Faith Briefs

MUSIC

› Songwriting workshop: The Union, a music incubator recently launched by Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd. in Red Bank, is hosting a songwriting workshop for area worship leaders from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. To inquire about availability or future workshops, visit www. theunionmusic.org or call 925-234-6847.

› Hymn sing: Little Brown Church, 3210 Spring Ave. on Signal Mountain, will host a Red Back Hymn Sing at 6 p.m. Aug. 13. Mountain Cove Bluegrass also will perform. For more information, call Mike Harvey at 423-886-1487.

› Higher Ground Camp Meeting: The 20th annual nondenominational service of music and worship is scheduled Aug. 19 on the grounds of Epworth United Methodist Church, 585 Madola Road in Epworth, Ga. The event includes Martha Scanlan, who was featured on the “Cold Mountain” soundtrack, Leah Calvert and the Dappled Grays, Steven Darsey and the Meridian Chorale and writer/preacher Jason Byassee. Music begins at 3 p.m., service at 6 p.m. In case of rain, events move to adjacent Epworth School. Free admission; offering taken. www. meridianherald.org.

FUNDRAISERS

› Cars, trucks, crafts:

Vendors wanted for Lyerly United Methodist Church’s ninth annual Car & Truck Show and Craft Festival, set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 12 at Dowdy Park, corner of Highways 27 and 114 in Summerville, Ga. Sixty vendors registered; room for 20 more offering products, services and concessions, with $20 fee for 15-by-15 outdoor space. Day will include music by Joseph Crowe, 50/50 drawing, cake walk, door prizes and playground. For application, leave message for Judy Motes at 706-857-6008 or email mariehanna@windstream.net.

› New cookbook:

Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730, has published its third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock.” To order, send $10, plus $3 shipping and handling. Call JoAnn Mitchell, 706895-2636, for information on buying from a church member or a Chattooga County business.

PROGRAMS, EVENTS

› Back to School Fair,

sponsored by the Catoosa County Baptist Association, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Camp Scott Patterson, 72 Old Mill Lane in Ringgold, Ga. Event provides school supplies and medical exams to families who need them, along with free food, haircuts, games, inflatables and swimming. For more information, call Jerry Little at 706-937-5323.

› Community Day,

offering free school supplies, clothes, haircuts and health screenings, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Destiny Church of Chattanooga, 3801 Brainerd Road. Event also includes free food, music, blood pressure checks and family activities. Co-sponsored by Hamilton County Health Department. For more information, call Minister Portia Cook at 423-4054332.

› Movies in the Park at Dark: Bridge Christian Church will present its sixth annual family movie series at Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. The first film, on Aug. 11, chronicles the lives of animals in the city of Zootopia. The second, on Sept. 30, is a blockbuster about a former scientist who becomes the Empire’s lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the Death Star. Both movies begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be shown on a large inflatable screen. Admission is free. Popcorn and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for seating. Movies will be canceled in case of inclement weather. www.bridgechristian.org.

› Pastoral anniversary: Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church, 1734 E. Third St., will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Rev. Carlos D. Williams and his wife, Joannie D. Williams, in services at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 13. 423-624-0950.

› Brenda Bryant Young Servant Benefit,

a praise and worship celebration, is set for 3 p.m. Aug. 13 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3777 Wilcox Blvd. The benefit supports two of her favorite ministries: LifeLine Ministries, providing life skills development and faith-based counseling to poor and working-class families, and the Essie Wade Scholarship Fund, offering financial support to college-bound students.

› Pro-life banquet: Women’s Enrichment Center, a faith-based, nonprofit pregnancy resource center serving families in Northwest Georgia, will welcome abortion survivor Claire Culwell as keynote speaker for its annual banquet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Stage 123, 123 W. Gordon St. in Dalton. Culwell became a motivational speaker in 2009 after learning that she survived the abortion that took the life of her twin brother. Tickets are $35 per individual, $250 for table of eight. Sponsorships, available through Aug. 30, range from $500 to $5,000. For tickets, email info@ wecdalton.org or call 706278-1050.

› Hear Now , a Christ-centered, nine-step weekly support class for people with hearing loss and their families, meets at 6:05 p.m. each Wednesday in the adult classroom on the ground floor at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. Presented by Let My People Hear founder David M. Harrison. Class is equipped with FM hearing devices and the Tele-coil loop system. 423-624-1669, LetMyPeopleHear.com.

› Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone struggling with addictive issues, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges, meets each Thursday at Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., worship at 6:15 p.m., open share groups at 7:30 p.m. Child care provided. 423238-9216, oumclive.org/ recovery.

› Not Alone, a support group for family and friends of a loved one who is incarcerated, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Refreshments and child care are provided.

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