Community Christian Fellowship, 15704 Texas Highway 110 North, Lindale, invites the men of community to the men’s conference, “Fight the Good Fight,” Friday through March 17. The conference will include four sessions led by speaker Dean Sherman, who has been teaching Christians worldwide for more than 50 years. It will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and end at 3 p.m. March 17. A sack lunch is included with registration. Cost is $45. Walk-ins must bring their own lunch. Register online at men.ccflindale.org or at the CCF Info Center. For questions, call the church office at 903-882-8501.

BLOOD DRIVE AT POLLARD UMC

Pollard United Methodist church is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 3030 Copeland Road in the Spirit Life Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Duffie Monroe at 903-579-9213.

CHURCH CELEBRATION

St. James Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its pastor, the Rev. Charles Dews, and first lady, Sister Linda Dews, at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Ernest Dews, of New Hope Conglee Baptist Church in Troup, is the scheduled guest speaker. The public is invited to attend.

LECTURE SERIES

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3232 Jan Ave. in Tyler, will continue its lecture series, “The Bible Through the Lens of…” on March 14 with the topic of history. Dr. Edward Tabri, associate professor of history, will lead the lecture. Programs will start at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Soup, salad and dessert will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Call 903-593-8459 or visit www.stfrancistyler.org for more information.

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP

A peer-led support group for people ages 18 and older dealing with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression or any type of schizophrenia meets on the first and third Fridays of each month at Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 New Copeland Road in Tyler. Only people dealing with one or more of these conditions should attend. During the group, sharing will be encouraged, but not required. All faiths are welcome. Email tylersp prt@gmail.com with questions.

HOLLY BROOK BAPTIST ART GROUP

The Holly Art Group of Holly Brook Baptist Church, 3219 S. Farm-to-Market Road 2869 in Hawkins, will meet the third Wednesday each month to work on creative projects, including painting. They also will have a devotional and share lunch. The group meets in the Family Life Center craft room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the church office at 903-769-2091 or visit www.hollybrook baptist.org for more information.

FIVE-WEEK BIBLE STUDY

Community Christian Fellowship, 15704 Texas Highway 110 N., Lindale, will host a fiveweek study beginning Wednesday, March 21, at 9:30 a.m. on One Thousand Gifts Bible Study by Ann Voskamp. The series has an optional $8 workbook. Free child care is only provided if you sign up at Childcare.ccflindale.org by March 19. The purpose of this is to provide a safe teacher-to-child ratio, which creates a safe and fun environment.

MILES PIKE HOMECOMING

Miles Pike will have his 11th annual homecoming featuring singer, songwriter, author and Dove Award winner Michael Card at 6 p.m. March 24 at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 7330 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Visit www.MilesPikeMusic.com or call 903-586-8605 for more information. A love offering will be accepted. Doors open at 5 p.m.