Church Bulletin 2

• Swamp John’s fundraiser. A Swamp John’s fundraiser will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Big Lots parking lot on U.S. 72. Fish, shrimp or chicken plates for $12. Proceeds go to Lighthouse Youth Group for summer camp. More information: Marie McGuire, 256-998-0195.

• Spring giveaway fellowship. Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 14204 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens, will give away new and gently used clothing, jewelry, shoes, art, etc. from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 6.

• Spiritual retreat. Hindu Cultural Center of North Alabama will host a spiritual retreat April 6 and 7 at 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest. Swami Yogatmanandaji Maharaj of Vedanta Society, Providence, Rhode Island, will lead. Topics include Dharma and the central theme of Bhagabat Gita. More information: 256-771-7730.

• Friends and family day. Lighthouse Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Salem will hold a friends and family day 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14. Chris Jewell will be guest minister. A meal will be served after the service, along with games and fellowship. We would love to see all those who have attended Lighthouse through the years come together on this special day. More information: Pastor Chris Teeples, 256-216-6216.

• Gospel Singing. First Independent Methodist Church will host gospel singing with Marvin Morrow 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the church at 13904 Zehner Road, Athens.

• Spring Revival. Shanghai First Baptist Church will hold its spring revival 6 nightlyApril 15-17. Dr. Joel Carwile will be guest speaker. The church is at 13435 Elk River Mills Road, Athens. More information: 256-431-4961.

• Easter service. Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 14204 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens, will host an Easter sunrise service 6 a.m. Sunday, April 21. Easter program begins at 10 a.m.

• Easter service. The Downs family will hold a special Easter “son rise” service titled “He Has Risen!” at sunrise Sunday, April 21, at 15591 Ripley Road, weather permitting. The Downs family invites the community to celebrate our risen savior at the free event, which includes breakfast at 6 a.m. Jon Downs will speak, and deaf interpretation will be provided. Please bring lawn chairs. More information: Anita Jo Downs Brown, 256-230-4802.

• Men’s conference. Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association will host a men’s conference April 26-27. Cost is $120 per church, or the price of 12 tickets. A check or money order needs to be mailed in by April 14. Make check payable to R.I.C.M.B.A. Mail to R.I.C.M.B.A., 13829 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens, AL 35611.

• Preschool registration. New Life Assembly of God at 16768 U.S. 72, Athens, is enrolling students for its child-development program. The program, for children ages 6 weeks through prekindergarten, is 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Anyone who recommends someone else is eligible for $25 off the first week’s tuition. More information: 256-232-6119; www.athensnewlife.com.

• Summer Bible study. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church will hold summer Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28 at the Pincham-Lincoln Center on Trinity Circle in Athens. Anyone needing transportation should call Pastor Timothy Townsend at 256-777-8642 or Deacon Curtis Lane at 256-655-9551. Everyone welcome.

• Food pantry. Full Gospel Tabernacle Community Christian Church will host a food pantry 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 17470 Seven Mile Post Road, Athens. More information: Joseph Fifer, 256-262-3052.

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