Faith Briefs
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
› Missionary speakers: Paul and Glenda Stetson, veteran missionaries to France, speak at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road.
› Old Christmas celebration: Cleveland Storytelling Guild revives the traditions and folklore surrounding Old Christmas, which resulted when Pope Gregory reformed the Julian calendar in 1582, removing 11 days between Dec. 25 and Jan. 6, making Dec. 25 the “official” Christmas Day. The British Empire and American colonies adopted the new calendar in 1752, but many communities, especially in Appalachia, continued to celebrate what became known as Old Christmas, in addition to New Christmas. Songs, stories and simple treats will evoke the tradition at 6 p.m. Friday at the Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St. Cleveland, Tenn. Admission is $5 (free for museum and guild members and children under 5). 423-479-7887, tellone@ bellsouth.net.
› Forward: First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave., will host an ecumenical group offering mutual support for those who have lost a spouse, no matter how recent or long ago. The first of four sessions starts Saturday, meeting 1-4 p.m. in Room E213 in the Church Education Building. Attendees will share experiences and find ways to step “Forward” into the future. There is no charge, but call 423-265-2257 to register.
› Night To Shine: Spring Creek Road Baptist Church is among 450 churches around the world hosting a Shine Prom for people with special needs, ages 14 and older, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Includes red-carpet paparazzi, catered dinner, dance music and karaoke for promgoers, plus Respite Room for parents and caregivers. Sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation. www.scrbc.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. 423-238-9216, oumclive. org/recovery.
› Grief support: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Presented by PruittHealth Hospice. Free. 706-602-9546.
› 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.
FUNDRAISERS
› Lyerly 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.
› Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., has a new cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks,” a collection of recipes from members. Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $4 shipping/ handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@ gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
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