MUSIC
–Heritage Pointe Baptist Church, 60 Dyer Bridge Place in Ringgold, Ga., will celebrate Heritage Day with gospel music by the Jordan Family Band at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 706-858-0976.
-Andrew Peterson: Christian recording artist Andrew Peterson will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4829 College Drive East, Collegedale, in support of new album “The Burning Edge of Dawn.” Admission is free. www.southern.edu/music, 423-236-2786.
FUNDRAISERS
-Flea market: A community flea market and craft sale is scheduled 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 9 at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Potential vendors may visit www.graceumcsd.com for registration details.
-BBQ & Bake Sale: Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road, will present its 42nd annual churchwide barbecue and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9. Pork, beef and chicken plates will be available for $8 per plate, $10 per pound, $5 for extra-large sandwich, $8 for a stuffed potato. Proceeds benefit children and missions in the community. 423-624-6073, www.jmumc.org.
-Flea market: Youth group at McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5440 McDonald Road in McDonald, Tenn., presents annual flea market 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10 to fund a mission trip to Belize. Donations welcome. Call 423-396-3462.
-Worship Night: The Union, a music incubator recently launched by Chattanooga House of Prayer, will host Worship Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11 at 3912 Dayton Blvd. in Red Bank. The evening is a call for the community to unite, worship and pray for the city and country. www.theunionmusic.org, 925-234-6847.
-Maker Fest Fun Day: Middle Valley Church of God, 1703 Thrasher Pike in Hixson, will present a Maker Fest Fun Day 1-3 p.m. Sept. 16 in the church’s Family Life Center. Kids will move through a variety of stations, each focusing on a different project or ability, reminding them that they are uniquely created by God. The afternoon includes hands-on experiences, crafts and snacks. 423-843-1539.
-Community barbecue: Keith Baptist Church will present a free community barbecue at McConnell Park, 41 Catoosa Parkway in Ringgold, Ga., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 16. Entertainment at the inaugural event will be provided by Dana Russell, illusionist Jaden Maxwell, Willow Creek Quartet and others. Donations will be received for the Tiger Creek Elementary Mobile Food Pantry. For more information, call Jeff Greer at 423-400-8761.
-Fall sale: Fairview United Methodist Church, 2112 McFarland Ave. (off Battlefield Parkway) in Rossville, will hold its 40th annual fall sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30 (rain or shine). The sale will include flea market and household items, clothes, toys and a large assortment of Christmas decor. Proceeds benefit two local missions: Rossville Community Ministries and The Cottage. 423-488-4860 or 706-866-4194.
-Lyerly cookbook: Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730, has published its third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock.” To order, send $10, plus $3 shipping and handling. 706-895-2636.
-Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., has a new cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks.” Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $4 shipping/handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
-Drive-thru prayer: Available 7-8:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road, 423-892-0444, www.tumc.org.
-Wednesday Night Connexion: Burks United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike, is offering a weekly, communitywide program of food and fellowship starting Wednesday. Supper will be served 5:30-6:15 p.m. ($7 per person, $20 per family) followed by short-term classes for adults; confirmation classes or Bible study for youths; and games, crafts and Bible explore sessions for children in pre-K through fifth grade. Nursery available. 423-842-4219.
-Back to Church Sunday: The Vintage Gospel Lads will be special guests for the 10:15 a.m. worship service Sept. 10 at Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road, then present a concert that evening at 6. Admission is free; a love offering will be collected to support their ministry. 423-892-4270.
-Children’s ministry: AWANA will be offered to children ages 3 through sixth grade 6-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Sept. 13 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. AWANA is an international evangelical Christian ministry with a mission to “reach kids, equip leaders and change the world for God.” 423-892-1916.
-Grief support: Forward, an ecumenical group offering mutual support through shared experiences for those who have lost a spouse, will begin new sessions Sept. 16 in the parlor at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for eight sessions. There is no cost to attend. Call Cindy Ruff at 423-765-2021 for more information.
-Homecoming: Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Ave., will celebrate its 78th homecoming Sept. 17. The Whisnants from Morganton, N.C., will sing at the 10 a.m. service, with lunch to follow. There will be no afternoon or evening service. 423-622-1913.
-Church anniversary: Destiny Church of Chattanooga, 3801 Brainerd Road, celebrates six years of ministry during 11 a.m. service Sept. 17. 423-553-5009.
-Pro-life banquet: Women’s Enrichment Center, a faith-based, nonprofit pregnancy resource center serving families in Northwest Georgia, will welcome abortion survivor Claire Culwell as keynote speaker for its annual banquet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Stage 123, 123 W. Gordon St. in Dalton. $35 per individual, $250 for table of eight. For tickets, email info@wecdalton.org or call 706-278-1050.
-International Day of Peace: The United Nations International Day of Peace will be celebrated locally in Coolidge Park from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Organized by the Center for Mindful Living, the local initiative, called Paths to Peace, will include an introduction to mindfulness practices, labyrinth walks for adults and children, yoga, Qigong, art, dance, prayer and meditation. Bishop Kevin Adams, senior pastor at Olivet Baptist Church, will be featured, along with the Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African American Song. The evening will conclude with poetry readings, a demonstration of Tibetan singing bowls and an intergenerational dance. For more information, go to https://centerformindfulliving.org.
-Recovery milestone: Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way, will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Recovery at Ooltewah ministry at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 21. Pastor Mark Beebe, the primary communicator for the Recovery Network, will offer a live message. The program meets Thursdays for dinner at 5:30 p.m., worship at 6:15 p.m. and open share groups at 7:30 p.m. Child care is provided. 423-238-9216, oumclive.org/recovery.
-Hear Now, a Christ-centered, nine-step weekly support class for people with hearing loss and their families, meets at 6:05 p.m. each Wednesday in the adult classroom on the ground floor at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. Presented by Let My People Hear founder David M. Harrison. Class is equipped with FM hearing devices and the Tele-coil loop system. 423-624-1669, LetMyPeopleHear.com.
-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.
-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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