VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
* St. Paul AME Church: 2514 Williams St. Final day of “Super Training University,” 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Includes arts, crafts and snacks.
* Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church: 7463 Pinewood Drive. “Game Changer,” 6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, features praise and worship, classes, activities and food for all ages, including adults. 423-892-1924.
* First Baptist Church, Fort Oglethorpe: 2645 LaFayette Road. “Power Up,” 6-8:15 p.m. June 9-13 for kids in preschool through middle school. Sign up online at fbcfo.org or in person any night during the event. Limited bus service is available; call 706-866-0232 to request.
* Hickory Valley Baptist Church: 2320 Hickory Valley Road. “In the Wild: Amazing Encounters With Jesus,” 6:30-8 p.m. June 10-14 for kids 4 years old through sixth grade. 423-892-1816.
* Middle Cross Baptist Church: 4009 Norcross Road. Bible stories, face painting, balloon animals, games, music, crafts, hot dogs and snacks for ages 4-14. Kickoff 5-7:30 p.m. June 23, then 6-7:30 p.m. June 24-27. Church is on Facebook or call 423-877-5742.
PERFORMANCES
* Jordan Family Band: The recording artists from Calhoun, Ga., will perform at two Chattanooga churches Sunday. They’ll be at New Haven Baptist, 1058 Graysville Road, at 10:30 a.m. and at Friendship Baptist in Hixson, 1005 Gadd Road, at 6 p.m.
* Youth choir: Living Proof, the youth choir of First Baptist Church of Dickson, Tenn., performs at 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Etowah, Tenn., 824 Washington Ave. Other churches’ youth groups are especially invited. 423-263-2214.
* Benefit singing: The Hullender Family, Rightpath Bluegrass, Tony Hullender and Testimony Quartet will perform at 6 p.m. June 8 at Ringgold High School, 29 Tiger Lane. A love offering will be taken.
* Let’s Sing From Memory: Free social gatherings for those affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers, to sing old songs and hymns that may reconnect them to old memories, are 1-2:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Free. For more information: 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
FUNDRAISERS
* Rummage sale: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, has rescheduled its annual rummage sale due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend. New dates are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, June 7, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Merchandise will include furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds support church missions and outreach efforts. 706-866-0232.
* Art exhibition: “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” with more than 80 original works by 21 area artists, is on view at First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 650 McCallie Ave., through June 30. www.firstchristian-chat.com, JumpStartArt.net.
* Beat the heat campaign: The Salvation Army is distributing free box fans and water to low-income individuals and families affected by the heat. The Day Center, 800 McCallie Ave., is also open for the homeless, with a hydration station available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. any day that the temperature exceeds 90 degrees. Monetary gifts for box fans and utility bill assistance should be marked “Beat the Heat” and mailed to 822 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403. Or donate online at www.csarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Monthly meeting is 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. The first Saturday includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
* Homecoming: New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road, will celebrate 31 years of ministry with a visit by the Jordan Family Band during worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A nursery is provided. The church also has prayer time at 9 a.m. and Sunday School from 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. Lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. Information: Archie Layne, 423-505-9266.
* First Sunday fellowship: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, will serve a fellowship meal after the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. 423-903-3652.
* Church and pastor anniversaries: Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd., will celebrate Pastor Jeffrey A. Carter’s third anniversary and church’s 39th anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday. 423-622-2565.
* Homecoming: New Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 2311 Bliss Ave., will celebrate its 67th anniversary with homecoming services led by the pastor, Bishop James M. Scott, at 4 p.m. Sunday. All past congregants are encouraged to attend. 423-629-2649.
* Church Women United: The next meeting on Friday features a book review of “Down & Dirty to 180 Degrees: A Mother’s Memoir of Her Daughter’s Domestic Violence,” presented by the author, Margaret Hodges. Registration and social time start at 10 a.m., and the program is at 10:30 a.m. at Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7407 Bonny Oaks Drive.
* Ladies Night of Prayer: Monthly meeting is at 6 p.m. Friday (and other first Fridays) at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. 423-622-2565.
* Homecoming: Union Springs Baptist Church, 5911 Levi Road, will celebrate homecoming at 11 a.m. June 9. The Agee Family will be the special guests.
* Homecoming: Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold, Georgia, will hold homecoming services at 11 a.m. June 9. Featured musical guests are Children of the Promise from Cedartown, Georgia. A covered-dish dinner will be provided after the service. 706-450-0963.
* Sewanee summit: Invite Welcome Connect, a ministry of the Beecken Center of the School of Theology of the University of the South, will host its fourth national summit June 12-14 in Sewanee, Tenn. Invite Welcome Connect is a ministry that helps churches transform through evangelism, hospitality and belonging. Registration information at http://beeckencenter.sewanee.edu/events/summit2019.
* 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.
* Marriage message: Covenant Keypers, a Chattanooga-based marriage and women’s ministry, has begun a campaign for “Taking the Biblical Message of Marriage to the Next Generation.” To host a presentation or contribute a tax-exempt gift, visit www.covenantkeypers.org or call 423-870-0071.
* Grief and Loss Art Expression Group: Weekly class, meeting 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., uses art as a tool for dealing with grief and loss. Cost is $25 per session, payable on arrival. RSVP, with at least 24 hours notice, at www.eventbrite.com.
* It’s Not My Fault Project: SNAP of Tennessee (the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of clergy sexual abuse by having victims tell their stories at HopeChronicles.org. Anonymity is guaranteed unless the victim requests otherwise. The website RemembertheSurvivors.com also has information on the abuse crisis in Tennessee.
* Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church has a community food pantry that works within the church’s 2-1-1 ministry, part of a nationwide network that connects people in need of assistance with essential community services just by dialing 2-1-1. Food (and diaper) donations may be brought to the welcome desk at Brainerd Crossroads (the BX), 4011 Austin St. See the list of requests at www.brainerdbaptist.org/foodpantry. Questions? Call 423-624-2606.
* Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane, has a free food pantry, open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need are asked to fill out a form stating their income to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
* Community Clothes Closet: Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at 1015 Laura St. across from Dodson Avenue Health Center. Free clothes and small household goods available; donations are appreciated, especially of men’s clothes. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
* Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone struggling with addictive issues, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges, meets each Thursday at Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., worship at 6:15 p.m., open share groups at 7:30 p.m. Child care provided. 423-238-9216, oumclive.org/recovery.
* Brainerd Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery ministry that focuses on healing hurts, habits and addictions, meets every Thursday at Brainerd Baptist Church’s East Ridge campus, 1203 Blocker Lane. Dinner at 5:45 p.m., large group at 6:45 and small/open share groups following. Child care provided. 423-313-8888, brainerdbaptist.org/celebrate-recovery.
* Grief support: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Presented by PruittHealth Hospice. Free. For more information, call 706-602-9546.
* Not Alone, a support group for family and friends of loved ones who are incarcerated, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Refreshments and child care are provided.
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