MUSIC
‘ Genesis Choir: Savannah United Methodist Church, 10520 Snow Hill Road in Ooltewah, will host the Genesis Choir, a youth choir (grades 6-12) from Duluth (Georgia) First United Methodist Church, during 10 a.m. worship Sunday. David Daniel, minister of music and worship arts, leads the ensemble, who regularly tour the Southeast, and Cathy Haas is the accompanist. Call 423-619-8850 for more information.
‘ Testimony Quartet: Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold, Georgia, will host the Testimony Quartet for homecoming services at 11 a.m. Sunday. A love offering will be received. A potluck lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information, call 706-450-0963 or visit the church’s Facebook page.
‘ Hymn sing: An old-fashioned hymn sing is scheduled at 6 p.m. June 16 at the Little Brown Church, 3209 Spring Ave. on Signal Mountain. Mountain Cove Bluegrass band will be featured. An offering will be received. 423-664-3280.
‘ The King’s Brass, an instrumental ensemble featuring three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, percussion and keyboards, will be in concert at 10:45 a.m. June 17 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. A love offering will be taken.
FUNDRAISERS
‘ Grace Market: This monthly community sale, offering produce, crafts, yard-sale items and direct-sales merchandise, debuts today at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike in Soddy-Daisy. Hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will repeat second Saturdays through September. Reserve a vendor spot at www.graceumcsd.org.
‘ Lyerly festivals: Lyerly United Methodist Church seeks vendors for its 10th annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Craft Festival, set for Aug. 11 in Summerville, Georgia. Booth rental is $20 for a 15- by 15-foot space. For a vendor application, call Judy Motes at 706-857-6008 or email Marie Hanna at mariehanna@windstream.net.
‘ Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., still has copies of its latest cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks.” Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $2 shipping/handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Free pancakes: A free pancake breakfast, with sausage, coffee and juices, will be served 9-11:30 a.m. today at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Breakfasts repeat the second Saturday of each month through October. Local vendors also will be set up at the St. Alban’s Farmers Market.
‘ Rhythms Retreats: “Honoring the Body – Flesh and Blood Spirituality,” next in a series exploring spiritual practices to cultivate intimacy with Christ, nourish the soul and transform your life, is set for 9 a.m.-noon today at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Suite 200, Red Bank. Led by Micki Ann Harris, ChattHOP’s spiritual formation director, the free sessions are offered second Saturdays of most months. To register, visit www.chatthop.org/events-calendar.
‘ Messiah’s Mansion: A life-size replica of an Old Testament sanctuary continues its nine-day stop in Dalton, Georgia, today and Sunday, with tours from 1 to 7 p.m. daily at Dalton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 S. Tibbs Road. Information: 706-226-2166.
‘ Memory Sunday: June 10 is a call to pastors to support this national Alzheimer’s and caregiving awareness campaign for African-American congregations, whose populations are about twice as likely as elderly white Americans to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Participating congregations receive free access to promotional materials. Register at www.balmingilead.org. Or contact Christopher Chaney, CEO of Chaney Speaks, a national family caregiving advocacy corporation based in Chattanooga, at 423-781-1555 or ChaneySpeaks@gmail.com.
‘ Guest speaker: Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way, will welcome former pastor David Graves, now serving as bishop of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the UMC, as guest speaker at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. Graves was paster at OUMC for 12 years and also served in ministry at Hixson UMC.
‘ Youth Day: New Emmanuel Baptist Church, 139 E. 25th St., will celebrate annual Youth Day on Sunday with Minister Lurone Jennings II, lead pastor of Cross Cultural Ministries, as the 11 a.m. speaker.
‘ Homecoming: Union Spring Baptist Church, 5911 Levi Road, will celebrate homecoming on Sunday with lunch following the service.
‘ IBF Conference: The annual Independent Baptist Fellowship Conference will be June 25-28 at Grace Baptist Tabernacle Church, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. The theme is “Cultivating the Spirit of Forgiveness.” Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Find registration information and the preaching schedule at theibf.org.
‘ 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. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
‘ Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St. The facility is home to more than 400 religious pieces (247 Judaic and 140 Christian), ranging from the 16th to 20th century. Other religions and philosophies represented include Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confucianism. 423-648-1700, www.siskin.org.
‘ Kidz on the Rock: Groups for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade meet at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays as well as 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at White Oak Baptist Church, 301 Memorial Drive in Red Bank.
‘ Exercise class: Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., offers an exercise class focusing on strength, energy and balance 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Open to all ages and skill levels. $5 per class. 423-266-1766.
‘ 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.
‘ 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 a loved one who is 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.
VBS & BIBLE CAMP
‘ New Emmanuel Baptist Church: 139 E. 25th St. The final night of “Jesus Makes a Way Every Day” Vacation Bible School starts at 6 p.m. today.
‘ Fairview Baptist Church: 6807 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, concludes its “Shipwrecked – Rescued by Jesus” Vacation Bible School during Sunday services, 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 423-344-1006, 423-790-4357.
‘ Signal Crest United Methodist Church: 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain. Vacation Bible School kicks off with Family Night, with games and a bicycle obstacle course, at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Crest Center. VBS continues for children in pre-K through rising fifth grade 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, with “Amped” as its theme. Register at http://www.signalcrestumc.org/145.137. For more information, email Chrissy Gray, director of children’s ministries, at cgray@signalcrestumc.org.
‘ New Hope Presbyterian Church: 7301 Shallowford Road. Vacation Bible School, for potty-trained preschoolers through sixth-graders, will be 10 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. The theme, “Peace Lab,” teaches biblical concepts of resolving conflicts and helping others. To register in advance, call 423-432-8866.
‘ Falling Water Baptist Church: 523 Roberts Mill Road. Vacation Bible School, for children ages 3 through sixth grade, runs 6-8:15 p.m. nightly, June 17-22. Activities include Bible study, music and crafts. Visit the church at www.fallingwaterbaptist.com or on Facebook.
‘ Silverdale Baptist Church: “It’s Your Move” is theme of weeklong Quest camp June 18-21 at Silverdale’s Bonny Oaks campus, 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive, teaching kids about the life of a child in the Bible. Includes activity tracks such as soccer, art, music and drama, plus daily snacks, worship time and Bible study. For kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Meets 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. Free to attend ($10 for optional T-shirt ordered at registration). Register at silverdalebc.com/quest. Questions? Call 423-892-2173.
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