Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Shelby
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 422 Carolina Ave., Shelby, NC, will be holding their 13th Annual Community Explosion, Saturday, July 18, 2015. Food! Fun! Fellowship! For more information call 704-482-7713. Carnival rides, waterslides, praise dancers, gospel singing, free food, bingo, and more! Car and Truck Show, 1-6pm. For more information about the car and truck show contact Noah Corry, 704-692-1840 or Curtis Jolly, 704-418-5640.
Charity Christian School, Lawndale
Charity Christian School, 113 Charity Church Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 (Fallston), will be holding a "Benefit Singing", Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 5:00pm, featuring: The Chosen Few, Good News Bluegrass and Golden Valley Crusaders. Hotdogs, chips, and refreshments available. Contact them by calling 704-419-4574 or 704-466-8774. Email: charitychristianschool@gmail.com.
Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, Lawndale
Friendly Chapel Baptist Church will hold their third Sunday night singing on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 6:30pm. Special singers will be "The Pathfinders" from Mt. Holly, NC. The event is free but a love offering will be accepted to help the singers in furthering their ministry for God. The church is located 2.5 miles east of Fallston at 735 Sugar Hill Rd., Lawndale, NC 28090. For more information, call or text Nellie Williams at 704-300-1635 or 704-300-1530. Everyone welcome!
Lily Memorial Baptist Church, Shelby
Lily Memorial Baptist Church, 406 Whitener St., Shelby, NC, will be holding vacation bible school "Journey Off the Map". Kickoff event and registration will be Saturday, July 18, 2015, 9:00-11:00am. Prizes and refreshments. Pre-register for VBS.
VBS will start Sunday, July 19 - Thursday, July 23, 2015, 5:45-8:30pm. Dinner each night, music, games, and crafts. Classes for ages 3 years old - 6th grade. Church office, 704-482-2913.
Heaven Bound Baptist Church, Ellenboro
Heaven Bound Baptist Church, 285 Friendship Drive, Ellenboro, NC, will be having a benefit hot dog supper Saturday, July 18, 2015. Hot dog plates include 2 hot dogs, chips, desert, and drink. Adults - $6; Kids 5-12, $3; 4- under, free.
Daystar Family Worship Center Church, Lincolnton
Daystar Family Worship Center Church, 115 Industrial Park Rd, Lincolnton NC 28092 in Lincoln, NC will be holding a concert featuring Jason Crabb, on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Doors open at 6:00pm, concert starts at 7:00pm. If this concert will be anything like last year, plan to be there early to purchase your tickets or purchase online in advance by clicking the event flyer on www.daystarnc.com, calling 800-965-9324 or visiting ITickets.com.
Waddell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Shelby
Waddell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, corner of Buffalo and Dekalb Streets, Shelby, NC, will be holding their 46th Colossal Anniversary of the Powerful Spirit Filled Songbirds on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at 4:00pm. Theme: "We Have Come too Far to Turn Around (Amen! Amen!)". Featuring: New Vocalairs of Shelby, NC; New Creations of Spartanburg, SC; Spiritual Voices of Woodruff, SC; Gospel Tones of Gaffney, SC; All Male Chorus of Community Baptist Church; and Faithful Gospel Singers of Shelby, NC. Each person in your group is asked to give a five dollar donation.
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Casar
Tabernacle Baptist Church, 151 Corinth Church Circle Rd., Casar, NC, will be holding Camp Courageous Vacation Bible School, Mon.-Fri., July 20-24, 2015, 7:00-9:00pm. Friday is family night. Snack served nightly. All ages welcome. There will be an adult class. Call for more information, 704-538-8679.
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, Kings Mtn.
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Rd., Kings Mountain, NC will be holding Vacation Bible School "Journey Off the Map", Mon.-Fri., July 20-24, 2015, 6:00-8:30pm. The commencement service will be Sat., July 25 at 12:00pm. All kid's family are invited. There will be games, hotdogs, and snacks after commencement. For more information call Pastor David Murray, 704-740-7212.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Belwood
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 1102 Warlick Road, Belwood, NC, will be holding a "Country Ham Breakfast Buffet", Saturday, July 25, 2015, 7:00-11:00am. Adults, $8; child 6-12, $5; under 6 eats free. Menu: country ham, scrambled eggs, livermush, sausage, bacon, gravy, pancakes, grits, biscuit, toast, coffee, tea, bottled water, fruit bar, and dessert bar. Carry out available, all you can eat. For information, call 704-538-3995.
Boiling Springs United Methodist Church
Boiling Springs United Methodist Church, 215 South Main St., Shelby, NC, will be holding Vacation Bible School, Sunday-Tuesday, July 30-August 1, 2015, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Western theme. Be sure to wear your hat and boots and join them for some cowboy fun.
Waco Baptist Church/The Church at Capernaum
Homecoming will be held Sunday, August 2, 2015 beginning at 11:00am at The Arbor at Capernaum Cemetery on Capernium Church Rd. near Waco, NC. The Church at Capernaum was organized in 1842 and moved to Waco in 1887. The church changed it's name to Waco Baptist Church in 1888. They encourage all families and descendants of present and past members of Waco Baptist and The Church at Capernaum to attend the service to honor those resting peacefully at Capernaum.
Polkville Baptist Church
Polkville Baptist Church Infant & Preschool Clothing Closet is open on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00am til 11:00am. Families can receive clothing and other items for their own children. Clothing sizes available are newborn to 24 months and 2T - 5T. Parents need to bring a picture ID card for themselves and a social security card or medicaid card for their children. More information can be found at polkvillebaptist.com/clothingcloset or call the church office at 704-538-7464. The church is located at 4214 Polkville Rd., Shelby.
Christ the King Church, Shelby
Christ the King Church, 1311 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC, welcomes you to the services as follows: Sunday: 10:00am, Bible Training; 10:45am, Holy Communion; 11:00am, Praise and Worship; 11:00am, Miracle Hour. Wednesday: 7:00pm, School of the Supernatural/Prayer Meeting. Thursday: 7:00pm, Healing Rooms (tell your friends who need a miracle, a private meeting for prayers for healing). Facebook: Christ the King Shelby. Watch the Sunday service on Tuesday nights at 7:00am on Channel 9 Cable in Shelby and Gaston Counties. Services for all ages. Exciting traditional and contemporary music. Tremendous teachings, Children's Church and Nursery. 704-482-0171, www.ctkcshelby.org.
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.
Grace United Methodist Church, Kings Mtn.
Grace United Methodist Church, 830 Church St. Kings Mtn., NC, will have a bible study on the book of Esther. Classes will continue each Thursday until the course is finished. Ms. Jeannine Fisher will be teaching. These classed are free. All you need is a Bible and notepad.
Charity Christian School, Lawndale
Charity Christian School, 113 Charity Church Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 (Fallston) will be holding their Open Enrollment Process for the 2015-2016 school year continuing through July or until all spots are filled. Please contact them for more information or to schedule a tour. 704-419-4574 or 704-466-8774. Email: charitychristianschool@gmail.com.

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.
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.
Women Warriors of the Light, Bessemer City
Women Warriors of the Light will hold their "Prayer and Support Sisterhood Meeting" every 2nd Tuesday at Light of Christ, 106 Payne Rd., Bessemer City, NC. 704-730-8003 or check out their facebook page for more information. Women understanding women as only women can... widows, singles, moms, marrieds, singles groups. You are not alone.
West Lincoln Methodist Charge, Vale
West Lincoln Park, 369 Hull's Grove Church Road, Vale, off Highway 27 is offering Sunday night worship services at the West Lincoln Park this summer! Services are at 7:00pm every Sunday in July, 2015; and 7:00pm the first four Sundays in August. Featuring amazing bands and musicians including: country singer, Lily Tallent; bluegrass gospel group, The Griggs; the Roots Revival Band; contemporary Christian group, Three 16 Band; and two praise bands from Aldersgate UMC in Shelby! They will also have a great line-up of speakers including: Revs. Sarah Howell, Cindy Spicer, Ted Turman and Amy Coles; and Coach Butch Ross of West Lincoln High School. Refreshments will be available afterward. Don't miss a night! For information, call 704-276-1411 or click "like" on the "West Lincoln Charge" page on Facebook.