n Bush Family at Chapman COG

The Bush Family will perform Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Chapman Church of God singing. Everyone is invited to attend.

n McLain Reunion

The McLain Reunion is slated for 9:30 a.m. until –

Saturday, May 19 at the Walnut Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in downtown Greenville. Bring a basket lunch and join us!

n First AOG Camp Meeting

First Assembly of God, 760 North Conecuh St. in Greenville, will hold a camp meeting with Brother Curtis Silcox May 20-22. Everyone is welcome!

n Bethel Methodist Church Memorial Service

Bethel Methodist Church will hold its annual Memorial Service (Decoration Day) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2007.

Rev. Forrest Weakley, former pastor, will bring the message. The service will be followed by a covered dish dinner in the fellowship hall and everyone is invited to attend. For more info, contact Nadine Bell at (334) 227-4434.

n CMN Trail Ride

The Children’s Miracle Network Trail Ride is slated for Saturday, May 19 at the Henry County Horse and Saddle Club. Ride begins at 1:30 p.m. In the event of rain, ride will be re-scheduled for Sat., June 2. Admission is $15 for riders and $5 for non-riders. For more info, contact Angie Sherrill at 334-678-9039 or Leigh Watford at 334-585-5588. No smoking or alcoholic beverages allowed.

-May 20-

n McKenzie Baccalaureate Services

The McKenzie School Class of 2007 presents its Baccalaureate Services at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 20 at the Brooks Assembly of God, located five miles south on Hwy 55. All are cordially invited to attend.

n Long Creek Pastor Appreciation

Long Creek Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their Pastor’s 18th year with an appreciation program at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 20. Speaker for the hour will be Rec. C. Tillman. Everyone is invited to come and share in this day.

n Harrison Street Choir Day

Harrison Street Christian Church, Timohty O’Neal, pastor, will observe their annual Choir Day at 2 p.m., May 20. All choirs, groups and soloists are welcome to attend to make this program what God would wish it to be. Guest Choir is St. Paul Baptist Church.

n Mt. Olive Homecoming

Everyone is invted to homecoming at Mount Olive East Baptizt Church, McKenzie Grade Road, at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 20. Dinner will be served following the services. Join us and bring a covered dish. For more info, contact Betty Ray at 382-5685.

n Luckie Reunion

The Luckie Reunion will be held on Sunday, May 20 at Sherling Lake Park, Pavilion #1. All relatives and friends are invited. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon.

n 39th Anniversary of Kelly Temple

Welcome to Kelly Temple Holiness Church’s 39th anniversary celebration at 2:30 p.m. May 20, 2007 at its 736 Oglesby Street location. Speaker will be Elder Roderick Albritton of Free Deliverance Holiness Church in Camden.

n Singing Aggregation at Friendship

The Mean’s Singing Aggregation of Mobile will be at the Friendship Baptist Church of Bolling at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Please come and help us lift up the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

-May 23-

n Blood Drive at City Hall

The City of Greenville is hosting an &uot;In Their Honor&uot; blood drive with Life South from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 in front of City Hall. Donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt in honor of our troops and an &uot;I Gave&uot; postcard that can be mailed to an enlisted service person. Donors must be at least 17, wweigh 110 pounds and show a photo ID at time of donation.

-May 27-

n Family Day Service

Butler Chapel AME Zion Church, Rev. Harold O. Simpson, pastor, will observe Family Day on Sunday, May 27 during its morning worship service. &uot;Families Putting God First&uot; is the theme. Special recognition will be given to certain families. A barbecue dinner will be served following the service. All members’ families and friends are invited to attend. For more info, contact Ruby Shambray at 382-8890.

n Mambazo speaks at New Beginnings

Seneta Mambazo will preach her first sermon and receive her license as a minister at New Beginnings Ministries, 501 Government St. in Greenville at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 27. Mambazo, who survived a near-fatal car crash with her three children less than one year ago, will share her unique testimony and ministry with those attending. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

-June 1-

n Golf Tourney at Cambrian Ridge

A gold tournament will be held at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville on Friday, June 1, 2007. Anyone interested in participating should contact Diane Stinson Sellers at 334-376-2700, 251-626-3209 (Daphne) or dssellers@aol.com.

-June 2-

n Georgiana HS Reunion

The annual Georgiana High School Reunion, classes 1959 to 1969, will be held at the Georgiana Community House from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Light refreshments will be provided at no charge; however, donations will be accepted. Class pictures will be taken by class at @:30 p.m. for $12. No formal program is planned. Come and visit with old friends!

n Stinson Reunion

Descendants of Reuben and Arrie Collins Stinson will hold a family reunion in Greenville at Beeland Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2, 2007 in Room 1. All relatives and friends are invited to come. Bring a basket lunch.

-June 3-

n East Chapman Homecoming and Revival

Everyone is invited to homecoming at East Chapman Baptist Church on Sunday, June 3 and to revival at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights the following week. Brother Lester Garrett will bring the message for both homecoming and revival. Be blessed as you attend these services.

-June 4-

n BCFF Women’s Committee Meeting

The Butler County Farmers Federation Women’s Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4 at Emily’s Caf\u00E9 in Greenville. For more info or to RSVP, please contact Charlene at 376-9980. Hope to see you there!

n ‘Avalanche Ranch’ VBS at Southside

Southside Baptist Church invites all buckaroos ages four to 11 to join them for an exciting Vacation Bible School adventure June 4-8 during &uot;Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God’s Word.&uot; Pre-register your children by going to the church website at www.lightforliving.com and clicking on the Avalanche Ranch picture.

You may also pick up forms at the church office; please return registration forms by June 1.

-June 11-

n Mt. Pleasant VBS

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon, June 11-15. Classes are for all children, k-5 through the 6th grade. This year’s theme is &uot;Game Day Central: Where Heroes are Made.&uot; For more info, contact Charlene Powell at 376-9980.

-June 16-

n Antique Tractor Parade

Come and see great vintage Fords, Massey Fergusons, John Deeres and more at the Antique Tractor Parade at 10:30 a.m., June 16 in downtown Greenville. The tractors will roll from downtown Greenville from the courthouse to Oliver St. Presented by Old Time Farm Days of Greenville. For more info, call Carey at 382-2295; Harold at 382-8989; Reoford at 382-5828; Eddie at 382-3523 or Ron at 382-2571.

n Wanted: Juneteenth participants

Vendors, groups, singers, choirs: come and join Johnnie Dee and the Boys at the Celebration of Juneteenth, African American Freedom Day on June 16th.

For more info, call Jo-Ann Tillman, at 334-376-0365.

n Dropped out of Church?

Have you dropped out of church? Interested in a simpler, less hectic form of church? Contact Marvin Hewlett, 226 N. College St. in Greenville. Call 382-3484 (home) or 382-0047 (office).

-Ongoing Announncements –

n Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Distribution Schedule for coupons are June 5 and 6, 2007 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Greenville Senior Center and June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgiana Senior Center. Issuance is on a first-come, first-serve basis for eligible seniors 60 and older. For more info, call 1800-AGE-LINE or 334-244-6903.

n Hospice volunteers needed

Comfort Care Hospice is seeking volunteers to join their caring team of professionals and &uot;Make A Difference.&uot; Become a volunteer today. Contact Sonya Dix, volunteer coordinator at 334-383-9688 or stop by Colmfort Care Hospice at 501 East Commerce St, Greenville.

n Health and Wellness Classes

The Camellia Senior Center at 111 Bolling Street in Greenville is presenting a series of programs on health and wellness by Dr. Delores Victoria at 2 p.m. every other Monday afternoon. Classes began Feb. 12. Everyone is invited to be a part of these informative free classes, covering such topics as nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, and weight management. Contact Mary Braden at 382-5670 for more info.

n Mixonville Community Church

Why are we sick? How can we be made well? Join us on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. for proof you do not have to be sick and can be healed of most of today’s ills. Contact the pastor at 334-376-2497 for more info.

n KBBN each Sunday on WGYV

The Kingdom Building Broadcasting Network is on the air Sundays 9 a.m. until sign-off on 1380 AM WGYV and on the Internet at www.warrior-ministries.org and www.wgyv.com (archives available for future listening). Ministers, psalmists, singing groups and community interest events are profiled each week. For more info, contact Deacon Daniel Robinson at 334-382-9047 or Evangelist Carolyn Griffin at 334-383-9732.

n Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meets in Greenville every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Walnut Street Church of Christ.

The Church is located directly behind the Peoples Bank in uptown Greenville.

Sessions run for 12 weeks each with subsequent &uot;rollover&uot; sessions.

Come join the program and see what our new Turnaround Program can do for you.

For more information call Margaret Pierce at 382-5754.

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