Cornerstone Church, 315 Webb Road, will host HOPE Mime Ministry from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday.

HOPE Mime was established at North Carolina Central University in Durham for the sole purpose to bring college students closer to God in a form that we all know and love — mime.

Notable performances include the Chancellor’s Reception, and at the Gospel Show during homecoming 2010 for award winning gospel recording artist Smokie Norful.

For more information, call 704-855-1218 Ext 107 or visit cornerstone-church.net

CHINA GROVE — New Calvary Apostolic Ministry, 809 S. Main St., announces worship services at 11 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

The pastors are Brother Donnell D. Miller and Sister Juanita H. Miller.

For more information about the New Calvary Apostolic Ministry, call Donnell Miller at 336-425-5418.

CHINA GROVE — The Women of Mt. Zion UCC will lead the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.

During the message, Shelly Hunter and Thomas Hoke will portray both Old and New Testament stories of thanksgiving in drama.

A special Women’s Choir will share “Thanksgiving Song” during the anthem.

All are invited to bring canned goods and fresh fruit to share with Main Street Mission.

Following worship, a raffle will draw for the Rachel Sechler quilt, with all proceeds going to the new construction fund.

Mount Zion UCC is located at 1415 S. Main St.

For more information, call 704-857-1169 or visit mtzionchinagrove.com

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St., will celebrate its 87th anniversary during the 10:45 a.m. service Sunday.

The speaker is the Rev. George Larry Davis, assistant pastor at Bethel “A” Missionary Baptist Church of Brevard.

Music will be provided by the Mass Choir under the direction of Thelma Banks, minister of music.

Gethsemane was organized on Nov. 28, 1926, with 35 members.

The Rev. Clary Phelps has served Gethsemane since 2005.

A service of Thanksgiving will be held during the 11 a.m. service Sunday at First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St.

The children’s choir, under the direction of Lydia Price, will sing a special song of thanks, and the filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child will be dedicated.

The Rev Carol Hallman is minister.

Rugged Cross Baptist Church, 185 Dukeville Road, will hold a “What R U Thankful 4” service at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Come out and share your testimony of what you are thankful for.

See facebook.com/ruggedcross for details.

The pastor appreciation service for the Rev. Gary Milton and fist Lady Sister Diane Milton will held at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Rev Artie R. Campbell, pastor of Greater Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 Shirley Ave., will host a Gospel singing at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The concert will feature The Salemaires of Midway, Unity & Praise of Salisbury, and various groups from the Salisbury and Lexington area.

For more information, call 704-267-0794 or 704-798-1713.

Proceeds will benefit The Generating Greater Empowerment Opportunities Community Foundation.

Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, 611 E. Monroe St., celebrates its annual Steward Program at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Speaker of the hour is Elder Katie Byrd Crockett of Mt. Calvary.

Host pastor is Elder Richard Johnson; chair is Brenda Rucker.

ROCKWELL — The community Thanksgiving service at Immanuel Lutheran will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday to benefit Rowan Helping Ministries.

Guest speaker will be the Rev. Carlin Ours, pastor of Organ Lutheran.

There will be a children’s message and a monologue Pilgrim portrayal.

Vocalists Nikki Gozzodman, Brad Burton, Christy Trexler and Judy Harwood will also perform.

Those attending are encouraged to bring non-perishable goods for Rowan Helping Ministries.

Following the service is fellowship and refreshments, with Immanuel youth serving as wait staff.

Word of Life Family Worship Center’s annual Thanksgiving Day service will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday.

Dr. Starks, host pastor, will share special words of encouragement “You May Not Have What You Want to Have, But Be Thankful for What You’ve Got.” There will also be special music from the combined Gospel choir.

Everyone is asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries.

For transportation or additional information, call the church at 704-633-2431.

A Thanksgiving service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Participating churches are: First Reformed, First United Methodist, Landis First Assembly of God, New Piney Grove Baptist Church, Sandy Ridge AME Zion, Trinity Lutheran and Mt. Moriah Lutheran.

An offering will be taken for the Main Street Mission in China Grove.

A reception will follow the service.

The Littles will present a free gospel concert at Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina St. at 6 p.m. Sunday.

A love offering will be taken up.

For more information, call 704-636-098.

The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Salisbury will celebrate the season of Thanksgiving and “thanksliving” by hosting its annual Community Thanksgiving Day Worship at 10 a.m. Thursday.

The event will take place at the Mount Zion Worship & Ministry Center, 1920 Shirley Ave.

Bishop Harvey Rice, pastor of Mount Calvary Holy Church of Salisbury, will deliver the message.

The Devotional Praise Team Ministries of Mount Calvary, Mount Zion, and other area churches will lead devotional praise.

Dr. Nilous Avery II is host pastor.

Dress is casual and everyone is asked to bring non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to assist local families in need.

For information and transportation, call 704-637-0954.

CLEVELAND — Heart of Sportsman, a small group that meets at Cornerstone Baptist Church, will host its third annual “Take a Stand to Fight Hunger” food drive Thursday and Friday.

During the drive, hunters donate their deer harvest. The group will clean the deer and have them processed. All meat will be donated to local food pantries to feed those in need.

All those who donate will have a chance to win a Bass Pro Shops gift card.

Deer harvests can be dropped off at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 200 Clearview Drive.

For more information, email Josh Moore at skippymo83@gmail.com or call 704-640-0037.

Hairston Funeral Home is holding a Service of Remembrance at 3 p.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Baptist Church.

The Rev. Dr. Clary Phelps is the speaker. A repast will follow the service.

The public is cordially invited to attend. For more information, contact Velveeta Reid-Hairston, program coordinator, at 704 638 6464.

The fourth annual lighted Christmas ball workshop will be held at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave., at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

For each ball you wish to make, bring 200 mini-lights. Other materials will be supplied.

Participants are asked to bring a donation for Rowan Helping Ministries.

KANNAP0LIS — North Kannapolis Baptist Church, 312 Locust St., will sponsor a free community Thanksgiving breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday in McMurray Hall.

Anyone needing a hot, home-cooked breakfast is invited to attend.

For more information, call 704-933-2125.

EAST SPENCER — Love Christian Center, 102 N. Long St., will be having its annual free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Everyone is welcome. Those elderly or disabled who need meals delivered, or for more information, contact Elder Edith Downs at 704-267-8648.

EAST SPENCER — Providence Baptist Church, 620 Andrews St., will provide a free home-cooked Thanksgiving meal for anyone from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.

The church will deliver to those who are shut in or do not have transportation.

Some jackets, coats and other clothing items will be available to those in need.

Call Sam Adams at 704-209-6454 or Pastor Sy Ponds at 704-239-7904 to advise of the number of meals needed. Leave a message or call back if no one answers.