Saturday, August 18
What: Country Ham Breakfast
When: August 18, 7am-11am
Where: Pleasant Hill UMC; 1102 Warlick Road, Belwood
More Info: Adults $8, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. 704-538-3995
What: Hotdog Plate Sale, $7. Desserts $1.50
When: August 18, 10am
Where: Doggett Grove AME Zion Ch, 651 Doggett Grove Rd, Forest City
More Info: Fundraiser drawing at 12pm
Saturday & Sunday, August 18-19
What: Church Anniversary Celebration
When: August 18-19
Where: St. John AME Zion Church, Rutherfordton
More Info: Several Speakers. Aug 18, Old Time Gospel Singing Program 3pm. Aug 19, Church Anniversary 3:30pm.
Sunday, August 19
What: Hosting Back-to-Church Sunday
When: Aug. 19, 11am
Where: Danieltown Baptist Ch, 1386 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City
What: Gospel Singing
When: August 19, 4pm
Where: Doggett Grove AME Zion Ch, 651 Doggett Grove Rd, Forest City
More Info: Various Groups
Friday, August 24
What: Family Life Celebration Concert presented by Hands of HOPE for Life
When: Aug. 24, 6:30pm
Where: Foundation at ICC
More Info: FREE. Donations taken at the end of concert. Proceeds benefit Hands of HOPE pregnancy center. hh4life.org.
Sunday, August 26
What: Singing
When: Aug. 26, 2pm
Where: Full Gospel Revival Church, 4799 Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton (approx. 10 miles west of Rutherfordton)
More Info: Special guest singers: The Golden Trumpets. All Welcome. 828-447-2886
What: Hosting Back-to-School Sunday
When: Aug. 26, 11am
Where: Danieltown Baptist Church, 1386 Bethany Church Road, Forest City
More Info: We will anoint and pray over the school children and urge folks to bring school supplies to donate to our local area schools that day.
Sunday, August 26
What: Tim Menzies will present the Word and Song
When: Aug. 26, 6pm
Where: Corinth Baptist Church; Pinehurst Rd, between Old US 74 and Tiney Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Public invited. No ticket required, love offering will be received to offset concert expenses.
Tuesday - Friday, August 28-31
What: Annual Convention
When: Tues. Aug. 28, 7pm. Wed-Fri., Aug. 29-31, 10am and 7pm
Where: Full Gospel Revival Church, 4799 Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton (approx. 10 miles west of Rutherfordton)
More Info: Special guest speakers: 828-447-2886
Friday, August 31
What: Labor Day Weekend Concert, featuring Carolina Quartet, Southern Sounds, and the Golden Valley Crusaders. Pre-concert meal from 5:30-6:45pm
When: Friday, August 31, 7pm (doors open at 6pm)
Where: Concord Baptist Church, 720 Old US 74, Bostic
More Info: Proceeds benefit South Mountain Christian Camp
Ongoing Church Programs
Harvest Time Ministry
Worship Sundays, 9am. Also, Soup Kitchen, every Tuesday at 5pm. 156 Sunset St., Rutherfordton.
Spindale Church of the Brethren
Sunday 9:30am Prayer Room, 10am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship, 6pm 2nd & 4th Sunday, Adult Bible Study. Wednesday 6pm Choir Practice, 7pm Bible Study, Youth Gathering & Kids activities. Sterling St., Spindale. 828-286-3908.
The Biker Church
Service: 10:30am Sunday's, Tune Up: 6:30pm Thursday's.
Preacher Chris, 828-289-6773. 245 Big Springs, Forest City.
Walk By Faith Ministries
Fundraising Yard Sale Saturdays 8am-12pm. Proceeds provide hot meals, etc. 133 Gardenbrook Dr., Forest City at Restoration Church.
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
Traditional Sunday Worship, 11am. Sunday School, 10am. Wednesday evening prayer and meal fellowship 6pm, choir practice 7pm. 250 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. 828-245-5471.
Church of the Exceptional
"For Physically & Mentally Challenged" Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am. Vans are available for pick-up. 2843 Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. 828-657-5628.
Chase Baptist Church
GPS; Grieving Parents Support Group. Helping people find there way after the loss of a child. Meets second Tuesday of each month, 7pm. Scott Butler, 828-305-3619.
Souls Harbor Tabernacle
Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am & 6pm, Thursday 7pm. Pastor Charles Poole. 704-466-0626. 441 Sandy Run Ch. 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.
Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Polk County
Gospel Pickin' 1st Saturday of every month. Food served 6pm. Singing at 7pm. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC 28722. 828-863-1353, 864-415-3364.
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.
Spindale United Methodist Church
Coffee Fellowship 9:45am. Sunday School 10am. Traditional Worship 11am. Acoustic Gospel Gathering monthly Sunday 7pm. East Main Street at Methodist Drive, Spindale. 828-286-2281.
Saving Grace Fellowship
Weekly Schedule: Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am. Old DAV bldg next to EMS, Withrow Rd, Forest City.
Grace Chapel Foursquare Church
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief/loss. 111 Mitchell St., Forest City. 828-289-9181.