MUSIC
‘ Jericho Brass Band: British-style brass band performs in a joint concert with the Brass Band of Nashville at 7 p.m. today at Bayside Baptist Church. The program will feature marches, patriotic music, hymn arrangements and contest pieces. Admission is free. Donations will benefit cancer research.
‘ Westminster Concert Bell Choir: The 14-member premier handbell ensemble, marking its 40th season, presents “Top 40 Hits,” a concert of original works, transcriptions, hymns, folk tunes and popular pieces, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. A freewill offering will be accepted. www.saygrace.net.
‘ Concert for Camp: The Greesons, The Hullender Family, Rapha and the McFarland Hill Choir will perform at 6 p.m. May 19 at McFarland Hill Baptist Church, 307 Brickyard Road in Dalton, Ga. Proceeds help send teens to church camp. jeffhullender@hotmail.com.
‘ Song service: Falling Water Baptist Church, 523 Roberts Mill Road, will hold a musical worship service with congregational hymns and special music at 11 a.m. May 20. www.fallingwaterbaptistchurch.com.
‘ Gordon Mote: The gospel performer, blind since birth and playing piano since age 3, will be in concert at 10:45 a.m. May 20 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. He played for the Gaither Vocal Band for six and a half years, is a studio musician in Nashville, has been honored three times by the Academy of Country Music and earned a Grammy nomination for his latest album, “Hymns and Songs of Inspiration.”
FUNDRAISERS
‘ Indoor yard sale: Lyerly United Methodist Church, 105 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly, Ga., will have an indoor yard sale 8 a.m.-noon today to raise funds for the Chattooga County Shriners. Items include a Baldwin electric organ, small kitchen appliances, books, puzzles, games, household items, holiday decorations, family apparel, children’s bikes and baby items. For more information, call 706-895-4573. The church is also seeking vendors for its 10th annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Craft Festival on Aug. 11 at Dowdy Park in Summerville, Ga. 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.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Stamp Out Hunger: The 26th annual food drive coordinated by the National Association of Letter Carriers asks that participants leave nonperishable food items in a plastic bag by their mailbox today for postal carriers to pick up on their rounds. Or drop off donations at your local post office. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank, which is among the local recipients of donations, says last year’s campaign brought in 76,326 pounds of food, equivalent to 63,605 meals.
‘ Free pancakes: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike, will host a free pancake breakfast, with sausage, coffee and juices, 9-11:30 a.m. today and every second Saturday of the month through October. There will be dog-friendly seating outside (dogs must be leashed). Local vendors also will be set up at the St. Alban’s Farmers Market.
‘ Rhythms Retreats: “Prayer – Deepening Our Intimacy With God,” 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 (except August and December). To register, visit www.chatthop.org/events-calendar.
‘ Church at the Movies: The Net Church, which holds service at two area AMC theater locations, will offer children’s programming, suitable for babes in arms through sixth-graders, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace, and Bradley Square 12, 200 Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland. The mashup of movie scenes offers insights relevant to everyday life. Popcorn and drinks will be served. For more, visit netchurch.cc.
‘ Commitment: The Spiritual Legacy of Pat Summitt: This Christian education class, led by the Rev. Joel Huffstetler, continues 9:30-10:30 a.m. the next two Sundays (May 13 and 20) in the Parish Hall of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St. NW in Cleveland, Tenn. Summitt, the legendary head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012, died in 2016 at age 64 after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. 423-476-5541.
‘ Plant-Based Cooking School: Battlefield Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 96 Hillman Lane, Ringgold, Ga., offers free, plant-based cooking seminars 6-8:30 p.m. on third Tuesdays (next is May 15). Participants will be able to taste food prepared by the health ministries staff and share recipes. 706-463-1415, www.battlefieldadventist.org.
‘ Titus II Woman: The monthly Lunch & Learn meeting, part of a series to teach women how to walk in wholeness with Christ, is at 2 p.m. May 19 at Bethlehem Center, 200 W. 38th St. The topic is “Faith & Finance.” Admission is free. For more information, call Rivers of Living Water Christian Center at 423-551-2801.
‘ Women’s Day: Mount Paran Missionary Baptist Church, 1319 Moss Drive, will celebrate Women’s Day at 11 a.m. May 20. The theme is “Christian Women Be Encouraged, Preparing for Christ’s Return.” Guest speaker is Wenda Johnson of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Call 423-629-2377 for more information.
‘ Women’s luncheon: Scenic City Women’s Network will welcome Bridget Waddell, pastor of Chickamauga Presbyterian Church and co-associate pastor of the American Church in Paris, for its monthly luncheon May 24 at Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon and program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Her topic is “God’s Unfathomable Riches.” Tickets are $20. Register by May 22 at https://scwn.org/luncheon-registration.
‘ IBF Conference: Registration has opened for the annual Independent Baptist Fellowship Conference, set for June 25-28 at Grace Baptist Tabernacle Church, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. The theme is “Cultivating the Spirit of Forgiveness.” Find registration information and the preaching schedule at theibf.org.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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: 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.
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