MUSIC
-Singing/fundraiser: Gospel singing featuring Son Life Quartet and Rhett and Annette and fundraiser for Jamaica mission team, 6 p.m. today at White Oak Baptist Church, 310 Memorial Drive. Snacks served at 5:30 p.m. 423-877-8551.
-Benefit singing: The Branhams, 2×2 Quartet featured in a benefit singing for the family of Robert Nation, 6 p.m. today at Ooltewah Church of God, 9320 Lee Highway. 423-284-8037.
-Celebration Concert: Finale concert by Sounds of Unity, a music ministry that celebrates diversity and tolerance, 6 p.m. today at Bayside Baptist Church, 6100 Highway 58; doors open at 5 p.m. $10. Proceeds benefit Unity Performance Arts Foundation (www.upafc.org).
-Faith, Family & Friends Concert: The Hullender Family, Jordan Family Band and The Greesons, with special guest Steadfast, 6 p.m. today at 11th Avenue Baptist Church, 2550 S. Dalton Bypass, Dalton, Ga. Love offering taken. 706-278-7020.
-Winter Jam: Christian music’s largest annual tour, featuring Skillet, Kari Jobe, Building 429 and NewSong, among others, stops Sunday at McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. Jam Nation at 3:30 p.m., Prejam Party at 5 p.m., showtime at 6 p.m. $15 donation at the door. 2018.jamtour.com.
-Sunday Drive: Knoxville trio in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. Freewill offering taken. 423-892-1916.
-Youth Explosion: Perfecting Love Ministry presents a night of praise and worship for area youth by local talents at 6 p.m. March 3 at OBC Kingdom Center, 740 E. M.L. King Blvd. Program features gospel rappers Quantell (Phat Pudda) Lindsey, TruSaint and Tru Mob; gospel mimes Quentin Lee and Maurice Miller; and spoken-word artist Marsha Mills. For more information, email ministry.perfectinglove@gmail.com.
-Good News gospel concert: Promoter Paul Belcher presents Karen Peck & New River, The McKameys, Ernie Dawson and Heirline and Primitive Quartet, 6:30 p.m. March 3 at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Exodus performs pre-concert. $20-$25. 1-800-745-3000, 423-757-5580.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
-Men’s Day Celebration: Stanley United Methodist Church, 501 Dodson Ave., continues Men’s Day celebration with Men’s Day Breakfast at 9 a.m. today, with guest speaker Dennis Clark; and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with retired U.S. Army Chaplain (Major) Mitchell Tulloss speaking on “Men Stepping Forward To Regain Their Leadership Role.” 423-624-6729.
-Chattanooga Aglow Lighthouse continues live-stream of The Turnaround, An Appeal to Heaven National Gathering, a prayer conference in Washington, D.C., with final session streamed at 9 a.m. today at 31 Woodlawn Drive in Chattanooga. 423-697-9866, 423-698-1764.
-Discipleship Training: Pastors, preachers and teachers invited to final day of Discipleship Training, led by Jim Ball at North Georgia Baptist Church, 455 Campbell Road in Tunnel Hill, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today. 706-537-9963.
-Book release: Sherry Cothran, former lead singer of the late ’90s indie rock band The Evinrudes, shares songs and stories from “Tending Angels: Stories From the Frontlines of Heaven and Earth,” 7 p.m. today at First Christian Church’s The House, 650 McCallie Ave. Books and CDs available for purchase to raise funds for Chattanooga’s Family Promise. www.sherrycothran.com.
-“Mark Twain Himself”: Veteran stage actor Richard Garey portrays Mark Twain, 2-5 p.m. Sunday on Southern Belle Riverboat, 151 Riverfront Parkway, in fundraiser for Standifer Gap Seventh-day Adventist School’s new playground. Raffle, silent auction and light refreshments included. $40 adults, $20 children 12 and younger. chattanoogariverboat.com.
-Taizé service: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, hosts Taizé service of song, silence and prayer, 5 p.m. Sunday. 423-698-2556.
-Spirit Night: Henderson Settlement, a Kentucky-based United Methodist Church ministry serving the needy in Appalachia, will receive 10 percent of proceeds from orders taken between 4 and 8 p.m. Monday at the East Brainerd Chick-fil-A, 1804 Gunbarrel Road. Patrons must specify their support for Henderson Settlement when they order.
-Mardi Bra Party: The Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary hosts Mardi Gras-themed event to hand out bras, panties and feminine hygiene items to female homeless guests, noon Tuesday at ReCreate Cafe, 800 McCallie Ave. To donate, contact Kimberly George at 423-756-1023 or Kimberly.George@uss.salvationarmy.org.
-Kay Dodd Comedy Hour: Professional comedian Kay Dodd performs at 6 p.m. March 3 at First Baptist Church Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 706-866-0232, churchoffice@fbcfo.org.
-Fresh Oil New Wine: Conference for spiritual leaders at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike, featuring Ron Phillips, Ronnie Phillips Jr., Dutch Sheets, Perry Stone, Randy Caldwell, Bobby Atkins, Randy Miller, Bernard Cornwell and a women’s luncheon with Paulette Phillips, March 4-8. Free, but reservations requested. www.abbashouse.com.
-Spring Encounter Student Conference: Precept Ministries International’s student ministry, Transform, hosts event on “Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past” for students 12-18 at PMI’s headquarters in Chattanooga, 7324 Noah Reid Road, March 9-11. $120 (additional cost for campus housing). Register by March 5 at http://bit.ly/2E6VTPD. www.precept.org.
-Kidz on the Rock: Groups for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at White Oak Baptist Church, 301 Memorial Drive, Red Bank.
-Awana Clubs: Groups for children age 3 through sixth grade, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
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