Sunday, September 30
What: Homecoming/Pastor Retirement Dinner
When: September 30, following Worship Service
Where: New Bethel Baptist Church, Harris
More Info: Bring a well-filled basket!
What: 5th Sunday Singing
When: September 30, 2pm
Where: Faith Baptist Church, 149 W. Main Ext. Forest City
More Info: Featuring, Rough Cut Bluegrass Gospel
What: 4th Year Anniversary, Celebration of Living Word Independent Ministry
When: September 30, 3pm
Where: Mt. Vernon Club House, Hudlow Rd, Rutherfordton
More Info: Guest speaker: Rev. Elenor Miller
Sunday - Thursday Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
What: Fall Revival
When: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4, 7pm each night
Where: Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr, Forest City.
More Info: Rev. Mike Blanton and Evidence
Monday, October 1
What: Sister Chicks for Christ Hosts 16th Annual Ladies Night Out When: October 1, 6-8pm.
Where: The Foundation at Isothermal Community College
More Info: Free event. No ticket needed
Thursday, October 4
What: Royal Quartet presents 60th Anniversary Concert
When: Oct. 4, 6:30pm. Hot Dog Supper at 5pm, $7.
Where: Concord Baptist Ch, 720 Old US Hwy. 74, Bostic
More Info: Duest: Simple Faith, In His Glory, Land of the Sky Quartet & Rick Strickland.
Saturday, October 6
What: Country Bazaar
When: Oct. 6, 7am until. Biscuit breakfast and Soup Lunch
Where: Oak Grove UMC; Ellenboro
More Info: BBQ Supper, 4-7:30pm
What: All you can eat Spaghetti Supper
When: Oct. 6, 4pm until
Where: Thermal City United Methodist Church, 301 Thermal City Rd, Union Mills
More Info: Take out available. Adults $8, Kids $3. Under age 5 free. Proceeds support the Church.
Saturday, October 6
What: Operation Christmas Child Special Event
When: Oct. 6, 5:30pm
Where: First Baptist Church, Saluda
More Info: Come enjoy the story of how a simple shoe box gift can change a life
Sunday, October 7
What: First Sunday Night Singing
When: Oct. 7, 7pm
Where: Riverside Baptist Church
More Info: Featuring: Soul Harvest
What: Homecoming
When: Oct. 7, 11am
Where: Union Mills Presbyterian Church; 6130 Hudlow Road, Union Mills
More Info: Meal & fellowship after the service. Everyone invited. 828-287-9141
What: Operation Christmas Child Kick Off Fundraiser
When: Oct. 7, 8:30am
Where: Second Baptist Church, Rutherfordton
More Info: Come enjoy the story of how a simple shoe box gift can change a life
What: Operation Christmas Child Kick Off Fundraiser
When: Oct. 7, 10:45am
Where: Adaville Baptist Church, Spindale
More Info: Come enjoy the story of how a simple shoe box gift can change a life
What: Operation Christmas Child Kick Off Fundraiser
When: Oct. 7, 6pm
Where: Concord Baptist Church, Bostic
More Info: Come enjoy the story of how a simple shoe box gift can change a life
Ongoing Church Programs
Crestview Baptist Church
Caregiver Support Group every 3rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.
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.
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.
Rutherford Church of Christ
Mid-Week Service; Wednesday 7pm. 925 Hwy 221 N. Rutherfordton.
Union Mills Presbyterian Church
Family Bible Study & Potluck Meal every Tuesday, 6pm. 6130 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. 828-287-9141.
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.
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.