Services to note

Klondyke Gospel Music Center, located at 3885 Highway 123 S. between Newton and Ozark, will host the following groups: Junior Combs & Southern Joy from Baldwin, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 24; The Shireys from Columbia, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 29; and Perfect Peace from Alexander City, Saturday, Jan. 31. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. No admission charged.
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Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church, Dale County Road 2, in Ariton will host a benefit auction, sing and supper for Paula Peters on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. Peters was in an automobile accident before Christmas and has undergone several surgeries and an extended stay at UAB Hospital. Pancake plates will be served from 4-6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. An auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Maxine Hughes, 762-2679.
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The Tri-States Southern Gospel Homecoming Choir will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Springs Baptist Church, 13205 Henry County Road 53, Columbia. The choir is made up of 47 members from 24 churches throughout Alabama, Georgia and Florida. There is no admission charge. Call 693-3403.
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The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Church, Bonifay, Fla., will host Ashley Smith Robinson on Saturday, Jan 24. Robinson was taken hostage in her own apartment by Brian Nichols after he shot and killed several people at the Fulton County Courthouse. A time of praise and worship will be led by Stephanie Ford, formerly of Bonifay, now serving as a worship leader in Acworth, Ga. Tickets are $5 and include a full breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a snack; call (850) 547-2420. The conference will conclude about noon. A nursery will be provided for children under three. The church is at 311 N. Waukesha St. (Highway 79).
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Grimes Gospel Lighthouse will host a gospel sing Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. Guest singer will be Bonita Eileen from Fort Payne, Fla. Sunday services are held at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Call 983-5937 or 983-4654.
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The annual Ozark-Troy District Founder’s Day celebration is set for Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Matthew AME Church in Lockhart. Members of the Ozark-Troy District will assemble to celebrate the birth of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Ministers are asked to meet with the presiding elder at 9 a.m. The business session will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the Hour of Power worship services. The message will be delivered by the Rev. Willis N. Huggins Jr., pastor of Collins Chapel AME Church, New Brockton. All members and friends of the district are invited to attend.  Call 493-9613 or 445-4040.
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Daleville Christian Fellowship Worship Center, 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Circle, Daleville, will host the 15th annual Peace Parade on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Joe N. Lampley, an attorney from Huntsville. The parade line up will begin at Advance Auto Parts in Daleville at 9:30 a.m. and will end at the church where a program will follow at 10:45 a.m. Call 598-6279.
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Restoration Church of God by Faith, County Road 69, Ashford, will host a family and friends day on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 3:30 p.m. The speaker will be Elder Charles Smith of Agape Powerhouse Church of God by Faith. Call 796-5434.
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Smithville Baptist Church, 160 W. Smithville Road, Dothan, will host the Faithful Few Singers from Donalsonville, Ga., during the church’s worship service on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. The Rev. James Johnson of the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Dothan will be the guest minister.
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Sister Shelia Lewis will deliver her initial sermon Sunday, Jan. 25, at a 7:47 a.m. service at Pleasant Shade Missionary Baptist Church in Enterprise. She is under the leadership of the Rev. C.A. Hammond Jr. For more information, call the church at 347-5195.
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Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church # 2, 1547 Lucy Grade Road, Ashford, will hold a building fund program on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Brother Wiley B. Dawsey.
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Napier Field United Methodist Church will begin Sunday night services on Sunday, Jan. 25. The special worship services will be at 5 p.m. with music. Other services are held Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary music and a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. and a Wednesday service is held at 6:30 p.m. Visit http://www.gointotheworld.com.
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Financial Peace University, a 13-week program that teaches families and individuals how to handle their finances, will be held at Cornerstone Church, 2685 John D. Odom Road, Dothan, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., and at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2506 State Highway 134 East, Headland, beginning on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Joel Faulk with Cornerstone at 983-1848 or and Mickey DeShazo with Bethlehem Baptist at 693-2249 or .
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See Through the Scriptures, an interactive Bible survey course, will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday mornings beginning Jan. 28 at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 2643 Murphy Mill Road, Dothan. The study provides a complete survey of both Old and New Testaments. No prior knowledge of the Bible is required. For more information, call Pastor Laurie Williams, 671-8282, or visit http://www.triumphantcross.net.
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Take Flight — Open the Door and Soar! will be held during the annual Ladies Night Out on Feb. 3 at First Baptist Church of Enterprise. The event features Robin Jones Gunn, author and storyteller known for her Christy Miller Series, the Glenbrooke Series and Sisterchicks Series. A catered dinner will begin in the fellowship hall at 6 p.m. The evening program will begin in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. Meal and program tickets are $12; program-only tickets can be bought for $5. For more information, call the church office at 393-5683.
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Zoar Holiness Church, 1768 County Road 331, Elba, will hold a church building fund benefit revival on Wednesday, Feb. 4, through Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. Special offerings will be received nightly. The speaker will be Pastor Winfred King of Sunny Hills, Fla. Call 897-1816.
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The Baptist College of Florida Male Chorale will be performing at Holmes Creek Baptist Church in Chipley, Fla., on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The group consists of 30 men ranging from college freshmen to a New Testament professor. They sing both traditional hymns and praise and worship arrangements throughout the United States and Canada. Everyone is invited. Call (800) 328-2660, ext. 427.
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The House of Prayer, 826 N. Caryville Road, Bonifay, Fla., will hold a benefit sing on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Attendees are asked to bring a dish. Call (850) 547-2525.
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Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Ozark will observe a Day of Prayer retreat on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Prayer Ministry Team will lead participants in times of praise, meditation, reflection, journaling and intercession. The atmosphere is designed to be relaxed and non-threatening. Lunch and two refreshment breaks will be provided at a nominal cost of $3 per person. Care for children birth to 3 years old will be available. Registration deadline is Feb. 1. Everyone is invited to attend. Call 774-5610 for more information.
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M.E.C. Ministries of Dothan, 442 S. Alice St., Dothan, will hold a Love Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Christopher Jones, pastor of Him Only Ministry in Ozark. Call 699-2974.
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Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 1009 W. Maple Ave., Geneva, will host the 39ers C.L.U.B. luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. Those already involved are urged to contact your table hostess by Thursday, Feb. 5, to make a reservation. Others interesting in joining the group, call the church office at 684-9617 by Thursday, Feb. 5. Debbie Grimes will be the guest speaker.
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The Dothan Women in Ministry group will meet Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 188 N. Park Ave., for fellowship, networking and spiritual renewal. The group is open to women who are both ordained and leading a local worship community. For more information, contact Pastor Laurie Williams of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church at 671-8282 or .
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First Free Will Baptist Church, 1461 Timbers Drive, Dothan, extends an invitation for area couple to see the movie “Fireproof” on Valentine’s weekend. Show times will be at 2 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. Admission is free, but space is limited. Child care will be provided for children up to age 12 with advance notification. There will be giveaways, refreshments and opportunities to meet the church staff and members during each showtime. To request tickets and child care, contact the church office at 792-3316.
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Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will host its third annual Valentine luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon at the Country Hearth Inn and Suites in Dothan. Guest speaker will be Dr. Walter L. Bowers, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, Dothan. Advance tickets will be $30 per couple of $20 for singles. An additional $5 per person will be charged if paid at the door. Special music will be provided. Proceeds will go to Sweet Bethel’s Building Fund. Call 886-7476.