North Lanier Baptist Church announces its list of classes held 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays:

• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

• Beth Moore’s study of Revelation

• GriefShare

• English as a Second Language

• Priscilla Shirer’s study on Jonah (1 p.m.)

Register online at www.northlanier.org or by calling (770) 781-5433.

First Baptist Church of Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive, is offering a new class for engaged or young married couples (five years or less), at 11 a. m. Sundays in room 324-A. The material is “Marriage Builders” by Larry Crabb. For more information, call (770) 887-2428.

Nondenominational Bible talk will be at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the small meeting room at the Forsyth Central Park Rec Center. Services are quiet teachings from the Bible.

Antioch Baptist Church will have a teaching session on prayer by Mark Mirza of Common Thread Ministries at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 29. Topics will include “prayer basics,” “praying the scriptures” and “ongoing prayer events.” A love offering will be received. For more information, contact pastor Travis Bridgeman at (770) 887-6900 or antiochbc@comcast.net.

Johns Creek Baptist Church will have “60 Seconds to Shine,” a children’s challenge featuring games, crafts and more, from 12:30-3 p.m. Jan. 29 at 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade can attend. Cost is $10 per round or $15 unlimited per player. Proceeds go toward youth missions. For more information, contact Dan Phillips at dphillips@dare2i.com or (678) 852-5913.

Concord Baptist Church weekday preschool will have a 2012-13 open house tour at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 and open registration from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 30. For more information, call (770) 886-9230 or go online at www.cbccumming.org.

Mountain Lake Church in Cumming is offering the Divorce Care series from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 30 and running 14 weeks. For more information, call (770) 888-2513 or go online at www.mountainlake.tv.

Longstreet Baptist Church preschool will begin registration for the 2012-13 school year Feb. 1. Classes available for ages 2-4 and a two-day Mother’s Morning Out program for children 15-23 months old. For more information, e-mail longstreetps@gmail.com or call (770) 899-1959.

Church of the Apostles will have its annual winter teaching Feb. 3-5, featuring Allen Ross, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. A love offering will be collected to cover his expenses. For more information on service times, go online at www.cotachurch.com or call (706) 216-4912.

Pine Crest Baptist Church will have a singing at 6 p.m. Feb. 12, featuring Payton Silvers. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (404) 245-1413.

First Redeemer Church will have a Super Seniors luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13. A hot meal including drink and dessert is $5. Former big band singer Dave Boyer will entertain. For more information, call (678) 513-9400.

Church of the Apostles will offer free wedding ceremonies Feb. 14. Reservations are required. For more information, go online at www.cotachurch.com or call (706) 216-4912.

Trinity Presbyterian Church in the Free Home community will have its annual Kirking of the Tartans, a celebration of Presbyterian heritage, at 11 a.m. Feb. 19. A traditional covered dish dinner will follow. The church is at 1136 Trinity Church Road. For more information, go online at www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org.

Good Shepherd Catholic preschool will begin registration for the 2012-13 year Feb. 28, with an additional hour of education planned. For more information or to register, call (770) 887-9861, Ext. 14, e-mail goodshepherdpreschool@yahoo.com or go online at www.sgpreschool.org.

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church will continue a 10-week study on “The Prayer of Jabez” at 6 p.m. Sundays through March 18. For more information, call (678) 758-7870. The church is at 3140 Pleasant Grove Road.

St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 939 James Burgess Road, will have Daughters of the King discernment classes at 12:30 p.m. Sundays through April 22. For more information, contact Wendy Lambert at wendyclambert@bellsouth.net or (404) 422-2963.

Cumming First United Methodist Church preschool and kindergarten is registering for the 2012-13 school year. Classes begin Sept. 4. For more information, call (770) 889-4580.

St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 939 James Burgess Road, announces a list of new opportunities:

• Adult formation classes, 10:10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 12:30 p.m. Thursdays

• First Communion class for children at least 6; meeting an hour weekly.

Cumming Baptist Church announces its discipleship classes, each held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. There’s a $5 book cost with the first two:

• “The Life Changing Power of Prayer” by T.W. Hunt, led by Greg Lawn

• “A Study of Romans” — A class led by Pastor Barry Crocker on systematic study.

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit invites everyone to its weekly services:

• 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Holy Eucharist (nursery provided)

• 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Holy Eucharist with choir (nursery provided)

• 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Christian education for all ages (September through May)

• Noon Thursday, Holy Eucharist.

The church is at 724 Pilgrim Mill Road. For more information, call (770) 887-8190, e-mail ecohs@bellsouth.net, or go online at www.episcopalholyspirit.org.

Chalcedon Presbyterian Church presents a study through the book of Psalms from Pastor Joe Morecraft III at 11 a.m. Sundays. Also, an afternoon study on the book of Revelation is at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. A lunch is held between services, and guests are invited to fellowship with other church members during that time. The church is at 302 Pilgrim Mill Road. For more information, call (770) 205-9390.

Watch and Wait radio ministry with Joey Heard is from 2- 2:30 p.m. Sundays on WGTJ, 1330 AM or www.Glory1330.com. For more information, contact Heard at watchandwaitministry@rocketmail.com or (678) 947-9850.

Living Faith Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 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 at 9 a.m. every Sunday. 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.

Restoration Christian Church, 955 Couch Road in Dawsonville, announces its ongoing events:

• Women's meeting at 9 a.m. every second Saturday

• Movie night/parents night out, 7 p.m. every third Friday, showing Christian films

For more information, call (678) 209-6113.

North Forsyth United Methodist Church, 6150 Hwy. 400, announces its Wednesday activities: children's choir rehearsal is at 6:30-7 p.m., adult devotional is at 6:30-7 p.m. and chancel choir rehearsal is at 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (770) 880-1946.

North Lanier Baptist Church announces its list of Sunday service times:

• 8:30 a.m. classic worship

• 9:30 a.m. Bible studies

• 11 a.m. celebration worship

• 11 a.m. Spanish worship (in student center).

For more information, call (770) 781-5433.

St. Columba's Episcopal Church announces its new worship schedule:

• Sunday — 7:45 a.m. Rite I Mass; 9 a.m. Low Mass; and 11:15 a.m. High Mass

• Wednesday — 6:30 p.m. Low Mass

• Thursday — Noon Mass with Healing Rite

• Saturday — 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass.

Living Faith Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod welcomes everyone to Sunday school, Confirmation classes and Bible studies at 9 a.m. Worship services are at 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (in Korean) every Sunday. Wednesday night ministry (starting Set. 14) 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. The church is at 103 Buford Dam Road in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 887-0184 or visit www.LivingFaithLutheran.com.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3740 Holtzclaw Road, has formed a ministry for job seekers and will have meetings at 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month.

Concord Baptist Church will have monthly luncheons for seniors 55 and older from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the church's family life center. There will be meals, door prizes and entertainment. Lunch is $7 and reservations must be made by calling (770) 887-9482.

A single moms ministry at Bethelview United Methodist Church, 4525 Bethelview Road, meets twice a month at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday nights. Babysitting is available for $2 per group. Detailed information and registration is available online at www.bethelview.net or by calling (770) 887-4888.

Shiloh UMC, 4946 Shiloh Road, is a pick-up site for Angel Food Ministries. For more information, call (770) 887-8075 or go online at www.angelfoodministries.com.

Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming welcomes guests at 8:45 a.m. Sundays and at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Saints RNI is a welcoming parish, open to all.

First Baptist Church Cumming offers an Employment Ministry Taskforce, or EMT, at 7:30 a.m. each Friday for the unemployed or underemployed. For more information, e-mail Kevin Jarvis at jkjarvis1@aol.com.

The North Georgia Prayer Line is open to callers in need of prayer at (706) 265-1295 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 2-9 p.m. Sundays.

Church of the Apostles will have a men's breakfast at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the church fellowship hall. There will be fellowship, food and teaching for men. For more information, call (706) 216-4912 or go online at www.cotachurch.com.

St. Columba's Monday Morning Moms will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. the first and third Mondays of each month for fellowship, prayer and support at the church, 939 James Burgess Road. Children welcome.

Creekside UMC, 673 Peachtree Pkwy., invites guests at 9:30 a.m. Sundays for Sunday school and adult Bible studies, a complimentary cafe at 10:15 a.m. and worship and Kidz Church at 10:50 a.m. For more information, go online at www.creekside.net or call (770) 888-8449.

New Hope United Methodist Church is now a host site for Angel Food Ministries, which makes it easy to purchase high-quality food for less than 50 percent of retail costs. Everyone qualifies. For more information, go online at AngelFoodMinistries.com or call (770) 889-7440.

Shiloh UMC, 4946 Shiloh Road, now has a prayer box outside the church. Feel free to drop off prayer requests and let church members pray for the needs. For more information, call (770) 887-8075.

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

Parkway Church welcomes everyone to “Connect, Grow and Serve” in Jesus Christ by participating in its weekly events:

• Sunday service at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

• Sunday youth fellowship and adult Bible study at 5 p.m.

• Brazilian worship and fellowship at 7 p.m. Sunday

• Wednesday fellowship dinner at 5:30 p.m. with Bible study classes to follow.

Parkway Church is at 5830 Bethelview Road.

Bethelview United Methodist Church invites everyone to its weekly schedule of events. Sunday Bible studies are at 9:30 a.m., with a 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 Bethelview and Kelly Mill roads). For more information, call (770) 887-4888 or go online at www.bethelview.net.

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

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

Helping Hurting Hearts is a support group of caring Christians who meet to listen and give advice to people with various problems in a loving, non-professional setting at Lanier Church. The group meets in the Lanier UMC worship center from 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 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 has chapters around the world helping people break the chains of addiction. A local chapter meets at 4 p.m. each Friday at Vision Baptist Church (www.visionbaptist.com) where stories of victory are shared, groups and individuals are personally counseled from GodÕs 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 it 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. It asks for non-perishable items only and needs 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 the 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.

Berean Baptist Church, an independent, Bible-believing church, invites everyone to its 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. ChildrenÕs 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, call (770) 887-4679.

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.   

Mothers Against Methamphetamine meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church. MAMa is a support group for those whose loved ones have fallen victim to this highly addictive drug. In addition to providing Christian support, they provide resources for education. All are invited to come and educate themselves for the sake of their friends and family. Contact Claire McDonald at (404) 502-0797 or cmcdonald@newhopeumc.org.  

Northminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, a mission congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, meets at the Hampton Inn and Suites at Exit 11 off Ga. 400. Morning worship is every Sunday at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the Web site at www.atlanta-rpc.org or call the pastor, Frank J. Smith, at (770) 241-3946.

The Unshakable Word Restoration Ministries offers Substance Abuse Outreach program at 5 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. For more information, call (770) 633-3216.

Mothers of Preschoolers, a Creekside UMC Ministry, is designed for mothers with children ages birth to 6. Meetings include breakfast, door prizes, an outside speaker, peer discussion and craft time. Our MOPPETS program includes stories, play, music and crafts for little ones. Meetings are the first and third Friday of each month at Creekside Methodist Church. Fees are $6 per meeting, $10 for you and your children to attend. A one-time fee of $30 covers MOPS to MOM Connections. For more information or to register, call (888) 889-8449, ext. 116.

New Chapter of TOPS will have weigh-ins from 10:45-11:10 a.m. on Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (3740 Holtzclaw Road in Cumming). They will be in the Parish Life Center. For more information, call (770) 889-2943.

Antioch Baptist Church in Cumming announces ÒThe Hope of GloryÓ radio broadcast. It airs each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on WGTJ 1330AM, or it can be heard any time at www.glory1330.com/antioch.html.

Piedmont Methodist Church is looking for people who desire to be a member of a small church choir. Piedmont’s purpose is to glorify God with music while being co-members of a team. The church is at 1170 Dahlonega Hwy. in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 781-9862.

Community Lighthouse Bible Study meets every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Big Creek Church on McGinnis Ferry Road. Women from all different backgrounds come together in an environment created to foster fellowship, conversation and spiritual growth. For more information or to register, call Tammy Hensley at (770) 888-2215.

Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church will have Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church at 11 a.m. Day care will be provided. The church is at 7620 Lanier Drive in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 887-6801.

Christ Central Fellowship offers Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and Unchained for ages 13-18 every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church is at 433 Canton Highway, Suite 315 in Cumming. Visit online at www.ChristCentralFellowship.com. Please e-mail prayer requests and inquiries to pastorgregccf@bellsouth.net.

Bible Study and Fellowship meetings will be held on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., in the music room at Christ the King Lutheran Church. It is a time for reconnecting, reading, reflecting, and responding. For more information, call (770) 889-5328.

Piecemakers Quilt Guild at Christ the King Lutheran Church at the corner of Bettis Tribble Gap Road and Sawnee Drive. Meetings are at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. All quilters in Forsyth County are invited and welcome.

Etowah River Church of Christ invites you to Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Worship is on Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call (706) 265-8834 or visit www.etowahriverchurchofchrist.org.

Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church invites you to join our family. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and childcare is provided every week. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. The church is at 7620 Lanier Drive in Cumming. For more information, call (770) 887-6801.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly program will be held 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Parish Life Center. For more information, call (770) 889-2943.

Abba House is a Christian church with a ministry for women with addiction or mental health problems. After an orientation period, the women who receive ministry can bring their young children to live and heal with them. AH is one of the few programs where children can join their mothers as they are receiving ministry for addiction. On the border of Dawson and Forsyth counties, AH is the safe home many women have never had. Local churches and companies that partner with AH will have collection days where individuals can bring food, clothing, baby items and furniture to help support the ministries. Local churches will provide vouchers that can be redeemed at Abba's Treasures, a store Abba House has opened at 6800 Dahlonega Highway in Silver City. Needed items are food, clothing, baby clothing, baby beds, baby strollers, most other baby items, sofas, dressers, chairs, tables and other furniture. All donations are approved by the IRS as tax deductible. For information, call 678-208-2000.

Reconciled asks are you a Christian? Are you a motorcyclist? Are you looking for fellowship and someone to ride with that will share your love not only for the Lord but your interest in motorcycles? A Christian motorcyclist ministry meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Northland Church. For more information, contact Kenneth Smith at (404) 401-7557.

Bible study is offered to help Christians grow in knowledge and relationship with the living God through Community Bible Study. CBS is an interdenominational Bible Study that combines individual study, small group discussion, effective teaching and fellowship that meets Tuesdays at First Redeemer Church, 2135 Old Alpharetta Road in Cumming from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Children’s program is also available. For more information, contact Maggie Edmiston at (770) 754-6614.

Trinity Presbyterian Church of the Free Home Community is sponsoring a “Silent Prayer” time on every Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. It is at 1136 Trinity Church Road. The public is welcome. For more information, call (678) 493-6955.

Big Creek Church of Cumming and Access Christian Counseling offers a free divorce recovery support class for men and women who have experienced or are currently experiencing the difficulties of separation, divorce and marital loss. For more information, contact Dr. Jeffrey Stull at (770) 888-7754.

Christ Fellowship Church offers Covenant Marriage Class for adults on Sundays at 9 a.m. For information, call (706) 216-3248.