The Athens Review
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• Enjoy a cup of coffee and a word of praise in the Upper Room, on 531 Gibson Road, every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is a very informal meeting.
• 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.
• Gates Community Church International, on 702 West Tyler Street, will hold a 28 day revival throughout the entire month of February from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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, Feb. 21
• Trinity Valley Community College, on 100 Cardinal Drive, and the Combined Community Effort Committee will host the Celebration of Gospel 2010 at 4 p.m. Admission is free but a love offering will be accepted. Proceeds will be donated to the Black History Scholarship Fund. For more information call Mary Patrick at 903-920-1291, or Dale Cumby at 903-677-2470 or 903-675-4433.
Sunday-Friday,
Feb. 21-26
• Lake Athens Baptist Church, on Farm-to-Market Road 2495, will host a revival with Dr. Richard Owen Roberts on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and daily at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. A meal will be provided at the noon service.
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.
• Bethel Christian Church, on 10888 County Road 3817, will hold a fundraiser lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A bowl of chili, stew or soup with a drink and dessert will be available for a $5 donation. For more information call the church at 903-675-1334.
Regular events
• 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.
• First Christian Church, on 900 Robbins Road, will host Call To Recovery in the fellowship hall every Monday beginning at 6 p.m. The 12 step recovery program is designed to help those struggling with pain, problems and pitfalls. For more information call Dan H. at 903-360-2613.
