MUSIC
“The Spirit Soars”: The Chattanooga Bach Choir will be joined by The Kinge’s Quire for this concert of a cappella sacred works for double choir, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St., and 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Admission is $25, free for students. Purchase in advance at www.chattanoogabachchoir.org or at the door.
U-Church: Fall concert series at Lee University concludes with the student-led “An Evening of Worship: Come to the Table” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Conn Center on the Cleveland, Tennessee, campus. The set list is made up of songs students chose as their favorites in an Instagram poll. Communion will be served. Email jillbarnett@leeuniversity.edu to arrange child care. For more information: jlane@leeuniversity.edu, 423-614-8347.
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 at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. (Next: Nov. 2o). 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
Christmas Celebration: His Call Gospel Singers’ Christmas Celebration, with Craig and Debby Tyndall, will be at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 26 during the weekly meeting of Positive Christian Singles at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave. The program follows dinner at 6 p.m. Call 423-756-2021 for reservations.
FUNDRAISERS
Cold-weather shelter: The Salvation Army is seeking assistance with overnight shelters for the homeless when temperatures dip below freezing. Operating cost is about $300 per night, which is not included in the agency’s budget. Donations of coats, blankets and money are accepted at 822 McCallie Ave. Monetary donations may be made online at www.csarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
Heavenly Homemade & Vendor Fair: The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will host a Heavenly Homemade & Vendor Fair in the fellowship hall 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Items include homemade crafts, baked goods suitable for Thanksgiving and merchandise from local vendors. Proceeds support the Women’s Ministry’s Free To Be campaign and missions. Contact: Laura Jones, 423-605-1816.
Lyerly cookbook: Lyerly United Methodist Church has copies of its third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock,” available. To order, send $10, plus $3 shipping and handling, to Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730. Call JoAnn Mitchell, 706-895-2636, for information on buying from a church member or a Chattooga County business.
Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, still has copies of its latest cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks.” Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $2 shipping/handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
Boxing: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor Gary Hathaway takes on retired champion boxer Jay Bell in one of four matches starting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the boxing gym behind Red Bank High School, 640 Morrison Springs Road. The $7 tickets include a hot dog and drink.
Fall revival continues at Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold, Georgia, with Jimmy McClure, pastor of North Georgia Baptist Church, preaching and Sacrifice singing. Final services start at 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. 706-450-0963.
Community Thanksgiving: Chattanooga Area Young People’s Department of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will sponsor its 19th annual Thanksgiving community dinner at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul AME Church, 2514 Williams St. 423-421-4688.
Sanctuary rededication: Trinity Lutheran Church, 5001 Hixson Pike, hosts an open house to celebrate the completion of the sanctuary modernization project 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. A service of rededication will follow at 1 p.m. with Bishop Julian Gordy presiding. 423-870-1236.
Pastor appreciation: New United Missionary Baptist Church, 2629 Tunnel Blvd., will celebrate nine years of ministry of Drs. Jeffrey and Yolanda Wilson on Sunday. Guest speaker will be Dr. Stanley Kimble, pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia. Sunday School begins at 8:30 a.m., and worship at 9:30 a.m. 423-629-2875.
Gratefull Chattanooga: Causeway hosts this rebranded citywide Thanksgiving potluck (formerly One Table) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of East M.L. King Boulevard in front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Free to eat, but bring a potluck offering in a disposable dish if you can. Volunteers needed for setup, food service and cleanup, or sponsor a plate ($10), chair ($25), dish ($50) or table ($100). causeway.org.
Plant-Based Cooking School: Battlefield Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 96 Hillman Lane, Ringgold, Georgia, offers free, plant-based cooking seminars 6-8:30 p.m. on third Tuesdays (next Nov. 20). Participants will be able to taste food prepared the health ministries staff and share recipes. 706-463-1415, www.battlefieldadventist.org.
Thanksgiving dinner: Harvest Outreach sponsors a community dinner 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, with gospel singing by Shelia Reed, His Call Gospel Singers, Clarence JR Garrett and others to be announced at the American Legion in Dalton, Georgia, 1118 N. Glenwood Ave. 706-280-0883.
Thanksgiving Together: Signal Crest United Methodist Church, 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, will host a free community Thanksgiving meal for anyone without family or who may be alone at noon Thursday. Reservations are preferred for planning but are not required. Call 423-886-2330 or go to www.signalcrestumc.org/0.167.
Encounter: Student Conference: Precept Ministries International, 7324 Noah Reid Road, sponsors conference on “Spiritual Warfare: Overcoming the Enemy” Nov. 30-Dec. 2 for students in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18) and adult leaders. Groups welcome, or come individually for placement in groups. Fee is $120 (more if adding housing and meals). Register by Nov. 26 at http://transformstudent.org/december-encounter-student-conference-2018, or call 1-888-678-5660, ext. 8667.
Women’s Bible study: “The Shepherd With Me,” a study of Psalm 23 prepared by Jennifer Rothschild, is held 6:30-7:30 Wednesday nights at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
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.
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.
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