Saturday, Oct. 8

Mount Zion Baptist Church will present “Gospel Goes Classical Celebration Concert XIV”, a festive performance featuring symphonic gospel arrangements with full orchestra and the combined choirs of Mount Zion Baptist Church, at 4 p.m. Also featured with be 15-year-old violinist Randall Goosby, winner of the Junior Division of the Sphinx Competition, all performed in the magnificent new Mount Zion Sanctuary. Info: Karen Allen at 430-8933 or kallen@albanysymphony.org

Sunday, Oct. 16

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1501 Newton Road, will host Financial Peace University classes for 13 weeks at 6:30 p.m. Sundays. The classes teach families and individuals common-sense principles so that they are able to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth. Info: Joseph West at 436-7476.

Friday, Sept. 30

Courageous, the Christian drama film produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany,  will be released in theatres. About half of the cast and crew are volunteers from Sherwood, which collaborated with members of Mount Zion Baptist Church on the production. The film is rated PG-13 for “Some violence and drug content”.

Saturday, Oct. 8

Mount Zion Baptist Church will present “Gospel Goes Classical Celebration Concert XIV”, a festive performance featuring symphonic gospel arrangements with full orchestra and the combined choirs of Mount Zion Baptist Church, at 4 p.m. Also featured with be 15-year-old violinist Randall Goosby, winner of the Junior Division of the Sphinx Competition, all performed in the magnificent new Mount Zion Sanctuary. Info: Karen Allen at 430-8933 or kallen@albanysymphony.org

Saturday, Sept. 24

Agape Christian Worship Center will host its annual Community Day beginning at noon at Robert Cross Park. Featuring fun, food and entertainment, the free event is open to the public.. Info: Kimberely Barnes at 432-2897

Friday, Sept. 30
Courageous, the Christian drama film produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany,  will be released in theatres. About half of the cast and crew are volunteers from Sherwood, which collaborated with members of Mount Zion Baptist Church on the production. The film is rated PG-13 for “Some violence and drug content”.

Saturday, Oct. 8

Mount Zion Baptist Church will present “Gospel Goes Classical Celebration Concert XIV”, a festive performance featuring symphonic gospel arrangements with full orchestra and the combined choirs of Mount Zion Baptist Church, at 4 p.m. Also featured with be 15-year-old violinist Randall Goosby, winner of the Junior Division of the Sphinx Competition, all performed in the magnificent new Mount Zion Sanctuary. Info: Karen Allen at 430-8933 or kallen@albanysymphony.org

Wednesday, Sept. 7-
Sunday, Sept. 18
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church invites everyone to join it for “12 Days of Prayer.” Every day leading up to the Fall Revival, there will be a daily prayer posted on Facebook.
 

Saturday, Sept. 10

The Central Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will host the “Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a continental breakfast fellowship, a box lunch and refreshments. Tickets may be purchased online at albanycentralbaptist.net. All proceeds will be used for Women’s Ministry projects. Info: 436-7263.

Sunday, Aug. 21

Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 938 Oakland Road, will celebrate its Usher’s Ministry’s 85^th anniversary. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 11 a.m. with the message by Rev. Roosevelt Carter of First Monumental Faith Ministry.

Saturday, Aug. 27

Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. Third Ave., will host a fund-raiser wild game dinner and auction featuring guest speaker Clay Dyer beginning at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Anchorage. Info: 436-7263.

Saturday, Sept. 10

The Central Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will host the “Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a continental breakfast fellowship, a box lunch and refreshments. All tickets purchased by Aug. 15 include a T-shirt. Tickets may be purchased online at albanycentralbaptist.net. All proceeds will be used for Women’s Ministry projects. Info: 436-7263.

Sunday, Aug. 7

Providence Church, 2504 Archwood Drive, will host Clark and Anne Taylor of Australia at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services and a special evening service at 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church is encouraging members to “Bring a Friend to Church”. Bring a friend who doesn’t have a church, may be looking for a church, or just needs to check the church out. There will be gifts for all guests. First Presbyterian will also be starting “The Living Stones Series.” A sermon series that will get even the most stone hearted of people to praise Jesus. Info: 432-6289.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Sherwood Baptist Church, 2201 Whispering Pines Road, will begin hosting Financial Peace University classes at 6:30 p.m. The 13-week program, led by Dave Ramsey, teaches families and individuals commonsense financial principles. Contact Tom Pollock at 883-1910 for details or to register, or visit www.daveransey.com for information.

Saturday, Aug. 27

Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. Third Ave., will host a fund-raiser wild game dinner and auction featuring guest speaker Clay Dyer beginning at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Anchorage. Info: 436-7263.

Saturday, Sept. 10

The Central Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will host the “Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a continental breakfast fellowship, a box lunch and refreshments. All tickets purchased by Aug. 15 include a T-shirt. Tickets may be purchased online at albanycentralbaptist.net. All proceeds will be used for Women’s Ministry projects. Info: 436-7263.

Saturday, July 23

Terrell Baptist Church, 205 Sumner Road N. in Sumner, will host a sing at 6 p.m. featuring Logan Smith, Mandy Harrell and Terrell’s Brandon Hughes. Info: 776-4561.

Friday, July 29-

Saturday, July 30

Gillionville Baptist Church will host a Junior Kids Camp in the Children’s Building for children who turned 4 by September 2010 through those who have completed second grade. Meet at the church at 5 p.m. Friday. Camp will end about noon Saturday. One parent is required to attend; bring a tent. Info: Rodney Rector at rodneycrector@yahoo.com.

Sunday, July 31

First Presbyterian Church, 220 N. Jackson St., will host “Fifth Sundays Together.” Bring your favorite covered dish to share. In the style of the first church, First Presbyterian Church is praying, worshipping, singing, and breaking bread together. Info: 432-6289.

Saturday, Aug. 7

First Presbyterian Church is encouraging members to “Bring a Friend to Church”. Bring a friend who doesn’t have a church, may be looking for a church, or just needs to check the church out. There will be gifts for all guests. First Presbyterian will also be starting “The Living Stones Series.” A sermon series that will get even the most stone hearted of people to praise Jesus. Info: 432-6289.

Saturday, Aug. 27

Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. Third Ave., will host a fund-raiser wild game dinner and auction featuring guest speaker Clay Dyer beginning at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Anchorage. Info: 436-7263.

Saturday, Sept. 10

The Central Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will host the “Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a continental breakfast fellowship, a box lunch and refreshments. All tickets purchased by Aug. 15 include a T-shirt. Tickets may be purchased online at albanycentralbaptist.net. All proceeds will be used for Women’s Ministry projects. Info: 436-7263.

Wednesday, July 13-

Friday, July 15

St. James Baptist Church in Baconton will host its annual Empowerment Conference at 7 p.m. daily. The guest preacher is Pastor Arthur Jackson III of Antioch Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Sunday, July 17

Bring your back-to-school supply donations to The Pointe United Methodist Church and support the ministry of Mission:Change, which will culminate its back-to-school project at The Park at First Avenue and North Davis Street at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 23.

Monday, July 18-

Saturday, July 23

Life Christian Center International, 1211 Stuart Ave., will host a free beach-themed Vacation Bible School. The week concludes with a family water day from noon to 3 p.m. featuring water slides, water games and free food. Info: T.C. Cooley at 886-9161.

Friday, July 29-

Saturday, July 30

Gillionville Baptist Church will host a Junior Kids Camp in the Children’s Building for children who turned 4 by September 2010 through those who have completed second grade. Meet at the church at 5 p.m. Friday. Camp will end about noon Saturday. One parent is required to attend; bring a tent. Info: Rodney Rector at rodneycrector@yahoo.com.

Sunday, July 10-

Thursday, July 14

Gillionville Baptist Church. 4614 Gillionville Road, will host Vacation Bible School for ages 4 through sixth grade from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The VBS Mega Sports Camp will be held on the GBC campus and will feature baseball, hunting fitness, cooking, drama and a game room. There is no cost. Info: 435-9738 or email gillionville.baptist@mchsi.com

Friday, July 29-

Saturday, July 30

Gillionville Baptist Church will host a Junior Kids Camp in the Children’s Building for children who turned 4 by September 2010 through those who have completed second grade. Meet at the church at 5 p.m. Friday. Camp will end about noon Saturday. One parent is required to attend; bring a tent. Info: Rodney Rector at rodneycrector@yahoo.com.

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Tuesday, July 26

First United Methodist Church is studying The Sacred Echo by Margaret Feinberg at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in Building 3, Conference Room A. Rev. Carrie Austin will lead. Pre-register and purchase the workbook for $10 at the book table in the church office. Childcare will be available upon request. Info: 432-7407.

Wednesday, June 22-

Sunday, June 26

Zion Christian Fellowship Ministries International (Minister Willie James Washington), 1201 Highland Ave., is amidst its annual Holy Convocation Week at 7:30 p.m. nightly through and at 11 a.m. Sunday. Canaan Baptist Church of Round O, S.C., is in charge of worship. Corporate prayer will be held from 6:30 to 7 nightly in the sanctuary. The theme is “Destined to Reign” (Revelations 5:1-14). The schedule: Wednesday — Little Morning Star and Mt. Olive of Sasser and Pastor Lester Greene; Thursday, Israel Temple and Apostle Dr. Jimmy Gardner; Friday, Christ Believers and Bishop Robert Lawson; and Sunday, Canaan Baptist Church and Pastor Harry Jenkins.

Friday, June 24-

Sunday, June 26

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1501 Newton Road, is hosting its Strong and Courageous Youth Conference. Activities are a Youth Xplosion on Friday featuring local youth praise, worship, dance and mime groups, with refreshments served; a Youth Summit on Saturday with breakout sessions and breakfast served; and Young Day on Sunday with praise and worship.

Saturday, July 2

In a concert themed “Freedom Isn’t Free,” Damascus Road Studios will present the Southern gospel trio Dayspring of Americus, Ga., and local groups The Mended Hearts and Weyman Salter at Philema Road Baptist Church, 114 Stocks Dairy Road, Leesburg. Admission to the 7 p.m. concert is free; a love offering will be accepted. For information, call 420-0602.