Saturday, August 2
What: Church Clothes Give-A-Way
When: 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm, August 2.
Where: Lawndale Baptist Church, 407 W. Main St., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Back to School clothes give-a-way.

Sunday, August 3
What: Selah, A Night of Prayer and Worship
When: 6:00 pm, August 3.
Where: First Baptist Church of Shelby, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Presented by the FBC Sanctuary Choir and Worship Team, the evening will offer a time of reflection, music, and spiritual renewal. The word Selah, found throughout the Psalms, encourages us to pause and reflect on God's presence. All are welcome.

Monday, August 4-8
What: Vacation Bible School
When: 6:15 pm until 8:00 pm, August 4-8..
Where: Hebron Church, 8121 S. Hebron Ch. Rd., Vale, NC.
More Info: A meal will be served. All are welcome!

Wednesday, August 6-9
What: Vacation Bible School
When: 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm, August 6-8. 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm August 9.
Where: Community Baptist Church, 3306 Polkville Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Vacation Bible School Ages 3 yrs to 14 yrs. Sign up starts at 6:15 pm at the church. "Bearer of the Cross" parents are welcomed to stay and enjoy the Word of God. Please text Sherry at 704-473-4461 with the number and ages of each child attending.

Saturday, August 9
What: Free Community Pig Pickin' & Raffle
When: 6:00 pm, August 9.
Where: Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Rd., Mooresboro NC.
More Info: Prospect Baptist Church 3rd Annual Community Pig Pickin' & Raffle. FREE Food! FREE Concert by Mended! FREE Bouncy Houses and Dunking Booth! FREE Cornhole Tournament! Raffling a Ruger American Generation II Winchester, Tickets $10.

Sunday, August 10
What: Children's Worship Event
When: 6:30 pm, August 10.
Where: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1227 Mt. Sinai Church Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: JTS Live is a 90 minute event hosted by the one-and-only Timmy Bow Ties - live and in person. TIMMY BOW TIES NEEDS YOUR HELP! David's teleportation device has gone haywire and zapped Timmy into your midst. If we don't get him back soon, though, the Journey Today Show will be CANCELED! Not to worry, though, David and the rest of the JTS gang will join the audience via video and lead them through a series of high-energy games and challenges in an effort to send Timmy back and save the show. Through their relentless efforts to find Timmy and bring him home, the Biblical story of the Lost Sheep is presented. Through that story, Timmy Bow Ties shares a life-changing message of hope with your kids and families. Come out for an unforgettable evening of epic games, super fun audience challenges, incredible bible stories, silly songs, and more! Kids will get to hang out with Timmy Bow Ties after the event.

Announcements
Walls Memorial Baptist Church Food Bank: TEFAP (Commodities) distribution is open to any neighboring county within North Carolina that does not receive TEFAP. Distribution will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm, at Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150. August 19, 2025. All are welcome. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Support Group: Every Thursday, Depression and Anxiety peer support group meets at 205 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC. From 6:30 pm until 7:30pm upstairs. Questions text Jodi at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com.

Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else's drug addiction. We meet in the classroom of Dale St., between Sumter and Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or the church office, 704-482-3467.

Al-Anon Family Groups Support: Al-Anon Family Support Groups: Al-Anon Family Support Groups support those who are affected by someone else's drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets on Mondays at 12noon at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby. Contact Kay at 704-473-4891. Shelby AFG meets on Thursdays at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Contact Jann at 704-692-7688.