PERFORMANCES
* Wes Hampton: Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, hosts a solo visit by the Grammy Award-winning member of the Gaither Vocal Band at 10 a.m. Sunday. A love offering will be received. 706-866-9838.
* Flute concert: The Chattanooga Area Flute Society Choir will be the guest musicians at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. 423-886-2281, ext. 7.
* “Abide With Me”: Choral Arts of Chattanooga will present music of restoration and renewal in its season-finale concert at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students 12 and older. Purchase at the door or online at https://choralartsofchattanooga.weebly.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.
* Jfest tickets: The third level of discounted Jfest tickets has sold out, leaving only one more level for discounts on advance purchases. Regularly priced tickets are $25 for the May 18 concert at the Tennessee Riverpark, featuring co-headliners Lecrae and Matthew West. While supplies last, early bird tickets are available for $22. Purchase at www.Jfest.com.
* A cappella singing: Tiftonia Church of Christ, 159 Brown’s Ferry Road, has scheduled a cappella congregational singing 6-7 p.m. every third Sunday the next three months (April 21, May 19). Finger foods will be served afterward. Free. 423-800-2858.
FUNDRAISERS
* Church cookbook: Church Women United has published a cookbook of favorite recipes, “Feed My Sheep,” that includes diabetic, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Cost is $10, with proceeds used to support CWU ministries. For purchase information, call Marilyn Suber at 423-432-8866.
* Rummage sale: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1780 Stuart Road NE (near the YMCA) in Cleveland, Tenn., will have this churchwide fundraiser 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Merchandise includes household tools, sporting goods and kids’ stuff. Proceeds will support a summer mission trip to help inner-city kids in St. Louis, Missouri.
* Rummage sale: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, has rescheduled its annual rummage sale due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend. New dates are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11. Merchandise will include furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds support church missions and outreach efforts. 706-866-0232.
* Grace Market: Vendors and shoppers (produce, crafts, yard-sale items, etc.) wanted for sales event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18 at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike. Optional $10 donation requested from vendors for church ministries. Details at www.graceumcsd.org.
* Chapel Art Gallery: Chapel Art Gallery at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St., features Multi Media Inspired Artists through mid-May. Gallery hours are 1-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and by appointment. Sales of artworks help support church missions. 423-991-8856.
* Art exhibition: “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” with more than 80 original works by 21 area artists, is on view at First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 650 McCallie Ave., through June 30. A meet-the-artists reception is scheduled 5-8 p.m. May 16. www.firstchristian-chat.com, JumpStartArt.net.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Held 8-10 a.m. first Saturdays at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. Includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
* Sexual exploitation: Scenic South District United Methodist Women will host Jerry Redman of Second Life Tennessee and attorney Erin Wallin for a “Women and Children Not for Sale” program to relate their efforts to fight human trafficking and pornography 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at First-Centenary United Methodist Church’s Oak Street Center, 433 Oak St. Reservations are not needed.
* A Night To Honor Israel: Christians United for Israel will lead this service to show solidarity between Jewish people and Christians at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Omega Center International, 410 Urbane Road NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Keynote speaker will be Pastor John Hagee, CUFI founder and chairman. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call Bobby Scott at 423-290-9293 or email bobgscott@gmail.com.
* Boom workshop: Nonprofit religious corporation Kingdom Partners will hold a free, half-day workshop addressing how nonprofit organizations can reverse declines in revenue generation 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10 at First Baptist Church, 506 E. Eighth St. Presenters are two officials from DXM Institute for Changemaking Innovation, a research institution affiliated with the Eli Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana/Purdue universities: CEO Steve Reiter and Senior Fellow for Philanthropic Information Kn Moy. For more information, email sreiter@dxm360.com.
* Women’s conference: New Mount Carmel Women’s Fellowship, 1616 Washington St., hosts a women’s conference, featuring keynote speaker Tabi Upton, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18. Theme is “Becoming Who We Must Be in Christ: Empowered Women.” Includes brunch and door prizes. Free tickets on EventBrite.com.
* Camp open house: Parents and children are invited to an open house for Camp Discovery at Camp Scott Patterson, 72 Old Mill Lane, Ringgold, Ga., 1-3 p.m. May 18. 706-937-2621, ccbaptist@catt.com.
* Marriage message: Covenant Keypers, a Chattanooga-based marriage and women’s ministry, has begun a campaign for “Taking the Biblical Message of Marriage to the Next Generation.” To host a presentation or contribute a tax-exempt gift, visit www.covenantkeypers.org or call 423-870-0071.
* Grief and Loss Art Expression Group: Weekly class, meeting 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., uses art as a tool for dealing with grief and loss. Cost is $25 per session, payable on arrival. RSVP, with at least 24 hours notice, at www.eventbrite.com.
* ESL classes: Free training in English as a Second Language is offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. 423-892-6414.
* It’s Not My Fault Project: SNAP of Tennessee (the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of clergy sexual abuse by having victims tell their stories at HopeChronicles.org. Anonymity is guaranteed unless the victim requests otherwise. The website RemembertheSurvivors.com also has information on the abuse crisis in Tennessee.
* Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church has a community food pantry that works within the church’s 2-1-1 ministry, part of a nationwide network that connects people in need of assistance with essential community services just by dialing 2-1-1. 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, especially of men’s clothes, are 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.
* 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.
* 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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