PRAIRIE LAKE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2611 Indiana St., will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pastor and wife, the Rev. Alvin and Fleshia Lowe, at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Willie Laws, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church of Altheimer, accompanied by his congregation. The worship leader will be the Rev. James Rice Jr., pastor of Greater Battle Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, along with this church family.
PRAYER GARDEN CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 800 S. Apple St., will hold its 31st Founders Day celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday. The theme is Unfinished Business (John 4:34; 14:11-14.) The guest minister will be Elder Lee A. Arnold, pastor of Barnes Temple Church of God in Christ, accompanied by his congregation. The public is invited to attend.
AARON AND KAE SPENCER of 424 Ministries will host “Built For This” (Luke 24:49) praise and worship at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Business Support Incubator, 615 S. Main St. Due to construction on Main Street, the entrance and parking will be in the rear of the building on State Street. The worship leader will be Alicia Rose. “We are creating an atmosphere for worship for those who desire it,” Kae Spencer said on StuffinTheBluff.com. Details: (501) 503-1777 or admin@424ministries.org.
HOLLY SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH in Star City will host a free concert featuring the spring tour 2025 of Joseph Habedank. The concert will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Although admission is free, a love offering will be accepted, according to a news release. Details: JosephHabedank.com.
BETHLEHEM WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH in Dumas invites the community to its 30th pastor’s and wife’s anniversary service in honor of Superintendent Timothy Jones and District Missionary Linda Jones. Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Willie Gordon of Revival Time Christian Church in Pine Bluff will present the message. “Join us as we celebrate their unwavering service to the church and wider community. All are welcome to attend,” according to a news release.
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NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH in Moscow will hold its spring concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concert is in memory of JoAnne Jones, a long time choir member. Practice continues Saturday at noon. “Come lend your voice in support,” a sp0kesman said. The Rev. Stanley Blair Sr. is pastor of New Hope church.
UNION HOPEWELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1121 S. Persimmon St., will host its 2025 annual Women’s Conference on May 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Featured speakers will be Robbie Williams, Laetta Williams, Cynthia Howard and Denise Roaf-Lawrence. The theme is Body, Soul and Spirit from scriptures Matt. 6:22, Ps. 62:5, John 4:24, and Gal. 5:16-17. The colors are lavender and white. The pastor is the Rev. Antonio Gayden Sr.
ST. JOHN AME CHURCH, 1117 W. Pullen St., has rescheduled the annual Women’s Day Health Fair and Salad Fest for 10 a.m. May 31. (The event had been postponed from May 3). The health fair “Live Talk” will provide spiritual encouragement, tips on maintenance of heart health, insurance, healthy eating and cooking. Speakers include Dr. Martha A. Flowers and the Rev. Louise Tyler-Tisdale, according to a news release. There will be a buffet style salad bar, door prizes, games and other activities. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased through Charneise Turner Mills at (870) 267-5696. All previous ticket purchases will be honored.
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH, 321 N. Birch St., will conduct its annual Raising the Standard Conference. Presenters will be Adrian Tabb, an apostle of ATMinistries, speaking at 7 p.m. May 18, and Jackie Rainey, an apostle of North Little Rock, speaking at 7 p.m. May 19. The community is invited to attend. The theme is Apostolic Invasion (Acts 5:15-16). New Community’s pastor/apostle is Patrick Lockett.
WOMEN OF FAITH will charter a bus to Branson, Mo., July 11 to see the live performance of “David” on the Sight & Sound Theatre stage. Men, women, couples and children (accompanied by an adult) are encouraged to attend. This is a turnaround trip with transportation and reserved seating included in the cost of the ticket, according to a news release. For details or ticket information contact Jessie Clemmons at (870) 692-2194.
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