CAMDEN — (Information for church briefs should be submitted to the Camden News no later than Wednesday and can be dropped off at the office, emailed to [email protected], mailed to: Camden News, P.O. Box 798, Camden AR 71701, or faxed to 870-837-1414.)
Greater Love COGIC
will hold a fundraiser
Greater Love Church of God in Christ, 447 Sycamore St., will hold a catfish-dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday. The meal will be catered by Frances and Friends, will be $10 per person and will consist of fish, baked beans, corn-on-the cob, coleslaw, hush puppies and a drink.
Holy Triumph COGIC
sets gospel program
Holy Triumph Church of God in Christ, 211 N. Yancy St., will hold a "Gospel Extravaganza" at 6 p.m. Saturday.
New Hope will host
a choir anniversary
New Hope Tabernacle of Faity, 2236 South Adams Ave., will host the "Camden North District Choir Anniversary" at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 27.
Rising Star Church to
hold appreciation day
Rising Star Baptist Church in Amy will honor its pianist, Carolyn Joyce Harris, during morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday for her 20 years of service.
On June 11, the church will celebrate its 106th anniversary with guest speaker the Rev. Joe Morgan and guest church Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
On June 14-16, the church will hold a three-night summer revival at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist will be the Rev. Floyd Bennett of New Providence Baptist Churhc of Fordyce.
CME Temple Church
sets memorial event
CME Temple Churchwill hold a memorial celebration at 11 a.m. for past members who have passed away.
New Providence will
host special program
New Providence Baptist Church in Norphlet will hold its Annual Veterans' Appreciation Day event at 11 a.m. Sunday. Kenneth Waller and Capt. Edward Lewis will be the special guests. Participants are asked to wear a combination of red, white and blue. Lunch will be served after morning service.
Pilgrim Rest to hold
Family & Friends Day
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 675 Viser St., will hold Family & Friends Day at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
On Saturday, June 10, the church will hold a musician's appreciation service at 6 p.m. in honor of Minerva Daniels. Music will be presented by guest choirs, soloists and duets.
New Beginnings will
host special program
New Beginnings Deliverance Church, 1725 Mt. Holly Road, will host a special program entitiled "The Feast of Pentecost, God's Appointed Time of Revelation" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30.
Down East Boys set
to perform on June 1
The Down East Boys will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, at Cullendale First Baptist Church.
For more than 30 years, the Down East Boys have traveled from coast to coast - including Canada and Mexico, singing gospel music. They have recorded 22 projects with more than 40 songs reaching the top of the "Singing News" charts. Group members are Ricky Carden, lead; Daryl Paschal, baritone; Rick Walls, bass; and Doug Pittman, tenor. For more information, call 231-5441m or visit www.downeastboys.com.
Mt. Gillard Church to
hold musical benefit
Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church, 112 Ouachita 395, will hold a musical benefit at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. Many quartets, groups and choirs will perform during this event. and "words of encouragement" will be given by the Rev. David Dixon.
Cross Road COGIC
to have gospel event
Cross Road Church of God in Christ will hold a gospel event at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 4. The Wings of Joy of Fordyce and the Spiritual Stars of Holly Springs.
New Haven Baptist to
hold a VBS June 5-9
New Haven Baptist Church, 336 Stewart St., will hold Vacation Bible School starting at 5 p.m. from June 5-9.