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.

Crestview Baptist Church

  will have our monthly breakfast Saturday, September 4th, beginning at 7 am. Everyone is welcome. Variety of breakfast items, homemade biscuits and our special sweet potato pancakes. Price $5.00. For more information, please call 704-487-7485. For take out orders on Saturday morning, call 704-487-8309. The church is located at 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road. Join us for great fellowship and food.

Eastside Baptist Church

There will be a church wide yard sale on Saturday, September 4 beginning at 6:00 am - 12:00 pm. The church is located at 1165 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC. For more information contact Tricia Houston at 704-300-4202.

Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church

On Saturday, September 4th from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, we will have a Country Ham Supper. The church is located at 1658 Duncan’s Creek Rd., Ellenboro, NC. For more information call Bette Gettys at 828-245-9930 or Brenda Mode at 828-245-6702.

Buffalo’s Famous BBQ & Bake Sale

    Buffalo’s Famous Butts will be available for Labor Day Weekend. There will also be fresh baked goods and some home canned goods. This event will be held September 4 beginning at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost: Boston Butts $30.00; Plates, Adults $8.00; and Child’s $5.00. Plates may also be purchased at door on day of event. Tickets available at Swifty’s Village Mart on S. Post Rd., or call Lucille 704-482-6911 (if no answer, please leave a message) or Ronnie Pannell at 704-435-8980 or cell 704-692-4751. All proceeds go to Buffalo Baptist Church Building Fund. 

Pisgah Baptist Church, Casar, NC

On Saturday, September 11th we will have a Yard Sale beginning at 7 am - 2 pm, a Car Wash starting at 10 am - 2 pm, Cars $5 and Trucks and Vans $7; and Hot Dog Sale beginning at 10 am - Sold Out for $1.00 each. The church is located off Hwy. 10 onto Wards Gapm, Casar. Proceeds go toward the Youth Fund. Thank you for your support.

Cleveland County Baptist Camp Meeting

Cleveland County Baptist Camp Meeting will be held at Delaware Drive Fallston Rd. (HWY18) between Fallston and Shelby, NC (Look for the sign), 10 Consecutive nights; Preaching the Word of God!!! Sept. 6th – 10th will be Evangelist Tom Hayes From Saluda, N.C. Sept. 11th – 15th will be Rev. Stephen Dagenhart from Calvary Baptist, Taylorsville N.C. Meeting will start at 7:15 each night.  EVERYONE’S INVITED. For Information contact the Moderator, Rev. Terrill Crump 704-538-7949.

Homeland – Patriot’s Day Celebration

Homeland, A Patriot’s Day Celebration will be held Saturday, September 11, at 7:00 PM in Malcolm Brown  Auditorium, Shelby High School. This event is presented by the Music Ministries of: Calvary Baptist Church, Flint Hill Baptist Church, Second Baptist Church, Shelby and Westwood Heights Baptist Church. *A free will love offering will be received (suggested donation $3.00/person) to help with the cost of this presentation. Recognition of all active military, veterans, law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue personnel. (We encourage you to wear your uniform, if possible.)

Sharon United Methodist Church

A “Treasure Chest Sale” is coming to Sharon United Methodist Church, Saturday, September 11th. Sale starts at 7:00 am until noon. Biscuits and Baked Goods will also be available. The church is located at 871 College Ave., (Hwy. 150) Shelby.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

On Saturday, September 11th, starting at 7:00 am, we will have our Annual Yard Sale. We will also have Sausage Gravy Biscuits for breakfast and our youth will be selling Hot Dogs for lunch. We will have a drawing for $100 at 12:00 noon. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The church is located at 2622 New Prospect Church Rd. Everyone is invited. 

New Hope Baptist Church, Vale, NC

New Hope Baptist Church, Vale, NC will be celebrating Family and Friends Day Saturday, September 11th. We will have games, door prizes, fun, food, bingo, and water slides. Everything is free!   Come join us for an afternoon of good fun and glorious fellowship. Our pastor is Rev. Larry Roseboro. For more information or directions contact the church website: www.nhbcvale.com or call 704-462-4010. The church is located at 5186 Hope Road, Vale, NC.

Big Springs Baptist Church, Hollis

Annual Homecoming Services will be held at Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis on Sunday, September 12. Rev. Phil Bailey, former pastor, will be preaching at the 11:00 AM service. Lunch will be at 12:00 noon, bring a well-filled basket. Paul Scott is Pastor.

Bess Chapel United Methodist Church

Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 6073 Flay Road, Cherryville, will have their 2nd Sunday Lunch on September 12, 2010. Menu is Barbecue and all the trimmings. Begins at 12:00 noon. All preoceeds go to Building Fund!

First Baptist Church, Shelby

The church will have Free English Classes, All Levels on Mondays at 6:30 - 8:30 pm beginning September 13 at the church, located at 120 North Lafayette Street, “Uptown Shelby”. For more information call 704-487-6094 or 704-482-6828 or www.fbcshelby.org.

Elizabeth Baptist Church

Living Proof Live Simulcast featuring BETH MOORE will be held via satellite at Elizabeth Church in Shelby, NC on Saturday, September 18, from 10:30am - 5:00pm. The doors will open at 9:00am. Tickets are $20. Lunch is on your own. For more information or to purchase tickets call 704-482-6339 or email to simulcast@elizabethchurch.org. The church is located at 301 N. Post Road, Shelby.

Lafayette Street United Methodist Church

There will be a High-Spirited Gospel Music & Singing held at the LSUMC Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 18, at 6:30 PM. The singing will feature the quartet “Grateful”. Other singers will be Rev. Tom Steagald, Susan Canipe plus Beverly Engelhart and Diane Carter. There is no admission charge, but a love offering will be held to benefit the LSUMC Blanton Scholarship Fund. Free refreshments will, also, be available. Come for a night of friendship, enjoy the music, and get your spirit lifted. Lafayette Street UMC is located at 1420 South Lafayette St. in Shelby. For more information, call J.V. Carter at 704-482-4190. 

Beulah United Methodist Church

The church will have a Breakfast Buffet Youth Fundraiser on Saturday, September 18th, begin serving at 7:00 am - 10:00 am. The church is located at 1534 Stony Pt. Rd., Shelby. The breakfast includes Bacon, Sausage, Livermush, Eggs, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, and Juice and Coffee. The cost is Adults: $6.00 and Children under 12 eat for $3.00.

Dover Baptist Church

We will have our Homecoming on Sunday, September 19th. Worship Service at 11:00 am with Dr. Don Berry as our speaker. Former members welcome, residents of Dover/Ora community invited, Special music planned, Lunch and fellowship following the worship service, and please bring a well-filled picnin basket and enjoy the day. The church is located at 1501 Polkville Rd., Shelby. Dr. Bulo Price, Pastor, Ashley Smith, Minister of Music and Jerry Reed, Youth Minister. For more information call 704-487-8462.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

There will be a Meal and Program at the church on Tuesday, September 21 with Special Guest, Carol Davis. The meal will begin at 6:15 - 6:55 pm and the program will begin at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm in the Sanctuary. The cost is $15.00. Carol has been in radio for over 15 years, joining the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Radio Ministry at 106.9 the Light in 2003. To make reservations, please call the church office (704-434-6431) or Teresa Davis at (704-477-0002) by September 15th. Child Care provided. The church is located at 198 Pleasant Ridge Ch. Rd., Shelby.

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.

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.

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.