Henry Daily Herald

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Sunday

Greater New Hope Christian Assembly, at 2200 Fairview Road, in Stockbridge, will host an Independence Day Celebration, Sunday, at 11 a.m. Law enforcement and public safety employees will be recognized during the event. Call (678) 272-7141.

Open Bridge Community Church, at 136 Hood St., in McDonough, will host special speaker, Dawn Robinson, Sunday, at 7 p.m. Robinson is a survivor of the terrorist attacks which occurred Sept. 11, 2001. Call (678) 654-3848.

Glen Haven Baptist Church, at 345 East Lake Road, in McDonough, will hold worship services Sunday, at 8:30 a.m., and 11 a.m., with preaching by Senior Pastor Stan Berrong. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m., and there will be no evening service. On Wednesday, the church will host a Public Servants' Breakfast, at 7:30 a.m. No mid-week service will be held. Call (678) 432-5138, or visit www.glenhavenbaptist.com.

Stockbridge Presbyterian Church, at 4740 North Henry Blvd., will hold a "God and Country" worship service, Sunday, at 11 a.m. Sunday School will begin at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care and Junior Church will be provided. Individuals who previously served in the military are encouraged to wear their uniforms. On July 17, the Jonesmen Quartet will perform during the 11 a.m., service. Call (770) 474-7777.

July 10

Ole Country Church, at 2649 Ga. Highway 155 North, in McDonough, will host a Homecoming event, July 10, at 10:30 a.m., featuring The Heirborn Quartet. A meal will follow the service. The church will hold Vacation Bible School, July 18, through July 22, from 6:30 p.m., to 9:30 p.m. The public is invited to both events. Call (770) 957-2818.

Victory Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, at 111 Ford Drive, in McDonough, will host its 2011 Women's Day Celebration, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. The scheduled keynote speaker is Dr. Toni Alvarado, of Total Grace Christian Center, in Decatur. Call (770) 288-2555.

July 11-14, 19-21

Bethel United Methodist Church, at 245 Fairview Road, in Stockbridge, will host Vacation Bible School, July 11-14, from 5:30 p.m., to 8:30 p.m., for children who have completed kindergarten, through fifth-grade. The school will include a snack supper each night. On July 19 through July 21, from 9 a.m., to 2 p.m., the church will host Summer Day Camps for Kids. The event is also geared to children who have completed kindergarten, through fifth-grade, and will include a Cooking Camp, July 19; an Art Camp, July 20, and a Fun Science Camp, July 21. Attendees are asked to bring a sack lunch. To register for the school or the camps, call (770) 474-2570, or visit www.bethel-umc.com.

July 11-15

Community Bible Church, at 2001 Jodeco Road, in Stockbridge, will host Vacation Bible School, July 11-15, from 9 a.m., to noon. To register, to volunteer or attend the school, call (770) 914-0808, or visit www.vacationbibleschool.com/CbcMainStreet. For more details, e-mail erica.chavous@communitybiblechurch.com.

July 16

The Nellie B. Densley Women's Missionary Society of Knights Monumental AME Church, will present a "Hallelujah for the Hats" event, July 16, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Ted Strickland Community Center, at 130 Berry St., in Stockbridge. Call Charita Humphrey at (770) 957-2044.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, at 397 Racetrack Road, in McDonough, will take a team from the church, July 16, to Piedmont Park, for a 5K walk and run event, in support of the fight against breast cancer. To register for this event, call (770) 320-9583, or visit www.sistersbychoice.net. For more details, call (770) 957-4728, or visit www.wesleychapelumcmcdonough.org.

July 30

County Line Congregational Christian Church, at 3913 Jonesboro Road, in Hampton, will host a Car Show and Christmas in July Festival, July 30, from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m. Scheduled activities include a large indoor yard sale, craft vendors, Christmas decorations, a Country Store, desserts, children's activities and barbecue. Call Dawn Chaffin at (770) 364-0895.

Faith Notes is a regular feature of the Henry Daily Herald compiled by staff writer Jason A. Smith. To submit an item for publication, e-mail jsmith@henryherald.com; mail to P.O. Box 278, McDonough, Ga., 30253; or fax to (770) 954-0282, attention: Faith Notes.