• Pastor appreciation. Frazier Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will host a pastor appreciation celebration honoring the Rev. Tina Swan-Branch at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 8, at Frazier CME Church, 1108 S. Hine St., Athens. The theme will be “Rooted and Grounded in the Love of God” with a focus on Ephesians 3:17–19. Guest speaker is Minister LaWanda Stafford of Love Alive Ministries. Soloist is Sister Frances Carol Malone.

• Family and Friends Day. Elkmont Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America will host a day for family and friends at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Louis Malone of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois. This event is open to the public.

• Gospel series. Elkmont Church of Christ will host a series of gospel meetings July 8–11 with worship at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Speaker is Don Blackwell, executive director of the Gospel Broadcasting Network and minister of Southaven Church of Christ. The church is at 18955 Upper Fort Hampton Road, Elkmont. More information: 256-732-4909, elkmontchurchofchrist.org.

• Revival. Peace Missionary Baptist Church will host a revival series at 7 p.m. July 11–13 at the church, 1214 Plainview Circle, Athens. Speakers include Peace M.B. Senior Pastor Jimmy Bailey and Pastor Leroy Elliot of Greater St. John C.M.B. in Chicago.

• Gospel singing. Gospel singing to benefit Project Lifesaver of Limestone County will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Berea Baptist Church, 16779 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. The event features The Brandon Pylant Family, the Terry’s and Revived. Admission is $5.

• Friends Helping Friends. Tennessee Valley Youth Rally 2018 will be at noon Saturday, July 14, at McCandless Hall, Athens State University. Theme is “Pressing Toward the Mark; It’s Time to Move Forward (Phil. 3:12-24).” Topics include drugs, bullying, suicide and God’s way of escape. Guests include The Rescue Me Project, Faith Walk Christian Drama Team, Gary White.

• Friends and family day. New Beria Missionary Baptist Church will host a friends and family day Sunday, July 15. There will be an 11 a.m. service featuring Fresh Start Ministry and a 2 p.m. service with Pastor Jermaine Turner and the Woodruff family. More information: Eric, 256-316-8047.

• Celebration. HCCNA will hold Ratha Yatra Celebration 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest.

• Vacation Bible school. Northside Church of Christ will host vacation Bible school 6:30 p.m. July 16–18 at the church, 1201 N. Jefferson St., Athens. The theme is “Excavate: Discover the Treasures of Jesus.” More information: 256-232-3179.

• Honoring women. God’s Women Ministry will host its Women on a Mission from God event at noon Saturday, July 21, at Athens-Limestone Public Library. Will honor pastor Regina Sanderfer Willingham, pastor Elizabeth Gray Raybon, minister Jan Burton, minister Janice Williams and Jan Matthews. Cost is $25. More information: Janet Sales, 256-431-3821.

• Celebration. HCCNA will hold Bahuda Yatra Celebration from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Vishnu Way, Harvest.

• Summer program. New Life Assembly in Athens is now enrolling children for its summer program, which will include field trips, games and water days for children in grades K-5. Program runs 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from now until Aug. 4. Cost: $35 nonrefundable registration fee; $125 per week plus one time $75 activities fee for full time; $35 per day for part time or $45 on field-trip days. More information: 256-232-6119; 256-614-4823; athensnewlife.com.

• Bible study. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church invites all to its second summer outreach Bible study ministry at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night through Aug. 29 at Pincham-Lincoln Center in Athens. Anyone needing transportation, call the Rev. Timothy Townsend at 256-777-8642 or Deacon Curtis Lane at 256-655-9551.

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 newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.