St. James Episcopal fundraiser today

MOORESVILLE — St. James Episcopal Church, 851 Shinn Road, will hold a hotdog cookout today from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until gone. Adult meal $6; half off the price for medical, emergency, police, highway patrol, firefighters and military with ID. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

 

Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist event tonight

Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, 611 E. Monroe St., will host “Harvest Ride for Jesus” tonight at 4 p.m. Speaker will be Elder Katie Crockett. Host pastor is Elder Richard L. Johnson.

 

Mother’s Day at Second Presbyterian 

Mothers Day will be a day of joy at Second Presbyterian Church, 732 Lincolnton Road. The 11 a.m. Celebration of the Resurrection will feature guest organist Becky Lippard, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall.

 

Stephen Ministry at First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church Salisbury plans a special Sunday of Stephen Ministry Emphasis, lifting up the Stephen Ministers as they walk with others through the challenges of life. Traditional worship services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary and a contemporary Life Center worship service at 8:50 a.m. in Lewis Hall.

 

Gethsemane hosts Rev. Joyce Evans 

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St., celebrates Mother’s Day with guest speaker the Rev. Joyce Evans at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Rev. Evans is a native and resident of Fayetteville. She holds a bachelor of ministry degree from Bethany Divinity College and Seminar in Dothan, Ala.

 

Mt. Zion UCC holds service of candles 

CHINA GROVE – During the 11 a.m. service Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, 1415 S. Main St., will observe Mother’s Day with a service of candles — a red candle for mothers who are still living, a white candle for mothers who from their labors rest, and a pink candle to celebrate the women of the Mt. Zion Church family who are like a mother to us. The children’s choir will sing, and youth fellowship is at 4:30 p.m.

Visit mtzionchinagrove.com or call 704-857-1169. The Rev. Mark L. Burns is pastor.

 

Second Sunday singing at Solid Rock Baptist Church

EAST SPENCER — Solid Rock Baptist Church, 714 Sides Lane, will hold its monthly second Sunday singing at 6 p.m. Sunday. Host pastor is the Rev. Dale Eagle. Call 704-279-5450 for more information.

 

Belk at St. Matthew’s second Sunday singing

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road, will hold its Second Sunday Singing in the family life center on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Bud Belk will present a program of southern gospel/church music. He is a resident of Charlotte and the past 18 years has sung his baritone voice ministry at churches, nursing homes and other venues. He is also known as the second tenor with the St. James Male Chorus for the last 22 years. For further information, call 704-633-3770.

 

My Father’s House Outreach Ministries continues series

In My Father’s House Outreach Ministries, led by the Rev. Roosevelt Jenkins, continues its series on The Purpose Driven Life, on Thursday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Hurley Room at Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Innes St.

The ministry meets the first two Thursdays of each month. Upcoming meetings are May 14, June 4 and June 11. For more information, call 704-492-6086.

 

Salisbury Seventh-Day Adventist offers success course

Salisbury Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 305 Rudolph Road, is holding “Zig Ziglar Legacy Lives On: Building the Best You” course on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. This free program teaches the qualities of successful people, how to stay motivated, how to build strong, healthy relationships and more. Featured speaker is the award-winning Gary Moyer. To pre-register call 704-633-1282.

 

Rose Hill Women’s Ministry outreach

KANNAPOLIS — The Women’s Ministry of Rose Hill Baptist Church, 216 Price St., will hold its annual community outreach event on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothing and shoes for adults and children, as well as household items, will be given away. Light refereshments will be served.

A health fair will take place as well. Wellness vendors will have information and materials. For more information, contact Ruthie Norman at 7004-273-8313.

 

Blackwelder Park Baptist festival

KANNAPOLIS — Blackwelder Park Baptist Church, 2204 Summit Ave., will host its annual Spring Festival for the community next Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. The event will feature games, food and fun. For more information, call 704-932-4266. The Rev. Phil Goble Jr. is host pastor.

 

Almost time for VBS

Churches are invited to list their summer VBS in Faith Briefs following this format:

Where:

When:

Theme:

Other:  (may include age restrictions, picnic info, closing program details, etc.)

We will list as many as fit each week, in chronological order.

Those who would like a paid ad with art may call 704-797-4235.