Saturday

YARD SALE at Abundant Life Church 139 School St. in Rockingham from 7 a.m. to noon.

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. The charge is $3 all you can eat, sweets and crafts will also be sold.

YUMMI 4 YOUR TUMMI at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 177 North Hamlet. Sponsored by Reality/Destiny’s Girls Dance Ministry will have a Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to noon.

VICTORY FAITH will have a lot sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 664 Mill Road in Rockingham. The pastor is Rick Jackson.

HOT DOG AND BAG SALE at St. Stephens A.M.E Zion Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is locate at 407 West Avenue in Hamlet, bags are $5.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH 987 North U.S. 1 Hwy. in Rockingham will have guest speakers from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The speakers are Bill Monroe of Cordova Baptist Church, Ronnie McLean of Freedom Baptist Church, Gene Alexander of First Assembly and Jack Robbins of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

POPLAR SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will have a hot-dog sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SIDNEY GROVE CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE 401 McIntyre Road in Ellerbe will have an appreciation service for Bishop Arlester Simpson at 5:30 p.m. The speaker will be Bishop Vander D. Purcell Sr. of Prelay of Sanctuary Churches of the Living Word Inc.

BIBLEWAY PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST will have the L’l Miss Princess Pageant 2010 at the East Hamlet Community Center at 6 p.m. The center is located at Old Laurel Hill Road, Hamlet. Tickets can be purchased for a donation of $1, door prizes will be given. For more information please call (910) 205-1499.

THE UNITED GOSPEL SINGERS of Hwy 1 Hoffman, will celebrate their 63rd Anniversary on at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Hoffman. The host pastor is Rev. Charles Bethea.

Sunday

ST. LUKE’S #2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 119 Morrow St. Dobbins Heights will be celebrating their 107th Anniversary with Sunday School beginning at 9:45 a.m. Allen Sutton pastor of the church will preach. Dinner will be served in the fellowship hall following service. At 5 p.m. Rev. Lamont Johnson Sr. pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Rockingham will be the guest speaker accompanied by his choir and congregation.

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 74 East in Hamlet, will have Rev Gregory Woods as their guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service.

NEW BETHEL A.M.E ZION CHURCH will have their third pastoral anniversary for Rev. Bula Legrand. For the morning service at 11 a.m. the speaker will be Elder Stephanie Genwright of Whiteville. The service will close out in the afternoon with special guest Rev. Luther McLendon of Galilee A.M.E Zion Church in Morven. For more information call (910) 461-0345, (910) 582-0189 or (910) 582-5114.

GREATER WALLS CHAPEL A.M.E ZION CHURCH Hwy 74 West in Rockingham Stewardess Board and church family will have their annual pastor appreciation service for Rev. Shelia Blakey following the 11 a.m. morning service.

NEW DIGGS CHAPEL A.M.E ZION CHURCH will be having an appreciation service for their pastor Rev J. Kirby Woodard at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Flemming Byrd. The church is located at 494 Mizpah Church Road in Rockingham.

NEW HOPE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH will have their 10 annual camp meeting and homecoming June 13 to June 16 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Guest will be Rev. Randy Jackson and Dr. Sonny Rogers. The host pastor is Rev. Allen Hudson.

PINEY GROVE CHURCH in Windblow Community in Ellerbe will hold their Youth Day. Service begins at 11:10 a.m. with the message delivered by Elder Deon Allsbrooks of Sanford. For more information call Franklin McQueen at 582-1263.

RADICAL PRAIZ TRUE HOLINESS CHURCH OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH 120 McArthur St. in Hamlet will have morning worship at 11:30 a.m. the speaker will be Prophetess Sharron Cooper, at 7:30 p.m. they will have joy and miracle night. Bible Study is on Thursday’s at 7 :30 p.m.

FAITH TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH will have their Annual Family and Friends day. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m., afternoon service will begin at 4 p.m. the speaker for the evening will be Pastor Gary Marshall from Bethel Church in Ellerbe.

THE ST. LUKES #1 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH will have their 54th anniversary of the Twilight Gospel Choir at 2 p.m. Morning worship begins at 10 a.m., Bible study and prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each Thursday night. Host pastor is Elder Kevin B. Henry.

FREEDOM MINISTRIES #1 will be having a Trinity Service at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Linda Ross of Faith Assembly in Dobbins Heights will be preaching on “God the Father”, Pastor Mildred Harrington of Harvest Time Tabernacle in Rockingham will preach on “Jesus the Son,” and Minister Christine Hall of Gatewood Station A.M.E Zion Church in Morven will preach on the “Holy Spirit.” The church is located in the Dobbins Heights Community Building at 195 Daniel St. in Dobbins Heights.

BETHEL HILL A.M.E ZION CHURCH Stewardess Board will have their annual pastoral appreciation program at 3 p.m. The speaker for the program will be Rev. John L. Wall of Centenary A.M.E Zion Church of Lilesville, with his choir and congregation. The church is located at 299 New Silver Grove Church Road, Rockingham.

LEE THEE A.M.E ZION CHURCH will have their pastor appreciation program at 3 p.m. Rev. Timothy Gould of Mt. Carmel Baptist in McDonough, Ga. will be the guest speaker.

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 177 Dobbins Heights will sponsor their women/men worship service at 3 p.m. The speaker for the afternoon service is Rev. Thomas J. Horne of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church along with his choir and congregation. The host pastor is Rev. Dr. J.L. McCullers.

MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 685 Ledbetter Road in Rockingham will have their Trustee Program at 3 p.m. Churches and choir are invited to the program. For more information contact Trustee Barbara Little at (910) 997-7346.

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

BEAUTIFUL ZION FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH located at Mt. Moriah Church Road in Hamlet will observe Children’s Day at 3 p.m. Performers on the program are “The Now Generation Choir” from Bennetsville, St. Mary Young Adult Choir from Laurel Hill, Mr. Donovan Steele of Rockingham, Shiloh Young Adult Male Choir of Gibson, First Baptist Young Adult Choir, New Hope Young Adult Choir of Hamlet and others. Refreshments will be served. Elder Glenn Bright is the host pastor.

THE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 104 Stewart St. in Rockingham, will have their Annual’s Women’s Day at 4 p.m. The theme is: “Attention all Women, Calling all Men, It’s Time to Take up a True Wailing in 2010.” If you have questions contact Sis. April Rogers, at (910) 461-6321, or Sis. Sarah Everett at (910) 206-8585.

COBB MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH will have Vacation Bible School from June 13 to June 18. “Saddleback Ranch-Rounding Up Questions, Driving Home Answers.” Classes start at 6 p.m. Classes start at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Monday through Thursday classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m. Family night is June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Classes are for ages three years old to grade 12., classes are also available for adults. No nursery is available. For more information call Marie at 582-5963.

JESUS FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 1109 Hylan Ave. Hamlet, will have Youth Revival June 13 through June 16, Sunday night at 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. The speakers for the event are, Preacher Dennis Smith on Sunday, Bo Snipes on Monday, Zachary Barnes on Tuesday and Preacher Dennis McSwain on Wednesday night. Special singing and mimes every night. For more information call Kay Daughtry at (910) 582-1136.

BEVERLY HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH will have Vacation Bible School from June 13 to June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The ages are pre-k to sixth grade. Family night is June 18 at 6:30 p.m. The VBS kickoff is June 12 at 1 p.m. There will be games horse rides and an inflatable slides.

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 Free Will Baptist 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.

Upcoming

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 120 East Rockingham St. will have their Vacation Bible School from June 14 to June 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. The theme is “God is my Hero.” The age group is two years old to adults. Refreshments will be served, the host pastor is Rev. Lamont J. Johnson.

SHEKINAH GLORY MINISTRIES 1971 Hwy U.S. 1 North in Rockingham will have Vacation Bible School from June 14 to June 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. If you need a ride contact Ronesha Leak at (910) 417-7338.

SANDY RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH 123 Sandy Ridge Church Road will have their Vacation Bible School from June 14 to June 18 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. Family night is June 18. The theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch, the host Pastor is Rodney Haywood.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HAMLET 208 Charlotte St. (beside Piggly Wiggly) is hosting Vacation Bible School, from June 14 to June 18. There will be dinner and food nightly. The theme is “High Seas Expedition” Bible school is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes are for preschool-sixth grade and adults too. Call (910) 582-1164 for more information or to sign up. Host Pastor is Randy Bishop.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 329 W. Hamlet Avenue in Hamlet will have Vacation Bible School from June 14 o June 18. The theme is “Step up and Go Green for Jesus.” Bible school is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly, classes for all ages. Host pastor is Grainger C. Davis.

FEED THE NEED OUTREACH DELIVERANCE MINISTRY will be holding a summer program for kids ages two to 12 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 or Highly Favored Services at (910) 205-1463.

SIDNEY GROVE CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE 401 McIntyre Road in Ellerbe will have Vacation Bible School from June 15 to June 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme is “God’s Heroes.” Refreshments will be served.

MIRACLE TEMPLE PLUMBLINE MINISTRY is having their first Youth Conference on June 17 and June 18 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Speakers include Bro. Semmion Crump and Bro. Michael Morman of Rockingham. On June 19 they will they will be at the East Rockingham Park for a day of food and fun. Door prizes donated by local business will be raffled off. If a youth choir, mime or dance team would like to participate contact Paullett Wall at (910) 995-6869. The church is located at 558 U.S. 1 South pass Hardees and Waffle House.

THE DOSSES will be performing in concert at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church on June 18 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1510 Old Lilesville Road in Wadesboro. For more information call Pastor Tom Parrish at (704) 694-9432.

RADICAL PRAIZ TRUE HOLINESS CHURCH OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH 120 McArthur St. in Hamlet will have guest speaker Prophet Joanna Cross of Atlanta, Ga. for their 7:30 service on June 18. The host pastor is Overseer “Prophet” Will Jones. For further information contact (910) 582-8820.

SECOND CHANCE GARAGE SALE AND MORE on June 19 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Rockingham on the Everette Street side. Garage sale is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the hot dog sale is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SANDHILL FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH 21421 Crawford Lake Road Laurel Hill will have a its Vacation Bible School 2010 North Carolina Fun Day on June 19 at 10 a.m. until. Free food and fun for all. Vacation Bible School is from June 20 to June 25 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Seaquest. For more information visit their Website at ww.sandhillfreewillbaptist.org or call Roy Green at (910) 462-0249.

ASHLEY CHAPEL CENTER will have its Annual John H. Patterson’s Fun day on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 297 Mizpah Church Road in Rockingham. Donations will be accepted but not required for this event. For more information regarding donations contact Alex Patterson at (910) 817-7151 or (910) 997-7639.

ROBERDELL AND BEAVER DAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 1302 Roberdell Road in Rockingham will have Vacation Bible School. The theme is “Saddle Ridge Ranch, Roundin’ up Questions, Drivin’ Home Answers.” The kickoff is June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, there is no meeting on June 21. VBS will be Monday through Thursday, June 21 to June 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The ages are two years old to adults. Supper will be served for the kids. On June 25 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a family cookout, please bring a white T-shirt to decorate and non-perishable food items for less fortunate cowboys and girls.

BAKE SALE to be held at New Covenant Christian Fellowship from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 19. For more information or to preorder a cake for Father’s Day contact Mary S. Bailey at (910) -997-3637.

ST. LUKE’S #2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 119 Morrow St. Dobbins Heights will have a musical program, with various groups and choirs performing on June 19. Service will begin at 4 p.m.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH at 406 McDonald Avenue in Hamlet is holding a community block party on June 19. There will be food, games and fun from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m. the Roberdel Baptist Church Band will provide music, this is a free event.

EAST ROCKINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 409 Mill Road will have its Annual Steak and Chicken Dinner on June 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The price is $10 per plate, there will be live entertainment. For tickets call James Howell at (910) 895-2794 or (910) 895-4587.

CHURCH IN THE PARK is sponsored by United Churches. The event is June 19 at 5 p.m. at the Dobbins Heights Community Park, Earl Franklin Park. There will be free hot dogs and drinks, music, singing and the word of the Lord.

THE DOSSES will be singing at Highland Pines Free Will Baptist Church on June 19 at 7 p.m. For more information call Rev. Don Kivett at (910) 582-5646.

ST. LUKE’S #2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 119 Morrow St. Dobbins Heights will have Vacation Bible School Sunday through Thursday beginning on June 20. On Sunday it will be from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be classes from kindergarten through adult.

First United Church of Hamlet will have a Beat the Crowd breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on June 26. The church is located at 300 Charlotte Street in Hamlet. Generous southern breakfast, $5 per plate, take-outs available. Handicapped accessible.

WHOLE WORD GOSPEL CHURCH will sponsor a gospel singing on June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Leak Street Educational and Cultural Community Center. Artist featured will be Josephine Dicks and the Inspires, Terry Frazier and the Tears of Joy, Larry Covington and the Sons of Sharon, the Steele Sisters and more.

FLETCHER’S CHAPEL will celebrate its 115th Church Anniversary on June 27 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Robert L. Dockery, pastor of Macedonian Baptist Church as the guest speaker. Dinner will be served following morning services. The pastor is Rev. Charles A. Bethea The church is located Hwy U.S. 1 in Hoffman.

NEW LIFE CHURCHES OF DELIVERANCE will begin Vacation Bible School on July 14 to July 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. The theme is “Step Up and Go Green For Jesus.” There are classes for the young and adults.