May 9: Church News

The Herald Bulletin

May 09, 2008 07:19 pm

— Church events set for Mother’s Day
Glad Tidings Church will present a Mother’s Day celebration with the theme: “Growing in God’s Garden.” This two-day celebration begins Saturday with Lana’s Victorian Luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. Beginning at 1 p.m., a style show has been planned. Guest speakers will be the mother/daughter team of Lana Moore and Brenda McIllwain. Pastor Jamey Moore has outlined a special Mother’s Day service for all the ladies at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Speakers for the service will be Pat Landes, Amber Myes, Sheron Hamilton, Hope Jerrils, Julayne Myers, April Phillips and Vicki Beaty. The church is located at 815 E. School St., Anderson. For more information, call (765) 644-5433.
Allen Chapel women celebrate
The women of Allen Chapel AME Church, 1610 Sheridan St., will celebrate their annual Women’s Day weekend, May 17-18. Theme for the weekend is “A Celebration of Women — Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So.” Community educators JoDean Washington, executive director of community development for Anderson Community Schools, and Sherrie Boards, owner and director of Excel Learning Academy, will be honored at a luncheon from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Women’s Missionary Society and Black Nurses Association of Anderson will also sponsor a silent auction, health information sessions and blood pressure screenings. Tickets are $10. Cassaundra Patterson Day will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. All Women’s Day activities will be held at the church. For more information or questions, call (765) 642-3328. The Rev. Lenore G. Williams is pastor.
Mother’s Day service Sunday
Memorial Circle Wesleyan Church, 3232 W. 25th St., will host a special Mother’s Day service on Sunday. A breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. prepared by the men of the church. Those in attendance are asked to bring their mother or grandmother or, if their mother or grandmother is deceased, special memories of them to share. At 10:30 a.m., the church will join in worship. Flowers will be available for the ladies in attendance. Pastor is the Rev. Clifton Ashlock.
Water In2 Wine in concert Sunday
Water In2 Wine will be singing at the Daybreak Community Church, 8284 W. 100N, Anderson, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Water In2 Wine is made up of Aaron and Jonathan Ashlock. They have produced three albums, and their latest release is “Just Look Ahead.” For more information, call (765) 534-3500.
Thulin Family at Madison Park
The Thulin family will perform during the 9 and 10:45 a.m. worship services Sunday, May 18. Born and raised in Sweden, the Thulin family has ministered throughout the United States and Europe with a strong testimony and music. The family has ministered with Carmen and the Gaithers and has recorded several family and solo albums with original material and well-known hymns and songs.Morgan and Helene Thulin are joined by two of their children, Jeanette and Jonathan, who are gifted worship leaders and gospel song writers with a strong call to reach today’s youth through both the music and powerful lyrics. Madison Park Church of God is located at Columbus Avenue and East 67th Street in Anderson. For more information, call (765) 642-2000 or go online at www.madisonparkchurch.org.
Roger Gilliam to be ordained May 18
Roger D. Gilliam will receive an ordainment through North Carolina School of Theology at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Central Community Chapel, 1004 Indiana Ave. Dr. James E. Streeter and Pastor Richard Gregg will preside. A reception will follow the service.
Dixon, Providence Christian offer special service
Pastor James E. Dixon Sr. and his church, Providence Christian Church, will host a special service, with no admission charged and no offering collected service. This is simply a gathering for forgiving and healing. This special service is in response to the recent publicized failures of ministry in the city of Anderson. Join us for this special event at 7 p.m. Friday at 1610 Sheridan St., Anderson.
Redeemer marks Mothers’ Day
Chocolate will be in abundance when Redeemer Baptist Church celebrates Mothers’ Day on Saturday. “Chicks and Chocolate,” presented by Christian recording artist Simone Wolford and Christian humorist/speaker Ginger Gaines of Lovumor Ministries, will begin at 12:03 p.m. at the church. This free event, open to all “chicks” (females), will start with a pitch-in luncheon. Participants are encouraged to bring chocolate desserts. Redeemer Baptist Church (SBC) is located on the corner of Lindberg and Rangeline roads. The Rev. Brad Storm is the pastor. Call (765) 642-3610 for more information.
Coleman Looper featured singers
The Coleman Looper Family will be the featured singers at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at East Side House of Prayer 1512 E. 16th St., Anderson. The Loopers are well-known bluegrass singers from Rickman, Tenn. They play acoustical guitars, mandolin, bass, dobro and banjo. They are also known as The Mountain Grass Gospel. On May 18 at 11 a.m., The Eternals are scheduled to perform in the morning service. They are southern gospel singers from Tipton. They have sung in the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky. They have sung with the Nelons and the Journeymen Quartet, as well as several other groups. Pastor Jimmy Boicourt and members of the congregation extend an invitation to the community to attend both services. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call (765) 779-4122.
Mothers to be honored at Cross Roads UMC
Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 2000 N. Scatterfield Road, will honor all mothers during the 8 and 10 a.m. worship services Sunday. The children’s choir and Cheryl Blackford will be singing. There will be a presentation by “Acting Up” drama team. Pastor John Hackney will continue his sermon series on “Relationships” with the message entitled “Because I Said So.”
East Lynn to mark Mother’s Day, Pentecost
East Lynn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 522 E. 53rd St., will celebrate Pentecost and Mother’s Day during the 9:15 worship service on Sunday. All worshippers are invited to wear red. Special Pentecost music will be offered by the Praise Bond, the Chancel Choir, pianist Dawn Elston and organist Bob Claypool. The Rev. Susan M. Cameron, senior minister, will preach the sermon, entitled “A New Spirit.” In celebration of Mother’s Day, every woman in the congregation will be presented with a special gift. The public is invited to attend.
‘Beyond the Ashes’ in concert Friday
Beyond the Ashes will perform in concert on Friday at 7 p.m. at Anderson First Friends Church, 2233 S. Central Way, Edgewood. Beyond the Ashes features Anthony Facello, Justin Howard and Brian Alvey. Their musical style and diversity is richly grounded in southern gospel, tight harmonies and a rich blend and yet will cover several other styles and genres with one common denominator. A freewill offering will be taken. For more information, call (765) 643-2724.
Ford Street UMC honors mothers
Ford Street United Methodist Church, Lapel, will honor all mothers and special women during the 10:10 a.m. worship service in the Lapel High School Auditorium. All ladies in attendance will receive a flower, and there will also be drawings for special prizes. Gather the family and join together in celebration of mothers and those women who serve as mothers in our lives.