Services to note

The Klondyke Gospel Music Center, 3885 Highway 123 S, will host the following groups: Andy Bryan from Headland, Saturday, Dec. 6; Lewis & Lewis from Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 9; The Giles Family from Ozark, Saturday, Dec. 13; and Chosen Three from Dothan, Friday, Dec. 19. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge.
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Grimes Gospel Lighthouse on County Road 25 will host gospel sings with Melissa Kay from Dothan, Saturday; Songs of Hope from Dothan, Dec. 13; Jerry Bennet from Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 20 with a 6 p.m. Christmas fellowship meal. Singing begins at 7 p.m. Sunday services are at 2 p.m. Call 983-5937.
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The First Baptist Church of Dothan’s Music Ministry will present an evening of Christmas music featuring Christian musical artist Babbie Mason and the Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at the church, 300 W. Main St. Mason has received two Dove awards, and her compositions have been recorded by CeCe Winans, Larnelle Harris and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The concert is free to the public. Call 792-5117.
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Omega Holiness Church in Echo will host revival services Dec. 10-14. Services will begin at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Guest speaker will be Brother Noah Hatfield.
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A Drive-Through Live Nativity will be held at St. Luke United Methodist Church, located between Alberta Street and Heath Street in Enterprise near the football stadium, on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nine different scenes will depict Jesus’ birth and the events surrounding it with biblical characters in costume, scenery and live animals.
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A Southern Gospel Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. at Winslette Chapel Church, South County Road 9 off U.S. 84 West between Wicksburg and Dothan. Performers include New Beginning from Dothan, Melissa Kay from Ozark and the Ozark Praise and Worship Singers. Free admission. Call 726-1204.
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New Freedom Church, 115 Depot St., Webb, will present “Mary’s Story: In Her Own Words” on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church, Headland, will present a series of Christmas musicals. On Dec. 13-14, the kid’s choir will present “Meet Me at the Manger” at 6 p.m. On Dec. 20-21, the adult choir will present “The Name Jesus” at 6 p.m. On Dec. 24, a Christmas Eve service, including the Lord’s Supper, will be observed at 5 p.m.
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Christ Church International’s Children’s Ministry will be presenting its Christmas musical, “Shout Praises! Kids Christmas,” on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Beverlye Middle School Auditorium. Call 671-1150.
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Sweet Bethel Baptist Church, 701 Bethel Road, Kinsey, will observe the 16th anniversary of their pastor, Dr. Walter H. Sims Jr., on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James Dawsey.
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The Adult Choir at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 1971 Deese Road, Ozark, will present the Christmas musical, “Hope Has Hands,” on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The music ranges from classic songs like “Mary Did You Know” and “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” to new material written by Sue C. Smith and Phil Cross. A nursery will be provided, and everyone is invited to attend. Call 774-5610. 
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A Service of Prayer for Holiday Blues will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 2643 Murphy Mill Road, Dothan. The service will address the sadness many people feel during the holiday season due to personal losses, the death of loved ones, economic uncertainties and other causes. Participants may request prayer for individual griefs or concerns. The service will include Holy Communion. The community is invited to attend. For more information, contact Pastor Laurie Williams at the church, 671-8282.
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DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the church’s Recreation Outreach Center, room 308. The seminar is free and is designed to help people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. Child care is provided. Contact Ron Bruce at 836-2949, or for details.
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Memphis Baptist Church will host the Thursday Night Thunder on Dec. 18 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the church’s bike barn. The event will include fellowship, music and food. Call 671-8431.
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The Union Baptist Church Choir will host a Christmas cantata, “Emmanuel: Celebrating Heaven’s Child,” on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. Soloists will include Elaine Helms and Jimmy Glover. Refreshments and a social hour will follow in the fellowship hall
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Kinsey Baptist Church will host two special events on Sunday, Dec. 21. A piano concert by Brian Wingate will begin at 11 a.m. and a Christmas musical, “Child of Wonder,” will take place at 6 p.m. A nursery will be provided. Call 794-2561.
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Christ Church International’s Worship Arts Department will present “A Christmas Television Special, Without the Television: The Sequel” on Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m. This Christmas presentation is an original production based on the era of Christmas television specials during the days of Bing Crosby and Perry Como and incorporating a blend of humor, skits and song. The church meets at Beverlye Middle School, 1025 S. Beverlye Road. Call 671-1150.     
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Holyneck Missionary Baptist Church in Campbellton, Fla., will host the sixth anniversary of The Holyneck Male Choir on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 11, the Rev. Henry Taylor will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m., and a guest choir will end the celebration service. Call (334) 701-1627 or (850) 352-1114.
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A gospel concert will be held Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Ashford High School auditorium featuring national gospel acts such as The Greenes, Brian Free and Assurance, and Royal City. A $6 donation will be taken at the door along with any offerings.