April Announcements from Churches

Association - The National Day of Prayer celebration will be Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 12:15 pm-12:45 pm at First Baptist on the Square. The theme is A Mighty Fortress is Our God. Everyone is invited to come and join with others from all over America who will be praying together for our country and our leaders on that day.

Association - Rockridge Baptist Assembly - Rockridge still needs a Foosball table or other games for their recreation area. The youth who have been in the recreation room really enjoy it. They always need painters and people who would trim shrubbery and do yard work. They plan to work on and paint the pool this spring. They need paint for the pool repainting project ($700-$1000). They have two groups that will help clean and paint the pool. They need a good first aid kit, aprons for the kitchen, and hot pads for handling cooking pots. They need a couple of men who can chain saw some trees, already cut down, into firewood for their fireplace. A couple of paddle boats are in need of repair. One fiberglass canoe needs a hole repaired. If you can help with any of these needs, contact David Jackson at david@davidandfrances.com or at 706-675-3494.

Association - Since 1872, Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries, Inc. has been the hand that has reached out to hurting children and broken families. In 2010, they opened their doors and hearts to 750 children. Each was given the chance for a new beginning built on the foundation of Jesus Christ. They depend upon your support to care for these children. Last year their church contributions dropped by 28% while the number of children they served continued to rise. Especially during these difficult times, they need our Baptist Churches to “rise up” to help care for these children. This year’s Children’s Home Day is May 8, 2011. You may order bulletin inserts and offering envelopes to assist your church in thepromotion of this important event. A Children’s Home representative will be available upon request to speak in a Sunday morning or evening worship service or other appropriate time. For materials or a speaker, call GBC at 1-800-746-4422 and ask for Communications Department.

Baptist Tabernacle - Their middle school youth group is selling t-shirts for their 2011 Mission Trip to Copperhill, TN. If you would like to support their mission trip, you may purchase a t-shirt by contacting the church office at 706-882-0087. The t-shirts are $10.00 each. A team will be participating in the Relay for Life walk on April 29. If you are not on a team and would like to participate with them, please register on line at www.relayforlife.org/troupcounty. Their Food Ministry & Clothes Closet continues to grow each Thursday. They served 1,069 households and 1, 359 individuals last month. They praise the Lord for sending people their way whom they can help. These ministries are open to anyone and are every Thursday from 9 am to 11 am. The ROCK Group will be having a car wash at the church Saturday, April 23, 10 am – 2 pm. Proceeds will go to fund the mission trip.

Davidson - They are planning their Easter Sunrise Service and will be announcing more details on that. Also, they will be having a singing at the church on May 7 and will be giving details on that later. Please put it on your calendar and come if you can.

Franklin Road - In April, as they approach Easter Sunday, they will celebrate in several ways. On Palm Sunday, they will have a special celebration in their worship service followed by a free lunch for everyone and an Egg Hunt for the children in their community. On Thursday of Holy Week, they will hold a Maundy Thursday Candlelight Service at 7:00 pm. Join them for this special service as they examine our Lord's Last Supper with His disciples. Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service at 7:00 am, breakfast at 7:45 am, and Easter worship service at 10:45 am.

Grace - Joel Dollar of Grace is sponsoring a fish fry on Saturday, April 9 to benefit Wills Way, 11270 Hwy 431, Wedowee, AL just above Getneys on 431. Plates are $8 and carryout is available– phone 256-357-4035. Grace’s Open Car, Truck, and Cycle Show will be April 16 from 8 am-2 pm, rain or shine, at the church at 3731 West Point Road, LaGrange, GA. Call 706-885-3477. Pre-registration is $15 until April 1 and registration is $20.00 from 8 am-12 pm on the day of the show. Breakfast will be served 8 am-10 am. BBQ sack lunches will be available from 11 am-1 pm. Judging starts at 1 pm with cash prizes. There will be door prizes every 30 minutes. All vendors are welcome. Call to reserve a spot. Money tree will be at 1:30 pm. All registered entrants eligible. Specialty awards are preacher’s choice, 3 favorite cars, 3 trucks, and 3 motorcycles.

Highland - They welcome their new Pastor, Rev. Terry Rainwater, his wife Cookie and his family. Rev. Rainwater will deliver the message on Sunday morning and evening on April 3. Installation Service for Pastor Rainwater will be conducted on Sunday, April 10 at 11 am; Rev. Aaron McCollough, Troup Baptist Associational Missionary, will deliver the message. Everyone is invited to a church-wide lunch after the service. WMU leads the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering activities and will also continue the Christmas Project JOY.

Lakeview - Set a goal of collecting $500 for the Japanese Relief Fund in April. Will participate in Baby Bottle Boomerang to collect funds for The Pregnancy Center in April. WMU meeting will be Wednesday, April 19 at7 pm with a special program by speaker and missionary Dr. Nancy Sue Laminack. Everyone is welcome. Annie Armstrong offering will be collected on April 24. Will be discussing how to raise $233 for Camp Rockridge. Plans are being made for VBS.

Lighthouse - Their Tuesday small groups are growing. The women meet at the pastor’s house and the men at The Ice Cream Club on Lafayette Parkway. Each starts at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited. They are excited about starting their Saturday night services beginning April 2 at 6 pm. They think this will reach people who want family time on Sunday and people who work third shift. Pray that God will bless this step of faith.

Long Cane - Son Rise Service will be April 24 at 7 am with breakfast to follow. VBS is scheduled for June 10 & 11 with commencement on June 12.

Mountville - They invite everyone to join them for their Annual Good Friday Live Crucifixion on Friday, April 22 at Pastor Dwayne Perdue’s home. Put this on their calendars for April! They will follow this with Easter Sunday services. Everyone is welcome.

Mt. Pleasant - As a fundraiser, the youth have been involved with the sale of RADA Knives and have an on-line account with the company. Go to the website www.HelpOurFundraiser.com if you are interested in ordering any items. The ordering # to use is 503046 and the password is mtpleasant. These are great knives and they have other items as well. The ICU (I Care For You) Women’s Group is selling cookbooks for $10.00. If anyone is interested, please text or call Jo Ellen Prestridge at 706-594-7084.

Reeds Chapel - They’ve got exciting activities in store at Reeds Chapel in April. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, they will be having a Bible study. April 15th they will have their monthly Family Game Night with WMU meeting included. Families are encouraged to bring Board Games & Finger Foods. April 17th @ 12 p.m. after service will be their Annie Armstrong Luncheon with all proceeds going to Annie Armstrong Ministry. April 23rd, Saturday @ 11:00 A.M. will be their annual Easter Egg Hunt & Hot Dog Lunch. WMU is also taking donations for LaGrange Hospice through the month.

Rosemont - Their Easter service will be held on April 24 at the Troup High School Auditorium. There will be two services– 8:30 am and 10:30 am. Child care will be provided at Rosemont Baptist for children birth to 4 years of age. They invite everyone to join them. Mommy Matters will meet at Rosemont on Mondays, April 11 & 25 at 9:30 am. You can contact Maggie Powell for more information at maggie@knology.net.

Stovall - Stovall ladies’ group will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at the church on Saturday, April 23 from 3-4 pm for three age groups. They will have free hot dogs, chips, and cookies for all kids under 12. Plates for all others will be $2 each. Sunrise service Easter morning will be at 7:30 am, then Easter breakfast at 9 am, and regular morning worship at 11 am with a special music celebration. No Sunday School and no evening services on Easter Sunday. Men’s group completed the metal roof project for the BBQ pit and it is ready for use. They are planning a big family July celebration to sell Boston butts and have games for the children plus good old watermelon. Specific details will be available in the June Messenger.

Teaver Road - Teaver Road Baptist Church at 215 Teaver Road in LaGrange is a distributor for Angel Food Ministries. The Bread of Life Signature Box is around $31 and will help feed a family of 4 for a week. Many other special boxes are available. To place your order, you may call 706-882-5774 (leave a message) or 706-298-1255. They accept Food Stamps (EBT). You can also look up order and delivery dates and place orders on line at www.angelfoodministries.com.

Wehadkee - Will have a Gideon speaker on Sunday, April 3. On April 16, will be having a gospel singing for Children’s Miracle Network to benefit the children’s hospital in Atlanta. This singing is in memory of Hubert Ogle and they give thanks to Chris Studdard for keeping the singing going each year. Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 23. Easter Sunrise Service will be held with Stateline Congregational Christian church April 24 at 7 am.