VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
* Red Bank United Methodist Church: 3800 Dayton Blvd. (use entrance on Redding Road). “Beach Party: Surfin’ Through the Scriptures,” for ages 3 years to fifth grade, 6-8:30 p.m. July 7-10. Final day is family celebration in Red Bank City Park, starting with dinner at 5:30 p.m.
* Keith Baptist Church: 1573 Keith Road, Tunnel Hill, Ga. “Roar! Life Is Wild – God Is Good,” 6-8 p.m. July 17-19. Church is on Facebook or call 706-450-0963 for more information.
* Anglican Church of the Redeemer: 104 McBrien Road. “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey To Share the Truth,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 22-25. Register to participate or volunteer at https://vbspro.events/p/events/acotrvbs2019. 423-892-1101.
PERFORMANCES
* Patriotic concert: Wintley Phipps, founder of the U.S. Dream Academy and vocalist featured in Gaither Homecoming shows, will perform with the First Presbyterian choir at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Chattanooga First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave. Admission is free.
* Patriotic cantata: Keith Baptist Church will present “I Love This Land” by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. Smith, at 11 a.m. July 7. The church is at 1573 Keith Road in the Ringgold/Tunnel Hill, Georgia, area. More details on the church’s Facebook page or call 706-450-0963.
* Citizens of Glory: This family of “musicianaries” from California will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. July 14 at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. The group consists of eight brothers and sisters who play instruments and sing. Learn more at citizensofglory.com.
* Big Daddy Weave: Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian band, with special guests Jonathan Chu on violin and Becca Bradley on cello, will be in concert at Redemption to the Nations Church, 1908 Bailey Ave., at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14. $15-$75 (more at door). Ticket link at http://bigdaddyweave.com.
* 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. Free. For more information: 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
FUNDRAISERS
* Rummage sale: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, will conclude its annual spring rummage sale, with live entertainment, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Vendor setup is at 8 a.m. Vendors may set up inside or outside the gym for a $20 donation.
* Cruise-in: Apison United Methodist Church is having a free cruise-in car and bike show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Apison Elementary School, 10433 East Brainerd Road. Dash plaques, Top 10 awards and a Best in Show trophy will be awarded. The day also will include a bounce house for kids, live music, silent auction, cornhole, door prizes, pizza and other concessions. Donations of cash and school supplies will be accepted for Apison Elementary School. 423-920-8485.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Men’s conference: The Men’s Ministry of Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, will present a Men’s Discipleship Conference 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday with breakfast and lunch provided. Conference speakers will be local religious leaders involved in disciple making. 423-510-9684.
* Pre-anniversary service: St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2514 Williams St., will host a pre-anniversary worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Joey J. Johnson and congregation of First Baptist Church-Hopewell in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, as guests. The day’s colors are blue/royal blue, black and white.
* Freedom in Christ: Fairview United Methodist Church, 3901 Hamill Road in Hixson, will host a Freedom in Christ Service of Music and Scripture at 5 p.m. Sunday. Ice cream and other refreshments will follow. fairviewumchixson.com.
* Quarterly meeting: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, will host a fifth Sunday quarterly worship at 6 p.m. Sunday for the denomination’s 17 Chattanooga and Cleveland churches. The services includes special speakers and singers, with a social gathering following in the gym. 423-903-3652.
* Bible classes: Faith Bible Institute, a nonprofit ministry with a satellite location in East Ridge, is accepting registration for fall classes, which will meet 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 13-Dec. 3. Students study the Bible via DVD messages by Pastor John Yates. Participants may earn a three-year Bible college degree or audit. Cost is $139 for new students, $97 former students, $61 spouses. 423-802-3169; eastridgefaithbibleinstitute@gmail.com.
* Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, hosts this program every Wednesday. The pastor’s wife, Teresa Lee, leads the lesson at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon. 423-903-3652.
* Ladies Night of Prayer: Held at 6 p.m. first Fridays (next is July 5) at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. 423-622-2565.
* Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Held 8-10 a.m. first Saturdays (next is July 6) at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. Includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
* First Sunday fellowship: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, will serve a fellowship meal following each first Sunday service. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. 423-903-3652.
* Women’s luncheon: Reservations are due by July 12 for a Women’s Ministry Luncheon, scheduled 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 20 at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. This year’s theme is “A Mission to Haiti.” Speakers will be Belinda Crisman and her husband, Dr. Alan Crisman, of Friends of Momance Foundation, which has built a school in an impoverished Haitian village and provides medical and dental supplies each monthly. The church also has been collecting cereal boxes for another Haitian group, The Apparent Project, which uses the boxes to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and key rings to sell as a source of income. A box of handmade items will be sold at the luncheon to aid both ministries. Tickets are $15. Call the church office at 706-866-0232 or Laura Jones at 423-605-1816. Child care will be provided for children up to 7 years old (reserve child care when purchasing tickets).
* Revival: Friendship Baptist Church of Hixson, 1005 Gadd Road, will host a summer revival July 14-19. Evangelist Brent Carr will preach, and the Carr Family will sing. Services start at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
* Women’s seminar: Covenant Keypers, a Chattanooga-based marriage and women’s ministry, will host a women’s seminar on “What Every Woman Ought To Know About the Truth” 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 20 at a location to be announced. Drs. Clarence and Brenda Shuler will be keynote speakers. Breakout sessions will focus on topics for preteens, teens, adults and widows. Breakfast will be served 7:45-8:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. www.covenantkeypers.org, 423-870-0071.
* Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church’s community food pantry is available by dialing 2-1-1 within the city. Food (and diaper) donations may be brought to the welcome desk at Brainerd Crossroads (the BX), 4011 Austin St. See the list of requests at www.brainerdbaptist.org/foodpantry. Questions? Call 423-624-2606.
* Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane has a free food pantry open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need are asked to fill out a form stating their income to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
* 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, especially of men’s clothing. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
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