Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren
Invites all children to Surf Shack VBS, July 24-29, 6-8:30pm. Music, interactive Bible fun, cool crafts, meals, games, and even an adult class. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC. 828-863-1353.
Rutherfordton SDA Church
VBS July 25-29, 6-8pm. Ages 3-13. 192 East Mt St., Rutherfordton (beside old Ruth Elementary).
Pilgrims Way Baptist Church
VBS; July 25-29, 6-8:30pm. All ages. 485 Hamilton Rd., Rutherfordton. FMI or if you need a ride please call 828-288-0121 or 828-287-3940.
Salem UMC
In conjunction with the Washburn Community Outreach Center will be having a BIG Sale on all clothing, all sizes will be 50% off! July 28-30, 9am-2pm. Large variety of Christmas items. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.
Mitchell Chapel FBH Church
Car Show/Fish Fry, Sat. July 30. Car Show, 9am-2pm. Fish Fry, 10am-until. Entry fee, $20 or $25 w/meal. Proceeds toward building fund. 2711 US-64, Rutherfordton. 828-625-4507 or 828-513-7036.
Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church
Children's Health Fair, Sat. July 30, 9am-12pm. Free to students Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Health Screens, Books, Freebies, Handouts. Visit our back-to-school area where you receive your own hand decorated back pack and school supplies. 3060 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton. 828-248-3041.
Faith Baptist Church
5th Sunday Singing, July 31, 2pm. Featuring: The Forgiven. Everyone is welcome. 149 West Main Ext. Forest City.
Plainview Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School, Aug. 1-5, 5:30pm-8pm. 828-286-2202.
Spindale United Methodist Church
Summer Sizzle, ages 6-13. Bowling at Autumn Lanes, Aug. 3, 1-3pm. Falls Park on the Reedy Back to School Kick-off, Sept. 11. 185 Mill St., Spindale. 828-286-2281.
First United Methodist Church
Children's Health Fair, Sat. Aug. 6, 9am-12pm. Kindergarten through 5th grade. Free Screenings and Health Information. First 100 will receive book bags filled with school supplies and a book! 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Weekly schedule: Sunday school 10am. Worship service at 11am. Mt. Olivet Church Rd. Ellenboro.
Rutherford Church of Christ
Mid-Week Service; Wednesday 7PM. 925 Hwy 221 N. Rutherfordton.
Souls Harbor Tabernacle
Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday night 6pm, Thursday night 7pm. Pastor Charles Poole. 704-466-0626. 441 Sandy Run Church Rd. Mooresboro.
Epicenter Church
Sunday 10:30am. Tuesday 7pm. Youth Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7pm. Young adults, age 16-26, 1st & 3rd Sunday, 7pm. 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City. Visit: www.theepicenterchurch.org
Spindale United Methodist Church
Casual Early Service, Sundays 9am. Refreshments 9:30-10am. Alive Now Small Group and Sunday School at 10am. Traditional Worship 11am. East Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281. www.spindaleumc.com
First United Methodist Church
Welcome Table Free Community Meal, Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Dine in. 264 North Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by churches of Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704.
Friendship Baptist Church
Service schedule: Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am. 188 Bostic/Sunshine Hwy., Bostic.
Crestview Baptist Church
Caregiver Support Group every 3rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.
Harvest Time Ministry
Worship Sundays, 9am. Also, Soup Kitchen, every Tuesday at 5pm. 156 Sunset St., Rutherfordton.
Holy Ground Community Church
Gospel Music Jam every Tuesday, 6-8pm. Bring instrument. Sun. 10am & 6pm. Wed. 6pm. 124 Fairhope St., Forest City.
New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God
Sunday School 10am, Wednesday Bible Study 7pm, Sunday Worship 11:15am. 687 Ledbetter Rd., Spindale.
Faith Temple Worship Center
Sunday Worship, 11am. Pray Service, Thursdays, 6:30pm. Food ministry every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. 151 Kentucky St., Spindale. 828-395-2091.
Grace Chapel (formerly Forest City Foursquare)
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief/loss, Thursdays. Child care is available. 121 Mitchell St., Forest City. 828-289-9181.
Bible Study
Spiritual Warfare, Sunday 10:45am. 845 Battleground Rd., Cowpens, SC 29330 (corner of Mayo Rd./Hwy. 110). 828-247-4772 or e-mail martaa54@att.net
Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Caroleen
Pastor: Billy Poe Jones. Do you know Jesus? We can introduce you! Excellent Youth Program. Services: Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am & 6pm & Wednesday 7pm.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Sunday School, 10am. Worship Service, 11am & 6pm. Wednesday 7pm. 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Visit: mountvernonbaptistchurch.org
Camp Creek Baptist Church
Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am. Wednesday 6:30pm. 1801 Camp Creek Rd., Union Mills. 828-288-1554.
Mundy's United Methodist Church
Services: Worship 9am. Pastor, David M. Lee, Sr. 550 Trinity Church Rd., Mooresboro.
Salem United Methodist Church
Contemporary Service 8:30am, Sunday School 10am, Traditional Service 11am. 184 Salem Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-8518.