68th Church Anniversary,  Church Picnic, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., April 7; Conclude 11 a.m. April 8, Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, 1018 Lake Park Rd.  Church picnic will include grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage, chicken, baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, desserts and drinks. Please, come join the celebration with us.

118th Church Anniversary, 7 p.m. April 4,5,7; 11 a.m. April 8, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 505 East Force St. Guest speakers: Wednesday, Pastor Brantley McCollough, and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church family: Thursday, Pastor Lorenzo Williams, and New Hopewell Baptist Church family; Friday, Pastor Dr. Joe Troupe and the River Hill Missionary Baptist Church family; Sunday, Pastor James White, and Bethlehem Baptist Church. Dinner will be served immediately following Sunday service.

4th Annual Youth Restoration, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 7, Saunder’s Park, 1151 River St. Presented by Heart of God Ministries. There will be bounce house, free Bibles, free food, six speakers, opportunity to sign up for free G.E.D. classes. Bring your family, towels and chairs. For more information call (229) 269-5511.

New Life Ministries Celebrating 27 Years of Ministry, 5651 Inner Perimeter Rd. 6 p.m. Sunday, April 8; Guest Speakers: Pastor Samuel Roberson, Pastor Jimmy Boyd, Pastor Tony Jackson; 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12; Guest Speakers: Pastor William C. Morgan, Pastor Norman Edwards, Pastor Billy McFadden; 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19; Guest Speakers: Apostle Julia Berry, Pastor Henry Williams; 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26; Guest Speakers: Pastor Bernard Robinson, Pastor Charles Vinson, Pastor George Blunt.

13th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration for Pastor George and Sis. Sinetta Blunt, 7 p.m. April 10-12; 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. April 15, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 3488 Engberg Ave. Guest speakers and churches: Tuesday, Bishop Wade McCrae and Union Cathedral; Wednesday, Pastor James White and Bethlehem Baptist Church, Howell, Ga.; Thursday; Pastor Charles Dave and St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, DuPont, Ga.; Sunday; 8 a.m.; Pastor D. Grady Scott of Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Tucson, Ariz; and 11 a.m. Pastor Thomas J. Haynes and Gospel Train Outreach Ministry, Madison, Fla.

Grief Support Group meeting, 4-6 p.m. beginning April 8, Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Ave. This GriefShare Group will meet for 13 weeks. Each session will include a video presentation, a discussion and sharing time. The only cost is $15 for the course workbook. To register or for more information, contact Pastor David Tart at (229) 300-8805 or davidtart@paumc.com.

Unitarian Universalist Church Service, 10:45 a.m. April 8, 1951 E. Park Ave.,  Speaker: Rev. George Bennett, “Growing in Love’s Likeness”. Children’s Religious Education concurrent with Sunday services.

Financial Workshop, 7 p.m. April 11, Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Quitman. For more information about the workshop, contact Deacon Jerome Wrice at (229) 263-1423.

Gospel Concert, Doors open at 4 p.m.; Sing at 5 p.m. April 15, Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 8165 Dry Lake Rd., Quitman. Featuring: The Men of Calvary from Quitman; The Dixie Darlings of New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church; The Christian Brothers of Calvary Christian Center; and many more. Hosted by the Brooks County Union Education Department.

Pastor’s Aid Musical Program, 3 p.m. April 15, River Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2884 James Rd.

Trustees Anniversary, 11 a.m. April 15, Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Quitman. Speaker: Rev. Shedrick Arnold, Jr. of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, Orlando, Fla.

Appreciation Service for Valdosta’s  well known lead guitar player, Jeffrey Williams, 6 p.m. April 15, Tridestone Holiness Church, 705 S. Toombs St. Featuring: Johnson Two Singers, Straughter Singers, Tooley Singers, Tooley Sisters, Unity Church of God, Ray of Hope, Mount Carmer, Little McDougal, and many more. We are asking every church and group singers  he have played for to participate in this great occasion. The public is invited to attend. 

Universal Deliverance Church, Inc. Annual Celebration honoring Apostle Naomi McCowan, pastor of the Universal Deliverance Church, 12 Noon, April 15, 519 W. Adair St.  Guest speaker: “The Holy Ghost Cowboy” Bishop Raymond Napper of Hinesville; Guest Psalmist: Min. Brandon Colquitt of Valdosta; Special Guest Dancer: Jenine Hoyle of Philadelphia, Pa.

Gospel Choir’s Anniversary, 6 p.m. April 21, Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Quitman.

Free Community Health Fair, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 21, All Nations Deliverance Center, 707 Broad St. Free Cholesterol, Blood sugar, BMI (body mass index), and Blood pressure checks. A healthy snack will be available during the event and each applicant will have an opportunity to win a gift card. Please join us!

Pastor and Wife (Pastor Leroy Henderson, Jr. and 1st Lady Denese Henderson) 11th Anniversary, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  April 22, Second Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5922 Clyattville-Nankin  Rd. Guest churches; 11 a.m. Pastor Andrew Fleming and Silver Run Baptist Church; 3 p.m., Dr. William C. Morgan (Pastor) and Morning Star Baptist Church. Dinner will be served. 

Live Simulast of Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 28, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets are available at www.njmbcvaldosta.org and on the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Facebook Page, with a link to the ticket site. Registration is due by April 25th. For more information or registration, contact the Women’s Discipleship Ministry at njmbcwdc@gmail.com or Sis. LaShayla Dyer at (229) 251-5495 or Sis. Leslie Green at (704) 564-3558.

Union Cathedral Church holds “A Day of Service” to serve those who serve, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 5, Union Cathedral Church, 1050 E. Hill Ave. There will be free food served at 12 Noon.