A Spring Gospel Jubilee Concert today

A Spring Gospel Jubilee Concert will be held 4 p.m. today at the J.C. Price American Legion Post #107, 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. Featured acts will include the New Voices of Faith, the Bright Stars, the All-Male Community Choir of Statesville and other special guests. Tickets are $12 at the door. The concert is a fundraiser for the Rubystene Morrison and Gladys Hawkins Gifts of Love Foundation. Proceeds will benefit the veterans at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury.

Tower of Power breafast today

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast of the Tower of Power United Holy Church, 601 E. Cemetery St., will take place today at 8 a.m. The Rev. Anthony Smith, pastor of Mission House, will be the speaker. All men are invited. For more information call 704-223-2608.

Third Creek AME Zion

CLEVELAND — A Spring Extravaganza is planned for today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Third Creek AME Zion Church, 415 E. Main St. Host pastor is the Rev. Harold Jordan. Fish plates are $8. There will also be hot dogs, cake and drinks. Also on site will be a bouncy house, music and games. Call 704-278-2920 for tickets.

Jerusalem Baptist

SPENCER — Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1570 N. Long Street Extension, celebrates its pastor, the Rev. Dr. David L. Bracken, in his 14th year as its leader. The two-day event is today and Sunday. Today from noon to 6 p.m. features games, prizes and a picnic/cookout.

Sunday, during the regular 11 a.m. service, the pastor and first lady will be honored. The speaker for this service will be the Rev. Dr. C.L. Phelps, senior pastor of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. A graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Dr. Phelps received his doctorate of ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and is executive secretary of the Rowan Baptist Association. He is also fire chief and city manager in Reidsville. For more information visit jerusalembc.net

Pentecost at FUMC

First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., celebrates the Day of Pentecost with a Festival of Liturgy and Music Sunday morning at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. The Rev. Dr. Mark Conforti will officiate and music will be led by director of music and organist Matthew Michael Brown. Festival music for trumpet and organ will be offered by Anita Cirba, principal trumpeter of the Winston-Salem and Greensboro Symphony Orchestras. Soloists Lurline Richardson and Teresa Moore-Mitchell will join the chancel choir in offering music of Peter Hurford, Moses Hogan, David Hurd, and Phillip Stopford. The church will receive new members at the 11 a.m. service. For more information, visitwww.fumcsalisbury.org

Informal services at St. Matthew’s

The informal camper service St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road, was organized in the early 1970s with the idea of welcoming lake visitors and the surrounding community with a service welcoming informal attire. This year’s 8:30 a.m. informal services run from May 24 to Sept. 6, in the family life building. Pastor Gary Coble will deliver the invocation and Michael Thomas will present special music. Formal services will follow with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

Pentecost Sunday at Concordia Lutheran

CHINA GROVE — Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated at Concordia Lutheran Church, on NC Hwy 152 West and Concordia Church Road, at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services with Holy Communion, plus special music from the chancel choir, children’s choir and Cherub’s Choir at 11 a.m. Remembrance prayers for Memorial Day will also be offered. Pastor is the Rev. Kenneth W. Reed Jr.

Summer schedule at Mount Zion UCC

CHINA GROVE — Mount Zion United Church Of Christ, 1415 S. Main St., begins its summer 10 a.m. worship schedule this Sunday. During the 10 a.m. service the Mt. Zion UCC church family will honor its Veterans and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. It will be a time of special music and prayers for those who offered the last full measure of their service to our country. Visit mtzionchinagrove.com or call 704-857-1169. The Rev. Mark L. Burns is host pastor.

St. Luke Baptist Family & Friends Day

St. Luke Baptist Church on Hawkinstown Road is celebrating Family & Friends Day Sunday at 11 a.m. Sermonettes will be given by LaMyron Ramsey-Greene, Tyrek Woods, Jonathan Stout, and Albert Smith. Also Phillip Gilmore, Whitney Stout, Jesses Rudisell, and Thaddeus Folks will participate in the service.  Dinner will be served after the morning service. Host pastor is the Rev. Arthur L. Heggins

Hall’s Chapel

The members of Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, 611 E. Monroe St., will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their pastor Elder Richard L. Johnson on Sunday at the 11 a.m. service. The speaker for the occasion will be Minister Kelly Stinson of Saint John’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church of Charlotte.

Pastoral candidate to speak at Macedonia Missionary

Pastoral candidate Rev. Jerry Miller will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Pentecost service at First UCC

Pentecost will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday at First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St. Pentecost is celebrated seven weeks after Easter Sunday and is known as the birthday of the Christian Church. Guests are invited to wear red as a symbol of the flames of the Holy Spirit.

College and high school graduates will be recognized during the worship service by circle #7. A covered dish lunch will be held in the fellowship hall afterward. The Rev. Carol Hallman is host pastor.

Friendship Baptist plans outdoor service

Friendship Baptist Church. 100 Porter Road, will be having an outdoor Memorial Day service on Sunday at 11 a.m., followed by a cookout. Friendship Baptist is located on the service road of I-85 and exit 72 (Peach Orchard exit). Host pastor is Jason Pierce.

Oak Grove Baptist

CHINA GROVE — The annual Women’s Day will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1205 S. Main St., on Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Paula rip from Stepping Out of Faith Deliverance Ministry. Host pastor is the Rev. Dr. Keith Curry.

Erwin Temple CME Twelve Tribes

The Pastor’s Aide Ministry will present the Twelve Tribes Of Israel program Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest churches are invited to participate in representing the Tribes. Gospel singing will be rendered throughout the presentation. Each Tribe group from the different churches will sing. The pastor of Erwin Temple church is the Rev. Ervin L. Hannah, Jr.

Henderson Grove Missionary Baptist

The Usher Board of Henderson Grove Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary Sunday at 3 p.m.. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Reginald Keitt of Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church in Statesville. Host pastor is the Rev. Perry Dye.

Grace Deliverance 

Grace Deliverance Tabernacle celebrates its Apostle Dr. Patricia and Elder M. Trueblood in their 37th pastoral anniversary on Sundayat 3 p.m. The church is located at the Salisbury Women’s Club, 1237 Old W. Innes St. Guest speaker will be Bishop Harvey Rice of Mt. Calvary Holy Church and the emcee will be Overseer Alexander Draft. Brother Preacher Glennell Watson and Sister Barbara Watson of the Apostolic Church of Winston Salem will be in charge of the service.

Liberty UMC

GOLD HILL — Liberty United Methodist Church invites everyone to wear red for the Pentecost Sunday service. Liberty is located at the corner of Stokes Ferry and Liberty Roads, beside Morgan Elementary School.

Family Night at Stallings Memorial

Wednesday, May 27 is Family Night with a meal at 5:30 p.m. Afterward, at 6:30 p.m., is the Men’s Bible study, the Ladies Bible study and one for children and youth. On Thursday, May 28 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. the church hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive.

Lilly’s Chapel celebrates 100 years

Lilly’s Chapel Church of God , 618 W. Thomas St., celebrates 100 years. Services start Thursday, May 28 and go through Saturday, May 30. A semi-formal banquet will be held in the fellowship hall on Saturday at 4 p.m. RSVP no later than Sunday, May 24, if you plan to attend. Schedule and speakers for the services are:

Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. General president Dr. Mary K. Thomas, pastor of Wingate Community Church of God, Wingate,

Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Presiding elder William Smith, pastor of Triumph Church of God, Baltimore, Md.

Saturday, May 30 at 4 p.m. Vice-Bishop James Davis, pastor of Greater Saint Beulah Church, Richmond, Va.

Come to the Hilltop Community Carnival

On Saturday, May 30 is a free event for the whole family — step right up and join the fun. This community carnival will feature games, prizes, face painting, snow cones, popcorn and treats. Special guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. will be Buck Buchanan, two-time Highland Games World Champion. The carnival starts at 4 p.m. at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S. Main St.

Second Blessings Saturday at Mt. Tabor 

Saturday, May 30 is Second Blessings Saturday at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church (just north of Ellis Park on Old Mocksville Road). From 8 a.m. to noon is a “free yard sale” giveaway. There will also be music and children’s giveaways. Call 704-633-7484 or visit www.mounttaborumc.org or on Facebook (mtumc) or Twitter (@MountTaborUMC)

New Zion Baptist hosts gospel singing

The Women’s Day Committee of New Zion Baptist Church is sponsoring a gospel singing program Saturday, May 30 at 5 p.m. Appearing will be the Lexington Community Choir, Lexington; the Evans Brothers, Charlotte; the True Tone Gospel Singers, Greensboro; William Simmons, bass soloist, Charlotte; the North Rowan Connection Choir; and others. The Rev. V. Patrick Jones is host pastor.

Solid Rock makes homecoming plans

EAST SPENCER — Sunday, May 31 is homecoming time at Solid Rock Baptist, 714 Sides Lane. The morning service is at 11 a.m. featuring special guest Marie Waller who will minister in song and testimony. Lunch will be served after the service. Host pastor is Dale Eagle. For information call Elaine Eagle at 704-279-5450 or 704-433-2027.

‘Come to the Table’ Conference

ELON — On Thursday, May 28 RAFI and the NC Council of Churches will convene the Piedmont Region Come to the Table conference at Elon Community Church, intended to bring together the community to find ways to relieve hunger and strengthen local, sustainable agriculture. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person; scholarships are available. Visit www.rafiusa.org/cttt/conferences for details, or call 919-548-6825.

The Rick Webb Family in concert

The Rick Webb Family will be in concert on Sunday, May 31 at First Baptist Church-Salisbury, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., featuring southern gospel singing by one of America’s favorite family groups. They have appeared with Charles Stanley and David Jeremiah. The concert is free and a love offering will be taken.

 

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