VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
* New Haven Baptist Church: 1058 Graysville Road. “God’s Farm,” for ages 3 through fifth grade, opens with Family Night at 5 p.m. Sunday, then meets 5:45-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Church is on Facebook or call Abby O’Rear, 423-316-4869.
* Anglican Church of the Redeemer: 104 McBrien Road. “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey To Share the Truth,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Ends with family cookout, 12:30 p.m. Friday. RSVP for cookout by Wednesday. Register to participate or volunteer at https://vbspro.events/p/events/acotrvbs2019. 423-892-1101.
PERFORMANCES
* Nanci Crewe Summer Concert Series: Signal Crest United Methodist Church, 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, has launched a free concert series Sundays in July in memory of the church’s former organist/choirmaster who was an active arts advocate throughout the community. The schedule includes Sara Snider Schone and Friends in “Opera Goes to Church” on Sunday and singer/pianist Van Smith on July 28. Performances serve as the music portion of the 11 a.m. service. 423-886-2330.
* LeFevre Quartet: The Southern gospel quartet will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at McFarland Hill Baptist Church, 307 Brickyard Road, Dalton, Ga. The McFarland Hill Choir also will sing. Contact: jeffhullender@hotmail.com.
* Reunion concert: Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 4100 Highland Ave., is gathering past and present choir members for the annual reunion concert Aug. 25. Rehearsals will begin at 5 p.m. July 27.
* Christian Karaoke Coffeehouse: Bring a soundtrack and be prepared to sing 5-8 p.m. July 27 at Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road. Small donation will be taken at the door from anyone older than 10. Concessions will be available.
* 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.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Special Needs Family Conference: Cerebrum Connections, a free one-day conference on the importance of advocacy and engagement for special-needs families, is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Baptist Church, 6311 Dayton Blvd., Hixson. It will be led by Pastor and Mrs. Steve Cape whose oldest daughter, Heather Cape, has multiple health issues. Information on Facebook at Cerebrum Connections or A Song in the Storm; or call 423-847-6557 or 423-242-8340.
* Alzheimer’s seminar: Dr. Wes Youngberg, a clinical nutritionist and lifestyle medicine specialist, will lead a free seminar on “Reversing Cognitive Decline,” with strategies for preventing Alzheimer’s disease and reversing memory loss, 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place, Ooltewah. A Q&A session will follow at 9 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.
* Women’s seminar: Covenant Keypers, a Chattanooga-based marriage and women’s ministry, will host a women’s seminar on “What Every Woman Ought To Know About the Truth” 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at Orchard Knob Missionary Bpatist Church, 1734 E. Third St. Drs. Clarence and Brenda Shuler will be keynote speakers. Breakout sessions will focus on topics for preteens, teens, adults and widows. Breakfast will be served 7:45-8:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. www.covenantkeypers.org, 423-870-0071.
* Church anniversary: New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church, 1600 Sholar Ave., will celebrate the church’s 69th anniversary Sunday with Family & Friends Day. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., and Pastor Kenneth Ware will bring the message at 11 a.m. 423-463-8992.
* SCWN luncheon: Reservations are due by noon Tuesday for the Scenic City Women’s Network’s June Marketplace Luncheon on Thursday at the Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. The featured speaker is Dr. Elaine Swafford, CEO of Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., and the program and luncheon at noon. Cost is $20. RSVP online at scwn.org. Information: 423-698-6262, admin@scwn.org.
* 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.
* Homecoming: Welcome Hill Baptist Church, which was dedicated on Oct. 19, 1969, will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary with homecoming services July 28. Morning worship starts at 10:30 a.m., and there will be a break for lunch around 12:30 p.m. before continuing 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. July 28. Pastor Bobby “BJ” Hampton Jr., associate pastor of House of Hope in Atlanta, will deliver the message. 423-892-1924.
* Ice-cream social: Sale Creek United Methodist Church, 14909 Dayton Pike, will host a community ice-cream social at 6 p.m. July 28. 423-486-4993.
* 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’s community food pantry is available through the dial 2-1-1 ministry. 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. 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 appreciated, especially of men’s clothing. 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.
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