The deadline for all church briefs is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Items may be dropped off at our office at 105 E. Washington St., Rockingham, or sent to us via email to [email protected], with the subject line of Church News.

SATURDAY

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1596 U.S. 74 East, Hamlet, will have a car wash, bake sale and fish sandwiches at 8 a.m. in the main parking lot of the church.

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1729 Derby Road, Derby, will have an ordination service at 10 a.m. for candidates Minister Sharon Gladden and Minister Tony Lindsey. The guest speaker will be Pastor Chris Smith of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Hamlet along with his choir and congregation. All are invited to come.

ASHELY CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH will host the Rockingham District Men’s Booster Club and their annual 100 Men in Black program at 6 p.m. Pastor Gary Little of Greater Diggs Chapel AME Zion Church in Rockingham will be the guest speaker. All men are invited to attend.

SUNDAY

ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preach the 10:30 a.m. morning service. The public is invited.

LOVELY HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Lincoln St., Rockingham, will celebrate its missionary anniversary beginning at 2:30 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev. Darrell McSween of St. Luke No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church in Dobbins Heights. All lady missionaries are asked to wear white. The public is invited.

MOUNT PISGAH A.M.E. ZION CHURCH W.H.O.M.S. will be celebrating their annual Women’s Day service at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Wanda Cassidy of Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rockingham, along with her congregation. Ladies please wear white. For more information, call Regina Bostick at 910-997-2144 or 910-206-1081.

MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH DEACONESS BOARD, U.S. 1 N., Rockingham, will be having a “Sister and Sisters in Christ” program at 3 p.m. The guest preacher will be Minister Donna Little and guest choir, “The Steele Sisters.” For more information, contact Cynthia Little at 910-434-8117.

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, N.C. 177, Dobbins Heights, will have its Father, Son and Holy Spirit program at 3 p.m. Gust speakers will be Pastor James Smith of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Rockingham, Pastor Brice E. Sowell of Barringer Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Norwood and Pastor Roy Lisenby of Garris Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wadesboro. Each pastor will bring their choir and congregation. All are welcome.

UPCOMING-ONGOING

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, 139 Flowers St., Rockingham, will have its weekend revival at 7 p.m. nightly April 28-29 and at 10:45 a.m. on April 30 with guest speaker, former youth pastor Nic Jackson.

POPLAR SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will have its annual prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. on April 29 with speaker Minister Cheryl Bailey. Everyone is invited to attend.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH, 987 U.S. 1 N., Rockingham, will have its brotherhood men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. on April 29 in the fellowship hall.

EMMANUEL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 125 Ellerbe Road, Rockingham, will have its 15th annual women’s conference April 29-30. The conference will start at 10 a.m. on April 29 with Pastor Bernice Bennett from Harris Chapel in Morven and at 3 p.m. with Minister A.C. Burton of Kingdom Institute in Rockingham. On April 30 Evangelist Tasha Melton of Winston-Salem will be the guest speaker. All women are invited and asked to wear white. The theme for the conference is “Faith.” For more information, call Vickie Moore at 910-331-5463.

SNEED GROVE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 1402 Greenlake Road, Ellerbe, we will have its 1st Health Forum at 6 p.m. on April 29. During the forum, the church will formerly introduce the Mineral Springs Improvement Council and the 5th Annual Ellerbe Mayfest. Admission is free. All in attendance are asked to bring canned goods, water and toiletry items for the Ellerbe Food Pantry. For more information, contact Annie Buie at 910-652-3791 or Barbara Moton at 910-206-6820.

TIMMONS GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 27501 Marston Road, will have its annual family and friends day beginning at 11 a.m. on April 30 with Pastor Donald L. Covington. Dinner will be served following the service. For more information, call the church at 910-276-0072.

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 East Washington St., Rockingham, will be having its family and friend’s day on April 30 beginning with morning worship service starts at 11 a.m. This will also be a dress down Sunday, so wear jeans and T-shirts. After morning service, there will be a cook-out in the church parking lot, then there will be games with prizes to be won. For more information, contact Wanda Ingram at [email protected].

LOVELY HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Lincoln St., Rockingham, will have its annual family and friends day beginning with worship at 11 a.m. on April 30. the guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Claudie T. Morrisey of Lil Field Church in Newton Grove. Lunch will be served after the morning service.

SAINT PETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will present the program, “I Survived” at 3:30 p.m. on April 30.

FREEDOM MINISTRIES NO. 1, 211 Earle Franklin Drive, Dobbins Heights, will have a dinner sale at 10 a.m. on May 5-6. Plates include whiting fish, chicken wingettes and barbecue plates for $7 each. Sides include coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, a roll and dessert. Collard sandwiches will also be available for $4. Will deliver five or more plates. Call 910-995-9434 or 910-206-7521 for more information.

SPRING HILL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Spring Hill Church Road, Hamlet, will be having a country breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. on May 6. All-you-can-eat for $6. Funds raised will go for future projects, missions and those in need.

ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preach the 10:30 a.m. morning service on May 7. The public is invited.

CHAPPELL GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 111 Godfrey Road, Ellerbe, will have its annual women’s day program beginning with morning worship at 11:30 a.m. on May 7 with the Rev. H.K. Williams. An afternoon service will begin at 3 p.m. with guest speaker Minister Diana McLaughlin of Lee Thee AME Zion Church in Rockingham. All ladies are asked to wear white.

GREEN LAKE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 507 Green Lake Road, Rockingham, will celebrate its women’s day program at 3 p.m. on May 7 with guest speaker Pastor Wanda Cassidy of Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church. All are invited.

ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preach the 10:30 a.m. morning service on May 14. The public is invited.

GREATER NORTH CAROLINA JURISDICTION 14TH ANNUAL MISSION TO MEN CONFERENCE 2017 will be held May 17-19 at Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, 2296 Slater Ave., Fayetteville. Host Pastor is Superintendent Dr. Thomas C. Leak. Morning services start at 9 a.m. and evening services at 6 p.m. The Jurisdictional Prelate is Bishop Leroy J. Woolard. For more information, please contact Minister Alex Leonard at 910-995-4170.

ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preach the 10:30 a.m. morning service on May 21. The public is invited.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH MEN OF POWER, 1596 U.S. 74 East, Hamlet, will have its men’s prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. on May 27 in the church fellowship hall.

ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preach the 10:30 a.m. morning service on May 28. The public is invited.

ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preach the 10:30 a.m. morning service on June 4. The public is invited.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study is at 7 p.m.

LEE THEE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 428 Lee Thee Church Road, Rockingham, will have a car and bike show at 10 a.m. on May 6. For information, call 910-652-5425.

GREATER DIGGS CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 1258 Old Cheraw Hwy., Rockingham, has free sweet potatoes for anyone who wants them. They are beside the fellowship hall, and no one needs to be at the church to come and pick them up. Bring something to put them in. For more information, call Preston Waddell at 910-895-1739.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 311 Marlboro St., Hamlet, gathers for worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. for a service of Holy Communion using the traditional readings of the church. The church is active in the community through a food ministry that touches many people in Richmond County. For more information, please call 910- 582-0729.

PRAYER DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES, 108 School St., Rockingham, hosts a feeding program for the homeless each Wednesday.

HARVEST MINISTRIES CONGREGATIONAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 103 Harvest Church Road, Rockingham will have Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 6 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES will have a soup kitchen from 9 to 10:15 a.m. every Sunday and from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. every Tuesday. No one is turned away. Food furnished by the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and donations.

POPLAR SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will be having a noonday Bible study and prayer meeting every Wednesday. The church will also provide breakfast for worshipers every first Sunday. Everyone is invited. For information, call 910-997-2468.

ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST is offering a free home Bible study by mail for those who think the Bible is too hard to understand. The community is invited. Call 910-895-4035 and clearly leave your name and mailing address.

BAND NO. 2 OF THE CHURCH OF GOD is offering homebound prayer meetings to the homes of people who can’t get out to go to church due to illness. Call for an appointment for prayer or Bible study services in your home at 910-997-1213.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday to pray for the nation. Everyone is invited. For information, call the church at 910-582-0289.

TABERNACLE OF FAITH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 101 Pine St., Hamlet, will have noonday prayer from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The church will also have Bible study from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, its food bank will be opened.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1596 U.S. 74 East, Hamlet, will have community prayer service at 6 p.m. each Tuesday of the month. This is a prayer service for local communities and the nation. All are invited to attend.

MORNING STAR HOUSE OF REFUGE, 120 McArthur St., Hamlet, will have a 10 a.m. morning service and a 7 p.m. night service every first, second and third Sunday of the month. Bible study will be from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. All are invited to attend.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH, 987 U.S. 1 North, Rockingham, offers two services on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school is in between at 10 a.m., and Sunday evening services take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet, offers Sunday morning breakfast and delivery at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:45 a.m. Every second Sunday, it will offer its Sister 2 Sister program at 4:30 p.m. The church will have its Tuesday soup kitchen at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday Bible study at 7 p.m., Friday morning food box at 10:30 a.m., Friday night service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning food box at 10:30 a.m.

KINGDOM INSTITUTE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 1971 U.S. 1 N., Rockingham, will have prayer and impartation at 6 p.m. and Bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. and morning worship with youth empowerment at 11 a.m. on Sundays.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet, has a prayer line open from noon until 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday. Call 910-716-9106. We will be happy to pray with you. Or, you can call any time and leave your prayer request, and a minister will return your call.

SIDNEY GROVE CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE, 401 McIntyre Road, Ellerbe, will have community Bible study at 7 p.m. each Thursday and community noon-day prayer from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. All are invited to attend.

GREATER HARVEST PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 8720 Peeles Chapel Road, Laurel Hill, will have Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m., intercessory prayer at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

MCDONALD BAPTIST CHURCH will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night services include Mission Friends, GAs, RAs and Acteens at 6:45 p.m., Bible study at 7 p.m. and choir practice at 7:45 p.m.

COBB MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m. and includes teen programs such as RAs and GAs each week.

EAST ROCKINGHAM FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 189 Airport Road, Rockingham, will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m. each week. Come visit with us. For more information, call 910-817-7496.

Matt Harrelson | Daily Journal A small white cross sits atop the sanctuary of House of Prayer Church of God of Prophecy on Jackson Street in Ellerbe.
https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web1_DSC_0570.jpgMatt Harrelson | Daily Journal A small white cross sits atop the sanctuary of House of Prayer Church of God of Prophecy on Jackson Street in Ellerbe.