Athens Sunday School Schedules

The 2010 Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses will be held from 9:50 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20 and from 9:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 21 at The Conyers Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 125 Glenn Road NE in Conyers. The theme is "Safeguard Your Spirituality" based on Romans 8:5. Topics consider what characterizes a spiritual person and will cover material that will help safeguard the spiritual heart, maintain spiritual health and keep in mind the blessings for those who safeguard their spirituality. The keynote address titled "Maintaining Spiritual Health in a Sick World" will be delivered at 1:40 p.m. March 21. No collections are ever taken. Open to the public. (770) 761-1500.

Athens Christian Women's Connection

Athens Christian Women's Connection will meet for brunch at 9:45 a.m. March 25 at Trumps, 2026 S. Milledge Ave. Charlotte Swink from Bishop will present a fashion show featuring her jewelry. Betty Parker from Thomson will share her love of horses and how training them has impacted her life. Gift giveaways. Free nursery for babies and young children. Tickets are $16.50. Reservations required by March 22. (706) 769-6909 or www.athenschristianwomen.org.

Bethel Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Bethel Baptist Church, 59 N. Main St. The "Jessie Collins Celebration of Life" musical benefit will be held at 4 p.m. March 27. (706) 338-9301.

Gholston Missionary Baptist

COMER - Gholston Missionary Baptist Church, 45 Gholston Church Road, will have a "Feeding of the Multitude" revival at 7:30 p.m. March 31-April 2. Pastor Douglas Watkins, Heaven Bound Ministries, will speak March 31; Minister Cedric Lester, New Faith Tabernacle Church, will speak April 1; and the Rev. T. Gilham, Cade's Chapel, will speak April 2. Hot fish and all the trimmings will be served following the program April 2. (706) 783-4237.

LADIES

Ladies will meet 10 a.m. March 20 at The Clarke County Cooperative Extension Service, 2152 W. Broad St. Ovita Thornton, the director of Georgia Client Council ,will be the guest speaker. Refreshments. Register. Ladies is a nonprofit organization established by faith welcoming all. (706) 353-2949 or (706) 353-2538.

Neal's Grove Baptist

COMMERCE - Neal's Grove Baptist Church, 900 Sims Bridge Road. Men and women's day at 11 a.m. March 21. Participants are asked to wear red and black. Sunrise service at Flat Creek at 6 a.m. followed by Sunday service at 9 a.m. April 4. Pre-pastors anniversary at 11 a.m. followed by pastors anniversary at 2:30 p.m. April 18. (706) 335-2106.

Northeast Georgia Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship District Conference

The Northeast Georgia Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship District Conference will be held March 20-22 at Victorious Living International Ministries, 2318 Second Ave., in Decatur. Activities March 20 include a block party for the youth and Community Day of Service Health Fair at Marks Trail Park, 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur. State of Georgia Bishop Stephen B. Hall will speak at 6 p.m. March 21 and District Overseer Rufus Addison and Dr. Ruby Yates will speak at 7 p.m. March 22. (706) 424-8702.

Piney Grove Baptist

COMER - Piney Grove Baptist Church, 241 Piney Grove Road. Deacon James Sanders will answer the call to preach the gospel at 3 p.m. March 21. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. (706) 783-2075.

St. Paul Methodist

LEXINGTON - St. Paul Methodist Church, Highway 22, will have "The Devil's Funeral" at 3 p.m. March 21. Evangelist Janice Gresham, of the New Anon Grove Baptist Church, will be officiating. The devil has been allowed to park in our lives long enough. Open to the public.

Shady Grove Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Shady Grove Baptist Church, 780 Mars Hill Road, will celebrate the 12th pastoral anniversary for Pastor Willie Bodrick at 3 p.m. March 28. Pastor James Kendrick and the East Friendship Baptist Church family will be the guests. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m.

Tuckston UMC

Tuckston UMC, 4175 Lexington Road. Outdoor icon and bass tournament legend Hank Parker will be the guest speaker at the "Celebration of the Great Outdoors" at 8 p.m. March 26. Parker is host of "Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine" and "Hank Parker 3D." Comedian and storyteller Lee McBride also will speak. Meet and greet at 6 p.m. with Hank Parker. Silent auction of outdoor sporting equipment. Homecooked barbecue dinner at 7 p.m. followed by program at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased by phoning the church, from "Outdoors Without Limits" members or by e-mailing kthomas@outdoorswithoutlimits.net. (706) 353-1311.

Ushers in Fashion

Ushers in Fashion at 10 a.m. March 20 at Colbert Grove Baptist Church, Colbert Grove Church Road in Colbert. (706) 548-5311.

Whitehall Baptist

Whitehall Baptist Church, E. Whitehall Road, will have a hobo supper from 5-7 p.m. March 20. Menu includes: peas, beans, corn, mac and cheese, fat back, ham, chicken, turnipgreens, collards, potatoes, biscuits, corn bread and onions, sweet tea and more. Tickets are $7. (706) 543-0719 or (706) 548-4719.

Arnold Grove Baptist

ARNOLDSVILLE - Arnold Grove Baptist Church, 625 Wolfskin Road. Usher's anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. David Lester of Faith Tabernacle will bring the word. Dinner served between 1:30-2:45 p.m. (706) 742-8483 or www.arnoldgrovebaptistwebs.com.

Burt's UMC

Burt's UMC, 77 Veribest-Enterprise Road, will have a ham and egg supper fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Buffet includes: ham, eggs, homemade biscuits, gravy, grits, cheese, fruit, coffee and tea. On a donation basis only, no tickets sold. (706) 743-5241.

Fair Play Baptist

HULL - Fair Play Baptist Church, 1375 Fairplay Church Road, will celebrate Pastor Terry A. Willoughby's seventh pastoral appreciation Sunday. Minister Jeffery Buffington will deliver the message during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Pastor Kevin Daniel and the Bethel Baptist Church family of Watkinsville will be the guests for the 3 p.m. service. (706) 369-3420.

Friendship Baptist

LEXINGTON - Friendship Baptist Church, 421 Old Stephens Road, will have its annual spring revival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-March 19. Tony Derricotte of Ebenezer Baptist Church West will speak Wednesday, Minister Patrick Burgess of Oconee Baptist Church will speak Thursday and Minister Omar Curry of Waggoner Grove Baptist Church will speak March 19. Annual youth day service at 11:30 a.m. March 21. Deacon Arthur Hubbard of Thankful Grove Baptist Church will be the speaker. (706) 742-5645.

Friendship Presbyterian

Friendship Presbyterian Church, 8531 Macon Highway, will have weekly Lenten prayer services in observance of Lent from 6:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24. The informal services will focus on the Lenten theme of self-examination, repentance and renewal. (706) 543-6077.

Grace Fellowship Church

BOGART - Grace Fellowship Church, 1120 Malcom Bridge Road. Women's Spring Brunch from 9:30-noon March 20. Program includes vocalist Kathy Wiggins and Cheryl Graham and guest speaker Lee Grady. Grady served as editor of Charisma Magazine and is the director and founder of The Mordecai Project, a ministry aimed at confronting the abuse of women around the world. Tickets are $12 and should be purchased by Wednesday. (706) 769-4001.

Greater Bethel AME

Greater Bethel AME Church, 140 Rose St. Women's day celebration at 11 a.m. Sunday. Theme is "Women Working Together in Ministries to Serve God." Sharon McNeely of Alpha Omega Apostolic Church in Watkinsville will be the guest speaker. (706) 548-0014.

Hillsboro Baptist

NORTH HIGH SHOALS - Hillsboro Baptist Church, North High Shoals Road, will have a musicians appreciation program at 5 p.m. Saturday for Ron Cherry, Hattie Thrasher, Antonio Rolland and Michael Brown. Usher's anniversary at 3 p.m. March 28. The Rev. W.R. Brown, pastor of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Commerce, will be the guest minister. Dinner served at 3 p.m. (706) 769-8594.

Holly Creek Baptist

COMER - Holly Creek Baptist Church, 706 Holly Creek Church Road. Women's day program at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Minister Phyllis Stewart, principal of Gaines Elementary School, will be the guest speaker. Open to the public.

Holy Cross Lutheran

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 800 West Lake Drive. A soup supper will be held during Lent at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24. An evening prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. All are welcome. (706) 548-3329.

Life House Fellowship

Life House Fellowship, 920 Baxter St. Bible study for men and women at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Contemporary worship at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Church participates in community outreach and foreign missions in Africa. Yard sale to raise funds for church ministries from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 125 Alice Walker Drive in Athens. (706) 353-7617 or (706) 206-5357 or www.athenslifehouse.org.

Miracle Deliverance Holiness Church

COMMERCE - Miracle Deliverance Holiness Church, 46 Hickory St. Worship service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday with guest speaker evangelist prophet Don Ackerman of Macedonia, S.C. (706) 757-3305.

The Mitchells

The Mitchells will perform during a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Saturday at Beauchamps Valley Gospel Music Hall, 3508 Hwy. 441 in Nicholson. (706) 202-1 004.

New Bethel CH Church

ROYSTON - New Bethel CH Church, 462 Parham Town Road. Coffee and Bible study with pastors Clay Huff and Paul Hood at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Camp meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday-March 19. Joey Talley will be the guest speaker Sunday-Wednesday and Craig Hubbard will be the guest speaker Thursday and March 19. Nursery provided for children from newborn to 5 years old. Open to the public. (706) 207-4722.

New Bethel Worship Center

New Bethel Worship Center, 275 Tallassee Road. Pastor's anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bogart Community Center, 141 E. Thomps St. in Bogart, honoring Pastor Juanita Johnson. Evangelist Mary Gorham of World Outreach Evangelist Church in Augusta will be the guest speaker. (706) 614-6654.

Oconee Heights Baptist

Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday with Rob Bailey of Loganville. Bailey has served as a youth minister at several churches in the Atlanta area for the past 18 years and is a Christian businessman. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday with Rick Brittain, interim pastor. Ladies Bible study at 5 p.m. Sunday. Oconee Kids at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday night prayer service at 6:30 p.m. (706) 548-4600.

Omega Worship Center

BOGART - Omega Worship Center, 130 Commerce Blvd. Come and visit Omega's new location. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Dr. Yulonda and Bishop Rayfield Lewis, pastors. (706) 353-0477.

'Semple Gifts' Musical

Athens composer, Dell Hitchcock, will premiere her newest musical, "Semple Gifts," about the life and work of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, West Lake Drive. Aimee Semple McPherson was the first radio evangelist and established a denomination with 8 million current members. Dell's musical features Aimee as both saint and sinner, with musical arrangements and parodies of the gospel hymns of Aimee's day plus a number of newly composed songs. Members of Lyric League are the cast and crew. Free and open to the public. www.lyricleague.org.

Shiloh Baptist

Shiloh Baptist Church, 100 Beaver Dam Road. The male chorus will celebrate its anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday through song. Open to the public. (706) 549-9166.

Springfield Baptist

COMER - Springfield Baptist Church, 408 Spring Circle. The spring revival will conclude at 7:30 tonight. The Rev. William Smith, pastor of Israel Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, will be the guest speaker. (706) 783-5369.

Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran Church, 2535 Jefferson Road. Midweek Lenten service at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24. The Concordia High School Choir from Ft. Wayne, Ind., will perform at 7 tonight. (706) 546-1280.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 780 Timothy Road. Richard Bouldin will discuss health care problems and solutions during the forum at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The 11 a.m. service is titled "Beauty (or "What Hump?": Quasimodo's Quagmire)." Consider the manifestations of beauty all around us - especially those emerging in unlikely and unexpected places. www.uuathensga.org or (706) 546-7914.

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, 1435 Oglethorpe Ave. Adult study group at 9:15 a.m. Sundays. Nursery and Sunday school available during the 11 a.m. service. "A Course in Miracles" at 2 p.m. Sundays. Donations accepted. www.unityathens.com or (404) 899-8486 or (706) 613-8050.

19th Annual Gift of Hope

The Ark United Ministry Outreach Center is asking the public to make donations to The Ark's "Gift of Hope," which will be used throughout the year to provide emergency assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions and other basic life necessities to those in need in the community. Tax deductible donations can be mailed to: The Ark, 640A Barber St., Athens, GA 30601. (706) 548-8155.

A Place Called Love Family Church

A Place Called Love Family Church meets at 10:15 a.m. Sundays at Oconee Preschool Academy, 1890 Mars Hill Road, for adult Bible school and children's church. Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. (706) 548-9777 or (706) 338-4112 or www.aplacecalledlove.org.

Athens Bread of Life Church

WINTERVILLE - Athens Bread of Life Church, 302 Athens Road. Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Evening service at 7 p.m. Sundays. Bible classes for adults and children at 10 a.m. Sundays. Women's fellowship and Bible study at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Bible Study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Intercessory prayer at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 548-0640 or (706) 543-6535 or www.athensbolchurch.com.

Athens First UMC

Athens First UMC, 327 N. Lumpkin St. Traditional worship at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. (706) 543-1442 or www.athensfirstumc.org or (706) 254-6162.

Bethlehem First UMC

BETHLEHEM - Bethlehem First UMC, 709 Christmas Ave. Communion services at 8:30 a.m., contemporary celebration at 9:30 a.m. and traditional services at 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. www.bethlehemfumc.com or (770) 867-3727.

Bogart Church of Christ

BOGART - Bogart Church of Christ, 193 N. Church St. Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Wednesday classes at 7 p.m. (770) 725-8595.

Bogart UMC

BOGART - Bogart UMC, 1201 Atlanta Highway. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. (678) 753-0570 or www.bogartumc.com.

Born Again Christian Fellowship Ministry

Born Again Christian Fellowship Ministry, 2362 W. Broad St. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sundays and evening services at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (770) 570-9727 or (706) 224-3364.

Calvary Baptist

STATHAM - Calvary Baptist Church, 1975 Highway 82. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Midweek worship at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 725-5196 or (770) 725-5164.

Calvary Chapel of Athens

BOGART - Calvary Chapel of Athens, 120 Commerce Blvd. Meetings on the Eastside and Westside of Athens on Monday evenings. Women's Bible study from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Child care provided. Worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. Marriage and family discussion group meets Sunday evenings. Discussion groups meet during the week in the Athens area. (706) 543-0901 or www.calvaryathens.com or www.samaritanspurse.org.

Caring for People Ministry

"The Hope Dealer Program," hosted by pastor Leroy and evangelist Gwendolyn Sewell-Stokes of Caring for People Ministry, is on Charter cable channel 23 from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday. "Our Live Prayer Line," an intercession encounter broadcast, hosted by Leroy and Sewell-Stokes on WXAG The Light 1470 AM from 8:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. (706) 202-4805 or (706) 354-8835.

Church of the Way

MONROE - Church of the Way, 3981 Mt. Carmel Church Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. (770) 267-7301.

Cleveland Road Baptist

BOGART - Cleveland Road Baptist Church, 1215 Cleveland Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Sundays and celebrate recovery meetings at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Child care provided. (706) 369-7608.

Commerce Presbyterian

COMMERCE - Commerce Presbyterian Church, 89 Lakeview Drive. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Youth activities at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 335-3282.

Fairfield Missionary Baptist

STATHAM - Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church, 2141 Hwy. 82. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11:30 a.m. Sundays. "Applying The Word" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (770) 725-5209 or (770) 725-5170 or (770) 725-5511.

Faith Baptist

WINDER - Faith Baptist Church, 116 Sarah Street. Worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Sunday school for all ages, youth ministry, monthly Southern gospel singings and mission unions for men and women. Bible study and Young Christians in Action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. www.faithbaptistwinder.com or (770) 867-3276.

Faith Center of Worship International

WINDER - Faith Center of Worship International has services at 1 p.m. Sunday at First UMC of Winder, 280 N. Broad St., and Bible study at 269 Rutledge Drive in Winder. (770) 867-4594.

First Christian Church

WATKINSVILLE - First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4 N. Main St. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. (706) 769-5966.

For His Glory Church International

For His Glory Church International, 1942 Lexington Road. Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Word encounter at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Intercession prayer at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Youth Explosion at 6 p.m. every fifth Sunday. (706) 352-0752 or www.forhisglorychurchintl.com.

Free Spirit Baptist

Free Spirit Baptist Church, 118 W. Spring St. Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays and evening services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 353-1977 or (770) 307-5889.

Gateway UMC

Gateway UMC, 6425 Jefferson Road. Bible study for men and women at 9:15 a.m. Sundays. Contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Aerobics classes twice a week for men and women. Church participates in prison ministry and homeless ministry. (706) 546-5947.

Heritage Fellowship Church

BOGART - Heritage Fellowship Church, 205 Fowler Mill Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Evening services at 5 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 548-4918.

Historic Mt. Zion Church

ROYSTON - Historic Mt. Zion Church, 250 Tony Jones St. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Midweek worship at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (706) 246-0795 or (706) 988-1528.

Living Waters Christian Fellowship

Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church, 610 Nellie B. Ave. Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. (706) 372-6103 or (706) 613-5900.

Living Word Baptist

BOGART - Living Word Baptist Church, 2761 Monroe Highway. A Helping Hand Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the third week of each month to help those who are hungry. (770) 725-7105.

Morton Chapel Baptist

Morton Chapel Baptist Church, 2005 Morton Road. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (706) 372-2611 or (706) 546-8140.

Nativity Lutheran Church

BETHLEHEM - Nativity Lutheran Church, 799 Christmas Ave. Adult forum and Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. (770) 307-4628.

New Life Apostolic Church

WATKINSVILLE - New Life Apostolic Church, 2050 Hog Mountain Road. Worship at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Kids' Jam for ages 5-12 at 10 a.m. Sundays. Our LifeTime service at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Classes for all ages and a DASH Youth service provided. (706) 769-6824 or www.newlifeapostolic.com or www.nlac.tv.

North High Shoals Congregational Holiness Church

North High Shoals Congregational Holiness Church, 271 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Evening services at 6 p.m. Sundays discuss end time prophecy/current events. (770) 846-9875.

Open Arms

Open Arms, UGA Wesley Foundation, Lumpkin Street, from 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. All ages and ability levels welcome. For parents who need a night to run errands or just relax. A ministry devoted to sharing the love of Christ with children and adults with special needs. sarahjmiddle@gmail.com or (770) 853-7305.

Princeton UMC

Princeton UMC, 2390 S. Lumpkin St. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Nursery provided. Silent prayer group at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. (706) 353-1123.

St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church

WATKINSVILLE - St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, 3761 Mars Hill Road. Spaghetti dinner from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. $6 adults, $4 children ages 12 and younger. Open to the public. www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org or (706) 546-7341 or (770) 841-3936.

St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church

St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church, 800 Timothy Road. Morning prayer at 8:30 a.m., quiet Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. and noon Friday and Holy Eucharist with music at 11 a.m. Sundays. Christian Education for all ages at 10 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study with Archbishop Haverland at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 7 p.m. Fridays. (706) 543-8657.

Walnut Grove Baptist

WATKINSVILLE - Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 6121 Greensboro Highway, Worship services at 11 a.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month and at 10 a.m. the fifth Sunday of the month. (706) 769-9853 or (706) 769-6501.

Winterville UMC

WINTERVILLE - Winterville UMC, 101 Parkview Road. Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday and Sunday school at 11 a.m. (706) 742-2445.