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Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or sending email to ed@athensnews-courier.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.
• Women’s Conference. The sixth annual Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association Women’s Conference wraps up Oct. 6. A panel discussion on “God’s Plan for Salvation” will be at 9 a.m. Door prizes. Vendors available. Contact: Imogene Malone 256-232-6247.
• Yard sale. Pettusville Methodist Church at 29035 Pettusville Road in Elkmont will hold a yard sale from 7-11 a.m. today, Oct. 6. Proceeds to the Fellowship Hall Building Fund.
• Chicken stew fundraiser. Oak Grove CME Church will have a Relay for Life chicken stew fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 6, at the church at 11460 Cowford Road in Athens by the Cowford Fire Station. Cost is $6 and containers are provided.
• Appreciation service. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their pastor and first lady fifth Appreciation Service at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. Minister Tavares Townsend will preach at the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Charles Simmons and the Little Ezekiel Missionary Baptist Church will be in charge of the 2:30 p.m. service. Public invited.
• Arts Day. Pleasant Grove Church Family Music Ministry will celebrate their Music and Worship Arts Day on Sunday, Oct. 7. Prayer service at 8 a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m., and worship at 10 a.m. The church is located at 15439 Hastings Road in Athens. Public invited.
• Pastoral anniversary. Indian Creek P.B. Church will celebrate the 16th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Timothy M. Rainey at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. The Rev. Melvin Robinson, pastor of Crumbey Bethel P.B. Church in Fairfield will be the guest preacher for the combined worship service. Public is invited.
• Revival. Gospel singer-evangelist Evelyn Turrentine-Agee will be the speaker at a two-night revival, Oct. 11 and 12, at Jesus and Me Ministries, 115 Gordon St., Pulaski, Tenn. For more information, call Bishop Brenda Young Jones at 931-309-1549.
• Family and Friends Day. Family and Friends Day at Jerusalem P.B. Church in Belle Mina will hold Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. Elder Joe Cater and Bethlehem P.B. Church will be the guest church in charge of services. Public is invited.
• Breast cancer program. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will present a breast cancer awareness program during morning worship service on Sunday, Oct. 14. Betty Gilbert from Little Ezekiel M.B. Church will be the speaker.
• Gospel meeting. Northside Church of Christ at 1201 N. Jefferson St. will hold a gospel meeting Oct. 14-17 featuring speaker James Hinkle. Monday through Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. Sunday services will be at 10 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact: 256-232-3179.
Calendar of Events
Church Bulletin 10/6/12
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Limestone Ledger 5/24/13
MONDAY
Memorial Day ceremony
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Limestone County Event Center on Pryor Street across from the Veterans Museum. Guest speaker will be Major Gen. Lynn Collyar, commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command. Refreshments to follow. Contact: 256-771-7578. -
Limestone Ledger 5/23/13
SUNDAY
VFW grill out
The VFW and Ladies Auxiliary grill out will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the VFW Post on North Jefferson Street. $5 per plate for barbecue ribs and chicken plate dinners. Eat in or carry out. Public invited. Contact: 256-729-6077 or 431-7887. -
Limestone Ledger 5/22/13
WEDNESDAY
Alzheimer’s information
An information booth with educational materials and someone to answer questions about Alzheimer’s disease will be available from 2-4 p.m. today at Walgreens on U.S. 31 North in Athens across from the high school. - Church Bulletin 5/22/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/21/13
WEDNESDAY
Alzheimer’s information
An information booth with educational materials and someone to answer questions about Alzheimer’s disease will be available from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at Walgreens on U.S. 31 North in Athens across from the high school. -
Limestone Ledger 5/19/13
TUESDAY
Chicken stew
The American Legion Post 49 monthly chicken stew will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5 to eat in or for per quart carryouts. Containers provided. No sides with carryouts. Information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. Reserve carryouts: 256-230-6233. - Church Bulletin 5/19/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/18/13
SATURDAY
Sheriff’s Rodeo
Limestone County Sheriff’s 31st Annual Rodeo continues tonight at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at gate. For more information, go online to www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. Contact: Limestone Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111. -
Limestone Ledger 5/17/13
SATURDAY
30th anniversary celebration
Athens-Limestone Emergency Food and Shelter, located at 20086 Swanner Blvd. in Tanner, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at a community party from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Events include large yard sale, health screenings and free food beginning at noon. - Church Bulletin 5/17/13
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