PERFORMANCES
» Nanci Crewe Summer Concert Series: Signal Crest United Methodist Church, 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, concludes its free July concert series, held in memory of the church’s former organist/choirmaster, on Sunday with singer/pianist Van Smith. The performance serves as the music portion of the 11 a.m. service. 423-886-2330.
» Reunion concert: Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 4100 Highland Ave., is gathering past and present choir members for the annual reunion concert on Aug. 25. Rehearsals will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday.
» Christian Karaoke Coffeehouse: This monthly series at Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, continues from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Bring soundtracks and be prepared to sing. Small donation will be taken at the door from anyone older than 10. Concessions will be available.
» Tri-State Gospel Music Association will host its Hall of Fame induction ceremony 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Parkway Baptist Temple, 65 Stuart Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. The evening includes performances by the Hall of Fame Choir and scrap-iron quartets. Free admission, but offerings appreciated. 423-364-6311, willdawg1@epbfi.com, tristategospelmusichalloffame.com.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
» Not Alone, a support group for family and friends of loved ones who are incarcerated, meets at 11 a.m. Saturday (and other fourth Saturdays) at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Refreshments and child care are provided.
» Homecoming: Welcome Hill Baptist Church, which was dedicated on Oct. 19, 1969, will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary with homecoming services Sunday. Morning worship starts at 10:30 a.m., and there will be a break for lunch around 12:30 p.m. before continuing afternoon services around 2 p.m. The church is on Oak Street in the Fairmount community of Hamilton County. 423-886-3109.
» Pastor appreciation: Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church, 7463 Pinewood Drive, will honor the pastor and his wife, Bobby L. and Patricia Hampton Sr., in services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Bobby “BJ” Hampton Jr., associate pastor of House of Hope in Atlanta, will deliver the message. 423-892-1924.
» Worship ride: The Rev. Will Lauderback, with fitness instructor Brianna Taylor, will lead a sermon for participants on fitness bikes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Echelon Studio, inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. It’s free to take part in the 40-minute ride, but donations will be accepted for Mustard Tree Ministries of Chattanooga. Reserve a bike at https://echelonstudio.com (click on Events) or Echelon’s Facebook page.
» Ice-cream social: Sale Creek United Methodist Church, 14909 Dayton Pike, will host a community ice-cream social at 6 p.m. Sunday. 423-486-4993.
» Teen Talent: Lee University will host the 2019 Church of God Teen Talent, an international competition that helps youths ages 13-19 discover, develop and dedicate their talents to the Lord, Monday through Friday. More than 5,000 individuals will compete in 43 categories, including music, art, drama, multimedia, creative writing and Bible. More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded. All competitions are open to the public, or watch at https:livestream.com/leeu. See a schedule of events at https://cogteentalent.com, or call 423-614-8400.
» Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, hosts this program every Wednesday. The pastor’s wife, Teresa Lee, leads the lesson at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon. 423-903-3652.
» Teacher uplift: The East Hamilton Ministerial Association will provide lunch and prayers to an estimated 400 Hamilton County educators during its third annual Drive-Through Prayer Lunch on Thursday. The event is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the south end of the Samaritan Center parking lot, 9231 Lee Highway in Ooltewah. Teachers bearing tickets will receive a free sack lunch from Chick-fil-A, Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill or Pizza Hut. Then clergy from several denominations will be available to offer a prayer of dedication for the new school year. Contact: EddieSchwisow@TheSamaritanCenter.net.
» Church Women United will meet Friday for their Human Rights Celebration, “The Time Is Now! Unite To Serve.” Two people from the Chattanooga area will honored for their service and dedication to supporting CWU goals affirming the inherent worth and dignity in all people and that basic human rights should be equally available to all. Registration and social time begin at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6 p.m. at Stanley United Methodist Church, 501 Dodson Ave.
» Ladies Night of Prayer: The monthly event is 6 p.m. Friday at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. 423-622-2565.
» Men’s Prayer Breakfast: The monthly event is 8-10 a.m. Aug. 3 at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. Includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
» Fish fry: The second annual Time Outdoors Ministry fish fry will start at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road. Dinner will be served until 6, when the Hullender Family will sing, followed by Malcolm Carter II at 6:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $10. RSVP to Brian Simmons at 423-305-2434 or Daniel Morgan at 706-483-7570.
» First Sunday fellowship: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, will serve its monthly fellowship meal Aug. 4 following Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. 423-903-3652.
» Missions conference: Ticket sales end Aug. 9 for a regional missions conference to be held Aug. 16-17 in Rome, Ga. The One More Conference is an all-denominations program on engaging congregations in local and global missions work. Email one.more@propempo.com for a discount code for three or more. Registration information at www.eventbrite.com.
» Pastor anniversary: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, is selling tickets for an Aug. 17 banquet, part of a weekend celebration of the fifth anniversary of the pastor and his wife, the Rev. Gary and Cathy Hathaway. Cost is $35 adults, $17.50 ages 12 and younger. Purchase 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday at the church. 423-510-9684.
» Chattanooga Tea Party will host David Barton, nationally recognized author, speaker and founder of WallBuilders, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Stuart Heights Baptist Church’s Hixson campus, 1505 Cloverdale Drive. The theme is “One Nation Under God.” WallBuilders is a national pro-family organization that emphasizes moral, religious and constitutional heritage with a goal of exerting influence in government policy. There is no cost to attend, but donations will be received to help defray costs. www.chattanoogateaparty.com, www.wallbuilders.com.
» Stephen Ministry: First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave., has opened registration for an introductory Stephen Ministry workshop, to train laypeople to provide one-on-one Christian care to hurting people, to be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m Sept. 7. Admission fee is $15 per person, $50 per congregation (four or more). 314-428-2600, www.stephenministry.org/workshop.
» WEC banquet: The Women’s Enrichment Center, serving Northwest Georgia, has scheduled its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Dalton (Georgia) Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road. Guest speaker is Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist who has experienced a pro-life conversion. Individual tickets are $50; sponsorships range from $400 to $10,000. wecnorthga.org, info@wecnorthga.org, 706-278-1050.
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