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• Crescent Heights Baptist Church will serve food to the community every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the church at 903-675-3904 or 903-425-8223.
Saturday, Jan. 30
• Lake Athens Baptist Church, on Farm-to-Market Road 2495, will hold an auction to benefit the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The auction will begin with a chili supper at 5 p.m. The auction will follow at 6 p.m. Tickets for the meal and auction are $5 each, and may be purchased from any member of Lake Athens Baptist Church. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. For more information call the church office at 903-675-4008.
• Athens Praise and Worship Center, on 4905 N.E. South Loop 7, will host the Days of Power Conference at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Oliver Vanderpuye — author of “The Glory of the New Covenant” — will be the guest speaker. Childcare can be provided. For more information call Pastors John and Beth Wilson at 903-216-6752.
• House of Miracles Church, on 103 McGee, in Athens, will host David’s Song in a free concert at 7 p.m. For more information call 903-677-1399.
Sunday, Jan. 31
• First Baptist Church in Murchison, on the corner of Farm-to-Market 773 and FM 1616, will host Peggy Rhea in concert at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served following the morning service. A love offering will be taken. Nursery will be provided. For more information call 903-469-3704.
• Lake Athens Baptist Church, on Farm-to-Market Road 2495, will host its first fifth Sunday singing. If you would like to participate, please arrive for mike check at 5 p.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m.
• Union United Methodist Church, located on the intersection of Anderson County Roads 486 and 487, will hold its fifth Sunday sing-a-long at 6 p.m. For more information call 903-677-4979.
Saturday, Feb. 6
• The Texas Gospel Music Hall, on 6513 State Highway 19 south, will host Bluefield Express and No Turning Back in concert at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 each. For more information or to purchase tickets call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084.
Sunday, Feb. 7
• First Baptist Church, Malakoff will host the Henderson County Black History Committee “We Love our Youth” at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Fredrick V. Moss, of Allen Chapel AME Church. Participants are asked to bring a can food item to help the food pantries in Athens and Malakoff.
Friday, Feb. 19
• Knights of Columbus, Mary Queen of Heaven Council will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry with all the fixings in the Mary Queen of Heaven Parish Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will benefit scholarship funds and local charities. Cost is $7 per adult, $5 for children from seven to 12 and free for children under six. Tickets may be purchased from a Knight at the door.
Sunday-Wednesday, Feb. 21-24
• First Baptist Church of Malakoff, on 220 West Mitcham, will host Radiate 2010 on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on weeknights at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Ronnie Hill — founder of threeminutestory.com – and worship will be led by Stacy Perkins. For more information visit www.fbcmalakoff.com or call 903-489-0228.
Saturday, Feb. 27
• The Texas Gospel Music Hall, on 6513 State Highway 19 south, will host Brian Free & Assurance and New Grace Trio in concert at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084.
Regular events
• Eastern Hills Church Of Christ and other area churches will host Meals of Kindness in the Eastern Hills gym on the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free meals will be served. For more information call 903-675-3975.
• Lake Athens Baptist Church will host a ladies Bible study each Monday at the home of Connie Hudnall at 9:30 a.m. The month of January begins the study of the book of Esther by Beth Moore. For more information call the church office at 903-675-4008.
• Lake Athens Baptist Church provides a unique opportunity for children to learn to sign and play bells each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. This special time is available for children ages four through sixth grade.
• The Sewing Ladies of Lake Athens Baptist Church will meet in the fellowship hall to sew items for local nursing homes each Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to participate. For more information call the church office at 903-675-4008.
• Every Tuesday is a special day at South Place Nursing Home. Ladies from Lake Athens Baptist Church treat the residents to manicures.
• West Place Nursing Home has a birthday party for all residents who have a birthday during the month, on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. Lake Athens Baptist Church is pleased to play host to the party and would like to invite all who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our senior citizens to participate.
• Hope Community Church of Murchison holds a Backyard Bible Club the first Sunday of each month at the Murchison Baseball Field at 4 p.m. This free event includes games, food, puppets and skits.
• Christian Women's Ministry of the First Christian Church, on 900 Robbins Road, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. All women of the church and other interested women are invited to attend. To make a reservation call the church office at 903-675-3730, Monday through Thursday or Melba Holt at 903-451-2127.
• The youth of Crescent Heights Baptist Church will be serving breakfast the first Sunday morning of each month from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. All donations will be used to help with the plans the youth have for the year. For details call 903-675-3904 or 903-425-8223.
• Christian Singles Spiritual Connection meets at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Call 903-677-6839 for more information.
• Cedar Fork Baptist Church in Trinidad is beginning a literacy program for adults. Classes will be held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. For more information, please call Pastor Corey Jenkins at 903-778-4397, Alma Kiser at 903-292-3470 or Linda Hornbuckle at 903-778-4138.
• Living for the Brand Cowboy Church, on 902 NE Loop 7, will host a game time for senior citizens every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 903-675-9177.
• Cedar Creek Church of God, on 142 Rodney Drive, Gun Barrel City will host the GriefShare recovery support group each Tuesday at 7 p.m. It features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics as well as a group time. For more information call GriefShare Coordinator Pam Rowell-Scoggins at 903-887-0293.
• Athens Praise & Worship Center, on 4905 N.E. South Loop 7 will host “Word Watch” on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning on Feb. 4. Participants will learn a easy method of Bible meditation and devotional prayer. Childcare can be provided. For more information call Pastor John Wilson at 903-216-6752.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host AWANA Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The program is open to children ages three through sixth grade. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host a verse by verse Bible study for men and women on Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host a prayer group on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host a ladies meeting on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Participants will work on “Prayer Quilts” that are placed on tables during worship services. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host HYPE for fourth to sixth graders on the first Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will include a time of games, devotional and snacks. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host a Ladies Bible Study on “Anointed - Transformed-Redeemed” by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur. The study will have two meeting times, one on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., and on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Books cost $12.95 each. Nursery care can be reserved for the meetings. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
• Dogwood Church, on 6467 Farm-to-Market Road 2494, will host a Men’s Bible Study every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. For more information call the church office at 903-677-3185.
