SATURDAY

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rockingham will have a yard sale at 6 a.m.

ST. LUKE #2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 119 Morrow St. Dobbins Heights will have a food, flea market and car wash beginning at 10 a.m. All proceeds will go to the building fund.

THE ROCKINGHAM DISTRICT’S Fourth Missionary Mass Meeting will be at 10 a.m. at New Bethel A.M.E Zion Church, Dobbins Heights, Hamlet. A prayer breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. The Presiding Elder is Rev. Michael J. Massey, Women’s Home and Oversees Missionary Society President Sis. Patricia McCoy and Rev. Bula Legrand is the host pastor.

GREEN POND CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST will a Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 3760 Old Wire Road in Gibson. There will be health screenings, exhibitors and presentations. Please call (910) 268-4236 for additional information and if you would like to participate.

GLENWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH on County Home Road, will have a barbecue and chicken plate sale from 1 p.m. until. The sale will benefit Christians.

SIDNEY GROVE CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE will have their vacation bible school kick off from noon to 2 p.m. The theme is “Hero Headquarters.”

THE RICHMOND SENIOR HIGH GOSPEL CHOIR will have their Spring Concert at 5 p.m. at the Wayman Chapel Faith Center. Various local groups will be singing.

EXWAY BAPTIST CHURCH will have singing at the Crossroad 2771 Country Line Road. The event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Sonrise of Rockingham will perform.

RENEWED HEARTS will be at the Community Church Rockingham, at 6 p.m.

OVERSEER MARY QUICK AND SOLID ROCK HOLINESS CHURCH INC. will have a Pastor Appreciation Program for Dorothy Burgess at 6 p.m. at the City of Aberdeen recreation building at Aberdeen Lake. The guest preacher will be Pastor Michael Keeps of Bibleway Tabernacle, Dillon.

FAITH TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH will have a Pre Pastoral Anniversary Program at 7:30 p.m. Elder William McLaughlin Jr. will be the speaker.

SUNDAY

SHARON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 667 Sharmon Church Road, will have Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning service at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. W. L. Alexander. Speaking at 3 p.m., will be Rev George McAuthur of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Ellerbe along with his choir and congregation. Dinner will be follow the morning service. For more information contact Sis. Ellen J. Davis at (910) 652-6155 or Bro. Frank Dumas at (910) 997-4302.

MT. MORIAH FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH will have morning service at 10 a.m., and then a covered dish dinner at 12:30 p.m. Their Homecoming Program begins at 2 p.m., the church is located on Mt. Moriah Church Road off Hwy. 381 South. The speaker will be Brother Bruce Goodwin, and Meri Stewart and the Brown Girls will sing.

MARSTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 220 Stroman Road, Marston will be celebrating their anniversary at 3 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening service will be Rev. Darryl Carter, pastor of Ellerbe Grove Baptist Church, Rockingham. He will be accompanied by his congregation, dinner will be served after morning service. The host Pastor is Rev. J.W. Cannady.

GREAT WALLS CHAPEL CHURCH Hwy 74 West Rockingham, will have their Family and Friends Day. Dinner will be served following the morning worship service.

MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 986 Ledbetter Road (Beaver Dam Community) Rockingham will celebrate its Annual Women’s Day during the 11 a.m. service. Minister Jessie Warren Binson, associate minister of Children Chapel United Church of Christ in Alamance County will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall following the morning worship. The host Pastor is Rev. Jamal Brown.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH on Hwy 74 East in Hamlet will have guest minister Rev. Charles Allen for their 11 a.m. service.

THE BASS TEMPLE UNITED CHURCH OF GOD will celebrate Benjamin Faison’s 40th Anniversary with an ending service at 11:30 a.m. The theme is, “A Man of Faith and Prayer.”

RADICAL PRAIZ TRUE HOLINESS CHURCH 120 McArthur St. Hamlet, will have morning worship at 11:30 a.m. For the evening service at 7:15 p.m., they will have Joy Miracle Night. The host pastor is Prophet Will Jones. For more information call (910) 582-8820.

DIVINE ASSURANCE CHURCH OF GOD High Street Hamlet, will have its Family and Friends Day at 11:30 a.m. The Pastor is Betty Smith.

MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH 1208 Rockingham Road will have their Trustee Ministry Annual celebration at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Edward Ashe, pastor of Freedom Ministries Church, Raeford along with his choir and congregation. All trustees dress in black or white, the host pastor is Rev. D.R. Bennett.

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 177 Dobbins Heights Missionary will be celebrating their 89th Anniversary at 3 p.m. The theme is “Women With a Willing Mind to Work for the Lord.” The speaker will be Rev. Alberta Jones associate minister of Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rockingham. The host pastor is Rev. Dr. J.L. McCuller.

NEW BEGINNING PRAYER DELIVERANCE HEALING MINISTRY will have Pastor Appreciation for Develyn M. Diggs-Powell at 3 p.m. The church is located at 905 1/2 North Lee St., Rockingham. The speaker will be Pastor Carol Turner of Mt. Zarn A.M.E. Zion Church, Laurel Hill.

LEE THEE A.M.E ZION CHURCH 428 Lee Thee Church Road Rockingham, will have their Annual Missionary Candlelight March at 3 p.m. Rev. Mary Lindsey of St. John Baptist Church along with her choir and members will be the guest, everyone wear white.

NEW BETHEL A.M.E ZION CHURCH Lay Council and Christian Education Department are sponsoring a program at 3 p.m. There will be different speakers and a raffle. First prize is a $50 gas card, second prize is a $35 gift card and third prize is a $25 gift card. The host pastor is Rev. Bula Legrand.

ST. PETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 205 N. Bridges St. Hamlet will have a program by their Youth and Children Ministries entitled “Your Season to be Blessed” at 3:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Tim Bibb of Heavenview Church, Winston Salem.

NEW DIGGS A.M.E ZION CHURCH 494 Mizpah Road, Rockingham will have their Hat Parade at 3:30 p.m. This is event is sponsored by the Missionary and Christian Departments of the church. The speaker for the afternoon will be Rev. Joletha Dockery and her congregation from Rocky Mount A.M.E Zion Church Ansonville. The host pastor is Rev. J. Kirby Woodard.

GREATER NEW DIGGS A.M.E ZION CHURCH 1400 Old Cheraw Hwy Rockingham will have its Annual Steward Board Service at 3:30 p.m. The guest preacher for the service will be Superintendent Dr. Thomas C. Leak along with his choir and congregation, Temple Church of God in Christ, Rockingham and Temple Church of God in Christ, Fayetteville.

GREEN CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH will have a birthday service and dinner for Mrs. Carrie Harrington at 3:30 p.m.

HARVEST TIME TABERNACLE CHURCH located at 106 South Groves Avenue, will have their Annual Friends and Family Day at 4 p.m. Pastor James Covington Of Shekinah Glory Ministries of Rockingham will be the guest speaker. Pastor Mildred Harrington is the host pastor.

THE MCLENDONS will perform at Highland Acres Church of God at 6 p.m. Contact 895-2630 for more information.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is sponsoring a panel discussion which will be led by Michele Weatherly, RN BC and other area professionals at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. They will discuss facing the challenges of parenting tweens and teens. Other topics include drugs and alcohol awareness, teen sex, behavioral issues, signs of depression in teens, Internet technology and safety, ways to talk to your kids and keep the lines of communication open.

UPCOMING

DIVINE ASSURANCE CHURCH OF GOD High Street Hamlet will have two nights of power on May 24 and May 25, 7 p.m. nightly. For more information contact (704) 322-6372. The Pastor is Betty Smith.

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 177 Dobbins Heights, will have their Youth Revival from May 24 to May 26 at 7 p.m. May 24 the speaker will be Minister Natasha Platt-Covington, of First Baptist Church. May 25 the speaker will be Evangelist Boe Snipes III, Harbour for Souls Church, May 26 speaker is to be announced. Rev. J.L. McCullers, pastor.

BELIEVERS OUTREACH MINISTRY 1075 West Hamlet Avenue, Hamlet will have their Revival May 26 to May 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. The event is hosted by Mike and Diana Gibson. May 26, the guest church is St. Mary’s Holiness Church, Dobbins Heights, the speaker is Overseer Mary L. Quick and a song will be by The St. Mary’s Gospel Choir. On May 27, the guest church will be Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, Rockingham, the speaker will be Pastor Michael Swinnie and a song by a guest choir. On May 28, the guest church will be God’s Vision of Praise, Vass, the speaker will be Pastor Ruby Sherpard and a song by a guest choir. For more information contact (910) 582-9595.

WHOLE WORD GOSPEL CHURCH 328 Aiport Road Rockingham, will have their Youth on Fire for God program May 28 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Minister Zack Barnes of Laurel Hill, who has been preaching since he was five years old.

FAR EAST BOYS from Forest City, will be performing at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ellerbe on May 29 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken.

FEED THE NEED will hold a yard sale May 29 on Hwy. 74 in front of Sister’s.

NEW DIGGS CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 494 Mizpah Road Rockingham, will have a Big Gospel Singing Program May 29 at 6 p.m. Groups from Rockingham and surrounding areas will participate. Rev. J. Kirby Woodard is pastor.

MT. PISGAH A.M.E. ZION CHURCH’S Christian Education Department will sponsor a “Dress Down Sunday” on May 30 starting at 11 a.m.

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 177 Dobbins Heights will host their Family and Friends Day on May 30 with 11 a.m. service. Pastor Dr. J.L. McCullers will speak at the morning service, a fellowship dinner will follow. Please dress casual.

NEBO WESLEYAN CHURCH Orsborne Road Hamlet will have a biscuit and yard sale on June 5 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., rain or shine. For more information contact Pastor Jeff Collins at (910) 582-1236.

FREEDOM MINISTRIES #1 will be celebrating their Usher’s First Anniversary on May 30 at 2:30 p.m. The pastor for the afternoon will be Pastor Sheila Rush and her congregation from Presence of God Christian Ministries, in Peachland. The church is located in the Dobbins Heights Community Building at 195 Daniel St. Dobbins Heights.

INDOOR YARD SALE at Cordova United Methodist Church from 7 a.m. to noon on June 5.

INDOOR YARD SALE First United Methodist Church, 300 Charlotte Street, Hamlet from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on June 4 to June 5. Light breakfast and lunch available both days.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Everette Street will have a church yard sale on June 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. All proceeds will go toward the youth summer mission project.

ST. STEPHENS A.M.E ZION CHURCH 407 West Avenue, Hamlet will have a hot dog and bag sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 5. The bags are $5.

Mt. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH 1208 Rockingham Road will be celebrating their Third Anniversary on June 5, and June 6. On June 5 they will have their Friends and Family cookout and Fun Day celebration from noon until 6 p.m. at Falling Creek Park located on South Hood Street, Rockingham. On June 6 the church will have their anniversary service at 11 a.m. followed by brunch. The host pastor is Rev. D.R. Bennett.

HAVEN OF TRUTH DELIVERANCE CHURCH will have summer day camp from June 6-until school starts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The age group is from pre-K to ninth grade. Call for more information (910) 995-5901 or (910) 461-8610 after 7 p.m. There is service to pick up your child and drop them off if needed. The application can be picked up at the church.

GREEN CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH is having their Pastor Appreciation service for Rev. Dr. Alexander McDonald and family on June 6. The service will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tony Hornes. The afternoon service will begin at 3 p.m. with Bishop James O. Cunningham along with his church family, World of Life Temple of Radford.

ST. MARY’S HOLINESS CHURCH 178 Channie McManus Dr. Dobbins Heights, will have a Pew Rally on June 6 at 5 p.m. The United Gospel Singers of Hoffman and Marston and Second Chance of Dillon, will be featured on the program.

EAST ROCKINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Men’s Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall, on June 12. The charge is $3 all you can eat, sweets and crafts will also be sold.

PHILADELPHIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 157 Philadelphia Dr. Rockingham Usher Board will celebrate their Fourth Anniversary on June 13 at 3 p.m. The speaker for the afternoon will be Rev. Jesse Covington, pastor of Livingston Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Ghio.

MAPLE STREET FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 128 Maple St. Rockingham will have its first camp starting June 13-17. Sunday June 13, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. the speaker will be Rev. Allen Fredell of Faith FWB Church Morganton. Monday June 14, at 10 a.m. the speaker will be Rev. Don Kivett Highland Pined FWB Church Hamlet, at 11 a.m. the speaker will be Rev. Mike Childers of Mt. Carmel FWB Church Rockingham and at 7 p.m. the speaker will be Rev. Gary Brown from Christian Life FWB Church, Thomasville. On Tuesday June 15, at 10 a.m. the speaker will be Robbie Stewart from Community Church, Hamlet, at 11 a.m. the speaker will be Roger Webster of Jefferson Park FWB Church, Rockingham and at 7 p.m. the speaker will be Rev. Paul Lambert of Southside FWB Church, Conway. On Wednesday June 16, at 10 a.m. the speaker will be Rev. Mike Rankin of Maple Street FWB Church, Rockingham, at 11 a.m. the speaker will be Rev. Ricky Jacobs of Southside FWB Church, Ellerbe, and at 7 p.m. the speaker will be Rev. Richard Cole West Fifth Avenue FWB Church, Gastonia. And on Thursday June 17, at 10 a.m. the speaker will be Rev. Rocky Reese of Faith FWB Church, Morganton, at 11 a.m. there will be a Cowbell Service numerous preachers, preaching for eight to 10 minutes and at 7 p.m. the speaker will be Rev. Jeff Duncan of Going Home FWB Church, Marion.

FEED THE NEED will be holding a summer program for kids from June 14 to August 13. The program is Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages two years old to 12 years old. For applications call Jennifer Evans at 417-7974.