Faith Briefs Saturday, May 2

Published 12:00 am Saturday, May 2, 2015

National Day of Prayer China Grove 

China Grove — The National Day of Prayer Service for the Town of China Grove will be Thursday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m., at the gazebo at Hannah Park on Main St.

The South Rowan Ministerial Association, under the leadership of the Rev. Steve Wilson, is sponsoring the event.

Coordinated by the Rev.  Joyce Miles, the service will follow the 2015 theme of “Lord, Hear Our Cry!”

Churches from across the area will be represented on the program which will include the Blowing of the Shofar as call to worship by the Rev. Bill Connelly and  the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag by Police Chief Eddie M. Kluttz.

Thee will be prayers of praise and thanksgiving by the Rev. Ken Reed; prayers for military personnel by the Rev. Michael Oney; prayers for law enforcement by the Rev. Mark Murphy; prayers for children and families by the Rev. Tony Wagoner; prayers for prisoners and families by the Rev. James Byers; prayers for revival in our land by the Rev. Steve Wilson; prayers for the peace of Jerusalem by Rabbi Yossi Wentz; and the 2015 national prayer led by the Rev. Mark Burns.

Music will be interspersed throughout the program.

National Day of Prayer Cleveland

Cleveland — The Youth Department of the Salisbury District Christian Education Department invites the community to gather at Third Creek AME Zion Church 415 E. Main St., on Thursday, May 7, from 6 until 7 p.m. for the National Day of Prayer, remembering our nation, our families, churches, education, businesses, media, government (federal, state, local), and military.

Christal M. McRae is youth director of Christian education, Jeanette Rankin is Salisbury District director of Christian education and the Rev. Dr. Grant Harrison Jr. is Presiding Elder of the Salisbury District of the AME Zion Church.

Stallings Memorial Baptist Church

Stallings Memorial Baptist Cburch is hosting a car wash and fundraiser today beginning at 8 a.m.

On Thursday, May 7 at noon, in observation of National Day of Prayer, there will be music and singing of the national anthem in the courtyard, followed by prayers for our country and leaders. Prayers will be led by Chestnut Hill Community pastors. We will meet rain or shine.

Following the service is a complimentary hotdog lunch.

St. Luke Baptist fundraiser today

St. Luke Baptist Church on Hawkinstown Road youth department is hosting a fundraiser today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. selling chicken and fish dinners and sandwiches. The Rev. Arthur Heggins is pastor.

Men’s Chorus to present 20th annual concert

The St. John’s Men’s Chorus will present its 20th annual concert, “A Jubilant Song!” at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the sanctuary of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St.

The chorus is led by Rosemary C. Kinard, and accompanied by Janie R. Rollins. The St. John’s Classic Ringers handbells and the Inner Voices, a small auditioned ensemble, will also perform. An offering will benefit Community Care Clinic. Over the years, this group has raised more than $50,000 for local charities.

The event is free, the public is invited and a nursery will be provided.

The Rev. Rhodes Woolly is senior pastor, and Rob Durocher is minister of music.

Paws for Celebration

KANNAPOLIS — Today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Paws for Celebration takes place at Memorial United Methodist Church, 1100 W. C St.

Pet blessings are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and the K-9 demo at noon will be conducted by Central Piedmont Search & Rescue.

There will be food concessions, free popcorn, free face painting, a bouncy house, a raffle drawing and live music. Proceeds from the raffle go to the non-profit rescue organizations at the event.

For more informaion, visit memorialunitedmethodistchurch.org or call 704-932-6711.

Worship Conference 2015 continues

KANNAPOLIS — The worship conference hosted by Bishop Tony Hall and Conquerors Shield of Faith International, 416 Rose Ave., continues today at 5 p.m. with Minister Derrick Bull and Remnant, LaRue Howard, April Hall and Sarrika Butler.

On Sunday, the 10:30 a.m. praise and worship will featuring LaRue Howard, and there will be a concert featuring Howard, with Joslyn Blackburn opening, at 4 p.m.

Fairview Heights 

Fairview Heights Baptist Church, 704 Old Concord Road, is celebrating its third anniversary this evening at 5 p.m. Music will be provided by The Echoes For Christ. Other groups and choirs are invited to attend. For more information contact George Heggins at 704-433-1807.

Host pastor is the Rev. Clarence Marlin.

‘Celebrate Recovery’ at Trading Ford

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Trading Ford Baptist Church will celebrate its 9th anniversary this weekend. A testimony and special music will be shared during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.

On Tuesday, May 5, the ministry will host a covered dish meal followed by a worship celebration. There will be testimonies, and the worship team of Jon and Kandee Luckadoo, Julie Bowles and Matt Burt will lead special music. Afterward, there will be a time of fun and fellowship.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry for persons struggling with any kind of hurt, habit, or hang-up — abuse, codependency, grief, anger, divorce, addictions of any type.

For information about the ministry, call 704-633-5986 or 704-637-7523. The ministry meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the worship center.

Friendship Baptist Church

Friendship Baptist Church, 100 Porter Road (I-85 & Peach Orchard exit 72), will be hosting Sandy Hoffman, worship musician, Sunday evening at 6 p.m. This is a free event, and a love offering will be received. Host pastor is Jason Pierce. With questions, call the church at 704-633-8090

Liberty UMC 

Liberty United Methodist Church will have special music on Sunday with Brad Treece, as well as Holy Communion.

On Wednesday at 11 a.m. the Sunshine Seniors will meet for a covered dish, with entertainment by Matthew Weaver.

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist 

ROCKWELL — St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church will observe its annual Woman’s Day program on Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be minsiter Judy Richrads from File’s Chapel Baptist Church in Lexington.

Lilly’s Chapel 

Lilly’s Chapel Church of God is hosting a pre-anniversary service for Dr. Doris Clawson, co-pastor, on Sunday at 3 p.m. The guest speaker is Elder Barbara Allison, associate minister of Halls Temple Holiness Church of Salisbury. Music will be provided by the Halls Temple Church choir.

Macedonia Missionary 

The associate pastors and congregation at Macedonia Missionary Baptist church of Salisbury host the Usher Board’s anniversary on Sunday at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Alice H. Perry, pastor of The Vineyard Worship Center, Salisbury.

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist 

The Music Ministry of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St., will present a concert Sunday at 5 p.m.

The concert will be the finished product of a worship music workshop attended by the music ministry of Gethsemane and participants of area churches which include members of the Cabarrus Music and Arts Ministries.

The concert is under the direction of the Rev. Jamaine Smith, founder and leader of the Cabarrus Music and Arts Ministries, minister of music of First Baptist Church, Kannapolis and Galilee Baptist Church, Charlotte.

The Rev. Dr. Clary L. Phelps is host pastor.

Mt. Calvary Holy 

Mt. Calvary Holy Church, 1400 Standish St., will hold its pre-anniversary service on Sunday at 5 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Larry Blackwell of Move of God Ministries, Greensboro.

The Gospel Four at The Building

CLEVELAND — The Amazing Gospel Four is the memorial program for Daddy Wee and Mama Doris to be held Sunday at The Building in Cleveland, featuring the Messengers for Christ of Cleveland, the Echoes for Christ from Salisbury and Redemption of the Carolinas. Doors open at 3 and the program starts at 4 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill

On Sunday, St. Paul’s Episcopal welcomes Dianne Hundley, chair of the Board for Rowan Helping Ministries, who will make a presentation in the parish hall on RHM’s programs and present needs following the 10:30 a.m. service.

Afterward, a light luncheon will be served on behalf of Ms. Hundley.

St. Paul’s is located at 930 South Main St. at the corner of Harrison St., with parking directly behind the church.

Visit http://st-pauls-salisbury.dionc.org/ or call 704-637-9404 for information.

Mt. Zion Baptist 

Mt. Ulla — Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold a special pre-Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day service during its 11 a.m. worship service.

Speakers on Sunday will be: Minister Tangela Lane, Sister Juanita Sifford and Deaconess Denise Ellis.

On Mother’s Day, May 10, the speakers will be Sister Belinda Kerr, Mother Catherine Alexander and Sister Rena Leazer.

Mt. Zion is located at 1765 White Road. For information, call 704-637-3712.

Annual Gospelfest

Mocksville — The Annual Gospelfest will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday at 3 p.m. Various choirs and groups will be on the program. The church is located at 3727 US 601 South. The Rev. William Cowan is pastor.

Rodgers Park Baptist

KANNAPOLIS — Rodgers Park Baptist Church, 2400 N. Cannon Blvd., will be having its annual Spring Revival starting Sunday at 6 p.m. and continuing through Thursday, May 7, each evening at 7 p.m. with Brother Greg Lentz from Salisbury. There will be old timey music and preaching.

Sole Hope Barbecue

Sole Hope will hold a fundraising barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, with founder Asher Collie.

Barbecue, two sides, drink, dessert are $10. It will be held at Life Church off Jake Alexander Blvd. All proceeds benefit Sole Hope.

For more information, email at holly@solehope.org or see www.solehope.org

Rodgers Park Reformed fundraiser 

Kannapolis — Rodgers Park Reformed Church will hold a hot dog fundraiser sale at 704 East 22nd St., on Thursday, May 7, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Proceeds will be used for local and world missions and special church projects. Call 704-932-8301 with questions.

Strings of Victory

Strings of Victory announces the release of their latest CD, “Light in the Window” on May 7 in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer.

The occasion will also mark the launch of the Light in the Window Prayer Ministry, a new interactive program in which The Strings will invite participants to place a light in their window to remind them and their neighbors to pray for our nation. Participants will be able to snap a photo of their light in the window and post it on social media and forward it for posting on the Strings of Victory website.

Strings of Victory is a North Carolina-based bluegrass gospel group that travels throughout the southeast and has been featured in CBS Charlotte’s “Best Bluegrass Bands.”

New Beginning Church of God

CONCORD — New Beginning Church of God, 5717 Alexander Road, will hold its 11th appreciation service for co-pastor Chavis and Lady Tosha Maxwell.

Services begin on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. with speaker associate pastor Chris Huffstetler of OneChurch, Greensboro.

Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m.: the speaker will be Minister Jamaine Smith, of First Baptist Church, Kannapolis, and the  Cabarrus Music and Arts Ministries will render selections. Host pastor is Bishop Gene Roseman.

Epworth UMC annual breakfast

Epworth United Methodist Church’s annual Ham Breakfast for Summer Missions will be held Saturday, May 9, from 7 to 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Tickets are $6 for eat-in or take-out. All proceeds will be used to help fund the three mission trips planned for the summer. Tickets are available from Church Council members or at the door.

Visit www.epworthnc.com or call 704-786-6183 ext. 100.

Mt. Olivet’s Stowe a-Way for a Day

CONCORD — On May 9, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 301 Mt. Olivet Road, will hold its annual famous “Jim Stowe” fish sandwich or fish dinner.

A concert that night starts at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary by Zion’s Hill and Christian Burleson.

All proceeds are for the future fund. For more inormation, ca;; the church office at 704) 782-8846.

purHERty interest meeting

Coming May 30, purHERty interest meeting at: Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St., in the Hurley Room.

purHERty is a personal enrichment and community service program for girls between the ages of 11-18. Contact Ticora Davis at purherty@gmail.com or 980-643-0213 for more info.