Faith Briefs

MUSIC

› Nativity Rising Artists: Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church, 1201 Cross St., Fort Oglethorpe, will host the first of two Chattanooga Music Club Scholarship winners Sunday, as violinist Hayden Daniel presents “The Violin Times Three,” featuring works by Bach, Elgar and Kreisler. Organist and music director Kristopher Schwinn also will perform a mini-concert. Performances take place during the worship service, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Child care is provided. 706866-9773.

› Genesis Choir: Savannah United Methodist Church, 10520 Snow Hill Road in Ooltewah, will host the Genesis Choir, a youth choir from Duluth (Georgia) First United Methodist Church, during 10 a.m. worship June 10. Call 423-6198850 for more information.

› Testimony Quartet: Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold, Georgia, will host the Testimony Quartet for homecoming services at 11 a.m. June 10. A love offering will be received. A potluck lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information, call 706-4500963 or visit the church’s Facebook page.

FUNDRAISERS

› Grace Market: Buyers and sellers are sought for this monthly community event, offering produce, crafts, yard-sale items and direct-sales merchandise, at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike in Soddy-Daisy. Hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. second Saturdays, June through September. Reserve a vendor spot at www.graceumcsd.org.

› Lyerly festivals: Lyerly United Methodist Church seeks vendors for its 10th annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Craft Festival on Aug. 11 in Summerville, Ga. Booth rental is $20 for a 15- by 15-foot space. For a vendor application, call Judy Motes at 706-857-6008 or email Marie Hanna at mariehanna@windstream.net.

› Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., still has copies of its latest cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks.” Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $2 shipping/handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@gmail.com or leave a message at 706-8202095.

PROGRAMS, EVENTS

› Women’s weekend: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, plans events this weekend in celebration of Women’s Day. A tea is scheduled 1-3 p.m. today, with tickets priced at $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call 423-510-9684 for more information. Guest speaker for the Women’s Day worship service, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, will be Dr. Sharon Caldwell of Nashville.

› Military appreciation: Heritage Pointe Baptist Church, 60 Dyer Bridge Place in Ringgold, Georgia, will hold an outdoor worship service honoring military members past and present and featuring the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard at 10:50 a.m. Sunday. A free cookout will follow. For more information, call worship leader Clayton Brown at 423-645-0484.

› Pastor reception: Cleveland Cowboy Church, 3040 Blythe Road, will honor Pastor Wally Varnell on Sunday as he celebrates his 85th birthday. The “just as you are” worship service starts at 11 a.m., with special music provided by gospel singer Joel Moore, host of the church’s Friday night Cowboy Gospel Jubilee. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Varnell has been active in ministry for more than 50 years, including as director of music, director of the largest bus ministry in Cleveland (more than 300 children each Sunday), associate pastor and pastor of Calvary Baptist Church during the late 70s and ’80s. He has seven years of service at Cleveland Cowboy Church.

› Taize service: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, hosts a simple service of song, silence and prayer at 5 p.m. Sunday. 423-6982556.

› Women’s luncheon: Church Women United of Chattanooga will gather for a luncheon meeting from noon to 12:50 p.m. Friday at Hurst United Methodist Church, 829 Dallas Road. The program will be presented by Mary Schenk of Ladies of Charity Community Outreach. All women are welcome. Lunch is complimentary.

› Women’s luncheon: The annual Women’s Ministry Luncheon at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2445 LaFayette Road, is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 2. Keynote speaker will be Christie Musso Bruce of Hope Knows Your Name Ministries. Aimee Garner Wilson will be the musical guest. Tickets are $15 and available through the church office at 706-8660232 or Laura Jones at 423605-1816.

› Open house: Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, hosts an open-house worship service at 10 a.m. June 3 to welcome the community with a message, music and fellowship.” Questions? Contact Dr. Adam E. McKee III, amckee@brainerdumc. org or 423-698-6951.

› Homecoming: New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road, celebrates 30 years of ministry with homecoming services at 10:30 a.m. June 3 featuring the Jordan Family Band. Morning worship is preceded by prayer time at 9 a.m. and Sunday School from 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Information: Tim Rodgers, 423-718-8096.

› Free pancakes: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike, will host a free pancake breakfast, with sausage, coffee and juices, 9-11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month through October. Next is June 9. Local vendors also will be set up at the St. Alban’s Farmers Market.

› Rhythms Retreats: “Honoring the Body — Flesh and Blood Spirituality,” next in a series exploring spiritual practices to cultivate intimacy with Christ, nourish the soul and transform your life, is set for 9 a.m.-noon June 9 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, visit www.chatthop.org/ events-calendar.

› Community Clothes Closet: Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at 1015 Laura St. across from Dodson Avenue Health Center. Free clothes and small household goods available; donations appreciated. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.

› Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St. The facility is home to more than 400 religious pieces (247 Judaic and 140 Christian), ranging from the 16th to 20th century. Other religions and philosophies represented include Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confucianism. 423-6481700, www.siskin.org.

› Kidz on the Rock: Groups for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade meet at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays as well as 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at White Oak Baptist Church, 301 Memorial Drive in Red Bank.

› 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 per class. 423-266-1766.

› 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.

› 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.

VBS & BIBLE CAMP

› Fairview Baptist Church: 6807 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah. “Shipwrecked — Rescued by Jesus” is theme of Vacation Bible School set for 6:30-8:45 p.m. June 3-6 and 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. June 10. Open to ages 3 through kids who have completed fifth grade. 423-344-1006, 423790-4357.

› White Oak Baptist Church: 310 Memorial Drive, Red Bank. “Maker Fun Factory” is the theme of Vacation Bible School, set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 3-7. Open to pre-K through fifth grade. Sign up online at MyVBS.org/wob or call 423-877-8551.

› Signal Crest United Methodist Church: 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain. Vacation Bible School kicks off with Family Night, with games and a bicycle obstacle course, at 5 p.m. June 10, in the Crest Center. VBS continues for children in pre-K through rising fifth grade 9 a.m.-noon June 11-14, with “Amped” as its theme. Register at http://www. signalcrestumc.org/145.137. Advance orders for VBS T-shirts, $15, will be accepted through Sunday, with a limited number during the week at $20; sizes youth small to adult 3X. For more information, email Chrissy Gray, director of children’s ministries, at cgray@signalcrestumc.org.

› New Hope Presbyterian Church: 7301 Shallowford Road. Vacation Bible School, for potty-trained preschoolers through sixth-graders, will be 10 a.m.noon June 11-15. The theme, “Peace Lab,” teaches biblical concepts of resolving conflicts and helping others. To register in advance, call 423432-8866.

› Silverdale Baptist Church: “It’s Your Move” is theme of weeklong Quest camp June 18-21 at Silverdale’s Bonny Oaks campus, 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive, teaching kids about the life of a child in the Bible. Includes activity tracks such as soccer, art, music and drama, plus daily snacks, worship time and Bible study. For kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Meets 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. Free to attend ($10 for optional T-shirt ordered at registration). Register at silverdalebc. com/quest. Questions? Call 423-892-2173.

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