Don't Forget
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The Transf ormi Ministries 15th anniversary, the pastoral and birthday celebration of Amethyst D. Wynn, will be held September 28, 3 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center. Special guests will be Bishop Jonathan Greer II, the Cathedral of Divine Love Church, Springfield Praise Dancers, and the Music Workshop Choirs of Minister Bryant Ware. Dinner will be served and the public is invited to attend.
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The Hogan family reunion will be held September 26-28 at the home of Walter and Teresa Ware. For more information call 706- 359-6424.
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New Covenant Church will have revival services September 18-20, 7 p.m.
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The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, October 9, 3 p.m., at the library.
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The annual Rotary Pancake Supper will be held on Friday, November 7, 5 p.m., at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School on East Street. Tickets are available from any member of the club and will be available at the door.
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The New Sutton Temple Baptist Church "Get It Together" women's conference will be held September 19, 7:30 p.m.; and September 20, 12 noon.
ƒ The New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will have revival services September 24-26, 7:30 p.m., with Bishop William Hollis of Lumber City as the guest speaker.
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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Rd., Washington, Will hold this month's SNAP meetings on Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.
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Gibson Grove Baptist Church, 986 Thomson Road, will celebrate the pastor's sixth anniversary Sunday, September 21, 3 p.m. Pastor Samuel Duggan and the Greater Level Hill Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. Rev. Joseph B. Williams is Gibson Grove pastor.
An anniversary celebration for Pastor and Mrs. A.J. Richardson of Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will be held October 4, 7 p.m., at the Pope Center. Deadline for tickets is September 7. Contact Michelle White at 706-338-1109. Cost is $30 per ticket or $50 for two tickets.
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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Baltimore Road, will have a deacon ordination service for Johnny Mills Jr. on September 28, 3 p.m. All ministers and ordained deacons are asked to be present at 2 p.m. for the ordination council.
Descendants of Kendall and Elizabeth Bass McTier through the Larkin, Solomon, Redrick, Narcissa Johnson, and Synthian Guimarin lines are invited to the annual family reunion to be held September 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center of the First Methodist Church of Thomson. Relatives and friends are asked to bring a covered dish.
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The Tiger Club will have chicken barbecue at Tiger Stadium Saturday, September 20. Plates are $7.00 each and pick-up is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For tickets, call Donna Chafin at 706-678-4862 or Milton Roberts at 706-285-2987. Proceeds will benefit the Washington-Wilkes athletic program.
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The Class of 1983 is planning a 25th year reunion. For more information call Margie at 706-274- 3421 or 706-401-0955; or Lynn at 706-678-5405.
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A Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn program on long-term health care will be held Thursday, September 18, 2:30 p.m., in the hospital cafe. Call 706-678-9272 for reservations.
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The Word Bible Study Class will resume its fall Bible study Monday evening, September 29, 7 p.m., at 409B Lexington Avenue, Washington. Call Clara Sutton at 706-678-7636 for more information.
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Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, will have a men's day service on September 29, with Rev. Jimmie Gibson of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Atlanta in charge.
Flint Hill Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's 12th anniversary Sunday, October 5, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Crawford and the Mulberry church family are in charge.
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Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, will have a men's day service on September 29, with Rev. Jimmie Gibson of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Atlanta in charge.
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Young's Chapel Baptist Church will have pastor appreciation day for Rev. Robert Lee Walton Sunday, September 21, 12 noon. The New Tabernacle Church of Lincolnton will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served.
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Upcoming events for the Wilkes County FFA include the Gwinnett County Fair (swine and steer) on September 18-19; Area Tractor Driving CDE, September 18; Local Market Hog Show, September 25; and Student/Faculty barbecue, September 30.
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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, September 18, 10 a.m., Room 323, at the Wilkes County Courthouse.
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The Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association 117th Annual Session will convene at the Third Shiloh Mission Center, 219 McLendon Drive, Washington, October 1-3. Sessions will be held on Wednesday night, Thursday, Thursday night, and Friday. Cherry Grove Baptist Church will be the host church and Rev. Charles Belton the host pastor.
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Pauline Chapel FBH Church will have a program on September 28, 3 p.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Marvine Terell from Crawfordville Holiness Church.
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The Wa shing t on-Wi lke s Humane Shelter Association will have a membership meeting Thursday, September 18, at the Mary Willis Library. The board of directors will meet at 6 p.m.; and the general membership at 6:30. Call 706-678-2287 for further information.
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True Fellowship Pentecost of Lincolnton will be having a Joy Night service September 20, 6 p.m., with Rev. Ricky Wright as guest speaker.
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New Saints CME Church will have a missionary anniversary program on October 12, 2 p.m. with Minister Bryant Ware of Athens as guest speaker.
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The next meeting of the Washington-Wilkes Toastmasters Club will be held at the Mary Willis Library Monday, September 22, 6-7 p.m. Everyone 18 years of age and above is invited to attend. Membership is open and all are welcome.
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"Biblical Principles for Parenting" weekly Bible study at Springfield Baptist Church begins September 23, 7 p.m., and will be held every Tuesday night except "election night."
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The Robert Toombs House Historic Site has a new schedule for being open to the public. The site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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Raytown Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Sunday, September 21, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Pierce Ashmore as guest speaker. Evening services will be held at 7:30 p.m. through Wednesday, September 24. There will be a covered dish meal following the Sunday morning service. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. for those attending evening services.
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The Washington-Wilkes Food Bank located at 420 Jackson Street will be open Saturday, September 20, from 6:00-8:00 a.m.
