Services to note

A benefit sing for Gene Hale will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at Gateway Church on Highway 134 west of Headland featuring Crimson River, John Ard and the Grimes Gospel Lighthouse Singers. There will be no sing at the Grimes Gospel Lighthouse on this date. Sunday services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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Winslette Chapel United Methodist Church, South County Road 9 off Highway 84 between Dothan and Wicksburg, will host a southern gospel concert with The Giles Family on Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. with a fellowship service afterward. Call 726-1204 for information.
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Eagles Doman Christian Fellowship, 317-5 Fortner St., Dothan, will hold a Youth Praz Party on Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. and an Evangelistic Service on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Call 718-5678.
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Kinsey Baptist Church, 6745 Walden Drive, Kinsey, will hold Vacation Bible School June 13-18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth grades. A parade will be held June 14 at 4:30 p.m. The theme will be “Boomerang Express” with Bible study, worship, music, crafts, games and snacks. For transportation call 794-2561, 792-5835 or 701-4137.
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Klondyke Gospel Music Center, 3885 Highway 123 S. between Newton and Ozark, will host the following groups: Jackie Lamb from Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 13; John Lanier from Millport, Friday, June 19; The Kirklands from Douglas, Ga., Saturday, June 20; and Enlisted from Dallas, Ga., Saturday, June 27. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. No admission charged.
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Burdeshaw Street Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Unity and Auxiliaries program on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Sermon will be given by Archbishop Carl McComb of Daleville Christian and United Christian Fellowship Church. The public is invited.
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New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Allen Road, Dothan, will celebrate its annual Youth Day on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Guest minister will be the Rev. Delvick McKay, pastor of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Headland. The public is invited.
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Wings of Deliverance Community Church, 8286 County Road 45 SE, Headland, will hold a Men’s and Women’s Day on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Horace Freeman of Manna from on High Ministry in Dothan.
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First Missionary Baptist Church in Newville will celebrate its annual Men’s Day on Sunday, June 14. The theme will be “A Man with a Purpose.” Minister Hal Reynolds Jr. of Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Ashford will speak at an 11 a.m. service. Lunch will be served after morning worship and up to 1:45 p.m. The Rev. Zibbie Dawsey of Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Ashford will speak at a 2 p.m. service. All men are asked to wear a black suit, white shirt and red tie.
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Smithville Baptist Church, 160 W. Smithville Road, Dothan, will hold a fellowship service on Sunday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m. with featured speaker the Rev. James Robinson of Macedonia Baptist Church in Columbia and St. John Baptist Church in Marianna, Fla. The service will also feature Masquerade of Bible Way Church in Dothan performing a praise dance. The public is invited. Food will be served.
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Peniel Baptist Church, Country Road 41, Skipperville, will hold homecoming services on Sunday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Clark of Dothan. A covered-dish lunch will follow. Revival services will begin June 14 at 6 p.m. and will continue June 15-17 with services at 7 p.m. Dr. Mike Shirah of Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva will deliver the revival messages.
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The Giles Family from Ozark will be in Concert on Sunday, June 14, at Freedom Fellowship, 1328 Highway 431 S., Abbeville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Concert begins at 6 p.m. No admission. Nursery to be provided for children ages birth to 4 years old. For more information, visit http://www.freedomfellowshipal.org or call Pastor Thomas Gamble at 585-9551.
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Faith Cafe meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at Koinonia Kaffe, 11 Grove St., on the square in downtown Headland. Faith Cafe is a community sharing their real lives and living a real faith. For more information visit FaithCafeHeadland.com or . Call 693-3355.
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Pleasant Shade Baptist Church of Enterprise will hold Vacation Bible School June 15-19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme is “Under Construction: Extreme Spiritual Makeover.” There will be classes for everyone. For additional information, call the church at 347-5195.
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Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church #2, 1547 Lucy Grade Road, Dothan, will hold a summer revival June 15-19 with services at 7:15 p.m. Guest evangelist will be Pastor Howard Valiantine of New Mount Moriah in Dothan. Special guests on Thursday night will be the Southeastern Alabama Usher’s Union. All churches invited.
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New Covenant Christian Fellowship, 3500 Reeves St., Dothan, will host its free Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 to 11, June 15-19 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children will learn through inspirational adventure-oriented songs, skits, daily crafts and scripture, as well as enjoy safari-themed refreshments. For more information contact Joy Hunt at 673-2772.
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Memphis Baptist Church in Dothan will hold their monthly Thursday Night Thunder Bike Night on June 18 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church’s bike barn at 4595 Eddins Road. The Big and Loud Band will be playing. Come for fellowship, music, hot dogs and get to know each other. All bikers and nonbikers are welcome. For more information call 796-8807 or 803-7148.
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The annual Ozark-Troy District Sunday School Convention will be held June 18-20 at Greater St. Paul AME Church in Troy. This year’s theme is “Fulfilling our Faith Through Sunday School, Evangelism and Service.” The convention schedule will include Holy Communion services on Thursday at 7 p.m. with the message by the Rev. Lanice Bonds Sr., pastor of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Ariton and the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Ozark. On Friday, the Noon Hour of Power message will be delivered by the Rev. James Winfrey, pastor of St. Stephens AME Church in Opp and St. Mark AME Church in Daleville. Other activities include workshops by the Rev. Paul Phillips, pastor of New Bethel AME Church in Geneva; Dr. Stafford Thompson of Johns Chapel AME Church in Enterprise; and Presiding Elder Willis Huggins. The youth will lead the services on Friday at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend the worship services and workshops. Call 445-4040 for more information.
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Bethlehem Family Camp, 3073 Highway 160, Bonifay, Fla., will be open June 19-26 with programs for all ages. Messages will be delivered by the Rev. Bert Jones and the Rev. Larry Cochran from GO International as well as the Rev. Duke Underwood, known for his youth ministry. Music, Bible studies and activities will be featured. Visitors, individuals and church groups are welcome during the encampment. Visit http://www.bethlehemcamp.org or e-mail for information.
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Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 2643 Murphy Mill Road, Dothan, will begin a weekly Sunday Service of Evening Prayer on June 21 (Father’s Day) at 6:30 p.m. This informal service will feature simple music, intercessory prayers, a brief scripture-based message and Holy Communion. The service will address questions of faith in the context of spiritual friendship. Worshippers will be invited to remain after worship for coffee and conversation. For more information, contact Pastor Laurie Williams at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 671-8282 or .
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Smithville Baptist Church, 160 W. Smithville Road, Dothan will hold a Smithville Usher Anniversary service on June 21 at 2:30 p.m. Featured speaker with be the Rev. Mace Daniels of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Dothan. Everyone is welcome. Food will be served. Call 792-6547.
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Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 2643 Murphy Mill Road, Dothan, will hold Vacation Bible School June 22-26 from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Activities are planned for ages 3 and up, including adults. Each evening begins with supper, followed by Bible stories, singing, arts and crafts and outdoor games. This year’s theme is “Discovery Canyon: Explore the Wonders of the Word.” For more information, contact Gabriele Gifford, 983-3105, or Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church at 671-8282 or .
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St. Mathis Baptist Church of Cowarts will hold revival services Monday through Friday, June 22-26, at 7 p.m. with guest minister the Rev. William Harvey, pastor of Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Fla. Usher’s Night is Thursday.
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Tabernacle United Methodist Church, corner of Brannon Stand Road and Highway 52, Taylor, will have its annual Vacation Bible School called “Camp Edge: Experience + Discover GOD Everywhere” on June 24-26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All children age 3 through sixth grade can attend. Call 671-5800 for information.
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Abundant Life Fellowship Church, 349 Merrick Ave., Ozark, will host a Gospel Explosion for its building fund on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. with featured guests The Gospel Harmonettes. Each group is asked to contribute $10; soloists are asked to give $5.
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First Free Will Baptist Church, 1461 Timbers Drive, Dothan, will host Freedom Sunday with former judge Roy Moore as guest speaker on Sunday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. A barbecue lunch will follow the service. Call 792-3316.
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WinShape day camp will return to Calvary Baptist Church July 13-17. The camp is for all children who have completed grades one through six. Register online at winshapecamps.org. Day camp schedule will be Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $169. Call 836-2949.