Church notes
– Halls Temple Church, North Long Street, 15th anniversary service 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Pastor and co-pastor Turner of Tower of Power Church will be in charge of service honoring Pastor E. Bruce.
– Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church matron’s stewardship 5 p.m. Nov. 23. Speaker: Minister Nellie Johnson. Music by J.I. Smith Gospel Choir of Oak Grove Baptist Church, China Grove. 704-636-7605.
– Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 4 p.m. Sunday, celebrating 82nd church anniversary. Guest speaker: the Rev. John Leazer, pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Concord, accompanied by his choir and congregation.
– Grace Lutheran Church Thanksgiving service 7 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. David P. Nelson will lead service. Those attending asked to bring non-perishable food for Rowan Helping Ministries. 3020 Grace Church Road.
– North Kannapolis Baptist Church, 312 Locust St., presents The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus under direction of Charles Morrow performing “Thou Shalt Know Him,” 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Refreshments served in McMurray hall. Tickets $7. 704-933-2125.