Faith Briefs
MUSIC
› Youth Explosion: Perfecting Love Ministry presents a night of praise and worship for area youth by local talents at 6 p.m. today at OBC Kingdom Center, 740 E. M.L. King Blvd. Includes gospel rappers Quantell (Phat Pudda) Lindsey, TruSaint and Tru Mob; gospel mimes Quentin Lee and Maurice Miller; and spoken-word artist Marsha Mills. Email: ministry.perfectinglove@gmail.com.
› Good News gospel concert: Karen Peck & New River, The McKameys, Ernie Dawson and Heirline and Primitive Quartet in concert at 6:30 p.m. today at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Exodus performs pre-concert. $25 for main floor, $20 general-admission balcony seats, free for children 12 and younger (balcony only). 1-800-7453000, 423-757-5580.
› Fox Family Quartet: Southern gospel group sings at 11 a.m. service March 18 at Signal Mountain Church of God, 517 Timberlinks Drive. Lunch follows. Contact: Marty Burke, 423-267-0837.
› Paul Byrom: The Irish tenor of Celtic Thunder fame stops at Red Bank Presbyterian Church, 115 Morrison Springs Road, on his “10 Years On” U.S. tour at 7:30 p.m. March 20. $35 general admission, $45 with meet-and-greet. 423870-4864, http://paulbyrom.ie/index.php (click on News & Events for concert listings).
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
› Pancakes, Pipes and Prayer: All Saints Anglican Catholic Church, 337 Hixson St. in Soddy-Daisy, hosts pancake breakfast with bagpiping and prayer for family, country, military and leaders, 9-11 a.m. today. Contact: David Currie, father deacon, 423-987-1411.
› Kay Dodd Comedy Hour: Professional comedian Kay Dodd performs at 6 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. $20. 706-866-0232, churchoffice@fbcfo.org.
› Guest speaker: Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope Ministries speaks at the 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday services at Cloud Springs Baptist Church, 210 Cloud Springs Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 706866-0164, dalton@daltonblevins.com.
› Fresh Oil New Wine:
Conference for spiritual leaders at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike, featuring Ron Phillips, Ronnie Phillips Jr., Dutch Sheets, Perry Stone, Randy Caldwell, Bobby Atkins, Randy Miller, Bernard Cornwell and a women’s luncheon with Paulette Phillips, March 4-8. Free, but reservations requested. www. abbashouse.com.
› Sex-trafficking documentary: Redemption to the Nations Church, 1908 Bailey Ave., hosts screening of “Playground: The Child Sex Trade in America” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, presented by 7th Well and Together Coalition. Information provided on 7th Well’s Foster for Freedom campaign to find nurturing homes for minors who have been sex-trafficked. $5. 865-271-8920.
› Spring Encounter Student Conference:
Registration ends Monday for Precept Ministries International’s student ministry, Transform, scheduled March 9-11 at 7324 Noah Reid Road. Topic is “Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past.” and students ages 12-18 will work with adult leaders in small group settings on how to study Scripture. $120 (additional cost for campus housing). http:// bit.ly/2E6VTPD. www.precept.org.
› Singles Ministry Conference: Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church, 1734 E. Third St., hosts annual Singles Ministry Conference, with the theme “Seeking God’s Will in God’s Word,” March 9-10. Speaker is the Rev. Elton Young, associate minister. Lunch included Saturday. $5 fee. Register online at www.orchardknob.org. 423-629-6115.
› Rhythms Retreats:
“Lectio Divina — Encountering God in Scripture,” next in a series exploring spiritual practices to cultivate intimacy with Christ, nourish the soul and transform your life, 9 a.m.-noon March 10 at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Suite 200, Red Bank. Led by Micki Ann Harris, ChattHOP’s spiritual formation director, the free sessions are offered second Saturdays of every month except April, August and December. To register: www.chatthop.org/events-calendar.
› Plant-Based Cooking School: Battlefield Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 96 Hillman Lane, Ringgold, Ga., offers free, plant-based cooking seminars 6-8:30 p.m. on third Tuesdays, including March 20. Participants will be able to taste food prepared by the health ministries staff and share recipes in efforts to reverse Type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure and lose weight. There will be a drawing for a cookbook each night. 706-463-1415, www.battlefieldadventist.org.
› Young at Heart Game Day: Bring a favorite board game or card game for YAH Game Day, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 22 at Burks United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike. Also bring a potluck dish based on your last name — A-G, soup; H-M, salad; N-S, bread or rolls; T-Z, dessert — plus the recipe to be included in a YAH cookbook.
› Kidz on the Rock:
Groups for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade meet at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at White Oak Baptist Church, 301 Memorial Drive in Red Bank.
› Awana Clubs:
Groups for children age 3 through sixth grade meet 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
› Exercise class: Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., offers an exercise class focusing on strength, energy and balance 10:3011:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Open to all ages and skill levels. $5. 423-2661766.
› 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. 423-2389216, oumclive.org/recovery.
› Brainerd Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery ministry that focuses on healing hurts, habits and addictions, meets every Thursday at Brainerd Baptist Church’s East Ridge campus, 1203 Blocker Lane. Dinner at 5:45 p.m., large group at 6:45 and small/ open share groups following. Child care provided. 423-313-8888, brainerdbaptist.org/celebrate-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.
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