• Pre-Thanksgiving program. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church is holding a pre-Thanksgiving program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Pastor Irving and the Mount Pisgah M.B. Church will be in charge of the service. The public is invited. The church is 27971 Easter Ferry Road in Lester.

• Revival. Tabernacle Baptist Church, at 24318 Drawbaugh Road in Athens is holding a revival through Friday, Nov. 20, featuring Jeff Drake. Services are 7 nightly.

• Four horses. Jesus In Me House of Praise is hosting preaching on the four horses from the Bible’s book of Revelations at 7 nightly through Nov. 20. The location is 932 Turner Road in Prospect, Tennessee. The church also has a singing scheduled at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27. Contact: Brenda Young 931-347-7680.

• Turkey giveaway. Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, at 13376 Dupree Worthey Road, will give out turkeys for Thanksgiving from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. First-come, first-served basis as long as they last. One turkey per household.

• Thanksgiving box giveaway. Pleasant Grove C.P.C.A. Church together with Women Empowering Women will hold their annual Thanksgiving box giveaway at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 15439 Hastings Road in Athens. First-come, first-served. More information: 256-233-5995 or 256-444-4041.

• Free Thanksgiving dinner. The annual King’s Table free community Thanksgiving dinner and fellowship will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at New Life Baptist Church, 2314 S. Hine St., Athens. No deliveries. More information/directions: 256-233-7228

• Thanksgiving dinner. Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, at 13376 Dupree Worthey Road in Capshaw will provide Thanksgiving dinner from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. To reserve a seat call Equinta Crutcher 256-603-5740 or Demetrice William 256-468-6194.

• Free Thanksgiving dinner. Westside Church of Christ, at 25704 Smithfield Road in Elkmont, invites the public to a free Thanksgiving dinner from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. More information: 256-732-4876.

• Family & Friends Day. Guest evangelist Michael A. Brown of Westview Church of Christ in Huntsville will speak at the Westside Church of Christ Family & Friends Day on Sunday, Nov. 22. Worship services are 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. The church is located at 25704 Smithfield Road in Elkmont.

• Testimonial event. Believe to Achieve is holding a “Overcoming Temptation Testimonial Service” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Simply Amazing Ministry, 1611 Lucas St., Athens. The event includes speakers, dance ministry, songs and worship. More information: Shenequa Phipps 256-874-4086.

• Squire Parsons. Enon Baptist Church will host Squire Parsons, author of “Beulah Land,” at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, followed by a fellowship meal. A love offering will be taken. The church is on Alabama 99 near Goodsprings.

Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or by sending an email to ed@athensnews-courier.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.