The Pentecostal Churches of Christ Holiness Worldwide located at Rising St. James PHC, 201 N. Sixth St., will be hosting their Fifth Sunday Union Activities beginning Friday, May 27-29. Call 539-7026 for more information.

Men’s Sing-A-Rama today

The V.T. Chambers Men’s Fellowship will sponsor a Sing-A-Rama on at 7 p.m. today at Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 215 Webb St. Appearing on the program are the Second Chance Choir under the direction of Earlene Davis-Lee and the Samuel Chapel Male Chorus of Elizabeth City, N.C. For more information, contact the minister of Men’s Fellowship Thomas Turner at 673-8580 or program chairman, Ronnie Anderson at 638-0284. Also, Pleasant Union will observe the Paul and Lydia’s Missionary anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guests will be First Baptist Church, Orlando and the pastor, the Rev. Henry Baker. For more information call Minister Sharon Jones at 934-3137 or the Rev. N.P. Chambers, assistant pastor, at 934-0191. The Rev. V.T. Chambers is the host pastor.

Pre-Women’s Day at St. Timothy today

St. Timothy Baptist Church, 1613 E. Washington St., Suffolk, will have a Pre-Women’s Day Service at 7 p.m. today. The service will consist of eight women preaching on the &uot;Seven I AM’s&uot; from the Gospel of John. Call 934-1742 for more information.

Healing Chapel

Baptist Church

The Sacrifice of Praise Ministries of Healing Chapel Baptist Church will hold a take-out Chicken/Fish Dinner sale from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11.

The church is located at 2375 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk.

Ticket cost is $6, with drink $7.

The menu consists of Meat (chicken or fish) with roll or cornbread, sides (choice of two), potato salad, string beans, or macaroni and cheese, dessert and/or drink. For businesses wishing to place orders, please contact Ms. Edmonds at 652 – 7763 or Mrs. Whitfield at 334 – 6355.

For single orders, please contact Ms. Edmonds. All phone orders must be placed by 5 p.m.

June 6. Proceeds of this fundraiser will assist the praise dance ministry in furthering their goal of outreach in the community through praise and worship.

Trip to T.D. Jakes

Mega Fest

Tabernacle Christian Church, 1401 E. Washington St., is sponsoring a trip to the T. D. Jakes Mega Fest, in Atlanta, Ga. The cost is $295 per person. To reserve a seat, contact the church office at 539-7257.

Free food, clothing at Capernaum

Capernaum Seventh Day Adventist, 314 York St., as a Community Service Capernaum will prepare a free dinner every Wednesday night beginning from 4:30 to 6 p.m. On Friday’s, there will be fresh fruit, vegetables and canned goods. Clothes are available on Sundays. Call 934-9814 for more information.

Youth Explosion at Faith Community

Faith Community United Holy Church, 800 White Marsh Road, will hold a Youth Revival Explosion 2005 at 7:30 p.m. nightly through Thursday with guest revivalists Sammie Logan and Evangelist Willie Riddick. Call 925-1900 or 729-3123 for more information.

130th anniversary at Gethsemane Baptist

Gethsemane Baptist Church, 1656 Copland Road, will be celebrating the 130th anniversary of service for God with special anniversary service throughout the month of June 2005. The theme is &uot;130 years of God’s Grace and Mercy&uot;. Each Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship services, the celebration takes place with reflections of the church’s past history, the on-going building champions for Christ and the teaching of God’s word. The 11 a.m. morning service speaker will be the Gethsemane Baptist Church Pastor, the Rev. Nathaniel Scates Jr.

The worship leaders for the morning worship will be former members who will share some of their &uot;growing-up&uot; worshipping experiences as &uot;Children&uot; of the Gethsemane Baptist Church family. Deidre Faulk Davis will serve as worship leader on June 5. She is the daughter of trustee James Harold Faulk and Bettie Sharpe Faulk. She is the founder and co-owner of the award winning &uot;Unique Dance Company&uot; with her husband Bryan and the director of &uot;Helping Our People Excel&uot; (H.O.P.E House Inc.). The Hope House is a residential group home for at risk female adolescents. Call 539-5894 or 539-4199 for more information.

Yard sale at True Gospel Ministries

True Gospel Ministries, 1331 Carolina Road, will have a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 539-4458 or 539-4273 for more information.

Quartet performing at Liberty Spring Christian

The Gospel Quartet &uot;Just Inspired&uot; will perform at Liberty Spring Christian Church, 4213 Whaleyville Blvd., at 7 p.m. Saturday. Also Liberty Spring will hold a yard sale/craft show in the church parking lot from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Vendors should contact 986-4403 for application. There will also be a concession stand. For more information call 986-4403.

Youth Service at Pleasant Grove Baptist

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church located at the corner of Pineview and Butler Drive, will have a youth service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Minister Leon J. Boone III, of Celestial Baptist Church of Portsmouth, will be the minister of the hour. The Rev. Karl Marshall Sr., is the host pastor. Call 934-9291 or 657-6874 for more information.

Appreciation service at Sandy Mount

Sandy Mount Baptist Church, Scotts Factory Road in Smithfield, will have an appreciation service at 3 p.m. Sunday for Mrs. Virginia Josephine Allmond. Call 357-2298 for more information.

Women’s Day at Shiloh Baptist

Shiloh Baptist Church, 9000 Fire Tower Road, Windsor, will observe their annual Women’s Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 5. The guest speaker will be Minister Patricia Powell of Franklin. The colors for this year’s Women’s Day are white and pink. The women of Shiloh Baptist Church will render the music. Viola Tuner is chairperson. The Rev. James T. Elam Sr. is the host pastor. Call 242-6420 for more information.

20th pastor’s anniversary at Mt. Sinai

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 6100 Holy Neck Road,will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Goode at 4 p.m. June 5. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Wendell M. Waller and his congregation of Christian Home Baptist Church of Windsor. Call 562-2857 for more information.

Fish and chicken dinners at Gates of Heaven

Gates of Heaven COGIC, 112 Beech St., will be selling fish and chicken dinners at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The dinners include string beans, potato salad and rolls and dessert. It will take place in the parking lot at Gates of Heaven. The cost is $5 per plate. Call 934-0324 for more information.

Dedication services at Paul Branch Baptist

Paul Branch Baptist Church, 1701 White Marsh Road, Suffolk, will have a series of dedication services through May 27 and the 29th for the installed restrooms.

The speakers for the week beginning with Wednesday are the Rev. Greene of First Baptist Church, Hosier Road; Rev. Margaret Pitman, Miracle of Faith Worship Center; and Friday, the Rev. Clarence Myrick pastor of St. Mary Holiness Church and Rev. C. D. Leaval, pastor of Balm of Gilead Baptist Church. The service time is 7:30 p.m. each day and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call 539-5333 for more information.

Concert at New Calvary Baptist

New Calvary Baptist Church, 220 N. Sixth St., will sponsor the Hurdle Brothers in Concert at 4 p.m. on May 29. Call 539-1256 for more information.

Pastor’s anniversary at Gates of Heaven

Gates of Heaven COGIC anniversary committee and church will be celebrating their pastor’s 11th anniversary at 7:30 p.m. nightly from June 5-14. Pastor Supt. Sylvester Silver Sr. will be honored along with the First Lady Missionary Linda L. Silver. They have five children, four girls and a son, and eight grandchildren, one daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law.

Also at 7:30 p.m. on June 3 the youth department of Gates of Heaven will have a service prefacing the Pastor’s Anniversary. Call 934-0455 or 539-3856 for more information.

Yard sale and craft show

Liberty Spring Christian Church, 4213 Whaleyville Blvd., will hold a yard sale/craft show from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Vendors should contact the church office at 986-4403 for application. There will also be a concession stand.

Concert at Suffolk Church of God

The Suffolk Church of God, 207 Kilby Ave., will sponsor Todd Day in concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Call 539-3555 or 934-2526 for more information.