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Area Church News August 22nd Edition
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Shelby
        Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, is having a breakfast the second Saturday of each month, 7-9:30am. We serve eggs, grits, sausage gravy, pancakes, and french toast (made to order), country ham, sausage, bacon, and livermush with coffee and juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. All you can eat. Money goes to our building fund and is sponsored by The United Methodist men’s and women’s groups.
        Aldersgate United Methodist Church is sponsoring the 12th Annual Community Back to School Prayer Service on Thursday, August 22, at 5:30. Rusty Stroupe, Head Baseball coach at Gardner-Webb University, will serve as the speaker. Todd Peeler and his son Jonathan will provide special music. PTO officers from area schools will read scriptures. A prayer will be raised and a candle lit for each school in the county by name. Everyone is welcome!!
Tent Revival For Jesus, Kings Mountain
        Tent Revival For Jesus with Evangelist Scott Callahan of Fort Mill SC will be holding a Tent Revival under the Big Tent in Kings Mountain, NC, 215 East King St, in Downtown Kings Mountain, NC, August 22-29, 7:30pm nightly. Live Music & Gospel Singing, Preaching & Prayer for the Sick nightly. All are welcome to attend.
“Upward Soccer” New Hope Baptist Church, Earl
        New Hope Baptist Church, 2611 Blacksburg Road, Earl, NC will be having Evaluation/Registration days for “Upward Soccer”, Friday, August 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, August 24, 9:00am-11:00pm. Practices begin September 2. Games begin September 14. Awards Celebration: November 2. If you would like to help carry the gospel to hundreds of people each week, contact: Jason Chandler, 704-299-0446 or Sherri Jackson, 704-477-2419. Church, 704-487-6726. www.newhopeearl.com.
Lafayette Street United Methodist Church, Shelby
        Lafayette Street United Methodist Church, 1429 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, will be having a “Chicken Pie Supper” and Entertainment, August 24, 6:00-8:00pm. Take out orders available. Tickets are $8 or $5 for children under 12. Also, a Bake Sale and Silent Auction. “Grateful” will be performing.
New Bethel Baptist Church, Lawndale
        New Bethel Baptist is having a Poor Man’s Supper on August 24, 2013 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at New Bethel Baptist Church, 112 New Bethel Church Rd., Lawndale. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to various mission activities and to help build wells in Nicaragua. Come enjoy good food and fellowship while helping supply water to villages that do not have the luxury of fresh water close by. The cost is by donation.
Royster Avenue Church of God, Shelby
        Royster Avenue Church of God, 504 Royster Avenue, Shelby, will be having “Family Fun Day”, Saturday, August 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Food, water games, inflatables, cornhole! Call 704-487-5987 for more information.
WMU, Westover Baptist Church, Kings Mtn.
        WMU of Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive, Kings Mountain, NC, is having a Hot Dog Sale in the Fellowship Hall, August 24, 11:00am - until. Plates consist of 2 Hot Dogs (your way), Chips & Dessert. If you eat in, a drink is furnished (carry-out, no drink).
Fellowship Independent Baptist Church, Shelby
Fellowship Independent Baptist Church, 150 Christopher Road,  Shelby, will be holding a Car Wash Saturday, August 24, at 10:00am. All proceeds go towards the Building Fund.
Word of Faith Church, Shelby
Word of Faith Church, 1417 Stoney Point Road, Shelby, would like to invite you to join them in worship and celebrating their 16th Church Anniversary, August 25, 3:00pm. The speaker will be nationwide Evangelist Eileen Myers of Morganton, NC. Dinner plates to go will be served immediately after service. Senior Pastor: Marjorie S. Benson; Associate Pastor: Alvin M. Benson. 
Cornerstone Church of God, Kings Mountain
        Cornerstone Church of God, 202 Margrace Rd. Kings Mtn, NC  will be having a Fundraiser, August 31, 8:00am, Breakfast. Preview 9:00am Auction Begins. Large variety of new and gently used Items.
2013 “Pure Heart’ Conference
        Faith Harvest Church, 1001 Buffalo St, Shelby will be hosting the 2013 ‘Pure Heart’ Conference, sponsored by Project 180 and Teen Straight Talk. The conference will kick off Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:00pm with a Praise and Purpose Rally that includes special musical guests, comedic poetic expression, theatre and dance. Educational empowerment sessions will be conducted Saturday Sept. 7 from 9:00am-1:30pm and will focus on sexual purity, STD’s, healthy relationships and building Godly character. The sessions are designed for both male and female ages 13-27, with parent/ adult sessions as well. The event will conclude Saturday at 4:30pm with a Pure Heart Ceremony Banquet with guest speaker Pastor Pierre Salmon, pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church in Enoree, SC.  Although Friday night’s event is free and open to the public, a registration fee is required for Saturday’s events and includes all conference classes, snacks, lunch, banquet dinner and ceremony certificate. Donations accepted. For registration forms or additional information, email pureheartevent@gmail.com or call (704) 300-0771.
Rhema Outreach Ministry
        Rhema Outreach Ministry, 624 E. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC will be open beginning Tuesday, September 3, to the communty every other Tuesday between 6:00-8:00pm for your clothing, shoes, houseware item needs and some nonparishable food items, only based upon income and family size.
Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Shelby
        Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2112 New House Rd., Shelby, NC will have “Sandy Plains Annual Barbecue” Saturday, September 7, 12:00 noon until. All You Can Eat, Ole Timey Pit Cooked Barbecue Pork & Chicken. French Fries, slaw, pickles, hush puppies, buns, cake, ice tea, coffee. Adults $12; Children 6 to 10 years $6; 5 and under free. Will deliver 10 or more plates. Sandy Plains welcomes and appreciates your participation in their Annual Barbecue. Whole Barbecue Pork Shoulder and Slaw for sale, $50. To reserve call: 704-434-2347 or 704-300-9000. Church phone: Day of BBQ, 704-434-6552.
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, beginning September 9. Call 704-487-6094 or 704-482-3467. www.fbcshelby.org.
Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby
        The women’s ministry at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 N. Post Rd, Shelby NC is having a retreat, Beautiful Feet, September 13-14. The cost is $15 dollars and includes all your materials, Friday snack, Saturday breakfast and Saturday break. Plus you will be involved in great fellowship, thought provoking Bible study and a few surprises. Tickets are on sale now through August 25 at the church office.
New Bethel Church of Shelby
        New Bethel Church of Shelby, 706 Hamrick St. will be celebrating their 91st Homecoming September 15. The Carolina Quartet with Scott Whitner will be with us providing music. Starts at 10:00am and will be followed with an old fashion lunch on the grounds. Bring a friend and your favorite covered dish and enjoy a great time of fellowship.
“Come To Me”  Women’s Retreat
        Register NOW before Sept. 2, for “Come To Me”, a powerful prayer retreat for Christian women that is being held on Oct 4-6, 2013 at The Cove/Billy Graham Training Center, Asheville. Join Fern Nichols, International author/speaker and founder of Moms In Prayer International, for an inspirational time of prayer, worship, reflection and teaching. In light of Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28, Fern invites women to “step away from the ordinary for a time of rest, encouragement and refreshment. Come together to fan the flame of prayer that is so desperately needed for our children and schools.” Women from throughout the Appalachia and Southeast regions have filled the rooms and yet there is still room in the dining room, auditorium and workshops for YOU!! Because the sleeping rooms have all been reserved, registration fee has been lowered to $135 (until Sept 2, 2013) for the full Conference, which  includes 5 meals, all the sessions, workshops, and materials. Final registration deadline is Sept. 14. Those who register will need to make reservations at one of the hotels nearby, where rooms have been secured. For more information, visit www.MomsInPrayer.org. Click on: Events-Appalachia/Southeast. Download a brochure or register online. For questions, contact: FranComeToMeCove@gmail.com or 239-691-5158.
John Knox Presbyterian Church, Shelby
        John Knox Presbyterian Church, 610 Charles Road, Shelby, NC is having a Christmas Festival November 9, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and is looking for exhibitors. All arts and crafts must be handmade (no buy/sell or commerical items). Both indoor and outdoor booths available on a first come, first serve basis. Food will be available. Reasonable booth fee (no commisison taken). Contact Debbie Lesenger for entry form and details. Debbie Lesenger, johnknoxshelby@gmail.com or John Knox Presbyterian Church, 610 Charles Road, Shelby, NC 28152. 704-487-7953.
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 7:00pm. For more information contact Bethany Clay at 704-538-9243.
God’s Garden, Polkville Baptist Church
        Polkville Baptist Church is once again providing a fresh food ministry... Those wishing to receive free fresh produce need to be at the Church and registered by 10:00am on Saturday mornings. The community is invited to bring garden produce donations to the Church by 9:00am on Saturdays for distribution the same day. This “neighbors helping neighbors” ministry is appropriately called “God’s Garden”. You can find “God’s Garden” in the basement  of Polkville Baptist Church, which is located at 4214 Polkville Rd., (Hwy 226 N.) in Polkville, NC.
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Shelby
        Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 198 Pleasant Ridge Ch Rd., Shelby, NC, is calling all Single Seniors, Widowed, Never-Married, Divorced, anyone over 55, you are welcome! Join the on the 3rd Saturday of each month for wonderful food, fun and entertainment. Everything begins at 5:00pm. If you need transportation, contact the Pleasant Ridge church office at 704-434-6431. All gatherings will be in the Family Life Building. Please sign up by the 2nd Saturday of each month in order to attend.


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