NEW FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, 2691 Co. Rd. 16, Fayette, will have a “Joy to the World” singing on Sunday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. Featured singers will be Milborn Savage and the Masterpieces. Rev. Charlie Humphrey is the pastor. Everyone is welcome to attend.
FAYETTE CHURCH OF CHRIST will have Ladies Day on Saturday, April 26. Registration will be at 9 a.m., the program will be at 9:30 a.m., and lunch will follow. Mandy Lovett will be the guest speaker. The theme will be: Pictures Painted in Parables.
CLEVELAND CHURCH OF CHRIST, 2536 Co. Rd. 93, Bankston, will have a spring gospel meeting on Sunday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 23. Sunday morning Bible class will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship will be at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday evening worship will be at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m. Brandon Blackwell will be the guest speaker. For more information, call (205) 689-4319.
BANKSTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 40 Co. Rd. 93, Bankston, will have a Easter homecoming celebration on Sunday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Food, fellowship and singing following the service.
The March for Jesus will be Saturday, May 17 starting at 9 a.m. at the Fayette Depot. The theme will be “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ...” Titus 2:13. Biscuits will be served at 8:15 a.m. Please register upon arrival. Balloons will be passed out at 8:30 a.m.
The New Liberty Cemetery will be cleaned on Saturday, April 26. If you have flowers or containers that you wish to keep, please remove them by April 25. In case of inclement weather, the cleaning will be Saturday, May 3. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery will be appreciated. Mail them to: New Liberty Cemetery, care of Gloria Madison, 2035 Co. Rd. 49, Bankston, AL 35542.
There will be a Fayette Farmers Market vendors’ meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. and Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension, 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette (behind Walmart).
The Fayette Democratic executive committee will meet Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center. Please attend if possible.
ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH will have the following Holy Week and Easter schedule. April 13 will be Palm/Passion Sunday with services at 10 a.m. April 17 will be Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m. April 18 will be the Good Friday service at noon. April 20 will be Resurrection of Our Lord Bilingual Easter service at 10 a.m. followed by a children’s Easter egg hunt and reception.
The Weldy Home for Girls benefit dinner will be held Saturday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church fellowship hall, 1656 Temple Ave. N. in Fayette. Wes Allen, Alabama Secretary of State, will be the guest speaker. You may request a sponsorship, make donations or purchase tickets by calling the Weldy Home at (205) 487-2265 or by email at: weldyhome1991@gmail.com
Lawrence Mill Volunteer Fire Dept. will have a Swamp Johns’ fundraiser on Friday, April 25 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Mill Community Center. Plates will be $15. Dine in or carry out. For more information, call (205) 270-9225.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will pass out beans and rice and canned goods on Saturday, April 26, starting at 9 a.m. A hot breakfast is also served at this time. No documentation or income verifications are required.
The Carolyn Shores Wright opening reception for her spring collection is Saturday, April 26, from 1 until 3:30 p.m. The museum will be open for tours and a special announcement during the reception.
The registration for the 55th Fayette Arts Festival is open for artists, craftsmen/women and food vendors to apply. You may drop by or call the Civic Center/Art Museum office at (205) 932-8727 or email fayetteartmuseum@ yahoo.com to get an application.
There will be a Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 6 a.m. at Restoration Springs.
Church services are now being held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Fayette Housing Authority community center on Sixth Street. Rev. Robert Freeman presiding.
Women’s AA will now meet on Thursdays at 9 a.m. at The Loft. Sometimes, women aren’t comfortable discussing all of their issues in the presence of men. Here is a safe place, the Pink Serenity Group of AA. Private entrance behind The Loft.
There will be a benefit bike ride, “Laci’s Legacy Ride,” on Saturday, May 3. Registration is at 9 a.m., and the ride starts at 10:30 a.m. The ride will start and end at Fayette Church of God Ministry Center. $20 per bike with $5 per additional rider. Proceeds benefit women’s recovery efforts.
