MUSIC, ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Quapaw Brass Quartet will provide music during the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services Nov. 22 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive. (501) 225-9231.
A Reunion and Benefit Gospel Concert for the Vesper Choir will be at 6 p.m. today at First Trinity Church of God in Christ, 800 S. Catalpa St., Pine Bluff. Featuring Yard Voices of Praise, Byron and Company, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Reunion Choir. An offering will be collected. Presented by the university’s Church of God in Christ Club. (501) 339-8866.
Christian singer Elizabeth Montgomery will present a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Market St., Benton. (501) 778-3601.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., will present Cool Jazz for a Cool Afternoon at 3 p.m. Sunday as part of its “3rd Sunday at 3” music series. Featured musicians are Michael Underwood on trombone, Michael Carenbauer on guitar, Brad Birge on bass and Samuel Byrd on drums. Reception to follow. (501) 225-4203.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Drive, will host a Night to Honor Israel at 6 p.m. Sunday with speaker Mike Huckabee. aclr.org or (501) 225-0612.
Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene, 9860 Brockington Road, Sherwood, will celebrate Elmcroft Day with a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in tribute to Elmcroft Assisted Living of Sherwood. The Elmcroft staff will be presented with gift cards in appreciation of their care and service. (501) 835-1214.
Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 S. Broadway, will celebrate the first pastoral anniversary of Dwayne L. Lindsey Sr. at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with speakers Rodney Evans and Kendall Summons and at 2 p.m. with Stephen T. Robinson. (501) 376-7013.
First Missionary Baptist Church, 701 S. Gaines St., will celebrate its Homecoming and Harvest Day at 11 a.m. Sunday with speaker Sen. Linda Chesterfield. The food pantry at 623 W. Seventh St. will give away nonperishable food 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 21. Leave a message at (501) 372-2705.
Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave., will have a Craft Show and Used Book Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today featuring 25 vendors selling a variety of items, including Christmas wreaths and jewelry. (501) 663-3631.
Greater Center Star Missionary Baptist Church, 800 W. 33rd St., will celebrate its 93rd anniversary at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 with guest Patrick H. Greene Sr. (501) 374-7109.
Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, will celebrate its 91st anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday with guest pastor Kenneth L. Robinson Sr. Admission is free. (501) 765-4743.
The West Little Rock Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Islamic Center of Little Rock, 3224 Anna St. A reception will follow. (501) 565-4930.
Jacksonville First Assembly of God, 221 N. Elm St., Jacksonville, will celebrate its 73rd anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22 with guest Gloria Elliott. (501) 982-5018.
Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 8815 W. 34th St., will celebrate its 36th anniversary at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with speaker Robert N. Manzy and at 3 p.m. with Rodney L. Harris. (501) 224-7288.
Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 S. Cross St., will have its annual Homecoming Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22 with guest minister Tyron Tatum. (501) 374-3410.
New Creation Baptist Church, 2220 Percy Machin Drive, North Little Rock, will have its fourth annual giveaway of gently used clothes and other items 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21. A Candlelight Dinner With Jesus will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 22. (501) 758-3588.
New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard St., will celebrate Band Appreciation Day at 3 p.m. Sunday honoring music minister Lewis Thomas, lead guitarist Levi Mackey, bass guitarist Joey Crutcher and drummers Mark Davis and Dylan Hewing. (501) 837-1362.
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church No. 4, 5100 Frazier Pike, College Station, will have a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Nov. 21. (501) 490-0123.
Pleasant Hill Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 3801 E. 38th St., College Station, will celebrate Women’s Day at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with with Sunday School and at 11 a.m. with speaker Pamela Phillips-Woodall. Refreshments will be served. (501) 541-0656.
The Hillcrest Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, with Susan Miller as speaker. Children’s choirs from the church and from Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church will sing. Donations will be collected for People Against Trafficking Humans. A reception will follow. (501) 663-8632.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 E. Sixth St., will have its annual Harvest Revival beginning with Youth Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday featuring J. Matthew Jackson. Revival services will also be at 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday with speaker Craig Collier. (501) 374-8833.
St. Paul Baptist Church, 1200 S. Dixie St., Benton, will observe Family and Friends Day at 11 a.m. Nov. 22 with guest Michael Barker and at 4 p.m. with Clarence Thornton. (501) 837-0745.
Samaritan Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. 13th St., North Little Rock, will honor Joseph Watson for his preaching and singing legacy at 7 p.m. today. Several preachers and singing groups have been invited. (501) 376-3009.
Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, will have a Faith and Grief luncheon at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Second Hall. The free luncheon offers time for those grieving the death of a loved one to share their story with others who have experienced loss and to receive comfort through Scriptures and prayer. Speaker will be Greg Adams, director of the Center for Good Mourning at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Registration is available at faithandgrief.org or by calling (469) 251-9612.
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church’s Changing Hearts and Navigating Great Endings youth organization will host the second annual Praise Harvest at 7 p.m. Friday at Tomberlin Baptist Church, 12400 Arkansas 15 N., England, with speaker Rodrick Williams. For ages 12-21. Area youth organizations are invited. Registration deadline is Tuesday. Contact Robin Stepps at (501) 551-6589 or LaSadie Collins at (870) 592-0840.
Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood, will hold its fourth annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today featuring a variety of items for sale by central Arkansas vendors. Admission is free. Door prizes awarded hourly and the first 200 shoppers will receive a reusable shopping tote. sylvanhillsumc.com or (501) 835-3410.
Union African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1825 S. Pulaski St., will celebrate its 109th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22 featuring Reginald Cleaver Jr. (501) 374-3528.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 1109 S. State St., will observe its annual Men’s Day with workshops exploring the role of men in the church and family 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21. Breakfast and lunch provided. Men will lead worship services at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Nov. 22. Willis Johnson will preach during the second service. (501) 374-7893.
Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive, will host its annual Alternative Christmas Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall. Charities, nonprofit organizations and other vendors will offer holiday gift items, such as hand-crafted jewelry, ornaments, packaged foods, fair trade coffee and more. Proceeds go to local and global organizations. A craft corner for children and home-baked treats will also be available. Admission is free. (501) 663-6383.
CLASSES AND CONFERENCES
St. Edward Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St., will host a conference on the Shroud of Turin from Nov. 21-22. Led by Adolfo Leon Orozco, the conference will be presented at 9 a.m. in English and 6 p.m. in Spanish on Nov. 21 and at 4 p.m. in Spanish on Nov. 22. To reserve seating call Teresa Mendez at (501) 374-5767.
The Daughters of the King Ministry of Trinity Worship Center and Church Fellowship, 1055 Sunflower Drive, Suite 109, Conway, will present the Women of Power, Purpose and Praise Conference at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 with speaker Dana Davin-Ward. Lunch will be served. To register, call (501) 329-2477.
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