Arms of Grace

Lutheran

Angel food ministries

Arms of Grace Lutheran Church is now a distribution point for Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. A new menu is available each month and prepaid orders are taken with pickup on a Saturday morning. For information or a menu call Robin Kasten at (678) 261-4667 or visit the church website.

Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m.  Arms of Grace  Lutheran Church is at 22 South Williams Street.The pastor is Daniel G. Jones. Phone-(770) 868-6289. The website is armsofgrace.com.

Men’s Bible study is held Mondays at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Children in Action, Youth Bible study and prayer service begins at 7 p.m. Celebrate recovery is held each Tuesday evening at 7.

Auburn First Baptist Church has a 10:45 Sunday morning service and children’s church. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and bagels are served each Sunday at 8:45. Sunday evening service is at 6 with choir practice at 4:30.

Auburn First Baptist Church is at 1385 Sixth Ave. in Auburn. Chris Parkin is the pastor.  Phone: (770) 962-1807. www.auburnfirstbaptist.com

The Worship Committee of Bethlehem First UMC is putting together a photo presentation of the church’s history for its homecoming celebration on Aug. 2. Submit photos from past church gatherings to the church office by July 15.

Bethlehem First United Methodist Church Preschool offers classes for children ages 2-4. Call Lizzy Sheffield at (770) 867-3724.

Grief Ministry

Bethlehem First United Church offers a Grief Ministry with facilitator, Shirley Alcorn on Tuesday mornings from 11 - 11:30.

Wednesday offerings

A fellowship dinner is held each Wednesday at 6 p.m. followed by children’s choir and youth at 6:30, adult Bible studies at 7 and adult choir practice at 7:30.

Services

Bethlehem First United Methodist Church hosts three worship services weekly.  A communion service is held at 8:30 a.m. in the church chapel, followed by contemporary celebration at 9:30 in the fellowship hall, with a traditional service at 11 a.m. in the main sanctuary.  Sunday school classes are available for all age groups beginning at 9:30 and 11 a.m.   The church is at 709 Christmas Avenue in Bethlehem. Rev. Parker Benson is the minister. Phone: (770) 867-3727. www.bigwhitechurch.com

Covenant Blessings Christian Center holds youth empowerment Saturdays on the second and fourth Saturday of each month led by youth minister, Marquis Robbins.

Covenant Blessings Christian Center is at 1079 Bethlehem Church Road in Bethlehem. Pastors are Gary and Deborah Hightower and the youth pastor is Marquis Robbins. Phone: (678) 425-0999.

The Eagles’ Nest Christian Fellowship Clothes Closet ministry is available the first Saturday of every month from 4 p.m. - 6. Everything is free. Donations of clothes are always welcomed. For information call (706) 789-3408.

Eagle’s Nest Christian Fellowship is on Highway 106 in Ila across from the Post Office.

East Side Baptist Church will host family night on Wednesday, July 1 with a hot dog supper followed with watermelon.

Sunday Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by the worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services begin at 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study and children’s activities are at 7 p.m., and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. is weekly visitation. The church is on Bert Day Road  and Ga. Highway 8 next to Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Darrell Gilmer is the pastor. Phone: (770) 867-5774.

Fellowship Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School July 6-10 from 7 – 9 p.m. each evening. Join the fun and fellowship learning about the Bible, making crafts and playing games. Snacks will be served and on Friday, July 10 pizza and ice cream will be served.

Fellowship Baptist Church is on Rockwell Church Road in Winder. Brother Kevin Pirkle is the pastor.

First Baptist Church of Winder will present Fireproof the movie on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.

Dual Sunday School/worship

First Baptist has dual Sunday School with a Sunday School and contemporary worship and children’s worship at 9 a.m. and a Sunday School, blended/traditional worship and children’s worship at 10:30.

First Baptist Church of Winder is at 625 Jefferson Highway. Phone: (770) 867-9255; e-mail: info@fbcwinder.com. The website is fbcwinder.com

First Christian will hold a children’s consignment sale on Friday, July 24, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, yard sale will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale tables will be available for $10 each with setup starting at 7 a.m. To reserve your table for the yard sale, call Melissa at (678) 458-5035. Those interested in information for the children’s consignment sale, e-mail mchalker77@yahoo.com for instructions and a consignee number.

Sunday Services

Worship services begins at 10:55 a.m. Bible study groups for all ages, children and adults begins at 10 a.m. Children’s Assembly Music Time begins at 9:45 a.m. Nursery is provided for all services.

Wednesday Fellowship

Meals are served each Wednesday evening (excepting school holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. with programs for children and youth afterwards.

First Christian Church is at 275 N. Fifth Ave. across from Winder-Barrow High School. The pastor is Jim Brooks. Phone: (770) 867-9056.

The Chancel Choir of Winder First United Methodist Church will present Battle Hum of the Republic and America the Beautiful with brass and percussion accompaniment on Sunday, July 5 during the morning worship hour.

Applications for food and craft vendors are now being accepted for FaithFest, an outdoor music festival planned for Sept. 19 on the front lawn of Winder First UMC. Well-known artists, "Echoing Angels," will be the featured group with Mark Shelley Ministries and many other musical groups and speakers. New this year to the annual event will be a 5K Fun Run/Walk. For further information or to download forms visit, www.faithfest.us/

Every Woman’s Bible Study

Thursdays

A women’s community-wide Bible study is held on Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  at the First United Methodist Church of Winder. This is an interdenominational Bible study for women from all backgrounds and all levels of Bible knowledge. Bible study is also available for children. Pre-registration is required. For information call Betsy Daniel at (770) 307-5841 or e-mail: studywithme@alltel.net.

Service Schedule

Sunday services are at 8:45 a.m. for early worship, 10 a.m. Sunday school and 10:55 a.m. worship service. A Contemporary Worship service is at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall each Sunday.

Wednesdays

Wednesday services are: supper buffet at  5:45 p.m., Youth handbell practice at 6 p.m. and Chancel Choir practice at 6:45.

Senior Stretch is held each Monday and Thursday at 9 a.m., and the men’s study breakfast is Friday at 6:30 a.m.

Grief support group

A grief support group for adults meets at 6:45 on Wednesday evenings.

The church has a weekday pre-school for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Two and three day classes are offered for 2-year-olds from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Three, four and five day classes are offered for 3-year-olds from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and four and five day classes are offered for 4-year-olds from 8 a.m.-noon.

The church is at  280 N. Broad St., in Winder.  The church web site, www.winderfumc.com,  lists current church news. The senior pastor is Rev. Terry L. Tippens.  Phone: (770) 867-4594.

The Barrow County chapter of Habitat for Humanity is asking for the prayers of local churches in its mission to eliminate sub-standard housing in Barrow County. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat works with families in need to build or renovate simple decent housing. Churches may also assist through volunteer labor; providing space for Habitat meetings; preparing and serving meals for construction workers on Saturday workdays; or contributions of money or materials.

For further information on how churches can become involved in Habitat call the Habitat hotline at (770) 277-7997.

Kingdom Community Worship Center will host a community prayer meeting every Wednesday at noon at the church. Everyone is welcome.

Kingdom Community Worship Center meets at 70 Church St. in Winder. The pastor is Kenneth P. Cooper. Sunday morning worship is at 9 and Tuesday night Bible Study is a 7.

Lifeway Church will host Vacation Bible School July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to noon each day for ages 4-12. Registration is required. Register online or at the July 4 Auburn Festival.

Ladies Bible study

Thursdays

Lifeway Church will host Thursday morning Bible studies for ladies each Thursday from 9 – 11 a.m. Childcare will be provided.

Lifeway Church meets at 10:30 a.m. at its new location at 5 Third St. in Auburn. Wednesday services includes prayer at 6 p.m. and Bible study at 7. A Saturday night prayer is held at 6 p.m. and every fourth Friday is a ladies night meeting at 7. Lifeway Church is a non-denominational church that loves God, people and life. Pastors Bruce and Sheila Rhodes have been involved in ministry over 20 years with 7 years on the mission field in Rome, Italy. For information call (678) 226-7965 or visit www.lifewaychurch.us.

New Pentecost United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School July 12 – 16 from 6:30 – 9 each evening.

New Pentecost United Methodist Church has an 8:30 early worship service as well as the regular service at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m Sunday evening services start at 6 p.m. Wednesday fellowship supper begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by choir practice at 6:45.

The church is at the corner of Ga. Highway 211 and Pleasant Hill Church Road, phone: (770) 307-2744. The pastor is Rev. Billy Pittman, phone, (678) 425-0277.

Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit

Life Line Screening

July 11

Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit will host a LifeLine screening on Saturday, July 11 as a community service. Preventive screenings can make people aware of undetected health problems at an affordable rate. Call 877-792-8480 for an appointment or visit www.lifescreening.com for more information.

Sunday fellowship is at 9 a.m. with morning services at 10 Ladies ministry is held on the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Men’s ministry meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit is at 71 West Candler Street in Winder. Phone: (678) 962-6277. www.shsministry.org

Sharon Baptist Church

July 4 celebration

Sharon Baptist Church will be holding its annual July 4th celebration with free food, a bouncy house and games. Bring your friends and family and have a great time watching the fireworks form Chateau Elan. The festivities begin at 5 p.m.

The church is at 983 Ga. Highways 124 and 211 in Hoschton.  Phone: (770) 867-1107. The Rev. Le Gibson is the new pastor.

St. Matthew Catholic Church

Vacation Bible School

July 6-10

St. Matthew Catholic Church will host an all day Vacation Bible School session July 6 – 10. Children should bring a sack lunch for the day session which runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pre-registration is not required and there is a charge of $30 for the session.

Six Masses are held each weekend – Saturday Vigil in English is at 5 p.m. and in Spanish at 6:30. Sunday masses in English are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and a Spanish mass is held at 12:30 p.m. LifeTeen mass is offered at 6 p.m. Weekday mass is at noon on Monday; 7 p.m. on Wednesday; and at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 4 p.m. or by appointment. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel 24/7. Numerous classes are available for preschool, Bible study and religious education as well as men’s and women’s groups and service organizations. All are welcome. St. Matthew is on Ga. Highway 8, three miles south of Winder. The website is www.saintmatthewcc.org  Phone: (770) 867-4876. The Reverend Jaime Barona is the pastor.

White Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church

Benefit Chicken Que

July 17, 18

The Winder-Barrow Class of ’91 is presenting a chicken que on July 17 and 18 at White Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church. The sale is in memory of Sjanna P. Billings and proceeds will go towards helping the family with her funeral expenses. Sjanna died on June 15 of intestinal cancer. The chicken que plates will sell for $7 and will include half a chicken, beans, slaw, bread and dessert provided by Albert Johnson. Monetary donations may also be sent care of the church to P.O. Box 511, Winder, Ga. 30680, ATTN: Towanna Johnson for the benefit of Sjanna Billings. For tickets call Johnson at (678) 602-0976 or Cassandra Daniel at (678) 425-6712 or Celita Tanksley at (770) 867-4653.

White Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church is on New Street in Winder. Alfred Hazel is the pastor. Phone:  (770) 867-5451.

CHURCH NEWS DEADLINE

Monday, 3 p.m.

Deadline for submitting church news items is the Monday before Wednesday publication. Information may be mailed to The Barrow County News, P.O. Drawer C, Winder, Ga., 30680, or brought by the office at Holly Hill Mall, 189 W. Athens St.,Winder.  Fax information to (770) 867-1034 or e-mail to news@barrowcountynews.com.