On Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m., The Oakland Heights Congregation, 205 Newsome Road, will hold a Patriot Day service, honoring all local service personnel who are invited to attend wearing their daily work uniform, including hats, service caps, protective gear, scrubs, service caps, jackets, etc. Veterans are invited to wear their old uniforms.
Guests are also invited to bring their service vehicles (land, air or sea). There is a large field by the church with plenty of space to display colors, gear and equipment.
These local service personnel will be recognized and honored: firemen and staff; police and law enforcement officers and staff; state troopers serving or living in or around our community; military personnel, reservists, and guard units; disabled American veterans members and auxiliaries; American Legion units and auxiliaries; AmVets and auxiliaries; Vietnam veterans; all doctors, nurses, techs and staff from the Salisbury VA hospital; anyone involved in public service in any way; members of the media.
The pastor at Oakland Heights is Oscar Ramirez. Call 704-797-6791 for details.
New Gilead Reformed
CONCORD ó Dr. David Olah will preach at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Sept. 4 at New Gilead Reformed Church, 2400 Old Salisbury-Concord Road.
Olah was the administrator of North Hills Christian School from 1998-2002 and has been president of Barber-Scotia College since 2008.
South China Grove
CHINA GROVE ó The South China Grove Church of God will host a gospel singing concert in the 11 a.m. service tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4.
Featured are singers and recording artists Parables of Christ from Conover (www.parablesgospel.com ) Following the concert, the public is invited to stay for a covered -dish meal and time of fellowship with the group in the fellowship hall.
There will be no evening service. The church is located at 163 Third Ave. For more information call 704-467-4555.
New Beginning
CONCORD ó New Beginning Church of God, 5717 Alexander Road, will hold a Youth Explosion this evening, Saturday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 704 938-2088.
White Rock AME Zion
GRANITE QUARRY ó White Rock AME Zion Church celebrates homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 4. The 11 a.m. speaker will be the Rev. Morgan Glenn, pastor. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.
The Rev. Donnie C. Kent, pastor of Third Creek AME Zion Church of Cleveland, will speak at 3 p.m.
Revival services will be held Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. Evangelists for the week, in order, are: the Rev. Kirk Reid of New Hope AME Zion, Spencer; the Rev. Thomas Lee of Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion, East Spencer; the Rev. James Gaskins of Trinity Chapel, Winston-Salem; the Rev. George Erwin of Torrence Chapel AME Zion, Cornelius.
Antioch Baptist
CLEVELAND ó Antioch Baptist Church, 968 Triplett Road, is celebrating homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. John Leazer, pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Concord.
Revival services will be held Sept. 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly, with speaker apostle L. Duncan Spears, pastor of Shekinah Word Center, Lancaster, S.C.
St. Luke Baptist
Brother Christopher Chunn will present his initial sermon on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, 410 Hawkinstown Road.
Macedonia Baptist
Macedonia Baptist Church, on Enon Church Road, will hold a fellowship service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. Speaker for the event will be the Rev. Pernell Still.
Tower of Power
The Tower of Power Church, 601 E. Cemetery St., will celebrate the 41st pastoral anniversary of the Revs. William D. Turner and Patricia C. Turner, on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday morning, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m.
Wednesdayís speaker is the Rev. Joseph Robinson, pastor of New Creation Baptist Church, Statesville; Fridayís speaker is the Rev. Reginald McConnaughey, pastor of Godís Tabernacle for Believers, Rockwell; Sundayís speaker is the Rev. Katie Crockett, associate minister at Mt. Calvary Holy Church, Salisbury.
House of Prayer event
The congregation of the United House of Prayer for All People will be attending services in Greensboro at 101 S. Dudley St. Monday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 11, to celebrate the 85th annual Holy Convocation Season.
National leader of the church, the Honorable Bishop C. M. Bailey, will be present on Friday through Sunday. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly.
On Sunday, Sept. 11 there will be a baptismal service across the street from the church starting at noon. Services on Sunday afternoon start at 5 or 6 p.m, TBA.
The local church at 501 Concord Road will be closed all week.
Maranatha Bible
Maranatha Bible Church kicks off its fall programs this Wednesday night, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. with a meal catered by Debbie Suggs. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Children pre-K through grade 6 will participate in the Word of Life Olympian program that involves Bible teaching, scripture memorization and Christian service projects. Grades 7-12 will meet with youth pastor Brian Hancock. For adults, Bible study and prayer will be led by Bob Freitas.
Call 704-637-1995, visit www.mbiblechurch.org or email maranathachurch@fibrant.com
Mt. Zion Lutheran
RICHFIELD ó Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 111 E. Church St., is holding special weekly adult Bible study sessions. ěThe Greatest Storyî begins with a nine-session overview of the Old Testament; two sessions will be offered each week beginning with Sept. 7-8, Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m.
Call the church at 704-463-7280 or visit www.mtzionrichfield.org
Olde Countrie Faire
CONCORD ó All Saints Episcopal Church is holding its biennial Old Countrie Faire next Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the church, 525 Lake Concord Road.
Activities include live music by Too Much Sylvia, a day-long auction, raffle, flea market and silent auction. There will be food, arts and crafts and childrenís activities.
Admission is free. For details, call 704-782-2024 or visit allsaintsconcord.org
Free movie night
ROCKWELL ó A free movie night showing ěSoul Surferî will be held at Living Large Ministries, 206 E. Main St. (across from Darrellís BBQ), next Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Free popcorn, drink and door prizes, fellowship.
Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (corner of Hwy. 152 and Old Concord Road) will hold a fundraiser from 7 a.m. ń2 p.m.with food, drinks, baked goods and other items on Saturday, Sept. 10, in conjunction with other events in the Bostian Heights community. Proceeds support the churchís ministry to this community. For more information, call 704-857-9588 or visit www.princeofpeacesalisbury.org
Allen Temple
Allen Temple Presbyterian Church of Cleveland will host a flapjack fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 10. All proceeds raised will directly benefit the church.
The fundraiser will be held at Applebeeís, 205 Faith Road, starting at 7 a.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased by contacting Gretchen Dunlap at 704-278-1384. Breakfast includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.