Church News: Week of April 24

Local singers and musicians will be participating.

The public is invited to attend.

The church is located at 8430 Maysville Hwy., Maysville.

For more information, call Strickland at 706-654-0551.

Oconee Baptist plans first responder appreciation and child awareness day

Oconee Baptist Church will host a first responder appreciation and Child Awareness Day on May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.

There will be food, shaved ice, cotton candy and more.

Commerce Presbyterian plans yard sale

The Commerce Presbyterian Church Presbyterian (TCPC) will host its spring yard sale on Saturday, April 27, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a cash only sale. All proceeds will benefit the life and mission of TCPC.

The church is located at 89 Lakeview Drive in Commerce and can be contacted at 706-335-3282.

Walnut Fork to host BBQ fundraiser

Walnut Fork Baptist Church will host a barbecue plate fundraiser to raise money for missions. It will be held Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The cost is $10 per plate and includes pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, bread/bun and sauce. Desserts will be sold separately.

Pickup/eat-in.

The church is located at 557 Hwy. 60, Hoschton.

For more information, call 706-654-6434 or visit www.walnutforkbc.org

Hudson River to hold spring revival

Hudson River Baptist Church will have spring revival starting Sunday morning May 5 at 11 a.m. and Monday night, May 6, through Wednesday night, May 8, starting at 7 p.m.

Evangelist Tom Hayes will be bringing the message. There will be special music.

The church is located at 171 Hudson River Church Road, Commerce.

Pastor Butch Moore is the Pastor of Hudson River Baptist Church.

For more information, call 864-844-1916.

Children’s, youth ministries at Commerce Methodist continue to grow

First Methodist Church of Commerce announces that its children’s and youth ministries continue to grow.

Children’s Ministry.

“We are committed to teaching every child the love of Jesus through creative, hands-on programs offered in a safe and loving environment,” church leaders said of the children’s ministry. “Be comforted to know that we are a Safe Sanctuary church.”

For more information on the church’s children’s ministry, visit https://www.cfmc.life/children.

Meanwhile, the church youth ministry is for students in 6th-12th grades.

“It is also a safe environment where youth can positively influence peers and encourage others. Youth Sunday School and the CFMC Youth Group are important parts of our youth ministry,” church leaders said.

For more information on the youth ministry, visit https://www.cfmc.life/students.

For more information, call the church office at 706-340-8611.

The church is located at 16 Cherry St., Commerce.

Commerce Methodist plans VBS June 2-6

First Methodist Church of Commerce will have Vacation Bible School on June 2-6. VBS is for children from 3 years old through those who have completed 5th grade.

VBS will be held nightly from 5:30-8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.

A light dinner will be served each evening.

This year’s VBS will be “Seekers in Sneakers: Discover Jesus,” an interactive program where children use their investigative skills to discover Jesus.

“Worship and drama, Bible study, art and science explorations, active games and even geocaching will be experienced so children are invited to follow the example and teachings of Jesus in every place and every part of life,” church leaders said. “So, grab your water bottle, your Bible and your friends, because this is going to be a great adventure! Bring a friend or neighbor!”

Call the church office at 706-340-8611 for more information. The church is located at 16 Cherry St., Commerce.

Phelps to perform at Cornerstone Church in Athens

David Phelps will perform at Cornerstone Church in Athens, on Sunday, May 5, at 6 p.m.

“Once a childhood musical prodigy from Tomball, Texas, David Phelps earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Baylor University. Since then, he has become a nationally-celebrated vocalist, whose gifts and talents are matched by none,” organizers said. “Perhaps best known as the powerful tenor for the multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Phelps continues to constantly build on a career that has already been groundbreaking. Emerging as a leading voice in Christian music, Phelps has been winning the hearts of audiences all over the world for more than two decades. He has performed at numerous prestigious venues across the globe, including the White House, New York’s Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.”

This David Phelps Live! Tour stop will feature songs from more than a dozen multi-award winning recordings Phelps has to his credit.

Event information may be obtained by visiting www.davidphelps.com .

Cornerstone Church is located at 4680 Lexington Road.

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ONGOING EVENTS

Ongoing church events happening across Jackson County include:

Crossroads Church offers free groceries

Crossroads Church in Jefferson will offer free groceries for the needy on the second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Crossroads Church is located at 25 Hawkins Ln., Jefferson.

River of Life offers free groceries

River of Life Worship Center offers free groceries on the last Saturday of each month. The event is held from 8:30-10 a.m.

River of Life is located at 4971 Hwy. 441, Nicholson.

Jolly Agers meet monthly at First Baptist Commerce

Jolly Agers group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at noon at First Baptist Church of Commerce. Jolly Ages is a senior adult ministry for those 50 years of age and older.

The group meetings in the Fellowship Hall at FBCJ for a covered dish luncheon and an inspirational program.

WMU meets at First Baptist Commerce

The WMU meets every second Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church of Commerce.

“Come join the Bible study, fellowship and fun,” organizers said.

First Baptist Church of Commerce is located at 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce.

Commerce First Methodist hosts pickleball on Tuesdays

First Methodist Church of Commerce hosts pickleball every Tuesday at 4 p.m.

The church court is indoors, located in the gym inside the Family Life Center.

Players of all levels from beginners and up are invited to come play. The church has paddles for use by those that do not have them.

First United Methodist Church of Commerce is located at 16 Cherry Street in Commerce.

For more information, contact the church office at 706-340-8611.

Commerce Methodist offers numerous Bible studies

First Methodist Church of Commerce offers several opportunities for Bible study.

Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., the church has Adult Bible Study taught by the Rev. Joshua Carr. The current study is the book of Mark.

On Thursdays at 9 a.m., the church has a Bible study class that uses the Ray Vander Laan video series as the focus. The next series, Clash of Kingdoms, a study of Paul’s proclamation of Jesus as Lord, starts April 11 and will run through May 9. The class is an open discussion led by Annette Anderson.

For more information, contact the church office at 706-340-8611. The church website is www.CFMC.life.

The church is located at 16 Cherry Street, Commerce.

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