Music
- Praise singing, 11 a.m. Sunday, with a free soup and salad lunch, at Fairview United Methodist Church, 3901 Hamill Road in Hixson. http://fairviewumchixson.com.
- McCallie Guitar Quartet, a select auditioned group of the most advanced instrumentalists in the school’s guitar program, and GuitarChattanooga, performers of classical guitar, in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle. Free. www.stlukechatt.org.
- Chattanooga Bach Choir, conducted by artistic director David Long, continues Cantata Series, 4 p.m. Sunday at Christ Church Episcopal, 633 Douglas St. Selections translate to “You Shepherd of Israel, Hear Us,” “I Shall Sing the Mercies of the Lord Forever” and the organ prelude “Glory Be to God on High,” performed by Karla Fowkes. Guest soloists are tenor James Harr and bass Zachary James Cavan. $15 suggested donation; free to students. www.ChattanoogaBachChoir.org.
- Choristers’ Evensong, featuring children’s ringing/singing choirs from three Episcopal churches, 5 p.m Sunday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Other represented churches are St. Paul’s of Chattanooga and Good Shepherd of Lookout Mountain. A freewill offering will be accepted to support these children’s choir programs. 423-886-2281, ext. 307; www.sttimsignal.com.
- TN-GA Presbytery Fifth Sunday event, 6 p.m. Sunday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, features the New Hope Singers and the one-man play “Daniel,” written and performed by Courtney Krueger. 423-698-2556.
- Mass Choir Reunion Concert, 5 p.m. May 6 at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. 1800 N. Chamberlain Ave. 423-698-0337.
Fundraisers
- Rummage sale/bake sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Glenwood Drive. Proceeds will go toward church repairs and building Sunday school program. Tours of the sanctuary and bookstore available, and Father Stavros Ballas will answer questions about Orthodox Christian faith. 423-629-4881.
- Rummage sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5 and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 6 at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. Merchandise includes furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks available for purchase. Proceeds support missions and other outreach efforts. 706-866-0232.
- Flea market and bake sale: 9 a.m.-noon May 6 at Anglican Church of the Reedemer, 104 McBrien Road. Donations of merchandise to sell will be accepted starting Sunday. 423-892-1101.
- Spring sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, rain or shine, at Fairview United Methodist Church, 2112 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Includes flea market and household items, clothes and toys. Proceeds from 31st annual sale benefit Rossville Community Ministries and The Cottage. 423-488-4860, 706-866-4194.
- Rummage and bake sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 at Fairview United Methodist Church, 3901 Hamill Road in Hixson. Free coffee and popcorn while you shop; breakfast and lunch concessions for sale. Proceeds benefit Crafty Critters Community Outreach, providing hats and pillows for cancer patients and snacks for ICU waiting room at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. http://fairviewumchixson.com.
- Cookbooks: Last 20 available from Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730. Send $10, plus $2 shipping and handling. Call JoAnn Mitchell, 706-895-2636, for information on buying from a church member or a Chattooga County business.
Programs, events
- Pastor installation: Mount Peria Missionary Baptist Church, 341 Sparks St. in Ringgold, Ga., will install the Rev. Edward Ellis III as senior pastor during services at 3 p.m. Sunday. Guests will be Pastor Wayne Johnson and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Chattanooga.
- Chattanooga Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Main speaker is John Aden, who has served in senior leadership roles for companies including Frito-Lay, Mac Tools and Wal-Mart. $21. 423-698-0100, http://chattanoogaprayerbreakfast.org.
- Pastors luncheon, presented by Northwest Georgia-Greater Chattanooga Christians United for Israel, features CUFI’s central regional coordinator, Lyndon Allen, as speaker. Choice of noon Wednesday at Dalton Golf & Country Club, 333 Country Club Way in Dalton, Ga., or noon Thursday at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 2321 Lifestyle Way in Chattanooga. No charge with reservations; call Margaret Bean at 423-645-1552. www.cufi.org.
- National Day of Prayer: Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road in Hixson, will mark this national observance on Thursday by opening the church doors from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special prayers for the country, led by a pastor, deacon or special guest, will be held at the flag pole on the church lawn at 7:30 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. The first 50 visitors will receive a free bookmarker. 423-877-5742, www.themiddlecrossbaptistchurch.org.
- Shine, a free prom for individuals with special needs and pampering for their families, is 7-10 p.m. Friday in The Chattanoogan’s ballroom, 1201 S. Broad St. Presented by Bridge Christian Church and city of Chattanooga’s Youth and Family Development Department. To register: 423-463-0202.
- Christian Science lecture, “Making Meaningful Change: How God’s Love Can Change Your Life and the World,” by Mark McCurties, practitioner of Christian Science healing, at 2 p.m. May 6 at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 612 McCallie Ave. Free program, free parking, free child care. 423-266-0646.
- Guest speaker David Ring delivers message at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. services May 7 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
- Big Hat Tea Party: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 27 at Windstone Golf Clubhouse, 9230 Windstone Drive, Ringgold, Ga. Annual dress-up luncheon by Women of Worth from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Wilcox Boulevard. $20 adults, $10 ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. 423-697-7000.
- Women’s Ministry Luncheon, an annual event at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will feature Julie Baumgardner, president and chief executive officer of First Things First, as keynote speaker, 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. June 3. Her topic is “Be Still and Know.” Event includes lunch from Scenic City Catering and music by Greg Smith and Lions of Steel. Tickets are $15. To purchase, call the church office at 706-866-0232 or call or text Laura Jones at 423-605-1816.
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