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Area Church News October 23, 2014
Christ Temple Church, Shelby
        Christ Temple Church, 341 Hudson St., Shelby, NC will host their Homecoming Celebration October 24-26. Friday Evening Service, October 24, 7:00pm;  Gospelfest, Saturday, October 25,  4:00pm. Many great choirs, soloists and groups invited. Sunday morning, 11:00am. All former and current members welcome!
Central United Methodist Church, Kings Mtn
        The Women of Central United Methodist Church, 113 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, are sponsoring a Yard Sale and Bake Sale, Saturday, October 25. Yard sale begins at 7:00am. Yard Sale, Baked Items, Craft Sale. Proceeds from the bake and yard sale will go to Cleveland County Children’s Home, Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, Russell Fellowship Christmas Project and the Battered Women’s Shelter.
Calvary Way Holiness Church, Kings Mountain
        Calvary Way Holiness Church, 1017 Second St., Kings Mountain, NC will be holding a Supper/Singing, Saturday, October 25. Food served at 5:00pm. Singing starts at 6:00pm.
Charity Baptist Church, Lawndale
        Charity Baptist Church, 113 Charity Church Road, Lawndale, NC, will be holding their Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 25, 6:00pm. Fun, food, and fellowship for children of all ages. Enjoy the games, treats and hay ride.  For more information call Pastor Kyeth Lindsay, 704-466-8774, www.charitybaptistchurch.info.
Long Branch Road Baptist Church, Forest City
        Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City, NC will be holding a Fish Fry/Chicken Strips, Saturday, October 25, 5:00-7:00pm. Fish or Chicken, Fries, Slaw, Hush Puppies, Drink & Dessert. Adults - $9; Child 4-10 - $5. Take Out Available.
        Long Branch Road Baptist Church will also be holding a Fall Bazaar/Vendor Day, Saturday, October 25, 5:00-8:00pm and Saturday, November 1, 8:00-11:00am. Mary Kay, Wrap It, Tupperware, Crafts, Beauty Control, Avon, Wreaths and more! For more information on both events call 828-429-4479. (Vendor spaces still available).
        Pastor Appreciation will be Sunday, October 26, Honoring Preacher Jerry G. Ruppe for 30 years of continued service to the church and the community. Morning Worship Service - 11:00am, Covered Dish Meal, 12:00pm, Evening Service, 6:00pm. For more information call 828-429-4983 or 828-429-9961.
Rock Springs Baptist Church, Blacksburg
        Rock Springs Baptist Church, 1184 Rock Springs Rd., Blacksburg, SC, will be  holding an “Auction” Saturday, October 25, 6:00pm. Hotdogs, Bake Sale: 5:00pm. To be auctioned: toys, furniture, tools, odds & ends. Can pick up donated items. Contact 704-434-2413. From Gaffney: take Hwy 18 north to Hwy 5 junction. Turn right on Bridges Rd., go 1-1/2 miles. Church will be on the right. From Shelby: take Hwy 18 south into SC. At Hwy 5 junction take left on Bridges Rd., go 1-1/2 miles. Church is on the right.
Campus Crusade for Christ at CCC & Christ Covenant Ministries
        Campus Crusade for Christ at Cleveland Community College & Christ Covenant Ministries is sponsoring “The Great Pumpkin Chase”! The Race is Saturday, October 25. Register teams by Sunday, October 19. Carved team pumpkin due October 24 at free movie night party at CC Ministries, 7:30pm - 12:00am. Carve it there and stay to fellowship with other racers. The Great Pumpkin Chase is a huge, countywide scavenger hunt like the Amazing Race on TV where your team decorates a pumpkin, they hide it, and teams compete to find their pumpkin first. The Cost is free. Anyone can race. Any group. Major requirements: 1 - You need an adult driver; 2 - All racers must have a working seatbelt in your team’s car. All ages - youth and kids will need supervision. You can be a racer, drive a race team, host a clue site that racers will visit, or help in other ways. Contact Steve Putnam at 704-669-4137 (w), 704-300-2452 (c), putnams@clevelandcc.edu.
Lattimore Baptist Church
        Lattimore Baptist Church, 303 Peachtree Road, Lattimore, NC, will host the Lattimore Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, from 2:00pm - 8:00pm. This is a free event for the entire family and everyone is encouraged to attend. It will include games for kids, trunk-or-treat, food and music. Bluegrass and gospel music will be provided by special guests The Golden Valley Ramblers, King’s Cause, The Foothills Choir, and the Darren Nicholson Band. Headliner Darren Nicholson is a founding member and mandolin player for the nationally acclaimed bluegrass band Balsam Range. In addition to all the festivities, Lattimore Baptist Church will have a BBQ dinner from 4:00pm - 6:30pm to raise money for their recreational facilities. Tickets must be purchased in advance. More information about the Fall Festival and BBQ dinner can be found on their website, lattimorebaptist.org. The church office can be reached at 704-434-2450.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Shelby
        Aldersgate United Methodist Church will be holding their Halloween Carnival, Sunday, October 26, 5:00-7:00pm. Food, games and trunk or treat. $6 per person. $20 maximum per family. Donations also accepted and money goes towards the AUMC Youth Fund.
Kistler’s United Methodist Church, Lawndale
        Kistler’s United Methodist Church, 846 Casar-Lawndale Rd., Lawndale, NC, will be holding their Fall Festival, Sunday, October 26, 3:00-5:00pm. Games, Candy, Prizes, Hot Dogs, Bouncy House & Hay Ride all are welcome for fun and fellowship.
The New Vocalairs, Shelby
        The New Vocalairs of Shelby, NC will be celebrating their 1st Anniversary, Sunday, October 26, at the Holly Oak Park Center. Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Groups appearing: Tellerneres of Forest City, NC, New Five Stars of Shelby, NC, New Sensational Gates of Shelby, NC, The Mongro Sisters of Newton, NC, For Real of Gaffney, SC and others. Master of Ceremonies will be Bishop R.L. Ponder. Doors open at 5:00pm, program begins at 6:00pm. Contact: James Robbs, 704-482-8277 or 704-482-2910; Larry Smith, 704-482-5568 or any member of The New Vocalairs: James Robbs, Larry Smith, Jesse Jackson, Min. Raymond Brewton, Bishop Sexton, Robert Truesdale, Jimmy Ruff, Herbert Catlin, Hougie Smith and A.C.

Temple Baptist Church, Shelby
        Temple Baptist Church, 1105 Bridges Street (across from Shelby High School), Shelby, NC will be holding a Gospel Singing featuring: “Forgiven”, Sunday, October 26, 6:00pm. For more information call 704-487-6850.
Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Shelby
        Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 1106 Poplar Springs Church Road, Shelby, NC will be holding a Bluegrass Gospel Singing featuring “The Hurley’s from Hickory, NC, Sunday, October 26, 6:00pm. A love offering will be taken up.
Word of Deliverance Church, Gaffney
        Word of Deliverance Church, 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC, will be holding their 18th Pastoral Appreciation Celebration, Sunday, October 26, 10:00am and 4:00pm, Honoring Senior Pastor, Apostle-Elect, Tommy R. Twitty, & their First Family. Apostle-Elect, Tommy R. Twitty is the Senior Pastor of Word of Deliverance Church. The Guest Messenger will be Apostle Dr. J.L. Spence of Durham, NC. For more information contact the church, 864-461-7178 or email: wordofdel@chesnet.net
St. Paul Baptist Church, Casar
        St. Paul Baptist Church, 337 Hull Road, Casar, NC will be holding their “Trunk or Treat/Hotdog Supper”, Friday, October 31, 6:00-8:00pm.
E. Gold St. Wesleyan Church, Kings Mtn.
        E. Gold St. Wesleyan Church, 701 E. Gold St., Kings Mountain, NC, will be holding their Annual Fall Festival, Friday October 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Contest for Best Costume in the following age groups: Babies, K-5th Grade, 6th Grade - 9th Grade, 10th Grade - 12 Grade, and adults. (Reminder: this is a church function. Please no scary or inappropriate costumes). There will also be Hay  Rides, Cake Walk, Balloon Animals, Dinner, and tons of candy. Please join them and bring a friend.
Ross Grove Baptist Church, Shelby
        Ross Grove Baptist Church, 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC is putting on a Community Trunk or Treat night on Friday, October 31, Halloween night, starting at 6:00pm. Gather in the Ross Grove Street parking lot with your costume, your decorated car, a smiling face, and plenty of candy to welcome children from the community to Ross Grove Baptist Church. Call 704-481-6051 or 704-477-3728 with questions.
Oak Grove UMC, Palm Tree UMC and Pleasant Hill UMC, Lawndale
        The Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Palm Tree United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Churches are sponsoring “Trunk or Treat” and Supper. Free for all, Friday, October 31, 4:00-7:00pm, at Palm Tree United Methodist FLC, 1160 W. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC. They will be having pinto beans, chicken nuggets, cornbread, and drinks. Rain or shine. For more information, contact Kenny Sigmon, 704-974-6611.
Westview Baptist Church, Shelby
        Westview Baptist Church, 500 Melody Lane, Shelby, NC, will have a Holiday Bazaar  Saturday, November 1, from 8:00am - Noon, in the church’s fellowship hall. Do your holiday shopping! There will be homemade crafts, homemade baked goods, books, cookbooks, music, yard sale items, holiday items, etc. All proceeds will go to missions or ministries of Westview Baptist Church. For more information, call the church office at 704-487-1213.
Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Cherryville
        Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 6753 Highway 182, Cherryville, NC, will be holding it’s Annual Fundraising BBQ, Saturday, November 1, 4:00-8:00pm. Adults, $10; Children, $6; Children under 5 eat free. There will be barbecue pork and chicken with all the trimmings. Call 704-482-4331 for more information.
Hoey Memorial United Methodist Church
        Hoey Memorial United Methodist Church, 2300 Hoey Church Rd.(Hwy 74 east of Shelby, NC), will hold a Bazaar and Bake Sale, Saturday, November 1, 7:00am - 1:00pm. Breakfast: Biscuits and coffee; lunch: hotdogs, cakes and desserts. There will be a drawing for a handmade quilt and a wood swing at 1:00pm. Proceeds will go to the special needs fund of the Lanier Circle. For more information on the day of event, call 704-471-0803.
Ascension Lutheran Church, Shelby
         Ascension Lutheran Church, 300 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC will be holding a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat, Saturday, November 1, 5:00-7:00pm. Hotdog Supper, Carnival Games and Costume Contest 5:00- 6:00pm. Trunk or Treat begins after 6:00 pm.
John Knox Presbyterian Church, Shelby
        The John Knox Presbyterian Church, 610 Charles Road, Shelby, NC, will be holding their first annual event, “Taste of Autumn..With a  Song”, Saturday, November 1, 2:00-4:00pm. A day of sing along, education about the power of music and caregiving, as well as gastronomical treats from the local region! For caregivers, healthcare professionals and volunteers, they are offering two CEU’s for registered attendees. Tickets are $20. Call 919-913-7151 or email tasteofautumn2014@gmail.com for more information or to register for seminar.
        The John Knox Presbyterian Church is needing Crafters for the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, November 8. Limited indoor spaces but outdoor spaces are allowed. Entry is $25 for 6 foot table and chairs, indoor only. Outdoor vendors are responsible for their own tables and tents. Go on line for reservation package, www.johnknoxshelby.org. Or call 704-487-7953. Deadline for reservations is November 1, 2014. Food will be sold. Santa will attend.
Central United Methodist Church, Shelby
        Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave., Shelby, NC will be holding a “Breakfast”, Saturday, November 1. It will be a country style buffet (all you can eat). They will have eggs, grits, biscuits, toast, sausage, liver mush, gravy. Drinks will be coffee both regular and decaf, juice, milk, and flavored soft drinks. Asking for a $6.00 donation if you have it. Children 6 and under are free. This will be the last breakfast this year. Their next breakfast will be the first Saturday in January and the first Saturday of each odd numbered month next year. Please invite all your friends, neighbors, Facebook friends, Twitter and email friends. This is a fundraiser for their Costa Rica Mission Trip. For information or directions, call the church, 704-739-2471 or Gib Brazzell, 704-739-8676.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Belwood
        Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 1102 Warlick Road, Belwood, NC will be holding a BBQ Supper (pork or chicken), Saturday, November 8, 4:00-8:00pm. Adults, $10; Children 6-12, $5; under 6 free. Menu: BBQ pork or chicken, BBQ slaw, buns, pickles, baked beans or green beans, desserts, cakes, pies, coffee, tea, bottled water, can drinks. Carry out available. Proceeds go to church budget. For information, call Doris Hamby, 704-538-3995.
Putnam Baptist Church, Shelby
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Friendship United Methodist Church, Fallston
        Friendship United Methodist Church, 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC invites children to Kingdom Kids, a Wednesday night children’s ministry. Bring your child for Bible lessons, music and lots of fun. Every Wednesday night from 6:00 until 7:00 pm. For more information contact Bethany Boggs at 704-538-9243.
Crestview Baptist Church, Shelby
        Crestview Baptist Church, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby, NC is having a breakfast the first Saturday of each month, 7:00am - until. $5 donation for all you can eat. 704-487-7485.
First Baptist Church, Shelby
        First Baptist Church, 120 North Lafayette Street “Uptown Shelby”, will be offering Free English Classes All Levels. Mondays 6:30-8:15pm. Call 704-487-6094 or 704-482-3467. www.fbcshelby.org.
Sheltered Children of Unlimited Praise Abuse Prevention & Support Group
        Unlimited Praise Inc., 1415 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC. Their goal is to see God’s Children, women, men and kids be mentally and physically set free from the bondage of all forms of abuse (physical or verbal abuse, molestation, rape, self- mutilation, etc.) through the power and unfailing love of Jesus Christ. If you need help or would like to be apart of their outreach call 704-255-5165. At your lowest point, look up!
Calvary Way Holiness Church, Kings Mtn.
        Calvary Way Holiness Church, 1017 Second St., Kings Mountain, NC will have a singing every 4th Saturday in 2014 at 6:00pm. Every is welcome!
Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association, Shelby
        A Support Group for Persons of Bariatric Surgery meets 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00pm, at Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association 1175 Wyke Road Shelby, NC (Behind Dover YMCA) For information contact Cindy Melton 704-434-9217 cynbmel49@gmail.com.
The Orthodox Christian Community, Shelby
        The Orthodox Christian community in Shelby meets at the old parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer at 502 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC. The parish hall entrance is on Martin Street, next to The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cleveland County. They meet for Compline Services at 6:00pm, on Wednesdays. All are welcome. For more information call 704-300-8667.
Fresh Fire Ministries, Shelby
        For people who can not leave their house or may be in the hospital that would like to hear some preaching. Call 1(712)432-3022 access code: 930900 every Thursday night at 9:00pm. Senior Pastor CEO/Founder of Fresh Fire Ministries, 212 Elizabeth Church Rd., Shelby NC.  is Evangelist Linda Faye Rogers.



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