Music and events in the area
MUSIC
› Crystle Elam, Lebanon Valley Baptist Church, 632 Lebanon Valley Church Road SW, Cleveland, Tenn., 10:45 a.m. Sunday. crystleelam@yahoo.com.
› Watoto Children’s Choir, an ensemble of 18 orphans from Uganda, presents “Signs & Wonders” concert, 11 a.m. CDT Sunday at McKendree United Methodist Church, 106 Highway 150 in Jasper, Tenn., and 6:30 p.m. CDT Sunday at Decherd Church of God, 1300 W. Market St., Decherd, Tenn. Free. www.watoto.com/choir.
› Roueché Chorale and Orchestra, interdenominational Christian chorale, presents Holy Week work “Colors of Grace,” with chorus, orchestra, cast and narrator, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road. Free. 423-855-2981, www.therouechechorale.org.
› Michael Card, best-selling recording artist, performs “A Violent Grace” Easter concert, 7 p.m. April 15 at Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place. $5. 423-396-5464.
COMEDY
› Emmy-nominated comedian Chonda Pierce on Happily Laughter After tour, with singer/songwriter Karyn Williams, 7 p.m. Sunday at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike. $45 VIP includes preshow meetand-greet, $26 general admission. 1-800-965-9324, www. iTickets.com.
GIVEAWAYS
› Free plants (flowers, herbs, ornamentals, vegetables, some flower seeds) during sixth annual Plant Giveaway, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Daisy United Methodist Church, 9508 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy. Limit of three plants per person to accommodate expected turnout. For early picking privileges (before 10 a.m.), a donation of $10 for future community outreach projects is asked. 423-326-9248.
› Free clothing and hot dogs at Faith Community Wesleyan Church, 7725 Shallowford Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today.
FUNDRAISER
› Rummage sale/bake sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Glenwood Drive. Proceeds will go toward church repairs and building Sunday school program. Tours of the sanctuary and bookstore available, and Father Stavros Ballas will answer questions about Orthodox Christian faith. 423-629-4881.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
› Women’s Fellowship, a Christian-based group open to all women, meets for its monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Fernando’s Restaurant, 5308 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. 423-355-7152.
› Pastors Luncheon, presented by Northwest Georgia-Greater Chattanooga Christians United for Israel, features CUFI’s central regional coordinator, Lyndon Allen, as speaker. Choice of noon May 3 at Dalton Golf & Country Club, 333 Country Club Way in Dalton, Ga., or noon May 4 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 2321 Lifestyle Way in Chattanooga. No charge with reservations; call Margaret Bean at 423-645-1552. www.cufi. org.
› Shine, a free prom for individuals with special needs and pampering for their families, is 7-10 p.m. May 5, in The Chattanoogan’s ballroom, 1201 S. Broad St. Presented by Bridge Christian Church and city of Chattanooga’s Youth and Family Development Department. To register: 423-463-0202.
› Christian Science lecture, “Making Meaningful Change: How God’s Love Can Change Your Life and the World,” by Mark McCurties, practitioner of Christian Science healing, at 2 p.m. May 6 at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 612 McCallie Ave. Free program, free parking, free child care. 423-266-0646.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
› Burks United Methodist, 6433 Hixson Pike. Today: Community Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m.
› Celebration Church, 6425 Lee Highway. April 16: Free Easter baskets, filled with candy and toys, for children 1-16 following praise service at 10 a.m. Must register at 423-296-8215 or info@ iccmworldwide.org to ensure sufficient quantities.
› East Ridge United Methodist, 1601 Prater Road. Thursday, Maundy Thursday worship at 7 p.m. Friday, Good Friday worship at noon. April 16: Easter sunrise at 7:30 a.m. and sanctuary worship at 10:45 a.m.
› Faith Community Wesleyan, 7725 Shallowford Road. Friday, Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 15: Community egg hunt at 2 p.m.
› Fairview United Methodist, 3901 Hamill Road, Hixson. Sunday: Cantata, “Amazing Love, How Can It Be” at 6 p.m. Friday: Good Friday service at 6 p.m. April 16: Easter service at 11 a.m. 423-842-4886.
› Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Friday: “The Living Last Supper: A Dramatization” at 7 p.m.
› Hixson First Baptist, 5800 Grubb Road. Saturday: Easter eggstravaganza, with games, food and an egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
› Lyerly United Methodist, 105 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, Ga. April 16: Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m., with light breakfast buffet following. 706409-0329.
› Middle Valley Church of God, 1703 Thrasher Pike, Hixson. Friday: Good Friday Celebration, with Scripture readings, worship, singing and Communion, at 7 p.m. April 16: Choir presents “Champion of Love” at 10:30 a.m.
› Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian, 115 Morrison Springs Road. Saturday: “Road to Resurrection,” a walkthrough Stations of the Cross, 3-5 p.m., with refreshments to follow and Easter egg hunt for children from 4 to 5 p.m. 423-877-1384.
› St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal, 7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Sunday: Palm Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday: Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. Thursday: Maundy Thursday foot washing and Holy Eucharist at 7 p.m., with meal to follow. Friday: Stations of the Cross at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Good Friday Liturgy at noon and 7 p.m. April 15: Holy Saturday service at noon. April 16: Great Easter Vigil at 6:30 a.m., with breakfast following, and Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. with Easter egg hunt following. 423-238-7708, www.sfaec.org.
› St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Sunday: Palm Sunday services at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with donkey) and 5 p.m. Thursday: Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. Friday: Stations of the Cross at noon and Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. April 15: Easter Vigil with incense at 8 p.m. April 16: Festival Eucharist at 8 a.m., Easter brunch at 9 a.m., Easter egg hunt at 9:45 a.m. and Festival Eucharist with incense at 10:30 a.m. 423-886-2281.
› Simpson United Methodist, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. April 15: Community Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. April 16: Easter sunrise service and breakfast among Holston Georgia Parish churches at 7 a.m.
› Spring Creek Road Baptist, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Friday: Sanctuary open 7 a.m.7 p.m. for Day of Prayer and Fasting, with Good Friday program for children and parents at 6 p.m., followed by corporate prayer. April 16: Easter service at 10:50 am.; no evening service.
› Tyner United Methodist, 6805 Standifer Gap Road. Thursday: Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Friday: Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. April 15: Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. April 16: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and combined worship service at 10:45 a.m. 423-892-0444, www.tynerumc.com.
› Union Fork Baptist, 350 Lee Pike, Soddy-Daisy. April 15: Community Easter egg hunt for ages 2-12, with 3,000plus eggs and lunch provided, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 423332-4883.
› Union Gospel Mission will serve a traditional Easter dinner (ham and fixings) from 1 to 3 p.m. April 16 in Miller Park, 910 Market St. Free to community at large but specifically geared to homeless and less fortunate. Volunteers needed to serve the meal and to provide food, especially potato salad. http://theuniongospelmission.org.
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