Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Polk County
Gospel Pickin' 1st Saturday of every month. Food served 6pm. Singing at 7pm. Everyone Welcome. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC 28722. 828-863-1353, 864-415-3364.
Pilgrims Way Baptist Church
5th Annual Winter Camp Meeting, Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Special Singing at all services! Contact Pastor Wayne Stafford for more info, 828-429-7616. 485 Hamilton Rd. Rutherfordton.
Doggett Grove AME Zion Church
Jewelry Sale, Fri. Dec. 2, 8am-12pm at Kritque Hair Salon in Tri-City Mall. Also, Free Clothes give away, Sat. Dec. 3, 8am-1pm at the church. Biscuits & Hot Dogs will be available. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.
Concord Baptist Church
Combined Choir Christmas Concert: Providence United Methodist Church, Concord Baptist Church, and Corinth Baptist Church will present Hark The Herald, a Christmas concert. Fri. Dec. 2, 7:30pm. 720 Old US 74 Hwy, Bostic.
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Christmas Bazaar, Sat. Dec. 3, 7am-12pm. Breakfast, Crafts, Quilt, Baked and Canned Goods. 8173 Old NC 18 Hwy., Lawndale.
Pleasant Grove UMC
Free Clothes Closet, Sat. Dec. 3, 9am-11am. All welcome. 828-245-5471. Hudlow Rd., Forest City.
Grace Missionary Methodist Church
Vince & Brenda Tharpe present: Art Alive Ministries, Inc. Sun. Dec. 4, 6pm. Witness the gospel of Christ unfold through chalk art, contemporary Christian music and special effects. Corner 221A & Kelly Rd. Caroleen.
Riverside Baptist Church
First Sunday night singing, Dec. 4, 7pm. Featuring: Spencer Mountain Quintet.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Craig W. Ledford Gospel Singer/songwriter will be doing a concert, Sun. Dec. 4, 11am. 1301 Mt. Pleasant Ch. Rd., Mooresboro. 704-692-0672.
The Church of the Exceptional
"For Physically and Mentally Challenged" Christmas Program "Birth of Jesus" Sun. Dec. 4, 2pm. Pianist David Roach will perform 30 mins before the play. 2843 US 221A Henrietta. 828-305-2083.
West Point Baptist Church
Live Nativity, Dec. 9, 10 & 11, 6pm-9pm. This will be a guided, walk-thru tour and is a free event. 828-287-0165. 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton.
Doggett Grove AME Zion Church
Inside/Out Health & Beauty Seminar, Sat. Dec. 10, 11am-1pm. Registration, $8 includes brunch. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.
Alexander United Methodist Church
The choir will present The Cantata "Come, Let Us Adore" Sat. Dec. 10, 7pm. Conducted By Theresa Mauney And featured soloists will be Marilee Scruggs and Kassidy Patrick. Light refreshments served. 210 MD Blanton Rd., Forest City.
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.
Crestview Baptist Church
Caregiver Support Group every 3rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.
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.
Harvest Time Ministry
Worship Sundays, 9am. Also, Soup Kitchen, every Tuesday at 5pm. 156 Sunset St., Rutherfordton.
Grace Chapel (formerly Forest City Foursquare)
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief/loss, Thursdays. Childcare available. 121 Mitchell Street, Forest City. 828-289-9181.
Holy Ground Community Church
Gospel Music Jam every Tuesday, 6-8pm. Bring your instrument. Sunday Worship, 10am & 6pm. Wednesday, 6pm. 124 Fairhope St., Forest City (near National Guard Armory).
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. www.theepicenterchurch.org
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.
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. Wednesdays 7pm.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Sunday School, 10am. Worship Service, 11am & 6pm. Wednesday 7pm. 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Visit: mountvernonbaptistchurch.org
Friendship Baptist Church
Service schedule: Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am. 188 Bostic/Sunshine Hwy., Bostic.
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
Worship Service 9am. Pastor, David M. Lee, Sr. 550 Trinity Church Rd., Mooresboro.
Salem United Methodist Church
New Sunday Morning schedule: Sunday School 9am, Worship 10am, Depart with a Mini Mission 11am. 184 Salem Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-8518.
Thermal Belt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Meets at 10:30am on the first and third Sundays of the month at 835 N. Trade St., Tryon. Everyone Welcome. Coffee, refreshments and fellowship are available after the service. Info; 828 513-0570 or Facebook at TBUUF