The prison ministry of the Abundant Life Church is seeking donations of personal hygiene and other items for distribution to inmates in Georgia and other Southern prisons.

Ruby Pugh, a minister who coordinates the prison ministry, said the needs range from bath size bar soap, to individually wrapped toothbrushes, 8-ounce body lotion, 6.4 oz toothpaste, 15 oz suave shampoo, complete paperback Bibles, white tube socks and postage stamps. Glass, metal and aerosol containers are prohibited.

Pugh said donations will help the Lithonia-based church provide gift packages to indigent inmates over the holiday season and bring some cheer into their lives.

Abundant Life Church is at 6440 Rock Springs Road, Lithonia. For more information call 770-482-2250.

Christian Family Worship Center

1401 Boulevard Dr. S.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30317

404-584-7429

During the week of Oct. 4-10, there will a weeklong celebration of Bishop Joseph L. Price's 16th anniversary at the church. Call the church for more information.

First African Presbyterian Church of Lithonia

5197 Salem Road, Lithonia, GA 30038

770-981-2601

The next FAC Fun Day will be Saturday, Oct. 2, at the church. Call Sharon McNabb at 770-987-1454.

The Dunham Institute and The Winning Circle host an Afterschool Cultural Arts Program at First African weekdays 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 770-981-3305.

Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church 3411 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034.

770-987-2523

Kelley Chapel Sanctuary Choir presents "Enjoying Jesus Hallelu," Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. The community and friends of the church are invited. Donations will be accepted.

Kelley Chapel United Methodist is celebrating its Men's Day program _ "Men & Youth in the New Millennium" on Oct. 10. The Rev. Jermaine Dawson will be the speaker at the 8 a.m. service. Anthony Dixon Jr. will be the featured youth guest preacher at the 11 a.m. service. Call the church for more information.