Services to Note

Emmanuel Temple Church, a member of the United Covenant of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith Inc. at 314 Doris Lane in Dothan provides a community outreach program between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon for anyone in need. On the second Saturday of each month, hot meals are prepared. Perishable and nonperishable goody bags are provided on the third Saturday of each month. Identification required. Call Sandra Smith at 793-9000.
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The Women’s Missionary Union of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Ozark is sponsoring a “That’s My Pan” and Rada knives fundraiser for landscaping part of the church yard. Some of the items included are personalized cakes, lasagna/casserole pans, doughmakers, cutting boards, utensils, cutlery, water bottles, and stoneware coffee mugs. A variety of design options are available; all items are made in the United States, and all include a 100% satisfaction guarantee. A brochure and price list are available at the church. Call 774-5610.
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Klondyke Gospel Music Center, 3885 Highway 123 S. between Newton and Ozark, will host The Sounds of Salvation of Rogersville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 15; Charles Ross of Gleason, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 21; Josh and Ashley Franks of Savannah, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 22; Sunday Edition and soloist Dianne Sherrill of Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 28; The Galloways and soloist Tara Jackson of Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 29. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Free admission.
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The Grimes Gospel Lighthouse, 1512 County Road 25, Grimes, will feature Ron Brewer from Summerville, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. An offering will be taken. Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.
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Greater Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church, off Highway 10 on County Road 91, Shorterville, will host the Dothan-Eufaula District Harvest Home Celebration on Aug. 15. District pastors will meet at 9 a.m., and a worship service will be at 10 a.m. All ministers’ spouses will meet with Rosetta Brown at 9 a.m. The annual awards and recognition banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at Aviator’s Landing, 113 Novosel St., Fort Rucker. Banquet tickets are $20. This will be the last meeting and event before the 95th session of the South Alabama Annual Conference on Sept. 15 at St. John AME Church, 901 Dale Road, Eufaula. Call 308-1400.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church of Dothan, located at the corner of Bethlehem and Murphy Mill Road, will hold a Women’s Tea on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m. All ladies of the church are invited with the senior adult ladies being the honored guests. There will be a time of fellowship, special speakers and a soloist. Appetizers will be provided.
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The first Inter-Faith Christian Concert featuring two-time Dove award winner Babbie Mason will be held at the Dothan Civic Center on Saturday, Aug. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Also performing will be Devona Knight Coachman, the Calvary Baptist Church Celebration Choir, Wiregrass Youth Choral Society and the St. Columba Catholic Church Steel Drum Band. Tickets are on sale at the civic center and cost $21 for adults and $11 for children. Call 615-3175 or 803-4677.
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Smithville Missionary Baptist Church, 160 W. Smithville Road, Dothan, will host a Family and Friend Day on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Guest pastor will be Bishop Russell Gordon of Bible Way Church in Dothan. The public is invited. Call 792-6547.
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Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church has begun a new service of evening prayer at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. This informal service addresses questions of faith in the context of spiritual friendship. Prayer concerns will be shared and Holy Communion celebrated at each service. No previous church experience necessary. Contact Pastor Laurie Williams at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA), 2643 Murphy Mill Road, 671-8282, or .
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The Lighthouse String Ensemble from Troy will perform at the First Church of the Nazarene of Ozark, located 2 miles south of Ozark on U.S. Highway 231, on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. Free admission.
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Union Grove Baptist Church, County Road 708, Enterprise, will hold a homecoming service on Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. with the sermon delivered by the Rev. Mace Daniels, pastor of New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Kinsey. The church will hold revival services Aug. 17-21 at 7 p.m. with evangelist the Rev. Henry Small of Trinity Baptist Church in Dothan. Everyone is invited to both events. For additional information, call 347-4452.
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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be offered by local churches. The program begins at Wayside Baptist Church, 907 N. Broadway St., Ashford, on Monday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Keith Johnson at 899-3465 or to register. Classes begin at First Presbyterian Church, 3012 W. Main St., Dothan, on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. Contact Huey Hudson at (334) 803-2023 or to register. The 13-week program teaches families and individuals how to handle money through common-sense principles and small-group accountability. Each class participant needs a kit, and special rates are routinely available online at http://www.daveramsey.com or by calling (888) 227-3223. Included in the cost of the kit is a lifetime family membership, allowing the participant to return for refresher courses.
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The Dothan Women in Ministry group’s next meeting will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 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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Harris Temple & New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ will hold a “Back to School” youth service on Friday, Aug. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. Contact ministry coordinators at 389-1576, or http://www.harristemplecogic.org.
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New Freedom Church in Webb will host a Map Quest Conference Aug. 21-23 with praise and worship services and break-out classes led by Brian Johnson. Special guest will be Randall Worley. Times are 7 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Register at http://www.newfreedomchurch.org or call 702-8234.
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A Ladies’ Power Lunch will be held in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Enterprise on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a noon. “Recklessly Abandoned to Him” will be the subject of guest speaker and vocalist Patricia Watts of Montgomery. Reservations for the meal and child care are required by Friday, Aug. 21, by calling Kathy at the church office at 393-5683. Ladies luncheons are the fourth Tuesday of each month.
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Williams Chapel AME Church, 458 Williams Chapel Road, Gordon, will hold its annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Ray Moore, associate pastor of Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Ga.
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Pondtown United Methodist Church, 663 Pondtown Road just off Geneva County Road 16, Hartford, will celebrate homecoming on Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Jerry Dooling as guest speaker. A covered-dish lunch will be held in the fellowship hall following the morning service. A music service will be at 1:30 p.m. featuring soloist Starla Moore. The public is invited.
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Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in Headland will host the August Birthday Group on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Pastor Curtis Harvey of Center Baptist Church in Newville.
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Emmanuel Temple, 314 Doris Lane, Dothan, will hold its eighth annual Pastor Appreciation honoring Bishop Harry L. Smith and first lady Sandra Smith Aug. 24-30 with services Monday-Friday at 7 p.m. A banquet will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 1105 N. Pontiac Ave., Dothan. Tickets to the banquet are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Colors are purple and white. Call Elder Bernice DeBose at 790-9608 for tickets. A Sunday service will be held at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Temple.
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Denver & The Mile High Orchestra will perform in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on West Main Street in Dothan on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the church office. The performance is part of the church’s First Artists Series.
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The Camp Ground Baptist Church F.A.I.T.H. Riders motorcycle ministry will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Friday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, located at 3898 Andrews Ave. in Ozark between U.S. Highway 231 and Fort Rucker. Guest speaker will be Buddy Newsome, founder of F.A.I.T.H. Riders, from Lakeland, Fla., and contemporary Christian band Big & Loud will be in concert. A spaghetti supper will be provided along with door prizes. Call the church at 774-2071 or Stephanie Tyre at 774-5194.
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Destiny Church in Dothan will celebrate the 37th birthday of Pastor Jevon Goode on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. with special guest Pastor Clint Brown, the senior pastor of the 5000-member multicultural blended Faith World Church in Orlando, Fla. Brown has also penned over 300 praise and worship songs which have been recorded, sung and performed all over the world. For more information, visit http://www.destinychurchdothan.com or call the office at 983-3076.
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Men’s Fraternity will meet at the Daleville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Saturday from 6-7:30 a.m. between Aug. 29 to March 7, 2010, with no meetings being held during December. Men’s Fraternity is for men 18 years old and older to help them examine their lives and become who God intends them to be. A registration fee of $20 covers a workbook and other materials. To register, call the church office at 598-4530.
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Bethel Baptist Church, 1349 Highway 173, Graceville, Fla., will host Awana Clubs on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration for ages 3 years old to sixth grade will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bethel Family Ministry Center just south of Highway 2 and the Poplar Springs School. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available to parents and their children. Call Sheri Ernst at (850) 547-5788.
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Faith Baptist Church, 234 Olaff Road, Cowarts, will celebrate the church’s 30th anniversary with homecoming services on Aug. 30. The worship service begins at 10:15 a.m. A note burning will be held during the service followed by a dinner on the grounds.
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Bluff Springs Baptist Church, 1990 Bluff Springs Road, Ashford, will hold revival services Aug. 30-Sept. 2 with Evangelist Travis Free of Rehobeth Baptist Church and music director Tony Hinton of Faith Baptist Church in Foley. Services will be 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday.
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F.A.I.T.H Riders Motorcycle Ministry will sponsor a benefit ride in five states on Sept. 12 with proceeds from each state ride to go to the Baptist Children’s Home. The Alabama ride begins and ends at 368 County Line Road in Dothan. Registration is $20 per bike and $10 for each extra rider. Register online at rumbleforkids.org or from 8:30-9 a.m. the day of the event. Kickstands up at 9:15 a.m. Lunch and presentations following ride.
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First Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia will hold a Harvest Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Curtis Pittman of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Webb. All churches are invited.
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The Center for Expository Preaching at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Fla., will hold two events previewing the annual January Bible student and the annual doctrine study. The first preview on Oct. 29 will be of the Parables of the Kingdoms found in the Gospel of Matthew. On Jan. 29, 2010, a preview of the annual doctrine study on spiritual disciplines will be held. Each event will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch provided as are handouts at no charge.To register, contact Ed Scott at or (850) 263-3261 ext. 488.