We would like to welcome everyone out to Temple Baptist Church this Sunday and every Sunday following. Sunday School at 10:am, Worship Service 11:am and evening service at 6:pm, also Wednesday nights at 6:pm. We are located on Dekalb Street, across from the Shelby High School. We have a new pastor and his family now at the church, his name is Robert Hensley and wants everyone to know that they are more than welcome to come and worship with us. Come as you are! Come seeking a blessing and you will leave with a blessing! For further information please contact Pastor Hensley at 980-241-7241.

Friendship United Methodist Church

Friendship United Methodist Church Thrift Store in Fallston is having a $3.00 Bag Sale of summer clothing for the entire family. They are open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00.

Lunch & a Study of the Bible First Thurs.

of Each Month at Central Methodist

First Thursday -- Lunch with Susan will be celebrating its twentieth year.  This is a Shelby institution that is barely noticed, but one that draws many  women and men each month to Central Methodist Church for a community  gathering for lunch and a study of the Bible. The teacher is Susan Carlisle Bell, an art instructor at Gardner-Webb University. She also has a masters degree in Christian education. Lunch is noontime to one o’clock. Mothers of young children, and those on lunch break will appreciate that Susan begins the teaching at 12:10 and finishes by 12:50 p.m. There is no “homework,”  no  membership, and lunch is optional at $4.00. **Reservations are required for the lunch and nursery care**. You are invited to “come as you are” with your Bible. Phone Helen Gilliatt at 704-482-5789 to reserve your place and for information. The Bible study will be Sept. 2, the First Thursday.

Glenwood Baptist Church, Bostic, NC

Glenwood Baptist Church, Bostic NC will be having their 8th Annual Autumn in the Foothills, Southern Gospel Singing (outdoor event) Friday, September 24 (begins at 6pm) and Saturday, September 25 (begins at 5pm) at the church, located 2 miles East of Forest City, NC – Off of US Hwy 74 Business. Concessions will open one hour before the singing on both days. Grilled hotdogs, hamburgers, BBQ and Fixins, homemade desserts. Bring a yard chair, kick back and enjoy some good old fashioned Southern Gospel Music.  For more information, call Glenwood Baptist church at 828-245-0571. In case of rain, the singing will be held inside the church.

Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church First Annual Barbecue Benefit & Breakfast

Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church will hold their First Annual Barbecue Benefit on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25 from 11 am-6 pm. Plates are $8.00, which includes BBQ slaw, baked beans, 2 rolls, and dessert. Come enjoy outside music and fellowship. Breakfast will be served on Saturday (25th) from 7 am-10 am. The menu consists of livermush, sausage and gravy biscuits. Delivery will be available to the Kings Mountain area. Delivery outside of Kings Mountain is available for 5 plates or more per delivery. For more information call: Marie Sigmon 704-734-8356, Lynn Drawdy 704-215-9224 or Paula Price 704-734-8124. Catering is done by Grandma Hoyt’s Restaurant And Catering.

Christ Worship Center, Bessemer City, NC

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Fatz in Shelby on Saturday, September 25th from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Tickets are $8.00. The Breakfast includes: pancakes, bacon, butter, maple syrup, mixed fruit and a beverage. Money raised will go to the Christ Center Building Fund. Walk-in’s are welcome!

Flint Hill Baptist Church

Flint Hill Baptist Church Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 25th with a Shotgun Start at 8:00 am at Woodbridge Golf Links. Entry fee is $60.00, which includes lunch and range balls. Two Flights with first and second place trophies. Gift bags and drawing for prizes. Closest to the pin prizes as well as two long drives, one for men and one for ladies & seniors. For more information contact Mark McCurry at 704-473-1610. Proceeds to youth mission trips.

Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church

We’re having a Country Time Supper Fund-Raiser for Dustin Garver, a double lung transplant patient, on Saturday, September 25th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. You can eat in or carry out. The cost for adults: $9.00, and $4.50 for children 12 and under. On the menu is Pinto Beans, BBQ and all the trimmings.

Rock Springs Church, Blacksburg, SC

Our Annual Church Auction at Rock Springs Church, 1184 Bridges Rd., Blacksburg, SC will be held Saturday, September 25, starting at 5:00 pm. Come and enjoy live entertainment and hot dogs. The Auction starts at 6:00 pm. Donations are welcome and all proceeds go the new life center. For more information call 864-839-6691, 704-487-7014, 864-839-2267 or 704-434-2413. From Shelby: Hwy 18 South, Junction Hwy 18 and Hwy 5, turn left on Bridges Rd. From Gaffney: Hwy 18 N. Junction, Hwy 5 & Hwy 18, turn right on Bridges Rd.

Waddell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church

Waddell Chapel will celebrate Mission Sunday on Sunday, September 26 during the morning worship service. The theme for the morning will be: “Do You Love Me”. The church’s Women’s Day will be held during an afternoon service this same day beginning at 3:00 pm. The speaker for the afternoon program will be Reverend Jeanette Howell Moore, associate pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, NC. Antoinette Thompson is the Women’s Day Chairperson and Gloria Hoskins Tucker is her assistant. The church is locasted at 314 Buffalo Street, Shelby.

New Hope Baptist Church, Vale, NC

New Hope Baptist Church will be celebrating Rev. Larry D. Roseboro and First Lady, Sister Lucia Roseboro’s 19th year Pastoral Anniversary on September 26, at 3:00pm. The guest speaker will be Rev. David E. Roberts II of Morning Star First Baptist Church of Hickory NC.

Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church

Church Yard Sale at Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church, 1658 Duncan’s Creek Road, Ellenboro, NC will be Saturday, September 25, from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. We will have Breakfast Biscuits. For Information: Call Bette Gettys 828 245-9930 or Brenda Mode 828 245-6702.

Oak Grove UMC, Lawndale Fundraiser

Sunday, Sept. 26th at 12:30pm until... Oak Grove UMC located at 418 Oak Grove Clover Hill Ch. Rd., Lawndale will be having an All You Can Eat Cookout Fundraiser after Sunday services. Hamburgers, Hotdogs and all the trimmings. Cost: Adult $7; Children $5 – 6-12 years old, and 5 and under fee. Homemade Ice Cream will also be available for $2 per cup. Proceeds go towards the purchase of a new church sign. For further information, contact Kenny Sigmon at 704-538-8358.

First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, NC

The First Wesleyan Church of Cherryville will celebrate “Homecoming Sunday” on September 26th. The day will start with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and the morning worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the Fishers. We are excited to have Blake Carpenter with us as our guest speaker in the morning worship service. Many will remember Blake as a former member of First Wesleyan. Blake is the son of Brenda & Carroll Carpenter of Cherryville and grandson of the late Stella Ballard who was a long-time member of the church. Blake graduated from Davidson College and completed a Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Blake has studied in France, taught French at both the university and secondary levels, and was an English lecturer at the Université de Nice. Blake is currently a French Lecturer at the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas. Immediately following the worship service, we will have a covered-dish lunch in the J. W. Stiles Fellowship Center. Make plans now to join us! For more information, please contact the church office at 704-435-6069.

Kistlers United Methodist Church

Kistlers United Methodist Church, 846 Casar-Lawndale Road, Lawndale is celebrating their 75th year, serving the Lord through witness, praise and outreach. Rev. David Hiatt is our current Pastor.  In honoring our 75th years, we invite you to join us on Sunday, Sept 26, at 6pm with a special concert given by Darin and Brooke Aldridge.

Shelby First Assembly, Men’s Seminar

Please join us for food, fellowship and discussions on specific topics that men deal with. This seminar is free for all who attend! Dinner is provided on Friday evening and breakfast is provided on Saturday morning. When: October 1st & 2nd Time: 6PM (Friday), 8AM Saturday Cost: FREE

Pleasant View Community Church

129 Michael Drive, Forest City, NC. Our Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 2nd beginning at 4:30 pm. The Fish and Chicken Fry will be at 5:00 pm. We’ll also have a Cake Walk, Games, and Cake Auction. We will take donations for missions.

Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mtn.

Dervin Hinson Ministries will be in concert at the church on Saturday, October 2nd at 6:30 pm. The whole family will enjoy this unique and uplifting Gospel Music program as Derwin plays eight live instruments, combined with music and Christian humor. This bluegrass and country gospel concert will put a spring in our step and a song in your heart. Everyone is invited and a love offering will be received. For more information call 704-739-4833; 704-739-6663 or 910-470-1291. 

Victory Life Assembly of God Revival

Victory Life Assembly of God will be in Revival with Reverend Harold Marlowe from Thomasville, NC. Service start Sunday morning, October 3rd at 11:45 am. Services will begin at 7:00 pm Monday thru Wednesday. The church is located on Hwy 150 at the Gaston and Cleveland County line across from Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville, NC. Everyone is welcome. Come and see what the Lord will do. For more information call Pastor Larry Johnson Sr. at 704-435-5539.

Britt’s Annual Bike Show Fundraiser

Everyone is welcome to attend Britt’s Annual Bike Show on October 9th beginning at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. All bikes must ride in. This event is sponsored by Driven By Grace Biker MInistry. Auction will be at 12:00 noon and Bike Judging at 1:00 pm. All proceeds go to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lincoln County. There will be free food, door prizes, auction, live band, and T-shirts Available. A $15.00 Entry Fee. Located at the Lincolnton Church of God, 150 By-Pass West (1435 Riverview Rd.), Lincolnton, NC. 

Big Springs Baptist Church, Hollis, NC

The church will hold a “Then and Now Days Fish Fry” on Saturday, October 9th and the proceeds are for the Brotherhood Benevolence Fund. There will be Antique Cars, Farm Equipment, Household Antiques, and Music. Come Join the Fun! Festivities begin at 1:00 pm and the Fish Fry is from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The cost is $10.00 for adults, and ages 6-12 cost $5.00 and children under 6 eat free. We will also have to go plates.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist, Shelby

Our 35th Annual Old Timey Pig Pickin’ will be held Saturday, October 9th beginning at 12:00 Noon until it’s gone. We wil also have a Craft Sale. Dine-in all you can eat and take-outs will also be available. The cost for adults: $9.00, children 6-12 $5.00 and under 6 are free. We will have BBQ, Chicken, Hushpuppies, Slaw, French Fries and Tea and don’t miss the famous home-made desserts!

Bess Chapel United Methodist Church

Second Sunday Lunch at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 6073 Flay Road, Cherryville on Sunday, October 10th from 12:00 noon until 1:30. Menu items are Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw. Price is donations only with all proceeds to the building fund.

Double Springs Car Seat Safety Check

A car seat safety check will be held Oct. 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Double Springs Baptist Church. Anyone transporting children are invited to bring your car with the car seat or booster seat and have it checked by experts to make sure it is safely installed. This is open to the public and is free of charge. This event is sponsored by the Health Ministry of Double Springs with the cooperation of Cleveland Regional Medical Center. The church is located at 1130 Double Springs Church Rd., off Washburn Switch Road.