Saturday

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, will have a Easter Egg Hunt, April 3, 2010. Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 and last till 12:30. There will be games, food, and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.

FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 276 Hatcher Road in Rockingham, will host an Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with games, food, fun and fellowship for children of all ages.

LEE THEE A.M.E.Z. CHURCH is having a musical program on April 3 at 6 p.m. Several musical groups and musicians will perform during the program. For more information, call 895-9078.

STELLY’S TABERNACLE CHURCH will have Choir Day on April 3 at 7 p.m.

PEE DEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will hold its monthly breakfast on from 6:30 to 10 a.m. The cost is $4 for buffet.

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 596 East Washington Street in Rockingham, will hold its Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under at 10:30 a.m. A hot dog lunch will be served at 11 a.m.

FAITH TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH, is holding a Youth Convention on April 3, and 4th. Service on Friday night will start at 7:30 p.m. The speaker for this night will be Pastor Gould from Lee Thee. Saturday Service will begin at 7:30 p.m.. The speaker will be Pastor; Ben Townsend, from Canden Sunday service will be at 11:30 a.m., the speaker will be Bishop William McLaughn of Faith Temple Holiness Church. Come help lift up the name of Jesus.

ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 217 Henderson Street, is planning a series of events for Holy Week. Services are as follows: April 3 service will be at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Laurinburg at 7:30 p.m., April 4 Easter Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sunday

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1120 East Washington Street in Rockingham, will have sunrise service at 6 a.m., including baptism of candidates for membership and the Easter program. Rev. Lamont Johnson will deliver the sermon for 11 a.m. service. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Easter Monday from noon to 2 p.m.

LOVELY HILLS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Lincoln Street in Rockingham, will have sunrise service at 6 a.m. The speaker will be one of Lovely Hills Associate Minister Christopher Smith, and breakfast will follow. The public is invited.

THE HEALING CENTER CHURCH will hold Easter Sunrise Service at the Rockingham National Guard Armory at 6 a.m. Regular worship will be held at 11 a.m. Pastor D.M. Mason will preside over the services.

BEAUTIFUL ZION FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, on Mt. Moriah Church Road in Hamlet, will hold Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. with Elder Glenn Bright bringing the message. Breakfast will be served.

ST. STEPHEN’S BAPTIST CHURCH, U.S. 1 South in Rockingham, will hold Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. The guest preacher will be Min. Shirleen Freeman, the first lady of St. Stephen’s Church. The host pastor is Rev. Gregory Freeman. Everyone is invited to attend.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, on Highway 74 East in Hamlet, would like to announce that Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6 a.m. with Mrs. Wanda Cassidy as guest speaker. Regular worship will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Kirkpatrick of Charlotte as guest speaker.

ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH, Derby, will hold Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. The speaker will be Min. Emma Ingram, with breakfast to follow. No 11 a.m. worship service will be held. The host pastor is Rev. Mary Lindsey.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRY, 148 Daniels Street, will hold Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., with breakfast being served afterward. The morning service will be at 9:30 a.m.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH, U.S. 1 in Rockingham, invites everyone to attend its 2010 Cantata “It Is Finished.” Sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m., with breakfast afterward. Cantata worship will be held at 8:45 a.m., with worship service at 11 a.m. The host pastor is Alex Perakis.

NORTHAM CEMETERY EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, Northam Road in Rockingham, will be held on Easter morning at 6:30 a.m. Rev. Wyatt Coley of Cameronian Presbyterian Church will be preaching the message, with Rev. Mickey Briles of the Beverly Hills Baptist Church and Rev. Michael Griffin of the Pee Dee United Methodist Church assisting him.

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 596 East Washington Street in Rockingham, will hold Easter Sunrise Service at 6:45 a.m. The church will begin a commemorative walk down to the picnic shelter, and after a short service will return for a light breakfast. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and Sunday morning worship service is at 11 a.m.

ROBERDEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1302 Roberdel Road, will hold Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, 609 Cheraw Road in Hamlet, will have a sunrise service at 7 a.m., and breakfast will be served after the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 276 Hatcher Road in Rockingham, will hold a special sunrise service at 7 a.m. with Sunday school and breakfast to follow. Pastor Ernie Walters and congregation invite everyone to worship.

CRESTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, 436 Crestview Drive in Rockingham, will hold its Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. The men of the church will prepare breakfast in the Fellowship Hall to follow the service.

NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, 679 Wiregrass Road in Hamlet, will hold sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast at 8:30. Sunday school will be held at 10 and the worship service at 11.

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 217 Midway Road in Rockingham, will have Easter morning Sunday service at 8 a.m., with a breakfast and fellowship to follow. There will be no Sunday school or evening services.

SARON BAPTIST CHURCH, 123 Saron Church Road in Ellerbe, will present an Easter musical “Behold the Lamb,” created by Sue Smith and Russsell Mauldin during 11 a.m. worship.

ST. LUKE NO. 1 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH will hold Easter Service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Please join us for a prayer meeting at 6 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday night.

PINEY GROVE CHURCH, Windblow Community in Ellerbe, will host their annual usher anniversary at 3 p.m. The message will be delivered by Rev. Benny Kemp. He will be accompanied by the choir and congregation of Lovely Hill. Piney Grove Ushers look forward to having you worship with them.

ST. MARY’S HOLINESS CHURCH, 178 Channie McManus Drive in Dobbins Heights, will celebrate the anniversary of the youth choir at 4 p.m.

Upcoming

HIGHLAND PINES F.W.B. CHURCH, 3200 Chalk Road, Hamlet, will hold revival from April 5-9. It will feature Evangelist Eddie Carter, old time preaching and special singing each night. For more information call Rev. Don Kivett at 582-5646.

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, U.S. 1 North in Hoffman, will be having their 7th annual Rainbow Tea on April 10 at 5 p.m. at the Hamlet Community Center. Each adult ticket is $15 and children age 6 to 12 are $7 apiece. Elder William L. Harrington, pastor of Tabernacle of Faith in Hamlet, will be the guest speaker. Music by “The Gospel Singers.” Dinner will be served. The host pastor is Estelle Quick.

ST. MARY’S HOLINESS CHURCH, 178 Channie McManus Drive in Hamlet, will hold a special services honoring Assistant Pastor Elder Billy Quick on April 10 at 6 p.m. Rev. Howard McLaurin Jr. of New Beginnings Church in Biscoe will be the preacher for the occasion. Come and help us be a blessing to this man of God. Elder Quick is a man that will reach out and help anybody at anytime. Sponsored by Bishop Mary Quick and St. Mary’s Church Family.

THE DEACONESS OF FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Highway 177 in Hamlet, will celebrate their 81st anniversary on April 11 at 3 p.m. Rev. Bula LeGrand of New Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church will be the guest speaker.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 320 West Ave. in Hamlet, will present a “Women in Red” program April 11 at 3:30 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Rev. Wanda Cassidy of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Rockingham. The public is invited, and women are encouraged to wear red.

MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 685 Ledbetter Road in Rockingham, is holding an event April 11 at 3 p.m. with guest pastor/speaker Rev. Benny Kemp of Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church. This event is sponsored by the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Usher Board.

PHILADELPHIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 157 Philadelphia Drive in Rockingham, will host an “Old Fashion Day” on April 11 at 3 p.m. Rev. Daniel Scott of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served following the service. Wear your clothes from back in the day, and let’s come praise God together for His goodness. This event is sponsored by the church’s Witness Committee. The host pastor is Rev. Dora Dorsey.

HAVEN OF TRUTH DELIVERANCE CHURCH, will be celebrating their Usher Anniversary April 11 at 4 p.m. The speaker will be Pastor Joletha Dockery of Rocky Mount AME Zion Church of Ansonville. For more information, contact Birda Bivens at 461-9389.

GREATER WALLS CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, Highway 74 West, will hold a spring revival from April 12 through 14. The evangelist will Rev. Dr. Otis McMillan, director of the Bureau of Evangelism for the A.M.E. Zion Church. Rev. Sheila Blakely is the host pastor. The public is invited to attend.

SWEET HAVEN CHURCH, of Rockingham, will have a plate sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Barbecue pork, slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert will be served. Eat in or take out. It is $6 per plate, and will deliver if there are five or more plates ordered. Call 895-8584 for information. A special singing by Sweet Haven’s own “New Breed” will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH will have the Mercy’s Well Quartet on April 16 at 7 p.m. in the multi purpose building.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 329 West Ave., God’s Angels Praise Ministry will be celebrating their “2nd Annual Praise Dance Anniversary” on April 17 at 4 p.m. The program theme is “Look Where He Brought Us From.” For more information, call Venica White at 461-0827.

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH will host a Black Light Puppet Show performed by Canton Baptist Church Youth Group in Albemarle on April 17. They will have face painting at 4:30 p.m., Puppet Program at 5 p.m. and Hot Dog Supper at 6 p.m.

L AND L PRODUCTIONS will present a “Springtime Blessing Concert” April 17 at Fisher Hill Baptist Church. Advance tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $22. Children under 12 is $10.

MIRACLE TEMPLE PLUMBLINE MINISTRY, 558 U.S. 1 South, will be holding a Women’s Conference entitled “The Promise is Worth the Pain.” Opening service is April 18 at 4 p.m. Services will be help April 19 through April 23 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Closing service on April 25 at 4 p.m.

TRINITY EMMANUEL HOLINESS CHURCH, 130 Entwistle Street in East Rockingham, will hold revival from April 19 through the 23rd. Services begin at 7 p.m. each night, and the Blythe Family with sister Rita will hold special singings.

EAST ROCKINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 490 Mill Road. Will be serving 3 meals, Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches, on Friday April 23. Time will be from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.. Price will be $6.00 per plate. For tickets call 895-4587 or 997-5790.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 329 West Avenue, Hamlet, will have their Annual Spring Gospel Fest on April 24 at 5 p.m. All choirs are invited to attend. For more information, call 582-1771 or 206-1133.

HAMLET FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Charlotte St.. will hold a Dodge the Crowd Breakfast, from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. on April 24. Full southern breakfast, $5 per plate.

WAYMAN CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH, 451 Osborne Road, will have holding their Men’s Choir Anniversary at the Faith Center on April 24 at 2 p.m. Brother Andrew Miller and the Men’s Choir of St. Pauls Missionary Baptist church in Atlanta, GA will be performing along with other local talent.

LEE THEE A.M.E.Z. CHURCH, Rockingham, will hold their annual “100 Men in Black March” on May 2 at 3 p.m.

OUTREACH FOR JESUS, 440 Battley Dairy Road, Hamlet, will hold a hot dog and barbeque sale on May 21 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., will resume Benefit Singing. The Oxendines will be performing a Benefit Singing at 7 p.m. All proceeds from singing and sale will go to Lynn Kiker. Lynn recently underwent a heart transplant.

SNEED GROVE AME ZION CHURCH YOUTH DEPARTMENT, will sponsor their annual “Pack-a-Pew” program at 6 p.m. Minister Cynthia Martin of Lovely Hill Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

FISHER HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, Cheraw, S.C. L &L Productions present “ Springtime Blessing Concert” Featuring Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites, from Lake City, S.C. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more ticket info call: Lucille (704)-294-0175/ Arnetta Rose (843)-439-5637 Bennettsville, S.C.. Praise & Faith Christian Book Store-Cheraw, S.C. (843)-531-6591. Mrs. Cole- Hamlet N.C. (910)-544-2411