Victory Baptist Church on the Newtown Road will have homecoming, celebrating 45 years, on August 8. Lawrence Griffeth, former pastor, will be preaching in the morning service. Evangelist Billy Ingram will be preaching in the evening services through Wednesday night. Calvary Quartet will be singing beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday night.

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Newtown Baptist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, July 11, with Rev. John Lance as the speaker. Revival services will be held July 12-14, 7 p.m., with Rev. Wade Palmer as the speaker.

ƒ Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will have its annual revival services July 26-30, 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Michael Curry of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Hancock County. ƒ

The Class of 1968 of Washington Central High School is planning a Pre-Labor Day reunion Saturday, September 4. Class members who are planning to attend should call Loretta at 706-717-0200; or Claudell at 706-401-1797.

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Hilliard Station Baptist Church will have revival services beginning Monday, July 12, and continuing through Thursday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Demetrius Porter of New Hope Baptist Church, Crawfordville, will be the speaker.

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Robinson Baptist Church in Taliaferro County will have homecoming July 25, beginning with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and the worship service at 11:00. Dinner on the grounds will follow. Rev. Brian George will be the speaker. Rev. Mark Yearwood is pastor.

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Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will celebrate the anniversary of its ushers on Sunday, July 18, 3 p.m. Rev. Albert Rucker Jr. of Washington will be the guest speaker.

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Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, will celebrate its 142nd anniversary Sunday, July 11, 11:30 a.m., with Rev. George Booker III of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, as the guest speaker.

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Wilkes Transit and The Roy L. Burns Sr. Senior Center will be closed July 5-9.

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The family of the late John Callaway Poss will have a reunion July 25. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. Bring favorite dishes of food and tea. Plates and cups will be provided. Call 706-678-7432.

Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have its 2nd annual Pew Rally on Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. The theme is "Cultivating a Christ- Like People for a Time Such As This." Rev. W.R. Brown, pastor of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Commerce, will be the speaker, and City Councilman Marion Tutt will be master of ceremonies. The church's youth department, the Virtuous Women of Praise, and Mt. Carmel Baptist Church deacons will be featured.

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Reeves Chapel Baptist Church will have family and friends day Sunday, July 25, 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Marilyn C. Smith of the Price's Grove Baptist Church.

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The Washington Central High School Class of 1969 will meet July 10, 6 p.m., at Believers Fish and Chips, 154-B Whitehall St., Washington. Contact Andrew Jackson (706-401-2279) or Geraldine Willis Dill (706-678- 2172) for more information.

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Reeves Chapel Baptist Church will have a youth day celebration Sunday, July 18, 11:45 a.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Latoya Andrews of Statesboro.

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Heard’s Chapel Baptist Church will have its annual summer revival services August 2-6, 7:30 p.m. Rev. W.R. Brown, pastor of the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Commerce, will be the speaker for the week.

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Springfield Baptist Church Men will sponsor a program on Sunday, July 18, at 4 p.m., with Rev. Lionel Wilson of Atlanta as guest speaker.

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Reeves Chapel Baptist Church Youth Department will have a one-night revival service Friday, July 16, 7 p.m. Rev. Miner of Augusta will be the guest. All youth from the Wilkes County and surrounding area are invited to attend.

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Clifford Grove Baptist Church, 2741 Callaway Road, Rayle, will have Vacation Bible School July 14-16, 7 p.m. The theme is "Praise Party" and is about worshiping God with head, heart, hands, feet, and soul. There will be a youth talent show and praise pow-wow Friday night.

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Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will be having revival services beginning July 10 at 7:30 p.m. each night. The guest speaker will be Prophet Michael Kennebrew of the House of God in Christ in Thomson.

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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, August 1, 11:30 a.m., along with the regular service.

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Sandy Cross Baptist Church will have revival services July 25-28, 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Colin Duncan as the speaker.