Services to note

Memphis Baptist Church in Dothan will hold their monthly Thunder Bike Night on Thursday, 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 Thursday through Saturday, 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 Friday through June 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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The Inspirations of Bryson City, N.C., will perform Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at New Convenant Church, located one mile off Highway 123 North on County Road 55, Newton. Also featuring Royal City. A $10 donation at the door will be accepted. For more information, call 803-2207 or 803-2233.
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Klondyke Gospel Music Center, 3885 Highway 123 S. between Newton and Ozark, will host the following groups: 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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Grimes Gospel Lighthouse, 1512 County Road 25, Grimes, will host Vessels of Clay from Cypress, Fla., on Saturday, June 20, at 7 p.m. An offering will be taken. Sunday church services are at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with Brother Gene Hale, pastor.
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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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St. Phillip AME Church, 603 Commerce St., Madrid, will host a Women’s Missionary Society outreach program on Sunday, June 21, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Sister Edna Underwood, a member of Stringer Street AME Church in Dothan. The Women’s Missionary Society of Stringer Street AME Church will also be special guests.
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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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The Junaluska Singers will be in concert at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3610 W. Main St., Dothan, on June 22 at 7 p.m. Presented by the United Methodist Churches of the Dothan District, the public is invited to attend the concert.
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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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St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3431 County Road 36, in Hartford will hold Vacation Bible School for children pre-school age through fifth-grade students beginning Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The theme is “Crocodile Dock.” For pre-registration forms and more information, call 588-3410 or 588-2364.
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The Christian Lighthouse Church, 1307 Travis Road, Dothan, will hold Vacation Bible School June 22-27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children 4-years-old and up to teens welcomed. Call 671-8597.
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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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The Dothan-Eufaula District for African Methodist Episcopal churches will host the fourth annual Women’s Conference on Saturday, June 27, at St. Michael AME Church, 7736 County Road 54 West, Clopton. Music, sermons and workshops will be part of the conference. Dorothy Warmack is the point of contact for the Clopton district and can be reached at 585-5277, or call the church at 585-9092. For more information, call the Rev. Salome Thompson, district Women in Ministry chairperson, at 687-8639. Registration is $20; lunch is included. Proceeds will benefit the Rev. James H. Walker Scholarship Fund.
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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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The annual Uncle Dolphus Paul birthday dinner will be held Sunday, June 28, at First Free Will Baptist Church of Samson on State Highway 52 one mile west of Samson. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11 a.m. A covered-dish lunch will be served in the fellowship hall, and a congregational sing begins at 1:30 p.m.
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The Rev. Reubin McKinnon and the Mount Calvary Church family of Elba will celebrate his ninth pastor’s anniversary on July 5 at 2:30 p.m. Dr. J.G. Chatman of Trinity Baptist Church in Troy will deliver the sermon.
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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.