Liberty Baptist Church
Senior Adult Food Pantry, Seniors only, 60 years and up, no exceptions. Open Saturdays, 9am-11am, closed 5th Sat., & Holiday. Bring proof of age and income. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. 828-453-0186.
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. Info, 828-289-9181.
Church of Christ
FREE Bible Study Course by mail. Get to know God better. Leave name, address & phone number. 115 Clay St., Forest City. 828-245-2720.
Salem United Methodist Church
VBS, Wednesday, July 8 - Friday, 5-8pm., Saturday, 9am-12pm., Sunday, 9am. Sunday School, 10am. Worship service followed by covered dish lunch. For children pre-K to rising 5th grade. Dinner will be provided Wed.-Fri. Saturday will begin with breakfast. Sign up online at 2015.CokesburyVBS.com/SalemNC. 184 Salem Church Road, Bostic.
The Gate
Promoting Women's Advocate, Sun. July 12, 11am. Accepting donations in the form of health and beauty aids to help these women. Bring donations to address 232 S. Lafayette St., Unit J, Shelby. 704-477-4803.
Shelby SDA Church
Food Pantry, Thurs. July 9, 11am-12pm. Zip codes: 28150 & 28152. First come basis, ID is required. 2350 Hoey Church Rd., Shelby.
Oak Grove UMC
Christmas in July, Sat. July 11, 7am. New & used collectible Christmas items. 1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro.
Faith Baptist Church
VBS, Sat. July 11, 9am-2pm. Everyone Welcome! 149 West Main Ext. Forest City.
Sunshine United Methodist Church
Weekly schedule: Sunday worship services 9:45am, Sunday school 10:45am. Pastor: Rev. Keys Pendleton. 367 Depriest Rd., Sunshine.
Wells Spring United Methodist, Forest City
"Fish a Plenty" Fish Fry, Saturday, July 11, 11am-2pm. Plates, $8. Kids $3.50, Sandwiches, $4. Info: 828-245-9391.
Southern Baptist Church Christian Life Center
Benefit Dinner, Saturday, July 11, 4:30pm-8pm. Take out available. Everyone welcome. Proceeds for the Christian Life Center. 140 Church St., Ruth. 828-287-4970.
Long Branch Road Baptist Church
Celebrating 40th Homecoming, Sunday, July 12. Sunday School, 10am. Worship Service, 11am. A meal will be served following Worship Service. 621 Long Branch Road Forest City. 828-287-1408.
St. John AME Zion Church
VBS, July 13th-15th, 5:30pm-8pm. Theme: The Jesus Connection What a Friend. 109 North Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherfordton.
Trinity Lutheran Church
For Christian talk radio, visit: www.issuesetc.org to check out archived Bible studies and topics. Visit us: www.trinitylutherantryon.org or Pastor Olson 828-817-5506 or email: pto351@gmail.com
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Weekly schedule: Sunday school 10:00am. Worship service at 11:00am. Mt. Olivet Church Road, Ellenboro.
The Journey Church, Rutherfordton
Invite you to be a part of their weekly Bible study. Thursdays, 6:30pm. Imfo: 828-289-9645, 828-9n9-0009.
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.
Spindale UMC
Alive Now Spiritual Formation Group, Sundays at 10am. Come early at 8:45am for FORWARD modern worship & light food. East Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281 or spindaleumc@bellsouth.net
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.
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.
Bible Study
On the Book of Revelation, 6PM at 845 Battleground Rd., on the corner of Mayo Rd., & Hwy. 110, Cowpens, SC 29330. Info; 828-247-4772 or e-mail martaa54@att.net
Retro Praise and Worship Center
A contemporary style non-denomination church. Sunday mornings, 10:30am and Sunday School, 9:30am. Pastor, Steven Cooper. Located: Retro Cinema, Forest City.
Holy Ground Community Church
Gospel Music Jam & Free Supper for all every Tues., 6-8pm. Bring your instrument. Sunday Worship, 10am and 6pm. Wednesday Worship, 6pm. 124 Fairhope St., Forest City (near National Guard Armory).
New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God
Sunday School 10am, Wednesday Night Bible Study 7pm, Sunday Worship 11:15am. Pastor: Bishop John McCluney, Jr. 687 Ledbetter Rd., Spindale.
Faith Temple Worship Center
Sunday Worship Service, 11am. Pray Service, Thursdays, 6:30pm. Food ministry every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Pastor, Royanna Martin. 151 Kentucky St., Spindale. 828-395-2091.
Epicenter Church
Sunday 10:30am. Tuesday 7pm. Youth Ministry Tuesday 7pm. Dr. Joseph and Lynette Dutton, Lead Pastors. 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City. www.theepicenterchurch.org