Faith Briefs
MUSIC
› Hall of Fame induction: The Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled 6-8:30 p.m. today at Parkway Baptist Church, 65 Stuart Road in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Performers will include the OldTime Preachers Quartet, a TSGMA Hall of Fame choir and scrapiron quartets of women and men. For more information: 423364-6311, tristategospelmusichalloffame.com.
› Gospel singing:
Local artist Crystle Elam’s next appearances are: 2 p.m. today at Dominion Senior Living, 2090 Dominion Senior Living Road in Athens, Tenn.; 11 a.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, 107 Birch Ave. in South Pittsburg, Tenn.; 4 p.m. Tuesday at Bradley County Healthcare, 2910 Peerless Road NW, Cleveland, Tenn.; 11 a.m. Aug. 12 at Shady Vale Church of God, 27 Lone Oak Road in Pikeville; 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at Cornerstone Church of God, 9766 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, Tenn.
› Benefit concert:
Pastor Willie Kitchen and his Joyful Sounds choir will be featured at the Hope Unlimited Ministries fundraising event at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Admission is free. Hope Unlimited Ministries helps single mothers with the spiritual and educational tools necessary to cultivate Christ-centered families. For more information, visit www.hopeunlimitedministries.org.
› Let’s Sing From Memory: Free social gathering for those affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers, to sing old songs and hymns that may reconnect them to old memories, is 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Free. For more information: 423266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
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 through September. Next is Aug. 11. Reserve a vendor spot at www.graceumcsd.org.
› Heat relief: The Salvation Army is seeking donations to help low-income families battle the summer heat. Monetary gifts for box fans and utility bill assistance should be marked “Beat the Heat” and mailed to 822 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403 or 437 Inman St., Cleveland, TN 37311. New boxed fans may be donated at either location as well. Monetary donations also are accepted online at www.csarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. The Chattanooga location offers a hydration station with free water at 800 McCallie Ave., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day that the temperature exceeds 90 degrees. If you know someone who needs a box fan, call 423305-6200.
› Lyerly festival: Lyerly United Methodist Church seeks vendors for its 10th annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Craft Festival, set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine Aug. 11 at Dowdy Park, corner of Highways 27 and 114 in Summerville, Ga. A Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum train will arrive with visitors at 12:45 p.m. Booth rental is $20 for a 15by 15-foot space. For a vendor application, call Judy Motes at 706-857-6008 or email Marie Hanna at mariehanna@windstream.net.
› Lyerly cookbook: Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730, has copies of its third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock,” available. To order, send $10, plus $3 shipping and handling, to Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730. Call JoAnn Mitchell, 706-895-2636, 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., 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 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
› Church anniversary: Edgewood Baptist Church, founded in 1923, marks its 95th anniversary this Sunday. The pastor, Dr. Dale Kidd, and the congregation will welcome evangelist Doug Ramage from North Carolina for music and preaching at a 10:30 a.m. homecoming service. The church is at 3604 Ringgold Road in East Ridge. For more information: www.edgewoodbaptchurch.com.
› Free family movies: Bridge Christian Church will present its seventh annual family movie series, Movies in the Park at Dark, in Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Friday features an animated film based on the Lego Batman toy line. Sept. 21 features a musical inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum’s creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Both films begin at 7:30 p.m. (canceled in inclement weather). Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your own blankets and chairs for seating.
› Free pancakes: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike, hosts 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 Aug. 11. Local vendors also will be set up at the St. Alban’s Farmers Market.
› Church anniversary: St. Paul AME Church, 2514 Williams St., is marking its 129th anniversary. The theme is “On Christ the Solid Rock We Stand.” A prayer breakfast is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 11, with the Rev. Steve Caudle of Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church, as speaker. The main celebration is at 11 a.m. Aug. 12 with the Rev. Dan Scott of Baylor School as speaker. For more information: www.stpaulamechatt.org.
› Pastor anniversary: The Rev. Carlos D. Williams will celebrate his fifth anniversary as pastor of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church in services at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12. The Rev. Marcus Davidson, pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will be the special guest. The tribute to Pastor Williams is based on the theme “Leadership Worth Following” (Hebrews 13:17).
› Revelation ministry training: The Hamilton County Baptist Association’s Ministry Training Institute will teach on the Book of Revelation in its fall term, Aug. 20-Oct. 12. The class is designed for ministry leaders, small group/Sunday School leaders, deacons and any disciple looking to grow in understanding of Scripture. Cost is $50. Register at www.baptistassociation.com/ministrytraininginstitute or 423-267-3794.
› Zen Group’s new location: The Zen Group of Chattanooga meets 2-4 p.m. Sundays at a new location, 335 Crestway Drive (the Chattanooga Friends Meeting). The group offers zazen (Zen sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and newcomer instruction. No experience is necessary and no fee is required for attendance, although donations are welcome. The Sunday schedule offers three 25-minute periods of zazen, two five-minute periods of kinhin and book study of “Enlightenment Unfolds: Essential Teachings of Zen Master Dogen,” edited by Kazuaki Tanashi. Individual dokusan (one-on-one instruction) and dharma talks are available online or in person at the Atlanta Soto Zen Center. For more information, visit www. aszc.org/zgc or email Terri Rieth at tlrieth@comcast. net.
› Habitat homeowners: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area, a faith-based nonprofit that builds homes for those in need, is accepting applications from families and individuals interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. To obtain a prequalifying questionnaire, visit www. habichatt.org. or call 423756-0507.
› 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 423933-6314.
› 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. 423-648-1700, www. siskin.org.
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