Faith Briefs

MUSIC

› Bringing Anya Home: Concert benefiting Alan and Nicole Parker, who are adopting an orphan girl from Ukraine, is 7 p.m. today at Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place. Performers include Steve Darmody, Eryca Nelson, Martin Young, Naomi Jackson, inSpirit Men’s Chorus, Benjamin Jenkins (of King’s Heralds Quartet), One Little Light (Sarah Tullock), Matthew Kimbley and Ethan McGrath. Free admission; all donations go to adoption fund. 423-883-9212.

› U-Church: Passion, a group rooted in the Passion movement challenging college students to “live for what matters most,” will perform at 8 p.m. Friday in Lee University’s U-Church concert series. Hits by the four-time Dove Award winners include “How Great Is Our God,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come” and “God of This City.” Admission is free. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Walker Arena on the Cleveland, Tenn., campus. 423-614-8347.

› Bob Bennett: The singer, songwriter and master guitarist, an influential figure in the early days of contemporary Christian music, will present an acoustic concert at 6 p.m. April 7 in the Student Worship Center at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike. Mark Kelly Hall and Dana Harding also will perform. Bennett’s 1982 album, “Matters of the Heart,” was chosen Album of the Year by CCM Magazine and ranks among the Top 20 CCM albums of all time. Admission is a suggested $10 donation per person, $25 per family.

› Casting Crowns: Contemporary Christian artists on “The Very Next Thing” tour with special guests I Am They, 7 p.m. April 13 at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike. $75 platinum, $40 artist circle, $25 reserved, $18 groups of 10+. 423-877-6462, 1-855484-1991, www.abbashouse.com.

› Kitty Cleveland concert: The internationally known recording artist will perform 7-8:30 p.m. April 13 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway. A freewill offering will be taken, and Cleveland will have CDs for sale post-show. For more information, call 423-498-2977.

PROGRAMS, EVENTS

› Don Beebe: Motivational speaker, author and former NFL player Don Beebe will be the chapel speaker at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday in Lee University’s Conn Center in Cleveland, Tenn. Beebe, whose Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XXXI, was known in the NFL for his strong work ethic and character. He is the co-author of “Six Rings From Nowhere,” recounting his life and Christian faith. Admission is free; seating is limited. The service is available for live-streaming at https:// livestream.com/leeu.

› GriefShare Workshop: An ongoing series of weekly seminars and support groups at Hixson First Baptist Church meets 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through April 24. Meetings include video seminars with experts, focused discussions and personal study and reflection. $20 fee. Download a participant form at hixsonfirstbaptist. org/griefshare, or pick one up at the church, 5800 Grubb Road. 423-877-2467.

› Taking Faith Outdoors: Bass fishing legend Jimmy Houston will be the special guest for a Field, Woods and Water outreach 5-9 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Cleveland, 1275 Stuart Road NE. The event includes a Cajun meal, 50 talk-and-teach tables related to the outdoors, photo-ops with a world-record buck and thousands of dollars of giveaways, including rifles and fishing rods. Tickets, $15, must be purchased in advance at the church, online at https://firstbaptistcleveland.com or by phone at 423-709-9100.

› Plant giveaway:

Daisy United Methodist Church, 9508 Old Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy, plans its seventh annual Plant Giveaway, a community outreach project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7. The variety includes flowers, herbs, ornamentals, a few vegetables and some flower seeds. The first three plants are free, and five additional plants may be selected for $2 per plant. Early arrivals may contribute $10 to the church for first choice of plants. Donations of plants or flower pots are appreciated. 423-326-9248.

› Catholic Women’s Convention: The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will sponsor a convention at Chattanooga’s St. Stephen Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway, April 12-14. Information: www.kdccw.org, 423-598-2977.

› Lunch group: The Women’s Fellowship monthly lunch group, open to all women, meets at 12:30 p.m. April 13. The only cost is for your meal. For details, RSVP to 423355-7152 (call or text).

› Pastor luncheon:

Area pastors and church leaders are invited to a free lunchon at 11:30 a.m. April 17 at Feed Co. Table & Tavern, 201 W. Main St. Officials from GenerousChurch, a co-sponsor with the Maclellan Foundation, will share details on how church leaders can grow generosity year-round without fundraising and how a Kansas church soared to new heights in giving, volunteering and community impact over three years. The first 50 pastors to register will receive free generosity resources. To register, go to www.generouschurch.com/ events or email cindy@generouschurch.com.

EASTER ACTIVITIES

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Union Fork Baptist Church, 350 Lee Pike in Soddy-Daisy. Easter egg hunt, with lunch served, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today). There are 16 prize eggs, and every child will go home with something. Contact: 68goldrush@comcast.net.

› Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 104 McBrien Road. Holy Saturday Easter vigil service, 7:30 p.m. today. Easter service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with egg hunt following. No Sunday School or Coffee & Conversation.

› Fairview United Methodist Church, 3901 Hamill Road, Hixson. Easter celebration worship, 11 a.m. Sunday.

› St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Holy Saturday Easter vigil, 7:30 p.m. today. Easter services, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

› Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road, Tunnel Hill, Ga. Food and worship around the bonfire, 6:30 p.m. today at 1000 Raby Lane in Ringgold, Ga. SonRise Easter service, 7:20 a.m. Sunday outdoors at the church, then regular schedule of Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. (Outdoor events will take place in fellowship hall in case of inclement weather.)

› Hope City Church, 7 N. Tuxedo Ave., hosts free Raise the Block party with bounce houses, music, food and an Easter egg hunt for children ages 3-7 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today (inside the gym if raining). The chuch also is partnering with Blood Assurance and Be the Match for a community blood drive, registration for the national marrow donor program and sickle cell anemia awareness.

› Soddy-Daisy Veterans Park, 9000 Dayton Pike. Freedom Church’s second annual Hunt in the Park, a free hunt with 10,000 Easter eggs for children 10 and younger, 11 a.m. today. Event begins with crafts, games and free lunch before the hunt at noon. There will be sign-in tables to assure child safety. 423-332-0050.

› Soddy United Methodist Church, 255 Depot St., Soddy-Daisy. Annual Easter egg hunt, with refreshments and prizes, for children fifthgrade and younger, 2-4 p.m. today.

› “Maundy Thursday” play: Back Alley Productions presents final performances of “Maundy Thursday,” a memory play about Jesus’ final days, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. today at Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St. in LaFayette, Ga. $12-$15. Reservations: www.BAPshows, 706-6212870.

› Salvation Army:

Today (two events): Egg-stravaganza, with egg hunting, crafts, refreshments and the movie “Hop,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at East Lake Center, 2140 E. 28th St. (423-698-4484); and Spring Festival, with music, food and egg hunt, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1019 N. Moore Road (423-7561023). Sunday: Traditional Easter sunrise service, 7:28 a.m. at National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave., beside the flag pole overlooking downtown, with music by Jericho Brass Band and message by area commander Major Robert Lyle (423-308-7715).

› St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, with breakfast following. Easter service, 10 a.m., with egg hunt following. 423-238-7708, sfaec@comcast.net, www. sfaec.org.

› Lookout Baptist Church, 8645 Highway 193 (High Point community in Walker County). Sunrise service at 7 a.m. Sunday with breakfast to follow; “At the Cross” musical at 11 a.m.; no evening service.

› First Cumberland Presbyterian Church,

1505 N. Moore Road. Easter sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the church yard, pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall, egg hunt at 10 a.m. and Resurrection celebration service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

› East Ridge United Methodist Church, 1601 Prater Road. Easter sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. Sunday with breakfast following; sanctuary worship at 10:45 a.m.

› Northside Presbyterian Church: Easter sunrise service, 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Chattanooga Memorial Park (the Red Bank Duck Pond), 501 Memorial Drive, with singing and a message by Northside Pastor Dr. Paul Rader. Easter morning worship is at the church, 923 Mississippi Ave., at 11 a.m. followed by an egg hunt for children at noon.

› Easter in Coolidge: Tenth year for 100,000 Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. and worship service with Stuart Heights Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Sunday in Coolidge Park, 150 River St.

› Lyerly United Methodist Church, 105 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, Ga. Choir presents Easter cantata, “At the Cross,” and Pastor Marshall Bryan speaks on “The 4 E’s of Easter” at 11 a.m. service Sunday. Sunday School, with refreshments, at 10 a.m. for ages 2-adults; nursery for younger children. 706-409-0329.

› New Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 139 E. 25th St. Easter worship at 8 a.m. Sunday; no 11 a.m. service.

› Kids’ CruciFunction: Resurrection Sunday celebration, presented by Metro Lives, “The Met off Main,” a multicultural international ministry on Rossville Avenue, is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Shadows Stables, 310 Pine Acres Drive, Flintstone, Ga. Event includes food, egg hunts, inflatables and horseback rides for all ages. Free admission. Register at www.metrolives. com. 423-320-8664.

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