Don't Forget

Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn on Friday, December 7, 2:30 p.m., will feature Janie Cravens who will speak on "Serving Food Safely." For more information or reservations call 706-678-9272.

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Optimist Club Christmas trees are on sale at C&K Services on East Robert Toombs Ave. and at Otter Creek Gardens on the Tignall Road. Hours are 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; and 2-5 p.m., Sunday.

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Area church youth departments are invited to participate in New Ford Baptist Church's 100 Youth Marching for Christ program on Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m. Rev. Lance Pitts will be the speaker. The church that has the most participants will receive the "Floating Plaque."

Members of Ebenezer Baptist Church will be selling copies of the church cookbook --"Ebenezer's Best" -- with proceeds benefitingChristopher Charping and his family. Cost is $12.00 each the books are available at Poss-Ace Hardware, Tammy Gunter's Salon, or from Teresa Burdette, or Newton Gunter.

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Serious actors and singers are needed to be part of the hit gospel musical "God Is Not Through with Me Yet," to be presented in January. All interested persons are invited to audition on Monday, December 10, 6 p.m., at the W-WCHS Cafeteria.

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New Springhill Baptist Church, Philomath, will hear the initial sermon of Paul A. Hull who has been called into the ministry. The sermon has been scheduled for Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have family and friends day Sunday, December 2, 3 p.m.

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Cherry Grove Baptist Church will have its 75th choir anniversary program Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m. Choir registration begins at 2 p.m.

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Auditions for the musical, "I Do, I Do," will be held Thursday, December 13, 7 p.m., at The Playhouse on North Alexander Ave. The play has parts for one male and one female. Jo Randall is directing. It will be presented in February and March, 2008.

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194, will have a turkey shoot December 21, at the American Legion fairgrounds, 7-10 p.m. Food will be available.

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Mulberry Baptist Church will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of its pastor, Rev. Robert Crawford, Sunday, December 16. Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. and the worship service at 11:30. Rev. George Edwards of Thankful Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served.

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The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194, will meet December 11, 7:30 p.m., at the post home. All members are asked to attend and bring a new member.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold this month's SNAP meeting Saturday, December 15, 10 a.m. If JOURNAL, Lincolnton, Georgia - The Wilkes County Senior Center and Wilkes Transit will be closed December 24, 2007, until January 2, 2008.

. True Light Church, 152 Horace Callaway Rd., will open a clothes July 19, 2007 closet December 15, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Women's, men's, and children's winter clothes and some shoes will be available. No cost.

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Pompey's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate the birthday of Rev. W.R. Ferrell and show appreciation Sunday, December 23, 11:30 a.m. Pastor L.V. Turman and Faith Christian Center will be in charge of the service. Refreshments will be served.

The Wilkes County 4-H BB team is selling raffle tickets for $100 worth of gas from the Citgo station in Washington. Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased from any BB Team member or at the 4-H Officeat the Courthouse. Drawing is Saturday, December 22.

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The Virtuous Women of Praise and the Mt. Nebo Gospel Chorus will have their fifth annual Musical Extravaganza program on Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m. Dinner will be served.

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The Homeland Boys will be in concert Sunday, December 9, 11 a.m., at the County Line Baptist Church, Rayle. There is no admission charge. For more information contact Wayne Usry, pastor, at 706-453-2454.

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Mulberry Baptist Church will have its Christmas program Saturday, December 8, 6 p.m. Dinner will be served.

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The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Sunday School will present its annual Christmas program December 16, 6 p.m.

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A Washington Horse Expo informational meeting will be held Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m, at 106 Court Street.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, December 13, 10 a.m., Room 323, Wilkes County Courthouse. The public is invited.

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Feeling stressed about the holidays because you are worried that someone you know might be abusing drugs? Call Narconon of Georgia for a free brochure on the signs of drug abuse. 877-413- 3073.

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A candlelight services will be held Sunday, December 9, at 7 p.m., at New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington.

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Christ City of Prayer Church will celebrate the pastor's anniversary on Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Elder Tommy Moment, pastor of New Joy Church of God In Christ, Athens. Dinner will be served.

The W-WCHS Class of 1973 is planning a Christmas Eve party at Big Daddy's Lounge. There will be a planning meeting this Sunday, December 9, at Cuttin' Up, 154 Whitehall Street, at 6 p.m. All class members are invited.

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A dance will be held at American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Saturday, December 15, 9 p.m., with DJ Kenny Hill. For more information call 706-359-3445.

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Beulah Baptist Church will have a huge yard sale Friday and Saturday, December 7-8, 8 a.m., at the church. All proceeds go to the Family Life Center Building Fund.

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