The East Chapman Baptist Church will hold its spring revival from Wednesday, April 20, through Friday, April 22. Services begin at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Rick Freeman from Victory Baptist Church in Andalusia. There will be special music each night.

April 21

The Butler County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the central office boardroom on Administrative Drive.

April 22

The Welcome Baptist Church will hold revival services from Friday, April 22, through Sunday, April 24. Friday services will feature the Rev. James Owens and begin at 7 p.m. Saturday services feature the Rev. Andy Till at begin at 7 p.m. Sunday services feature the Rev. J.T. Guyton. Refreshments begin at 6 p.m. with services at 7 p.m.

April 24

Harrison Street Baptist Church invites all to attend its annual women's day celebration on April 24 during their 11 a.m. worship hour. Evangelist Veronica Cheatham will be the guest speaker. All women are asked to wear white.

Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church will hold its 138th anniversary on April 24. Worship services begin at 11 a.m. with dinner at 2 p.m. On Saturday, April 23, there will be a special "Get Acquainted" banquet at 7 p.m.

The Old Elam Baptist Church will be honoring its pastor, the Rev. John McMeans, on his fifth anniversary on Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Robert White, pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, will be the speaker.

May 1

Homecoming services at Friendship Methodist Church will be held Sunday, May 1, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Ed. Williams, a retired Church of God minister, will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served at noon. Congregational singing will follow in the afternoon beginning at 1 p.m.

Ongoing Announcements

Greenville High School is accepting $1 donations on chances for a Mother’s Day Basket. This is to raise money for the Relay For Life. The basket includes chocolates from Russell Stovers, 1 year subscription to The Greenville Advocate, gift certificates worth $20 to Ruby Tuesday, complimentary meal for two at Cracker Barrel, picture frames, a purse from Alisa’s closet and much more. The basket values over $300. Come by the school to give your donation of $1 per chance for this basket.

A emergency cell phone drive in underway for the Save-A-Life, Give-A-Phone foundation. Phones collected are refurbished to provide emergency access to battered women shelters, elderly and those in need. The local drop-off point for used phones is Walker Business Machines on East Commerce Street.

A Christian men's prayer and networking breakfast will meet every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Jan and Julie's Cafe on Highway 10. For more information contact Doyle Sasser at 391-0351 or John Gentry at 346-2616.

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