• Swamp Johns. Lighthouse Pentecostal Youth Group will host a Swamp John’s fundraiser from 4–7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the Big Lots parking lot on U.S. 72 in Athens. Plates are $11 each and include fish, shrimp or chicken with fries, slaw, hushpuppies, sauce and tea. More information: 256-998-0195; 256-614-2281.

• Friends and family day. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church will hold friends and family day Sunday, Oct. 28, at the church at 27971 Easter Ferry Road, Lester. Everyone welcome.

• Men’s day. Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual men’s day service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at 803 Westmoreland Drive, Athens. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Antoyne L. Green of New Life Baptist Church in Athens. More information: 256-694-5476.

• Anniversary. Peace Missionary Baptist Church will honor Pastor Jimmy Bailey’s anniversary with the church starting 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, with Pastor Eddie Green. Elder Kenneth Owens and the St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church family will lead a 2 p.m. service.

• Pastor appreciation. Little Ezekiel Missionary Baptist Church will host appreciation services for Pastor Charles N. Summons at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the church, 16439 Lindsay Road, Tanner. James Russell, associate minister of Mount Nebo M.B.C., and Eugene English, pastor of Little Elk M.B.C., will speak. Music by Little Ezekiel M.B.C. and Little Elk M.B.C. choirs.

• Landmark program. Frazier Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Missionary Society will celebrate its Old Landmark Program 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the church at 1108 S. Hine St., Athens. Guest church: Bright Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and pastor Katherine Baker. Public welcome. More information: Geneva, 256-874-1226.

• Hallelujah jamboree. Pleasant Grove CPCA will host a “Hallelujah Jamboree” from 4–7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at 15439 Hastings Road, Athens, with food, fun and fellowship planned.

• Trunk or treat event. First Christian Church will host a free trunk or treat night 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, behind U.G. White’s in Athens. Free hot dogs, chips, drinks and candy.

• Holyween. Riddles Chapel United Methodist Church will host a “Holyween” party from 5–8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the church. The party will feature a cook out, karaoke, games and candy.

• Hula festival. St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church will host a hula festival and trunk or treat starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 740 W. Sanderfer Road, Athens. All youth welcome.

• Community dinner. The annual King’s Table Community Dinner will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at New Life Baptist Church, 2314 S. Hine St., Athens. Dinner is free. Everyone welcome. Come-as-you-are attire. More information: 256-233-7228.

• Gospel concert. Frazier CME Church will present a gospel concert 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the church at 1108 S. Hine St., Athens. Group singers: The Gospel Travelers, The Morning Stars, pastor Phil Ford and God’s Singing Disciples, and pastor James Jamar and The Spiritual Leaders. Public invited. More information: Geneva, 256-874-1226.

• Memorial service. Hospice of Limestone County and MADD are sponsoring the 2018 Celebration of Remembrance and Hope Memorial Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1917 U.S. 72, Athens. Public welcome. Attendees invited to bring photograph of loved one in stand-up frame to be placed on memorial table during service. Special candle-lighting ceremony will honor memories of loved ones ahead of the holiday season. Fellowship and refreshments after service.

• Prayer Around The Square. Oakdale Baptist Church invites the public to Prayer Around The Square from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, on the east side of the Limestone County Courthouse in downtown Athens. The event marks the birthday of the Rev. Billy Graham, who died Feb. 21. More information: Steve Pendergrass, 256-874-4307.

• Centennial finale. Alabama Fork CPCA will hold its centennial grand finale celebration 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Limestone County Event Center, Athens. Music by Babbie Mason; recognition of CPCA legacy leaders; heavy hors d’oeuvres served. More information: 256-340-4824.

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.