is hosted by Soddy Church of Christ in cooperation with area churches of God. The nightly event is free to the public. For information, call 706-866-9797 or visit www.gbntv.org.

Movie

* First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will show the movie "Fireproof" on Sunday at 6 p.m. For information, call the church at (706) 866-0232.

Music opportunities

* The Chancel Choir of Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, will present a service of patriotic music on Sunday at 6 p.m. The choir will be accompanied by organ, piano, brass and timpani, and the congregation will be invited to sing hymns and other songs celebrating the nation's heritage and freedom. For information, call the church at 698-6951.

* Oakwood Community Church, 3927 Webb Road, will hold its monthly Christian coffeehouse on Saturday, July 4, at 1 p.m. The entertainment will be provided artists such as Shields of Faith, Dana Russell, the Webb Sisters, New Paved Road, Greg Finch, Sharon Foskey, Judy Quinn, 2 Deep Within, Brenda Bradshaw, Got Mercy, Lib Oneil, the Revelators, New Day Gospel Singers and the Ramseys. Food will be available for purchase. For information, call 903-3652 or pastor James Blackmon at 760-1607.

Ekklesia Baptist changes name

* The former Ekklesia Baptist Tabernacle, 8018 Georgetown Road, has changed its name to Savannah Bay Baptist Church. Church officials said the name was changed because many people was not aware the Greek word "ekklesia" simply meant "assembly." The congregation, organized in 1977, will celebrate Homecoming Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For information, call the church at 238-9496.

Vacation Bible schools

* Boynton United Methodist Church, 4246 Boynton Drive, July 12-16, 6-8:30 p.m. (dinner included), ages 3 through fifth grade, theme: "Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience & Discover God Everywhere," 706-866-2626.

* Cloud Springs Road Baptist Church, 210 Cloud Springs Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., Wednesdays through Aug. 5, 6:30-8 p.m., ages kindergarten through fifth grade, theme: "Truth Trek," 706-866-0164.

* First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road (sessions at Gilbert Stephenson Park), July 13-17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., ages 4 through sixth grade; theme: "Truth Trek," 706-866-0232.

* Grace Church of the Nazarene, 6310 Dayton Blvd., Hixson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (celebration service/cookout/games), ages 4 through fifth grade, theme: "Wildwood Forest," 842-5919.

* Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road, July 12-16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (children ages 3 to fifth grade and youth in grades 6-12) and 7-8 p.m. (adults), 624-6073.

* Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., July 19-24, 5-7 p.m., theme: "Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience & Discover God Everywhere," 266-1766.

* Ooltewah Baptist Church, 5514 Main St., July 12-16, 6:30-9 p.m., ages 4 through fifth grade, theme: "Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God's Light," 238-4831 or www.ooltewahbaptistchurch.org.

* Ooltewah Church of God, 9320 S. Lee Highway, July 6-9, 7-9 p.m., theme: "Mission Is Possible," 650-3180.

* Renaissance Presbyterian Church, 1211 Boynton Drive, July 27-31, ages 3-17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., theme: "God's Movement," 624-0724.

* Signal Crest United Methodist Church, 1005 Ridgeway Ave., July 13-16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 4 through fifth grade, theme: "SonRock Kids Camp!" 886-2330 or www.signalcrestumc.org.

* Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 6314 East Brainerd Road, Wednesdays through July 22, 6-8:30 p.m., 892-6446.

Youth event

* The Church of God at Pelham Valley in Alto, located at the corner of Old Alto Highway and Roarks Cove Road, will conclude a youth revival today at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Music today will be provided by Vessels of Joy of Tracy City, Tenn. For information, call (931) 224-6659.