Programs, events
› Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Held 8-10 a.m. today (and other first Saturdays) at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, 2551 Tunnel Blvd. Includes biblical message by a guest speaker and free home-cooked breakfast. 423-622-2565.
› Fish fry: The second annual Time Outdoors Ministry fish fry will start at 4:30 p.m. today at New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road. Dinner will be served until 6, when the Hullender Family will sing, followed by Malcolm Carter II at 6:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $10. RSVP to Brian Simmons at 423-305-2434 or Daniel Morgan at 706-483-7570.
› First Sunday fellowship: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, will serve a fellowship meal following Sunday’s service. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. 423-903-3652.
› Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, hosts this program every Wednesday. The pastor’s wife, Teresa Lee, leads the lesson at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon. 423-903-3652.
› Missions conference: Ticket sales end Friday for a regional missions conference to be held Aug. 16-17 in Rome, Ga. The One More Conference is an all-denominations program on engaging congregations in local and global missions work. Email one.more@propempo.com for a discount code for three or more. Registration information at www.eventbrite.com.
› Pastor anniversary: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the pastor and his wife, the Rev. Gary and Cathy Hathaway, Aug. 17-18. Tickets for the banquet, 6 p.m. that Saturday, are $35 adults, $17.50 ages 12 and younger. Purchase 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday at the church. Guests for Sunday worship include the Rev. Edna Hathaway Lawrence and Good Works Community Church at 10:45 a.m. and Pastor Ternae Jordan and Mount Canaan Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Information: 423-510-9684.
› Grief and Loss Art Expression Group: Weekly class, meeting 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., uses art as a tool for dealing with grief and loss. Cost is $25 per session, payable on arrival. RSVP, with at least 24 hours notice, at www.eventbrite.com.
› It’s Not My Fault Project: SNAP of Tennessee (the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of clergy sexual abuse by having victims tell their stories at HopeChronicles.org. Anonymity is guaranteed unless the victim requests otherwise. The website RemembertheSurvivors. com also has information on the abuse crisis in Tennessee.
› Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church’s community food pantry is available through the 2-1-1 ministry, part of a nationwide network that connects people in need of assistance with essential community services just by dialing 2-1-1. Food (and diaper) donations may be brought to the welcome desk at Brainerd Crossroads (the BX), 4011 Austin St. See the list of requests at www. brainerdbaptist.org/foodpantry. Questions? Call 423-624-2606.
› Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane (off Murray Hills Drive in the Highway 58 area), has a free food pantry, open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need are asked to fill out a form stating their income to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
› 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, especially of men’s clothing. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
› 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.
› 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. For more information, call 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.
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