Watch Night service at New Bethel Baptist

MOCKSVILLE — Watch Night service at New Bethel Baptist Church, 3727 US 601 South (585 Boxwood Church Road), is on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. Light refreshments will follow the program. Everyone is welcome to come together to bring in the new year. Call 336-284-2990 for details.

 

Fairview Heights New Year’s Eve service

Fairview Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 704 Old Concord Road, will hold its annual New  Year’s Eve service on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. The Rev. Calvin Miller, Presiding Elder of the Winston-Salem district of the AME Zion Churches, will be the speaker. The Rev. Clarence E. Marlin is host pastor.

 

See ‘War Room’ at Landis First Assembly

LANDIS — “War Room,” one of the highest grossing movies of 2015, that has inspired millions of people who have already seen it, will be shown on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m. at Landis First Assembly, 302 Corriher St.

This movie was filmed locally in such places as Charlotte, Concord and Kannapolis and some of the participating actors are from the general Charlotte area. People who have seen “War Room” already will benefit from seeing it again because of the power of its message. Everyone will be encouraged and  challenged as well. Other churches are being invited to this viewing. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be received.

 

Holy Cross Lutheran special service

MOCKSVILLE — The Rev. Susan M. Bame will be completing her call at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at the end of the year. We are grateful for her ministry.

On Sunday, Dec. 27, members of the congregation will lead the service of Word and Music, with Christmas carols. The church’s address is 1913 US Highway 601 South.

 

First Presbyterian Church Salisbury

On Sunday, First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, will hold a united service of worship at 11a.m. in the sanctuary. The Rev. Brian Daoust will be preaching on “So You Think You Are Friendly.” There will not be any children’s or youth classes.

 

Youth Stand for Christ 2016

Starting the New Year — “One In Christ” at 1915-1917 W. Innes St. on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Youth ministry leaders and parents may register their youth at 704-782-0072. Space is limited so early registration is recommended.

This is “An Invest in Youth Ministry” of At The Cross Ministries Inc.  with workshops, music and power talks  including What’s On Your Mind, Gang Violence And What You Should Really Know, How Do We Make It As Christian Youth In This World, Mime featuring Ministry Mime Youth and other local mime and liturgical dance groups, 3 on 3 basketball and 1 out (weather permitting) for ages 12-17, lunch and snacks available.

For details and registration or to volunteer call 704-782-0072 weekdays.

 

Charity shoe drive

Outreach Christian Ministries Int’l is sponsoring a shoe drive through Jan. 31. New or slightly used shoes will be accepted and shipped overseas to help those less fortunate. Call  704-637-9955 for details.

 

UNC-CH women’s and men’s glee clubs to perform in Mocksville

MOCKSVILLE — Mocksville natives Kacy Yount, daughter of David and Janell Yount, and Savannah Taylor, daughter of Joe and Janet Taylor, will sing in a performance of the Women’s and Men’s Glee Clubs from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The concert of choral music will be hosted by Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary beginning at 7  p.m. There will be no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken to support the Glee Clubs’ tour.

The Glee Clubs, conducted by Dr. Sue T. Klausmeyer and Dr. Daniel M. Huff, are among the oldest organizations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and include thousands of alumni as past members. The poetry for the familiar “Hark the Sound,” UNC-Chapel Hill’s well-known alma mater, was written by William Myers, a second tenor from the group and was first performed by the Glee Club in 1897.

Members of the two groups are chosen through audition and represent many states in the East and Southeast United States and a plethora of college majors.

In addition to this tour, the groups perform several times yearly on campus, including two formal concerts, collaborations with other choirs, and performances at local churches and retirement communities. Their 2016 repertoire includes sacred and secular choral works of all periods as well as pop songs, musical theater pieces, ethnic music, spirituals, and a premiere performance of a new work by Men’s Glee Club member Garth Molyneux.

In January the Men’s Glee Club will host its annual All Carolina Invitational Male Choral Festival, while in February the Women’s Glee Club will host the Carolina Women’s Choral Showcase: Making Music, Making a Difference, featuring high school women’s choirs.

For more information, the local contact is Pastor Sam Lewis of Oak Grove UMC, 336-751-2453 or slewis@wnccumc.net