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Brian Salter to be installed as lead pastor of Lookout Mountain PresbyterianStaff ReportBrian Salter will be installed as the new lead pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in services at 6 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. He replaces current senior teaching pastor Joe Novenson, who will be installed as pastor of senior adults. Novenson, who has led the pastoral team since 1996, will remain as full-time pastor and continue in the Sunday morning preaching rotation.Salter came to LMPC in 2006 as pastor of adult discipleship, having previously worked with Campus Crusade for Christ in East Asia as well as on the University of Georgia campus. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Georgia in 1997 and his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, in 2006. In 2014 he became pastor of mission and vision before the congregation elected him in 2017 to become the new lead pastor, effective Oct. 1.“I love the rich history of abiding faith at LMPC among incredible people in such a beautiful place,” Salter said. “I look forward to remaining dependent on God as I lead and continue to work closely with the LMPC pastors and leadership.”A reception will follow. For more information, call 423-821-4528.
MUSIC
‘ Fifth Sunday singing: Master Peace Quartet will be guests for the fifth Sunday singing at 11 a.m. Sunday at Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road, Ringgold, Georgia. A love offering will be received. A covered-dish dinner will follow.
‘ Hymn sing: A Red Back Hymnal Singing is scheduled 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Opry, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Mountain Cove Bluegrass and other guest vocalists will be featured. Free admission. 423-664-3280.
‘ 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 (Oct. 2 and 16) at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Free. 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
‘ Gaither Vocal Band: The Grammy-winning ensemble will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the Conn Center on the Lee University campus in Cleveland, Tennessee, joined by Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald and Voices of Lee, among others. Tickets are $36.50 for Artist Circle, $28.50 general admission (discounts for seniors 60+, children 2-12 and groups of 10+). Purchase at www.premierproductions.com or 1-855-484-1991.
FUNDRAISERS
‘ Rummage sale: The Women’s Ministry of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, will have household items and other merchandise for sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 (enter off the back parking lot). Funds go to various church mission projects.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Tailgate party: White Oak Baptist Church’s Access campus, 4604 Access Road, will host a tailgate party with inflatables for the kids, games, food and football, 3-6 p.m. today. A benefit wrestling event will follow in the Family Life Center, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and bell time of 7 p.m. The benefit will raise funds for medical expenses for a wrestler’s hip replacement. Contact: normanlowe28@gmail.com.
‘ PCS reunion: Positive Christian Singles, a ministry of First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave., is celebrating its 40-year reunion this weekend. Today includes a lunch in the Oak Street Center, featuring former directors Peggy Lambert and Nancy Pugh. Sunday, the Nell Mohney Singles Sunday School class starts at 9:30 a.m., with singing and teaching by Jim and Rhonda Catanzaro. Worship follows at 10:45 a.m., with Dr. C. Mark Gooden preaching in the sanctuary and the Rev. Will Lauderback leading a contemporary service in Oak Street Center. www.firstcentenary.com/4o-year-reunion.
‘ 150-Year Anniversary: Ooltewah Baptist Church, 5514 Main St., is marking its sesquicentennial anniversary this weekend. Festivities include a block party 2-6 p.m. today and a 150th anniversary homecoming service with former pastors, staff and local dignitaries, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday (including lunch). 423-238-4831, www.ooltewahbaptist.org.
‘ Blessing of the Animals: Brings pets to the front lawn of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, for blessing service that honors the work of St. Francis, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday. The church also will collect donations of pet food for Metropolitan Ministries. 423-886-2281.
‘ Civil discourse public forum: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain, will begin a discussion forum on civil discourse (as in how to have conviction for a cause and not feeling hatred for someone who disagrees) at 6 p.m. Sunday. The opening topic is “Identifying the Issue, Sharing Stories and Searching for Common Ground.” Still to come are “Sharing Stories and Ideas,” Oct. 7; panel discussion with local religious leaders, Oct. 14; panel discussion with local elected leaders and candidates, Oct. 21. Registration is not required. Information: 423-886-2281, www.sttimssignal.com.
‘ Worship Night: The Union Praise Team and worship leaders from across Chattanooga will lead a prayer and worship service 7-9 p.m. Monday at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd. in Red Bank. Child care will be provided. 925-234-6847, www.theunionmusic.org.
‘ Emergency preparedness: Whitfield County Emergency Management will sponsor an eight-hour management-level course for churches and other faith-based community organizations on Wednesday at the EMA facility at 804 Professional Blvd. in Dalton, Georgia. Topics will include the role such organizations play during and after major disasters and the process for developing a local emergency plan. Registration is still open. Contact Amy Ramsey at anramsey@whitfieldcountyga.com or 706-980-9728.
‘ Homecoming: Greens Lake Road Church of Christ, 1209 Greens Lake Road, East Ridge, will celebrate its 59th annual homecoming Oct. 7, with guest evangelist Michael Hughes of Marion, Arkansas. Services are at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
‘ Rwanda speaker: The Rev. Bizimana Nkumuyinka Jerome will speak on “Healing the Wounds of Genocide in Rwanda” at 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 7301 Shallowford Road. His program will focus on the 1994 genocide that left more than 800,000 people slaughtered by attackers from within the ranks of the Rwandan army, government-backed militias and national police, a crisis that grew from a conflict between the Hutus and Tutsis. Jerome has been pastor of a Presbyterian church since 1998 and also initiated the Light Group, a reconciliation group of genocide survivors and perpetrators.
‘ Women’s Bible study: “The Shepherd With Me,” a study of Psalm 23 prepared by Jennifer Rothschild, continues 6:30-7:30 Wednesday nights at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
‘ 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.
‘ Awana Clubs: Groups for children age 3 through sixth grade meet 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
‘ Divorce support: A DivorceCare support group has begun at Hope Fellowship Evangelical Presbyterian Church, corner of Twin Cedars Road and Highway 27 in Chickamauga, Georgia. The group meets 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays for 13 weeks, but each session stands alone and can be attended during any 13-week cycle. DivorceCare is a network of 15,000-plus churches worldwide equipped to offer such support. Cost is $15. www.divorcecare.org, 423-264-8983, 706-996-4802.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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: Meets at 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Presented by PruittHealth Hospice. Free. 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.
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