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Current Month

June 9, 2025 – Monday – Monthly NAACP Meeting at 6:00 p.m. –  Greenwood School, Kingston, TN 
 
June 8, 2025 (Sunday) – Annual Homecoming at Bazeltown Baptist Church
11:00 a.m. Pastor Shawn Angel  (lunch served)
3:00 p.m.  Rev. Denard Bertram and the Roane County Community Chorus
Pastor: Rev. Shawn Angel
 
June 9th – June 11th (Monday – Wednesday) – Vacation Bible School at St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Starting at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pastor: Rev Willie Gallaher
 
June 10th – 12th (Tuesday – Thursday) – Power Camp – Your Opportunity to Experience Conditioning/Speed/Agility/Nutrition
Fellowship Christian Atheltes Power Camp – Boys & Girls 3rd – 12th Grades from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
at David Webb Riverfront Park 
$20 Registration Fee/Bible & T-shirt
 
June 14, 2025 (Saturday) Homegoing Services for Edward Arvine Buttrum at Evans Mortuary
Receiving of Friends from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Funeral Services to Follow at 1:30 p.m. 
Graveside and Interment Services will be held in the Oak Grove Cemetary in Rockwood with Military Honors
presented by U.S. Army Honor Guard and The Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. 
 
(Saturday) – Glenda’s Repeat Boutique located at the American Legion on 153 Mayberry Street
Opening at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Come out and get your clothes, shoes and even jewelry.
 
June 15, 2025 (Sunday) – The Douglass Family Singers will be Ministering in Song at the Soddy Daisy Church of God
in Soddy Daisy, TN at 6:00 p.m.
 
June 16th – June 20th (Monday – Friday) – Vacation Bible School at New Century United Methodist Church
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ages 4 to Adult. Transportation provided (Harriman Area) – Please call 865-882-9743 (leave a message)
Pastor: Rev. Gary Atwater
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) – JADAH A. GALLAHER DAY– Go Hard Basketball Game; 3-Point Contest (Ages 12 and up);
Kids Challenge (Ages 6 – 12). At Harriman High School Richard Pickell Gymnasium
Starting at 12:00 p.m. Admission is $6; Game Begins at 2:00 p.m. 
Come out and enoy a great game for a great cause. Some “Old School and some Not so Old School hoopers will lace up and 
entertain you!! Bring the kids to show off their skills too. You can help us kick off the event with a few dance moves with Greg Carney.
All proceeds go toward Scholarships for Roane County Students.
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) – JUNETEENTH Freedom Block Party at the F.R. Davis Park – this is presented by the 
Triangle Park Community. Activities start at 3:00 p.m. – until
Food, Inflatables, Vendors, Spades Tournament, 3 on 3 Tournament, more Games and DJ Joe!
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) – Kathleen Alston Stephens Memorial Scholarship Brunch
Speaker: Rev. Renee Kesler, President of Beck Cultural Exchange Center
10:00 a.m. at Doubletree Hotel, Oak Ridge, TN. $75/person. Scholarships will be awarded to 2025 graduating high school seniors
who live in Oak Ridge, Anderson County or Roane County.
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) Pastoral Banquet for Overseer Willie Mae Springs of Believers Voice of Deliverance Church
Tickets are $25.00 please see any member of the Shepherd Staff
Banquet will start at 6:00 p.m. at BVOD Fellowship Hall
 
June 22, 2025 (Sunday) Annual Homecoming for Brickyard Springs Community Worship Center
11:00 a.m. – Pastor Steven Womack – Lunch served
3:00 p.m. – Rev.  Shawn Angel and Bazeltown Baptist Church
 
June 28, 2025 (Saturday) Come Travel with the Roane County Community Chorus to Nashville. The CC is the Special Guest at the 
Choir Fest at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: City of Grace, Nashville, TN
If you are interested in going with us on the Bus, please contact any member of the Roane County Community Chorus

Next Month

This space will be for Next Month’s Events once you have them. 

Churches

St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Also Streaming on Facebook via St. Mary’s Baptist Church and Website: https://www.smmbchrm.org/ 
Bible Study – Every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., Also Streaming on ZOOM and Church Website: https://ww.smmbchrm.org/
Pastor: Rev. Willie Gallaher
 
Believers Voice of Deliverance Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
 (Also Streaming from Facebook of BVOD Church)
 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. 
Bible Study on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Also Streaming from Facebook of BVOD Church
Pastor – Overseer Willie Mae Springs
Cowan Chapel Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. 
Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.  via ZOOM
Pastor: Rev. James Guthrie, Sr   
Bazeltown Baptist Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. also Streaming on Facebook
via Bazeltown Baptist Church
Pastor: Rev. Shawn Angel
Williams Chapel Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Bea Thomas
 
New Century United Methodist Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. 
Bible Study on Wed at 6 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Gary Atwater
Marks Chapel Holiness Church
Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship – 10:00 am at the Church. All Services are in-person and  Zoom and Facebook Live
Sunday Evening 7:00 pm at the Church
Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm at the Church Midweek Bible Study, at the Church, and on Zoom, and Facebook Live    
Pastor: Bishop Alonzo Rodgers
 
Philippi Primitive Baptist Church 
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. William Hall 
 
Speights Chapel AME Zion Church,
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Conference Call information below)
Bible Class/Sunday School at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday by Conference Call
Call 701-802-5193# passcode 4386970# (This is also for Morning Worship)
Pastor:  Rev Candice Dendy
Riverview Baptist Church
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
(Will Also Be Streaming with Pastor Cannon Live on Facebook [of Riverview Baptist Church] 
Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (also on Facebook of Riverview Baptist Church)
Pastor: Rev. Anthony Cannon
 
Sevier Drive Church of God
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Harriman, TN 

Brickyard Springs Community Worship Center
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.  

Pastor: Rev. Steven Womack

Braxton Chapel Church 
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Pastor: Rev Tonja Warren
 
Little Leaf Baptist Church
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Interim Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Lewis 
 
Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
100 South Benedict, Oak Ridge, Tn. 37830
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
In-person Services:
Pastor Erica Haigler
 

First Christian Community Church

10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:00 a.m – Morning Worship
Wednesday Bible Study 6pm via Webex 
Pastor: Rev.  Charles Johnson
 
Oak Grove Baptist Church (2nd and 4th Sundays)
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Pastor
 
“Time to Worship Ministry”
Bible Study – Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on Paul PT Taylor Sr. Facebook Page
Friday Midnight – “Pastor Taylor @ Midnight” 12 Midnight going into Saturday Morning on  Paul PT Taylor Sr. Facebook Page
1st and 3rd Sundays at NOON Preaching on Paul PT Taylor Sr. Facebook Page. Live Interviews as scheduled 

Public Info

1st Tuesday – Rev. Lionel Moore the Chaplin for the American Legion Post 232
This is a  Men’s Bible Study starting at 6:00 p.m.

1st Wednesday – Free Food Boxes from 2nd
Harvest at David Riverfront Park from 9 am to 11 am.
First come First served.

1st Thursday – Brickyard Springs Community Outreach at 6:00 p.m. at Rockwood Community Center

Every Thursday –The Original Kingdom Mandate Bible Class  from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week held by  Rev. Roy Boyd at the Rockwood Community Center. Teaching About the Kingdom of God.
 

Willie’s Creations and More  
Come out and get Your Home Decoration items and Floral Shop and Home Accessories.
You are invited to come out and enjoy shopping, fellowship and fun.
We have twice the merchandise than last year. Don’t Miss This Great Time and You can’t Beat our Prices. 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   
in one location. Stop by 531 North Wilder Ave., Rockwood, TN 37854 – (865) 354-0409. Owner – Overseer Willie Mae Springs

Hometown Hero – Banners hanging on the light poles in the city of Harriman. The Sponsor is Bro. Greg Buckles. Here is the link if you would like to fill out the form and get back to him. The cost is on the form. 

Current Month

June 9, 2025 – Monday – Monthly NAACP Meeting at 6:00 p.m. –  Greenwood School, Kingston, TN 
 
June 8, 2025 (Sunday) – Annual Homecoming at Bazeltown Baptist Church
11:00 a.m. Pastor Shawn Angel  (lunch served)
3:00 p.m.  Rev. Denard Bertram and the Roane County Community Chorus
Pastor: Rev. Shawn Angel
 
June 9th – June 11th (Monday – Wednesday) – Vacation Bible School at St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Starting at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pastor: Rev Willie Gallaher
 
June 10th – 12th (Tuesday – Thursday) – Power Camp – Your Opportunity to Experience Conditioning/Speed/Agility/Nutrition
Fellowship Christian Atheltes Power Camp – Boys & Girls 3rd – 12th Grades from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
at David Webb Riverfront Park 
$20 Registration Fee/Bible & T-shirt
 
June 14, 2025 (Saturday) Homegoing Services for Edward Arvine Buttrum at Evans Mortuary
Receiving of Friends from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Funeral Services to Follow at 1:30 p.m. 
Graveside and Interment Services will be held in the Oak Grove Cemetary in Rockwood with Military Honors
presented by U.S. Army Honor Guard and The Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. 
 
(Saturday) – Glenda’s Repeat Boutique located at the American Legion on 153 Mayberry Street
Opening at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Come out and get your clothes, shoes and even jewelry.
 
June 15, 2025 (Sunday) – The Douglass Family Singers will be Ministering in Song at the Soddy Daisy Church of God
in Soddy Daisy, TN at 6:00 p.m.
 
June 16th – June 20th (Monday – Friday) – Vacation Bible School at New Century United Methodist Church
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ages 4 to Adult. Transportation provided (Harriman Area) – Please call 865-882-9743 (leave a message)
Pastor: Rev. Gary Atwater
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) – JADAH A. GALLAHER DAY– Go Hard Basketball Game; 3-Point Contest (Ages 12 and up);
Kids Challenge (Ages 6 – 12). At Harriman High School Richard Pickell Gymnasium
Starting at 12:00 p.m. Admission is $6; Game Begins at 2:00 p.m. 
Come out and enoy a great game for a great cause. Some “Old School and some Not so Old School hoopers will lace up and 
entertain you!! Bring the kids to show off their skills too. You can help us kick off the event with a few dance moves with Greg Carney.
All proceeds go toward Scholarships for Roane County Students.
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) – JUNETEENTH Freedom Block Party at the F.R. Davis Park – this is presented by the 
Triangle Park Community. Activities start at 3:00 p.m. – until
Food, Inflatables, Vendors, Spades Tournament, 3 on 3 Tournament, more Games and DJ Joe!
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) – Kathleen Alston Stephens Memorial Scholarship Brunch
Speaker: Rev. Renee Kesler, President of Beck Cultural Exchange Center
10:00 a.m. at Doubletree Hotel, Oak Ridge, TN. $75/person. Scholarships will be awarded to 2025 graduating high school seniors
who live in Oak Ridge, Anderson County or Roane County.
 
June 21, 2025 (Saturday) Pastoral Banquet for Overseer Willie Mae Springs of Believers Voice of Deliverance Church
Tickets are $25.00 please see any member of the Shepherd Staff
Banquet will start at 6:00 p.m. at BVOD Fellowship Hall
 
June 22, 2025 (Sunday) Annual Homecoming for Brickyard Springs Community Worship Center
11:00 a.m. – Pastor Steven Womack – Lunch served
3:00 p.m. – Rev.  Shawn Angel and Bazeltown Baptist Church
 
June 28, 2025 (Saturday) Come Travel with the Roane County Community Chorus to Nashville. The CC is the Special Guest at the 
Choir Fest at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: City of Grace, Nashville, TN
If you are interested in going with us on the Bus, please contact any member of the Roane County Community Chorus

Contact Morning Praise

New Phone Number (865) 590-7572
Email: aliciam_harris@comcast.net

Next Month

Column 1 for next month’s events

Column 2 for next month’s events

Churches

St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Also Streaming on Facebook via St. Mary’s Baptist Church and Website: https://www.smmbchrm.org/ 
Bible Study – Every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., Also Streaming on ZOOM and Church Website: https://ww.smmbchrm.org/
Pastor: Rev. Willie Gallaher
 
Believers Voice of Deliverance Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
 (Also Streaming from Facebook of BVOD Church)
 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. 
Bible Study on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Also Streaming from Facebook of BVOD Church
Pastor – Overseer Willie Mae Springs
Cowan Chapel Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. 
Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.  via ZOOM
Pastor: Rev. James Guthrie, Sr   
Bazeltown Baptist Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. also Streaming on Facebook
via Bazeltown Baptist Church
Pastor: Rev. Shawn Angel
Williams Chapel Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Bea Thomas
 
New Century United Methodist Church
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. 
Bible Study on Wed at 6 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Gary Atwater
Marks Chapel Holiness Church
Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship – 10:00 am at the Church. All Services are in-person and  Zoom and Facebook Live
Sunday Evening 7:00 pm at the Church
Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm at the Church Midweek Bible Study, at the Church, and on Zoom, and Facebook Live    
Pastor: Bishop Alonzo Rodgers
 
Philippi Primitive Baptist Church 
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. William Hall  
 
Speights Chapel AME Zion Church,
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Conference Call information below)
Bible Class/Sunday School at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday by Conference Call
Call 701-802-5193# passcode 4386970# (This is also for Morning Worship)
Pastor:  Rev Candice Dendy
Riverview Baptist Church
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
(Will Also Be Streaming with Pastor Cannon Live on Facebook [of Riverview Baptist Church] 
Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (also on Facebook of Riverview Baptist Church)
Pastor: Rev. Anthony Cannon
 
Sevier Drive Church of God
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Harriman, TN 

Brickyard Springs Community Worship Center
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.  

Pastor: Rev. Steven Womack

Braxton Chapel Church 
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Pastor: Rev Tonja Warren
 
Little Leaf Baptist Church
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Interim Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Lewis 
 
Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
100 South Benedict, Oak Ridge, Tn. 37830
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
In-person Services:
Pastor Erica Haigler
 

First Christian Community Church

10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:00 a.m – Morning Worship
Wednesday Bible Study 6pm via Webex 
Pastor: Rev.  Charles Johnson
 
Oak Grove Baptist Church (2nd and 4th Sundays)
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Pastor
 
“Time to Worship Ministry”
Bible Study – Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on Paul PT Taylor Sr. Facebook Page
Friday Midnight – “Pastor Taylor @ Midnight” 12 Midnight going into Saturday Morning on  Paul PT Taylor Sr. Facebook Page
1st and 3rd Sundays at NOON Preaching on Paul PT Taylor Sr. Facebook Page. Live Interviews as scheduled 

Public Info

1st Tuesday – Rev. Lionel Moore the Chaplin for the American Legion Post 232
This is a  Men’s Bible Study starting at 6:00 p.m.

1st Wednesday – Free Food Boxes from 2nd
Harvest at David Riverfront Park from 9 am to 11 am.
First come First served.

1st Thursday – Brickyard Springs Community Outreach at 6:00 p.m. at Rockwood Community Center

Every Thursday –The Original Kingdom Mandate Bible Class  from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week held by  Rev. Roy Boyd at the Rockwood Community Center. Teaching About the Kingdom of God.

Willie’s Creations and More  
Come out and get Your Home Decoration items and Floral Shop and Home Accessories.
You are invited to come out and enjoy shopping, fellowship and fun.
We have twice the merchandise than last year. Don’t Miss This Great Time and You can’t Beat our Prices. 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   
in one location. Stop by 531 North Wilder Ave., Rockwood, TN 37854 – (865) 354-0409. Owner – Overseer Willie Mae Springs

Hometown Hero – Banners hanging on the light poles in the city of Harriman. The Sponsor is Bro. Greg Buckles. Here is the link if you would like to fill out the form and get back to him. The cost is on the form.