All listings in Church Events are free and available to religious organizations sponsoring free or low-cost events for the public. Churches may submit notices by fax at (770) 889-6017 or via e-mail at events@forsythnews.com.

Lanier United Methodist Church
... is changing its service schedule for June and July. There will be a blended service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. June's series will be "Learning to Love." The church is at 1979 Buford Hwy. For more information, call (770) 887-0615.

First Redeemer Church
... invites all area seniors to a Super Seniors luncheon at 11:30 a.m. June 8. A hot meal including drink and dessert is $5.ÊEntertainment will be the North Georgia Barbershop Singers.ÊFor more information, call the church at (678) 513-9400.Ê

Antioch Baptist Church
... will have "Passport to the Promised LandÓ Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. June 8-12. For more information, call (770) 887-6900 or go online at www.welcometoantioch.org.

Zion Hill Baptist Church
... will have a Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. June 7-12. The theme this year is "Jerusalem Marketplace," and there will be classes for children of all ages. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. For more information, call Leigh Evans at (404) 272-3969 or David Evans at (678) 910-8078.

Midway United Methodist Church
... will have a Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12. "Crocodile Dock" is open to all families. The cost is $20 per child/$35 per family maximum, and scholarships are available. Ages are four through 5th grade.

Daves Creek Baptist Church
... will have Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. June 7-11. Classes are for all ages. The church is at 1597 Old Atlanta Road.

New Light Baptist Church
... will have a "Studio Go!" Vacation Bible Study classes from 7-9 p.m. June 7-12. The church will have crafts, games, snacks and more for all ages. For more information, call Annette at (404) 213-1472 or Kelly at (770) 337-7055.

First Baptist Cumming
... will have "The Boomerang Express" Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12 for children ages 5 through fifth grade. The week will include music, games, Bible study and more. Register at www.firstbaptistcumming.org. For more information, contact edna@firstbaptistcumming.org or (770) 887.2428. Admission is free.

Cross Roads Baptist Church
... will have its Vacation Bible School from 6:45-9 p.m. June 7-11, with a kickoff cookout at 5:30 p.m. June 7. The class is for all ages.

Bethany Baptist Church
... will have a yard sale with furniture, books, clothes and more from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13. Contact Josh at (404) 308-1746 or joshua.newberry@gmail.com for more information.

Brookwood Baptist Church
... in south Forsyth County will have a Vacation Bible School for ages 4 through 9th grade from 8:45 a.m. to noon June 8-12.
For more information or to register go online at www.brookwoodbaptistchurch.org.

Trinity Baptist Church
... will have "Studio Go!" Vacation Bible School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 14-19. Classes are for all ages. The church is at 1566 Thompson Road in Dawsonville.

Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
... will have "Studio Go!" Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. June 14-19. The church is at 7900 Mt. Tabor Road. For more information, call Many at (678) 787-5769, Tosha at (678) 409-6851 or Hannah at (770) 714-1879.

Etowah Baptist Church
... at 7879 Auraria Road in Dawsonville will have "Passport To The Promised Land" Vacation Bible School from 6:30-9 p.m. June 14-19. For more information, call (706) 265-3174 or (770) 540-5988.

Cumming Baptist Church
... will have "Crocodile Dock" Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 15-19 for ages 3 through fifth grade. Pre-register online at www.cummingbaptist.net or by calling (770) 205-6699.

New Light Baptist Church
... will have a car wash to benefit the church camp from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20. Each car will be $7, and donations will be accepted. The church is at 6946 Wills Road.

Corinth Baptist Church bass tournament
... will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 at Little Hall Park on Lake Lanier. This is a two person tournament, and entry fee is $120 per boat. There will be a 60 percent payback based on number of entrants. For more information, call Ricky Hood at (770) 823-4347 or Randy Gazeway at (770) 843-2485. Proceeds benefit the church camp fund.

Bethel United Methodist Church
... will have "Crocodile Rock" Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 22-25 at the Lumpkin campground. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. the first day of the event.

The Warehouse Ministry and River of Life Church of God
... will have a Kids 4 Kids Summer Camp Mission Trip Fundraiser on June 22-26 at River of Life Church of God in Cumming. Classes offered will be in drama, music, dance and sports for children ages 4-11. Help send a team of youth and young adults to Jamaica for missions. For registration information, e-mail cindy@thewh.org, call (404) 386-6187 or go online at www.thewh.org.

Grace Baptist Church
... will have "Boomerang Express" Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 6-10. Classes are for children ages 4-13, as well as for adults. The church is at 3775 Spot Road in Cumming. To enroll in VBS, go online at www.gracebcc.org or call (770) 844-8896.

North Lanier Baptist Church
... at 829 Atlanta Hwy. will have "Power Up!" fine arts camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13-17. Classes are for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and will feature crafts, geology, martial arts, gardening and more. Cost is $60 for your first child; $40 for your second; maximum of $120 per family. For more information, call (770) 781-5433 or go online at www.northlanier.org.

Lanier United Methodist Church preschool
... is now accepting registration for the 2009-10 school year for children 15 months through 5 years old.ÊFor more information, call (678) 947-1091 or visit www.lanierpreschool.org.

Victory Christian Academy
... is now enrolling children kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2009-10 school year. For more information, call (678) 575-5413.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church preschool
... is accepting registration for fall 2009. The preschool, at 9730 Waldrip Road, is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for ages 1 to 4. The preschool is also accepting registration for its "Summer Fling" program. For more information, call (770) 781-3780, (770) 887-3997 or (770) 503-4417, or e-mail debbie@bagwellsales.com.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit preschool
... is accepting registration for the 2009-10 school year. The preschool accepts children ages 1 to 4. The school has been operating for 21 years and offers small class sizes. For more information, call (678) 372-0778 or go online at www.ecohspreschool.org.

Good Shepherd Catholic preschool
... is accepting registration for the 2009-10 school year. The church accepts children ages 1 to 4 and offers multiple programs in a loving, nurturing Catholic environment.ÊFor more information, call (770) 887-9861, Ext. 14 or go online at www.gspreschool.org.

Friendship Christian School
...offers a half-day preschool program for children ages 2 through 4.ÊIt also offers full day classes for kindergarten through 12th grade.ÊThe school is located at 3149 Old Atlanta Road.Ê
For more information, go online at www.friendshipchristianschool.us.

Cornerstone Christian Church
... has openings available for children ages 2-4 years in its weekly mother's morning out. These classes meet one time a week from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information or registration call (706) 265-4933.

Bethelview United Methodist preschool
... a half-day private Christian preschool, is currently enrolling for the 2009-10 school year. The school is at 4525 Bethelview Road in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 205-9656 or go online at www.bethelview.net/preschool.htm.

Coal Mountain Baptist preschool
... is accepting registration for the 2009-10 school year for children ages 2 to 4. For more information, call (770) 781-8910 or go online at coalmountainbaptistchurch.org.

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
... is now enrolling students for its preschool and MMO program for fall 2009. The programs are for children ages 18 months (as of Sept. 1) to 4 years. The church is at 13560 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta. For more information, call (770) 521-0207 or go online at www.staidans.org.

Cumming First United Methodist Church preschool
... and kindergarten registration is now open for the 2009-10 school year. There is space available in the Tuesday/Thursday ages 2-4 program. For more information, call (770) 889-4580 or visit the preschool at 770 Canton Hwy. in Cumming.

Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church preschool
... is currently enrolling children ages 2 through 5 for the 2009-10 school year. For more information, call (770) 888-5101 or go online at www.dcspcpreschool.com.

Concord Baptist Church Weekday preschool
... is accepting registration for the 2009-10 school year. The preschool is at 6905 Concord Road in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 886-9230 or visit www.cbccumming.org.

The River of Life Church of God
... has open enrollment for preschool ages 2-4, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. For more information, call (770) 889-9287.

Cumming Baptist Church
... will have Awana meetings on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:45 p.m. for children ages 4 years old through 5th grade. For more information, visit the church Web site, www.cummingbaptist.net, or call (770) 205-6699.

Creekside United Methodist Church
... has started a new worship experience, Creekside Un-Plugged. Join the church at 8:30 a.m. Sundays for a time of reverence and relevance that will speak truth into your life.ÊAlso, join the church in the Creekside CafŽ for coffee, pastries and friendship from 10:15 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. each Sunday, then stay at 10:55 a.m. for a rockin' worship experience. The church is at 673 Peachtree Pkwy. in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 888-8449 or go online at www.creekside.net.

Victory Chapel
... a new contemporary, nondenominational worship center has moved to Piedmont United Methodist Church on Dahlonega Highway, a mile north of the Forsyth County Library.ÊSunday evening worship services are at 6 p.m. with Pastor T.J. Roberts.ÊThe church is also beginning a Max Lucado Bible study on the book of Acts at 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 4. Plans are also in the works for a community youth fellowship group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, go online at www.GeorgiaVictoryChapel.com, e-mail VictoryChapel@comcast.netÊor call (678) 480-9670.

St. Columba's Episcopal Church
... Wonderland Preschool and Parent's Morning Out is accepting registrations for available spaces for the remainder of this school year as well as registering for the 2009-10 school year. The church offers small classes and reasonable tuition. Children learn through a play-based curriculum including music, arts, stories, outside play and more. For more information, call (678) 232-6724 or visit the church at 939 James Burgess Road.

First Redeemer Church
... presents Financial Peace University, which has taught more than 700,000 people how to get out of debt and have true financial peace. The course is taught by Dave Ramsey via DVD on Wednesday nights. For more information, call (678) 513-9400.

Living Faith Lutheran Church
... is starting the Voyager Series, a 12-week course which thoroughly grounds people in the Word of God. The course will introduce you to confessional Lutheran teaching and is offered every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in the worship area. It is taught by Pastor Tim Droegemueller in the sanctuary. Living Faith Lutheran Church is at 103 Buford Dam Road in Cumming. Call (770) 887-0184 or visit the Web site at www.livingfaithlutheran.com for more information.

Bethelview United Methodist Church
... invites everyone to its weekly schedule of events. Sunday Bible studies are at 9:30 a.m., with the worship service at 10:30 a.m. A Wednesday fellowship supper is at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible studies for all age groups. The church is at 4525 Bethelview Road in Cumming (just south of the intersection of Bethelview and Kelly Mill roads). For more information, call (770) 887-4888 or go online at www.bethelview.net.

North Lanier Baptist Church
... is taking registrations for the children's weekday ministry between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the weekday children's ministry office or online at northlanier.org. Ages six months through kindergarten are welcome. Class days and times may be viewed at northlanier.org. The church is located at 829 Atlanta Hwy. in Cumming.

Chalcedon Presbyterian Church
... The Word of God is the only rule of life for the Christian.Ê It is through the true preaching of the Word of God that hearts are transformed, lives are changed, and cultures are reformed.Ê Sunday, at 11 a.m. the Rev. Joe Morecraft III continues today-applicable teaching. During the 6 p.m. Bible study time, we are exploring the history of many of the great reformers of the 15th and 16th centuries.ÊFor more information, visit the Web site at www.chalcedon.org.

Georgia Mountains Unitarian Universalist Church
... welcomes everyone to attend weekly worship services at 11 a.m. on Sundays at 439 South Park St. in Dahlonega. Children's religous education classes begin at 11:30 a.m.

Ridgeview Baptist Church
... is canceling its Wednesday night services until spring. Everyone is still invited to come worship in Sunday school and Sunday services.

Forsyth Christian Home Educators
... a nonprofit Christian home education support organization offering activities, group events and fellowship, is currently accepting new members. Visit the FCHE Web site at www.fche.org for more information.

Concord Baptist Church
... gives away free food the fourth Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

Support group at Lanier Church
... Helping Hurting Hearts is a group of caring Christians who meet to listen and give advice to people with various problems in a loving, non-professional setting. The group meets in the Lanier UMCÊworship centerÊfrom 4-6 p.m. Sunday afternoons and welcomes anyone who needs an ear to hear. For more information, call the church at (770) 887-0615. Lanier United Methodist Church is located at 1979 Buford Hwy. in Cumming. Visit the church's Web site at www.lanierumc.org.

Grace Chapel Church of Christ
... invites you to its weekly schedule of events:
¥ 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship assembly.
¥ 11 a.m. Sunday Bible study.
¥ Life Groups are held each Sunday evening for fellowship and study.
¥ 7 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study.
¥ Counseling services are offered by appointment. Call (770) 457-3028 for more information.
The church is at 6755 Majors Road in Cumming, at the corner of Majors and Castleberry. For more information, call (678) 455-6845 or visit the Web site at www.GraceChapelChurch.com.

Reformers Unanimous
... is a faith-based, Christ-centered addictions program that directs the addicted back to God's support group, the local church. Headquartered in Rockford, Ill., RU now has chapters around the world helping people break the chains of addiction. A local chapter meets at 4 p.m. each Friday evening at Vision Baptist Church (www.visionbaptist.com) where stories of victory are shared, groups and individuals are personally counseled from God's Word and lessons are taught on overcoming temptations of all sort. For information or help, call (678) 994-2174.

Nediv Lev: The Free Synagogue of Atlanta
... is offering an open, progressive and thoughtful spiritual home. It seeks advisory committee members prior to its launch. Contact Rabbi Scott Saulson at (770) 335-2311 or NedivLev@bellsouth.net.

Church of the Savior, UCC
... welcomes all to join them on Sundays. The church is at 1950 Old Alabama Road in Roswell. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. and Wednesday Taize Worship is at 8 p.m. Chris T. Graham is the pastor. Visit www.cofsavior.org or call (770) 998-6789 for more information.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church
... collects clothes, shoes and food for the homeless and poor. They ask for non-perishable items only and need all sizes. Tax donation forms are given for gifts. Call (770) 406-8189 for more information.

"The Way" Baptist Ministries
... Worship service is at 11 a.m. on Sundays. The church is at 6905 Post Road in Cumming.

Christ Redeemer Catholic Church
... invites everyone to visit their church and worship at the following Masses: Saturday Mass- 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass- 9 and 11:15 a.m.; Weekday Mass- Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m., Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 p.m.; Confessions- Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. or by appiontment. The church is at 991 Kilough Church Road in Dawsonville. Call (706) 265-1361 for more information.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church
... at 5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, invites everyone to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship services from 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery care is provided. For more information, call (770) 740-1279 or visit www.lord-life.org.

Ignite Student Ministries
... All youth are welcome to join their upcoming events. These events are free and all young people 13-18 are encouraged to come.
¥ Youth service is at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 2862 Brookwood Road in Cumming.
For more information or details, call Pastor Dustin at (678) 763-3451 or check out IgniteSM.com.

Living Faith Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
... welcomes everyone to Sunday school, Confirmation classes and Bible studies at 9 a.m. and worship services at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday. Wednesday night ministry (runs during school year) begins with a light supper at 6 p.m. and children's classes, Confirmation classes and Bible studies at 7 p.m. Nursery care is provided during all worship services. They are at 103 Buford Dam Road in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 887-0184 or visit www.LivingFaithLutheran.com.

Berean Baptist Church
... an independent, Bible-believing church invites everyone to their services: Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday Bible-study/Patch club at 7 p.m. Children's programs on Sunday morning and Wednesday night, and child care available at all services. The church is at 7110 Majors Road. Call Pastor Bob Baines at (770) 889-1302 for more information.

Freedom Tabernacle
... invites individuals and families to attend weekly praise and worship services beginning at 10 a.m. on Sundays and at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Freedom Tabernacle is just off Ga. 400 North and Pilgrim Mill Road at 2160 Freedom Pkwy. in Cumming. To learn more about the ministries of Freedom Tabernacle Church, please call (770) 887-4679.

Grace Community Church
... meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Bear Praise Center at 256 Beartooth Parkway in Dawson County. Wednesday services alternates between the church location and members' homes at 6:15 p.m. for dinner and 7:25 p.m. for Bible study. The church sponsors a book shop open to the public from noon- 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is a Reformed Southern Baptist Church, holding to the doctrines of grace. Ray Rhodes Jr. is pastor. For more information, call (678) 697-4495 or visit www.nourishintheword.org.

J.C. Riders Motorcycle Ministry and God's House of Prayer
... welcomes everyone to "Biker's Day" on the last Sunday of every month at God's House of Prayer at 4625 Canton Hwy., Building A, in Cumming. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. and worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. A ride will follow the 11 a.m. service. Services are also held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A love offering will be received to support the homeless, families in need, battered women and children and a drug and alcohol center program. You do not have to ride a motorcycle to be a part of the ministry, everyone is welcome. Call the Rev. G. Allen Boyd at (770) 893-4613 or Arch Campbell at (404) 427-7677 for more information.