• Homecoming will be at Bethel AME Church at 620 Spring St. in Dalton on Sunday at noon. Guest preacher and church are the Rev. Rasha Mitchell Williams of Powerhouse Ministries of Cartersville. Revival will be Monday and Tuesday at 7 nightly. Guest preacher for Monday is the Rev. Timothy Caruthers of Westside Baptist Church in Chattanooga. Guest preacher for Tuesday is Pastor Debra Smith of Vick’s Apostolic PHC in Dalton. The theme is “A Holy Ghost Take Over.” Erma Raymond is the church pastor. For more information, call (706) 226-2714.
• City View Church of God hosts a gospel singing Sunday night at 6. Featured singers are Allen Baker, Emmaus Road, Jimmy Driggins and The Burns Family. The emcee is Brother David Mathis. Admission is free. Pastor Gerald Foster welcomes everyone. The church is at 3688 Chatsworth Highway in Dalton. For more information, call Charles Duckworth at (706) 517-4668 or Kenneth Brock at (706) 517-0065.
• A Men’s Fellowship Breakfast is scheduled at Crosspointe Christian Centre (cpdalton.com) at 2681 Underwood St. in Dalton on Saturday, July 21, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Wesley Garren. Crosspointe’s phone number is (706) 278-2649.
• Fairground Baptist Church will celebrate the Rev. and Mrs. Tom A. Hall’s fifth anniversary on Sunday. The day has been designated “Our Pastor and First Lady Appreciation Day.” The theme is “Celebrating the Call.” The 11 a.m. speaker will be Minister Eugene Miller of Christ Community Church of West Walnut Avenue. The 3 p.m. speaker will be Elder Wendell Smith and the Hopewell Baptist Church of Dalton. Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be served after the morning service. The church is at 1688 Waring Road in Dalton.
• The youth of Free Hope Baptist Church at 4176 Highway 76 in Chatsworth will have a yard sale, bake sale and car wash on Saturday, June 30. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All monies raised will go toward the youth’s trip to Life Camp. For more information, call (706) 695-3717.
• Hopewell Baptist Church at 3527 Airport Road S.E. in Dalton has a food bank that is open on Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call Minister Pat Gross at (706) 280-1375 or leave your name and number at (706) 226-5987.
• Hopewell Baptist Church of Cohutta will be “traveling to Babylon” today and Sunday from 6 to 9 each night. Food will be provided. Pastor John Tudor invites everyone to come and have fun.
• Liberty Baptist Church will recognize veterans and civil service workers during the Sunday, July 1, 11 a.m. service. The church is at 4439 Tibbs Bridge Road in Dalton (706-226-4936, www.libertybaptistchurch.ws). Pastor Brian Branam invites everyone.
• New Covenant Baptist Tabernacle hosts a women’s conference titled “Igniting Your Passion For His Presence” today at 9 a.m. The topic is “Ushering in the Presence of God” and features several panel speakers. The church is at 1406 Lida St. Pastor Melanie C. Prather welcomes everyone.
• New Haven United Methodist Church’s summer lunch program is available to children 18 and younger. The time for the food pantry pickup is from 9 to 11 a.m. during the summer months, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
• Oliver’s Barn hosts a gospel singing every Friday at 6 p.m. The barn is at 2144 Waring Road. For information or directions, call Christina Oliver at (706) 618-1807. There is no cost to attend. Everyone is welcome.
• Riverbend Church of Christ operates a benevolence house for the public of northwest Georgia. The church’s goal is to assist families in need by offering necessities such as clothing (men, women and children), shoes and household items. Services are free and available to anyone in need. It is in the small white house just south of the church building at 2218 S. Riverbend Road in Dalton. The house is open every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; other times must be by appointment. For more information, call Barbara Brooks (706-277-3719) or the church office (706-226-0819). All donations from the community are greatly appreciated.
• Tilton Baptist Church will observe Homecoming on Sunday with singing by Ken Hicks and Testimony. The service starts at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Ricky Kisor and the church family welcome everyone. The church is at 808 Tilton Church Road in Dalton.
• Underwood Church of God of Prophecy has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday night at 6:15. Food assistance is available Wednesday night, sign in at 6. Friday night Bible study is at 6:30. Ladies Fellowship is today, refreshments at 5 p.m., service at 6 p.m., the speaker is Pastor Pam Rainey. The church is at 703 Underwood St. in Dalton. The pastors are Melton and Pam Rainey. For more information, call (706) 913-0392.
• Valley Brook Church of God is having an “all you can eat” pancakes and sausage breakfast at Longhorn Steakhouse on Walnut Avenue on Saturday, June 30, from 7 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $5. For more information, call Joyce at (706) 980-9156 or Sheila at (706) 629-3922.
Vacation Bible schools
• Antioch Baptist Church at 1205 Antioch Road in Dalton will have vacation Bible school July 23-27 from 7 to 9 each night for ages 3-17. The theme is “Amazing Wonders Aviation.” For more information or a ride, call (706) 278-1305.
• Cleveland Heights Baptist Church at 137 McFalls St. in Dalton will have vacation Bible school Express 2012: “All Aboard for the Lord!” July 16-20 at 7 nightly. July 20 is Family Night. Everyone is welcome, there will be classes for all ages.
• Crown View Baptist Church will have vacation Bible school Sunday through Thursday from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Amazing Wonders of Aviation.” Classes are available for children through 12th grade. Transportation will be available. Call (706) 278-7422. There will be a cookout Friday. A kickoff concert is today at 6 p.m. featuring Eight Days After. Everyone is invited. The church is at 502 W. Tyler St.
• Hickory Grove Baptist Church will have free vacation Bible school Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for 2- to 13-year-olds (older children can be helpers). There will be Bible stories, music, crafts, food, skits and more. The theme is “Bug Zone, Transformed by Our Big God.” Register your child today during the VBS kickoff from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be food, games, water activities and other fun for the family. For transportation needs for VBS, call (706) 673-9458 and ask for Robert or Angie.
• Liberty Baptist Church will have vacation Bible school Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 to 9 each night. There will be classes for all ages including a Community Revival for youth in grades 6-12 under the big tent. The theme is “Amazing Wonders Adventure.” The church is at 4439 Tibbs Bridge Road in Dalton. The phone number is (706) 226-4936.
• Mount Vernon United Methodist Church will have a vacation Bible school Kickoff Celebration on Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. Vacation Bible school will be Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. (snack supper at 5:30 p.m.) The theme is “Cokesbury’s Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God!”
• New Hope Baptist Church at 900 Roan St. in Dalton will have vacation Bible school July 23-27. There is a class for every age. The theme is “Heaven’s Kitchen: Nourishing a Healthy Soul, Body, Mind.”
• Olivia Baptist Church at 1811 Guy St. will have a one-day vacation Bible school on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an arcade/video van, inflatables, hot dogs, Bible lessons, arts and crafts, games and more. The theme is “Amazing Wonders Aviation!” The church van will be running; call Kennie Goss at (706) 278-3507.
• Vacation Bible school begins at Swamp Creek Baptist Church today at 10 a.m. with a parade and continues Monday through Friday. During the week, food is served from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. and classes are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is open to ages 4 through sixth grade. Call the church at (706) 277-1835 for a ride.
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