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Church News The Commerce News Page 5B • December 12, 2007 Children at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission gave a Christmas presentation after Mass on Sunday. The children displayed a nativity scene and sang Christmas songs. Special Service Planned Dec. 23 At Mt. Calvary The senior choir and others at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Commerce, will cele brate the birth of Christ in song and praise during a service on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth Sims, assis tant pastor, will be the master of ceremonies for the event. The church is located at 96 MLK Jr. Drive. W.R. Brown is the pastor. For more information, call 706-335-6263. New Schedule Set At Madison Street Madison Street Baptist Church, Commerce, announces its new schedule. Events listed include: Youth Training and Visitation Tuesday at 6 p.m., Noon Day Intercessory Prayer from 12:10-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, adult Bible study and youth “MAD” Bible study 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and worship services are held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Services are broadcast every Sunday at 11 a.m. on WJJC AM 1270. The church is located at 188 Madison Street. Mayfield To Sing In Commerce Sun. Larry Mayfield will be sing ing Christmas carols on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m., at Peachtree Village, located at 199 Gary Road, Commerce. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 706-367-8133. Warren Chapel Plans Music Program Dec. 16 Warren Chapel United Methodist Church, Commerce, will present a musical program by The Voices of Change, Sunday, December 16, at 4 p.m. Immediately following the pro gram, Warren Chapel and the Voices of Change will host a Christmas dinner for the com munity. “We invite and welcome your presence,” pastor Anthony Howell said. For more information, contact Anetra Pattman or Chris Neal at 706-335-5290. The church is located at 468 Homer Road. Christmas Musical Ahead At Commerce Baptist The First Baptist Church of Commerce will present its Christmas musical Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 1345 South Elm Street. Todd Chandler will direct approximately 80 vocalists from the church choir, the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Advanced Ensemble and the Shorter Chorale in the sing ing of John Rutter’s “O Holy Night” to the accompaniment of Judy Eubanks, pianist, and Kathy Pruett, organist. The public is invited to the program and to the reception that will follow immediately in the church Family Fellowship Center. Gospel Singing Planned Saturday The Porterhouse Restaurant, Commerce, will hold a gospel singing on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. Rick Duren and the Boys of Alabama will perform. A Jackson County man, Stan, will be play ing with the group. The restaurant is located at 723 Barber Road. For more information, call Tim Thompson at Lebanon United Methodist Church at 706-202-5787. Gordon's Chapel UMC To Present Christmas Cantata Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church choir will pres ent its Christmas cantata, “Jesus, There’s Something About That Name,” on Friday, December 21, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 23, at 11 a.m. “Please come and join us in the celebration of our Savior’s birth,” church leaders said. Gordon's Chapel UMC To Host Live Nativity Saturday Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a live nativity at the Sanford Community Center from 4to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 15. “Please come and join in the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” organizers said. Rogers Baptist Plans Christmas Program Sunday Rogers Baptist Church will pres ent its annual Christmas program Sunday, December 16, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 1890 Rogers Church Rd., Commerce, just off the Neese-Commerce Rd. For more information or directions, call 706-338-0491 or 706-335-6889. The Rev. Carlton Peters is pas tor. Apple Valley Choir To Perform Musical Apple Valley Baptist Church choir will perform the musical “Bethlehem’s Child” on Sunday, December 16, at 10 a.m. The church children will pres ent the nativity. Everyone is invited. Watch Service Set Redeemed Baptist Church will hold a New Yearis Eve watch night service at the Commerce Cultural Center on December 31 beginning at 8 p.m. Divine 3, the Homeland Boys and the Presley Trio will per form. For more information, call pas tor Phil Parks at 706-677-4446 or David Presley at 706-652-2782. Homer Baptist To Host Brown Family Homer Baptist Church will host the Brown family Christmas con cert, “A Celebration in Song,” Thursday, December 20, at 6:30 p.m. Candlelight Service Ahead At Hebron Hebron Presbyterian Church will hold a casual candlelight Christmas service Sunday, December 16, at 6 p.m. “ Dress casually, come and sing carols with us, and hear the story and music of Christmas,” church leaders said. Directions to the church: take GA Hwy. 59 North from Hwy. 441 at Commerce, or from I-85 north, exit 154 go right and then left on Hwy 59 N; at Ashland Corners, take a right on Bold Spring Road and follow for 1.3 miles, then take a right on Hebron Church Road. The church will be a mile down on the right. For more information, further directions, or for prayer requests, call pastor Rick Billingslea at 706-499-2250. Penance Service Set At St. Catherine's There will be a Penance service at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission on Thursday, December 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Father Liem and visiting priests will be available to hear confes sions and to administer absolu tion. Ladies of the parish will be decorating the Church with poin- settias for the Christmas season. If anyone would like to donate a plant in memory or in honor of a loved one, there are designated envelopes in the back of the Church to record the name of those honored. The cost of each poinsettia is $6. The church is located at 708 State Street in Commerce. The church number is 706-335-2622. Solid Rock To Present Program Solid Rock Baptist Church, Maysville, will present its Christmas program Saturday, December 15, at 7 p.m. The chuch is located on Hwy. 52 West. 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