PERFORMANCES
» “C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert”: Fellowship for Performing Arts presents this nationally touring production about the religious conversion from atheism by the British writer at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Actor Max McLean stars as Lewis, considered one of the most influential Christian intellectuals of the 20th century. Tickets are $41-$61 ($30 for patrons 30 or younger; ID required). Purchase at box office, 709 Broad St.; at 423-757-5588 or www.tivolichattanooga.com.
» Youth Truth Revue: The Mays Family will present this variety show geared to kids 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bojangles’, 9375 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy. “Lost and Found” will be the theme of the music, games and skits. www.michaelmays.com.
» “A Night of Encouragement”: The Women’s Ministry of Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road, will host this program by humorist Jeanne Robertson at 8 p.m. May 3. General admission tickets are $35. Buy online at ChristChurchChatt.org.
» Wes Hampton: Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, hosts a solo visit by the Grammy Award-winning member of the Gaither Vocal Band at 10 a.m. May 5. A love offering will be received. 706-866-9838.
FUNDRAISERS
» Church cookbook: Church Women United has published a cookbook of favorite recipes, “Feed My Sheep,” that includes diabetic, gluten-free and vegetarian options among its recipes. Cost is $10, with proceeds used to support CWU ministries. Copies may be purchased at the group’s May 3 meeting (10 a.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 7301 Shallowford Road) or by calling Marilyn Suber at 423-432-8866.
» Spring sale: Fairview United Methodist Church, 2112 McFarland Ave., Rossville, will have its 33rd annual spring sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. The sale will include flea market items, clothing, toys and household goods. Proceeds benefit local missions and The Cottage. 423-488-4860, 706-866-4194.
» Rummage sale: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will hold its annual rummage sale 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4. 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.
» Grace Market: Vendors and shoppers (produce, crafts, yard-sale items, etc.) wanted for sales event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18 at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike. Optional $10 donation requested from vendors for church ministries. Details at www.graceumcsd.org.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
» Church centennial: Tyner Church of Christ, 6620 Bonny Oaks Drive, will celebrate its 100th anniversary homecoming and Family & Friends Day on Sunday. The schedule includes a worship service with guest speaker Robert Hall at 10 a.m., Bible study with John Cupp at 11:05 a.m., lunch at noon and singing at 1:30 p.m. 423-892-1555.
» Worship ride: Will Lauderdale of First-Centenary United Methodist Church joins cycling instructor Brianna Taylor at Echelon Studio, 1400 Market St. (inside Chattanooga Choo Choo complex) for low-key, 30-minute class combining exercise, praise music and worship 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday. Free, but reserve your bike in advance at studioechelon.com. (If new to the studio, arrive 15 minutes early.)
» Family Movie Night: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will show the inspirational movie “A Dog’s Purpose” at 5 p.m. Sunday. Popcorn and soft drinks available. Free admission; donations encouraged. 706-866-0232.
» Worship Night: The Union Chattanooga’s Praise Team and worship leaders from across the city will lead prayer and worship 7-9 p.m. Monday at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. www.theunionmusic.org, 925-234-6847.
» Nature of Grief series: Hospice of Chattanooga will conclude a grief support and information series Tuesday at McMinn Senior Activity Center, 205 McMinn Ave., Athens, Tenn. The program on “Continuing Bonds Activity – Surviving the Holidays, Grieving and Growing” begins at 9 a.m. but is structured so that late arrivals are welcome. 423-892-4289.
» Holocaust remembrance: The Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace, will hold a Yom HaShoah program at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The candlelighting commemoration honors the memory of the 6 million people who lost their lives in the Holocaust. A local Holocaust survivor, family members of survivors and leaders of the Jewish community will light candles and speak as part of the event, led by local rabbis Susan Tendler and Craig Lewis. A question-and-answer session will follow. There is no cost to attend. 423-493-0270, ext. 13.
» National Day of Prayer (Hixson): As a local host site for the national commemoration, Hixson Presbyterian Church, 1500 Jackson Mill Road, will be open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday for anyone wishing to come in and pray (attendants will be on hand to assist). Pastors will lead brief prayer services at 6 a.m. and noon. 423-875-0616, www.hixsonpres.org.
» National Day of Prayer (Chattanooga): Area faith leaders will host a one-hour prayer session from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Ave. Participants may come and go as they please. Limited seating will be available. The theme is “Love One Another.” http://nationaldayofprayer.org
» Gather 2019: The MOMentum Network’s signature event with food, music and a silent auction to celebrate the nonprofit’s scholars and graduates is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, 3415 Broad St. Cost is $75 for single tickets, $125 for two, $500 for table of eight. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations support programs for single moms and their children. Sponsored tickets are available at no cost to single moms in college and high school. Register at 423-521-0071 or cara@momentumnetwork.org.
» CWU celebrations: Church Women United (open to all women of the community) will celebrate May Friendship Day and Young Women Day on Friday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 7301 Shallowford Road. Registration starts at 10 a.m., and the program is at 10:30 a.m., followed by a salad lunch. The theme is “The Time Is Now! Agree to Differ.”
» Ladies Night of Prayer: The monthly event will be held at 6 p.m. May 3 at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. 423-622-2565.
» Sexual exploitation: Scenic South District United Methodist Women will host Jerry Redman of Second Life Tennessee and attorney Erin Wallin for a “Women and Children Not for Sale” program to relate their efforts to fight human trafficking and pornography 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 4 at First-Centenary United Methodist Church’s Oak Street Center, 433 Oak St. Reservations are not needed.
» Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Held 8-10 a.m. first Saturdays (next is May 4) at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. Includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
» 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.
» 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.
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