| Area Church News Nov. 23rd edition |
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Friendship United Methodist Church, Fallston
Friendship United Methodist Church 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. The Church is located at 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC. For more information contact Bethany Clay at 704-538-9243.
Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Lawndale
Oak Grove United Methodist Church Kids Club, 418 Oak Grove-Clover Hill Church Rd. (grades K-6th) meets the first and third Sunday of each month from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call 704-538-8358.
Blessed Way Baptist Church
Blessed Way Baptist Church will be holding a special Family Candle Lighting Service on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7PM. Please bring a candle for lighting and share the things that you are thankful for. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend and share in the Spirit of the Lord. The church is located at 254 Falls St. Lawndale (across from Burns High School). Tommy Cook, Pastor. For more information, contact Debra Philbeck at 803-230-0382 or email dtphilbeck@gmail.com
New Hope Baptist Church, Earl
Township number three Ruritan Club is sponsoring a community wide Thanksgiving service that will take place at New Hope Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 23 at 7 p.m. This is a joint service which includes churches in the Number Three Township. Participating in the service are pastors and other leaders from area churches and will include a message by Rev. Gregg Martin, Pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a special by New Hope Baptist church adult choir, Katie Thackerson and Men’s ensemble from Cross Road Rescue Mission. There will be a special offering that is designated for renovation of Shelby Rescue Mission. The public is invited to join this group for a time of worship and fellowship. New Hope Baptist is located at Hwy. 198 Blacksburg Hwy., Earl, NC.
Waco Baptist Church, Waco
Waco Baptist Church, N. Main St., Waco, and Flowers of Flay presents Christmas House of Elegance. Opening on Thursday, November 24. Come be inspired by the magic of Christmas decorations.
Ambassador Baptist College
The public is cordially invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College’s annual presentations of George Freidrich Handel’s Messiah. On Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26, the college chorale and selected soloists will be singing excerpts of this baroque masterpiece. The doors will open each night at 6:15 p.m., and the concert will start at 7:00 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium and are
free of charge. Songs include For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Worthy Is the Lamb, and the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus. Please plan to come early since seating is limited. A nursery for young children will be provided. At the conclusion of the concert, a love offering will be received. Ambassador Baptist College is a private, four-year college dedicated to training young people for ministry. It is located at 101 Stockton Street in Lattimore, NC, located between Shelby and Forest City. For further information, please call the college at 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors.edu.
City Of Hope, Shelby
A Fall Gospel Singing Program will be held at City Of Hope and Love, located on Buffalo St., Shelby. on Sunday, November 27, at 4 p.m. Featured singers will be the Shining Stars, New Creations, Gentle Johnson, Bishop Gerald McCleave and the Faithful Gospel Singers.
Operation INASMUCH, GCCBA
Operation INASMUCH 2012 Kickoff Meeting, Tuesday November 29th, 7 p.m. GCCBA office on Wyke Road. Operation INASMUCH is a county wide mission blitz using our gifts to reach out through construction, wheelchair ramps, backyard bible clubs, yard work, nursing home visits, music and many other creative ways to share God’s Love with our neighbors. All ages can be part of Operation INASMUCH If your church is interested in learning more about being part of this exciting countywide day of missions in our neighborhoods please have your church coordinator or representative attend this meeting. All Cleveland County churches are invited to participate. OIAM County Committee; Rev Jerry Welch, Melanie Shull, Janet Brown, Katie Harris, David Brown, county coordinator. For more information contact David Brown at 704 482-7018 (H) or 704 484-8070 (W) or email: dfbrn@bellsouth.net
Double Springs Baptist Church
The sweet voices of five young singers will add a special magic to the annual Singing Christmas Tree presented at Double Springs Baptist Church. The fact that the first words they sing are in Latin is no problem for the girls, who have sung since they were three years old in the church’s Music Makers Choir. They are joined in the song “Gloria, Jubilate, Deo” by the fifty voices of the adult choir standing on six tiers of risers that reach to the church’s ceiling to form a gigantic Christmas tree shape. The first services featuring the “living” Christmas tree was held 29 years ago and continues, for many people, to be the most special way to usher in the Christmas season. Tickets are now available for the Singing Christmas Tree. The tickets are free of charge but are required for attendance at the three services scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; Saturday, Nov. 26; or Sunday, Nov. 27. To obtain tickets call the church office at 704,.434.2258 or call Debbie Bridges at 704.692.2975. The church is located at 1130 Double Springs Ch. Rd., Shelby.
Prospect Baptist Church, Mooresboro, NC
Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Rd., Mooresboro (near the Duke Power Steam Plant) will hold a Live Drive Thru Nativity, Friday & Saturday, December 2 and 3, 6 pm-8pm. There will be five scenes leading to the final nativity scene, live animals and charchters. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Perfect Christmas activity for handicapped. Buses and vans welcome. Call Lisa Scruggs for directions and info at 828-657-6142.
Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Shelby
Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2112 New House Rd., Shelby will present their 14th Annual “Come To Bethlehem” outdoor Christmas drama, which honors the Lord’s Nativity. The drama is a walk-thru experience where all “pilgrim” visitors actually pass through fifteen separate, realistic areas that would have existed in the ancient city of Bethelehem. The event will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 2, 3 and 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each evening. You may arrive at any time during these hours. Admission is free; however the church is inviting people to bring a canned food donation to be distributed among area food banks. It is recommended that groups come on Friday or Saturday evening to avoid waiting. Sunday, is normally the busiest evening. For more information contact the church office at 704-434-6552 or visit their website at: www.sandyplainsbaptist.org.
Polkville United Methodist Church, Polkville
Polkville United Methodist Church, 219 Church Ave., Polkville (intersection of Hwy. 10 and Hwy 226) will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 am. Handmade baskets, crafts, homemade bread, cakes and hot biscuits will be available. Also, the Polkville United Methodist Men will be having a biscuit sale beginning at 7:00 am. For more info, please call 704-473-7596 or 704-538-9486.
El Bethel United Methodist Church, Kings Mtn.
El Bethel U.M.C. in Kings Mountain will have their Country Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3, from 6:30 to 10:00A.M. Carry Outs Available Call 704-739 9174.
Poplar Springs Church, Shelby
A Benefit Hot Dog Supper, Bake Sale and Auction for Melissa Edmondson will be held on Saturday, December 3, 4 pm til 9 pm at Poplar Springs Church, 1106 Poplar Springs Ch. Rd., Shelby. Melissa has cancer and she has no insurance or job. This benefit will be for her medical bills. Hot dog plates will be available for $6.00. This includes 2 hot dogs, baked beans, chips, slaw. Drinks and tea will be available for $1.00 each. The bake sale will include all kinds of goodies. Auction is 6:30 til 9 pm. Travis Powell will sing between 4-6 pm. The yard sale will be held outside the church fellowship hall, from 7 am til 12 pm. A donation jar will be available. Raffle tickets will be available for $1.00 each. Four top prizes will be given and you do not need to be present to win.
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 8173 Old NC 18 Hwy., Lawndale, will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, 8 AM to 12 pm. Breakfast, crafts, baked and canned goods will be available. Contact Joie Lovelace for info at 704-538-9224.
Carpenter’s Grove Baptist Church, Casar
Carpenter’s Grove Church, Casar, will hold their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to Celebrate the birth of Savior Jesus Christ! on Sunday, December 4. Children will decorate the outdoor tree beginning at 3:00 Afterward we will begin serving food. Free BB-Q,bake beans, slaw, chips, dessert, and tea. Special Crafts for children, Door Prizes!! His Glory, Josh Hudson, Debbie Wilson, Stacy Seagle, Cheyenne Ballard will be providing the music!
Springwood COG
Springwood COG, 1007 Hickory Grove Road, Gastonia will present their Children’s Christmas program, “It All Happened In The Country” on Sunday, Dec 11, 6 pm. They will also present another Christmas program, “An Unexpected Christmas” on Sunday, December 18, 11 am. This will include music, drama, comedy, praise and worship! Free admission. 704-880-0705 for information.
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