Saturday

ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, School Street, East Rockingham, will have a benefit singing for Bobby Taylor on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to Bobby Taylor. On Nov. 3, they will have David Ring speak at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at (910) 410-0544.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 160 Clemmer Road, Rockingham, will have their Fall Fun Day on Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. until. Games are for all ages.

GREEN POND CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, Old Wire Road, Gibson, will have a banquet celebrating the 10th pastoral anniversary and 57 years of ministry for superintendent George W. Davis Jr., at the Bennettsville Community Center on Oct. 24 and on Oct. 25, they will have a morning service at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call (910) 268-3185.

STELLEY’S TABERNACLE AME ZION CHURCH, 112 Stelley’s Tabernacle Road, Rockingham, will have their 100th Church Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 24. There will be a centennial banquet at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Mr. Mike Lisby, editor of the Star of Zion newspaper will be guest speaking. On Oct. 25, they will have a centennial worship service with the Rev. Michael J. Massey Sr. For tickets, see any member of the church. Donations are $10.

CARL’S REVIVAL CENTER BILE HOLINESS CHURCH, INC, Hamlet, will have Minister Simian Crump of Philadelphia United Methodist Church, Rockingham, speaking at a 7:30 p.m. service. On Oct. 25, Rev. Donnie Bennett of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Rockingham, will be guest speaking at 3:30 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES AND DOBBINS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY, are hosting the Dobbins Heights Youthfest on Oct. 24 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. There will be door prizes, fun food and games. For more information, call 997-4391.

FOUNDATION OF JESUS CHRIST DELIVERANCE TEMPLE, Ellerbe, will have a healing service on Oct. 24 from speakers, Prophetess, Frances Martin, Evangelist Cassie Brewington and Evangelist Mia Covington. Prayer begins at 6:30 p.m. and service at 7 p.m.

GREEN LAKE AME ZION CHURCH will have their 1st Rainbow/Character Tea on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. It will be held at the Gibson Depot in Gibson.

WHOLE WORD GOSPEL CHURCH, will have their Annual States Rally on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at 328 Airport Road, Rockingham.

Sunday

FLETCHER’S CHAPEL will observe Women’s Day on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Lady Gospel DJ Rose Highland Sharpe of Taylortown.

TRINITY EMMANUEL HOLINESS CHURCH, 130 Entwistle St., Hamlet, will have their revival Oct. 25 through Oct. 30. Revival begins that Sunday at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. every night. The Rev. Lewis Hatchess will be ministering.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1596 Hwy. 74, will have their 37th Choir Anniversary on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. All choirs and gospel singers are invited to attend. On Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. their Usher Board will have their 99th Anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Ricardo Leak of Ashley Chapel AME Zion Church.

COBB MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 108 Safie 6th Street, Rockingham, will celebrate their 103rd homecoming on Oct. 25 at 10:45 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lewis McLean of Laurinburg. Lunch will be served following the worship service.

RICHMOND COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION, will observe its annual Shaw University Day on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. at Lovely Hill Baptist Church, 114 Lincoln St., Rockingham. The speaker will be Rev. Benny Kemp, pastor.

PLEASANT HILL AME ZION CHURCH will celebrate their Usher’s Anniversary at 3 p.m. on Oct. 25. Guest speaker will be Rev. Johnie McCullers of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Hamlet.

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 East Washington St., will celebrate their Usher Day on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Lamont J. Johnson Sr., all ushers from other churches are asked to help make the program a success.

SWEET HAVEN CHURCH, 424 Midway Road, will have Miss Alyse Player in concert at 11 a.m. for their worship service. She is 11-years old and will bring her message in song.

CROSSROADS MINISTRIES, Boyd Lake Road, Hamlet, is ordaining Harold Kenneth Shepherd into the ministry on Oct. 25 during the 11 a.m. service. For more information, contact Rev. Thad Pearson at 582-4617.

FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 276 Hatcher Road, Rockingham, will have their Sunday School program at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 25 and worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Choir worship music with director Winfred Sowders. Children’s ministry with Sandra and George Long. Children’s church with director Fenny Williams. Worship message by Gideon speaker, Ron Kirk.

PRAYER AND FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, Hamlet, will celebrate their 40th Church Anniversary on Oct. 25 with guest speaker, Supt. John McClurkin of Greater Faith Deliverance Center COGIC in Winston-Salem.

Upcoming

CORDOVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is having their annual ingathering on Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The church will sell barbecue plates with candied yams, cole slaw, rolls and tea or coffee for $7. It will be eat-in or drive-thru. There will also be a bake and craft sale and antique desk drawing at 7 p.m.

WEST ROCKINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 217 US Hwy. 74, will hold a Chicken ‘N Dumpling Lunch on Nov. 6. Cost is $6 a plate and will deliver five or more plates. The sale will be between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Baked goods and crafts will also be available.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Hamlet, they will celebrate their homecoming on Nov. 1 with a service featuring guest minister, Bruce Taylor. The service will be followed by a dinner in the fellowship hall.

COBB MEMORIAL is having a Fall Fun Festival on Oct. 31 from 5:30 until 8 p.m.

FREEDOM BAPTIST AND BEVERLY HILLS BAPTIST CHURCHES, 110 Kimberly St., Rockingham, will have their Judgment House on Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. Reservations are required and can be made at 895-9862.

ST. STEPHEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH invites all to their Old Fashion Day on Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m.

KINGDOM CONNECTIONS CHURCH, 134 Mill Road, Rockingham, will host a fun for all Community Autumnfest on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. There will be games, prizes, candy and food. Costumes may be worn. For more information, 688-7039.

WALLACE TRUE GOSPEL EMMANUEL HOLINESS CHURCH, 2539 Grants Mill Road, Wallace, will have their revival and homecoming Nov. 1 through Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. nightly.

MT. CALVARY ROCK OF THE AGES CHURCH, Country Home Road, Rockingham, will have their revival service beginning on Nov. 2 and runs through Nov. 5. Services begin at 7 p.m. and guest speaker will be Pastor Mike Childrers of Mt. Carmel FWB Church. There will be a guest singing each night.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Hamlet, will have Richmond Senior High’s Gospel Choir Fall Explosion on Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

HAVEN OF TRUTH WORLD WIDE, Hwy. 74, Rockingham, will host the Miracle Explosion Crusade with Apostle Dr. Phillip O. Coleman and The Supernatural Deliverance Crusade Team from Oct. 28 through Oct. 30. For more information, call 895-2251.

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, East Washington Street, Rockingham, will have Trick or Trunk on Oct. 31. Trick of Trunk is an alternative to Halloween. From 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. there will be a hot dog supper. From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the church will have a hay ride of all ages and at the same time Candy in Trunks.

ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 128 Zion Church Road, will have a homemade barbecue plate sale on Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. until. Plates are $6 each.

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Hwy. 1, Dobbins Heights, will honor Rev. Dr. JL McCullers on his eighth Pastoral Anniversary on Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. Pastor Robert Dockery of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Hoffman will speak.

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 East Washington St., will have their “Hallelujah Night” celebration on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be activities for children of all ages. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

PHILADELPHIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 157 Philadelphia Drive, Rockingham, will have their annual Fall Health Fair on Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. until noon in the church fellowship hall. Screenings will be for weight, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. As well as, PSA tests and flu shots. All are invited.

ROBERDELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, will having a chicken and dumpling sale on Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Plates are $6. Five or more plates will be delivered. Call 419-2532.

EAST ROCKINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and their Men’s Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast on Nov. 14 from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Plates are $3. All you can eat. At the same time, there is a sweets and crafts sale.

FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 276 Hatcher Road, Rockingham, will have their Fall Festival from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. They will have Trunk of Treat, games, candy, cake, walk, hay ride, fun and fellowship for all ages. And a hot dog supper.

PRAYER AND FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, Hamlet, will have a talent show on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. For more information, call 582-1177.