October 4
What: Annual Country Bazaar
When: October 4; 7am-1pm
Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church; 1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Biscuit breakfast, soup lunch, crafts, bake sale, canned goods, seasonal items. $1 donation quilt ticket. Proceeds benefit Church Outreach Committee, Kentucky Mission, and Church Projects.
What: Barbecue benefit for firefighter Gene Gordon
When: October 4; 4-8pm
Where: Goodes Creek Baptist Church; 453 Goodes Creek Church Rd., Mooresboro
More Info: Plates $15. Firefighter Gene Gordon has served our community for 45 years and was recently diagnosed with Lymphatic Leukemia.
October 5
What: First Sunday Night Singing
When: October 5; 7pm
Where: Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City
More Info: Featuring "Heaven Bound Trio"
What: Homecoming Service
When: October 5; 11am
Where: Union Mills Presbyterian Church; 6130 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Meal following service. Bring a friend and join us in this celebration of 124 years in service! If you have any old memorabilia of the church please bring so we can all enjoy. Everyone welcome! 828-287-9141.
October 5-10
What: Revival
When: October 5-10; Sunday morning 11am, Sunday evening 6pm, Mon.-Fri. 7pm
Where: Little White Country Church; 184 Painters Gap Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: Evangelist Bobby Carnley
October 10 & 24
What: Free hotdog meal
When: October 10 & 24; Meal distribution begins anoon.
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
October 11
What: Story Telling workshop
When: October 11; 4-5:30pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City
More Info: Professional story tellers John Thomas Fowler and Lance Smith. Learn skills that will make your stories come to life! $5 registration fee. Soup supper sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 10138 from 5:45-6:45pm. Ages 5-adult.
October 15
What: Drive Thru Community Meal
When: October 15; 5pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
October 18
What: Saturday Night aLive (food, music, fun)
When: October 18; 6:30pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
More Info: Special Music by Daisy Chain Revival. Free.
October 19
What: Poor Man's Supper
When: October 19; 4-7pm
Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship; 160 Toney Rd., Bostic
More Info: $10 adults, $5 kids 6-12, under 5 free.
October 25
What: Car Show
When: October 25; 10am-3pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
More Info: Registration 10am-noon. $20 entry fee. All proceeds benefit local missions.
October 29
What: Fall Festival
When: October 29; 6-8pm
Where: Mt Vernon Baptist Church; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
More Info: Hot dogs, Bounce house, Hay rides, Cake walk, Trunk or treat.
Every Monday
What: Community Bible Study group
When: Every Monday; 7pm
Where: First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton
More Info: We will study Job, Daniel, Christian Leadership. In-person classes and online classes. https://rutherfordtoneve.cbsclass.org/
What: Recovery at The Well
When: Every Monday; 6-9pm
Where: The Well - Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC
More Info: Help for Hurts, Habits & Hardships, Fellowship Meal, Worship, Teaching, Testimonies, Growth through Small Groups. All welcome.
Every Tuesday
What: Bible Study
When: Every Tuesday; 6pm
Where: Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church; 2158 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
More Info: 828-448-1856 - Pastor Tim Sheridan.
Every Wednesday
What: Bible Study & Free Dinner
When: Wednesdays. Refreshments/Dinner 5pm, Bible study 6pm
Where: New Bethel AME Zion Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City
More Info: 828-429-3497.
1st Tuesday Monthly
What: Redbird Food Pantry
When: First Tuesday Every Month 3-5pm
Where: Mountain Creek Baptist Church; 710 Mountain Creek Rd., Rutherfordton
1st Saturday Monthly
What: Free Community Meal
When: First Saturday monthly; 11am-12:30pm
Where: The Well - Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC
More Info: Food for the body, prayer for the soul (if requested). While supply lasts.
Ongoing Church Programs
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
801 Mount Lebanon Church Rd., Bostic.
Prospect Baptist Church
Sun: 9:45AM Sunday School, Worship: 11AM & 6PM. 2610 Prospect Church Rd,, Mooresboro.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Sunday School 10-11am, Worship 11am-12pm, Wed: 7-8pm.
Grays Chapel Church
Sun: 9:30am, 2nd Sat: monthly free brunch 10am, Wed: Bible Study 6pm (food & fellowship included). 500 Grays Chapel Church Rd., Rutherfordton.
Golden Valley Church
Sun: Worship 10am, Wed: Bible Study 6pm. 1269 Golden Valley Church Rd., Bostic.
Crestview Baptist Church
Sun: 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am & 6pm Worship. Wed: 6:30pm AWANA, Youth Bible Study, Adult Bible Study. 630 S. Church St, Forest City.
Hicks Grove Baptist Church
Sun: 10am Sunday School, 11am & 6pm worship. Wed: 6pm Bible study & prayer meeting. 574 Hicks Grove Rd., Mooresboro. 828-447-6422.
Liberty Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm. Wed: 5:15pm- Youth Salt & Light Café open, 6pm Kid's Program/AWANA, Adult Bible Study 6:30pm. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. www.thelibertypulpit.com
Avondale United Methodist Church
Sun: 9:45am. 2596 US Hwy. 221-A, Avondale. PO Box 266, Henrietta. avondaleumc4@gmail.com
Cane Creek Baptist Church
Sunday School 9am. Worship 10am. Wed: 6:30pm. 151 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Union Mills. 828-286-2487.
Forest City Church of God
Sun: 11am, Wed: 7pm. 238 Washington St., Forest City.
First United Methodist Church
Live 9am Sunday. 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704
Camp Creek Baptist Church
Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am. Wed: 6:30pm. 1801 Camp Creek Rd., Union Mills. 828-288-1554
Chase Baptist Church
GPS; Grieving Parents Support Group. Helping people find their way after the loss of a child. Appt: 828-305-3619.
Spindale United Methodist Church
10am Bible Study, 11am Worship. 185 Mill St., Spindale, 828-286-2281. 2nd & 4th Fridays- Free Hotdog meal. 3rd Wednesday- Free Community meal.
Saving Grace Church
Sun: 11am. Withrow Rd., Forest City.
Cedar Grove Fellowship Church
Sun: Worship 9:30am. Sunday School 10:30am. 160 Toney Rd., Bostic
In His Hands Independent Baptist Church
Sunday School 10am, morning worship: 11am, evening: 6pm, Wed: 7pm. 126 Hopewell Rd., Ellenboro.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
Sun: 8:30am Adult Sunday School. 9:30am Worship Holy Eucharist. 408 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
The Church of the Exceptional
Sun: 11am. Transportation available. 828-657-5628
St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church
Sun: 11am Worship Holy Eucharist. Wed: free meal. 10am-12pm. Jericho Road Soup Kitchen. 330 N. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton
Redemption House Worship
Thursdays 7pm. Men & women programs offer freedom from addiction through biblical advisory, Christian recovery consulting, & licensed professional counseling. Call 423-518-1450.
Messianic Shabbat meeting
Interested in a monthly spirit-filled messianic Shabbat meeting in the Rutherfordton area? Daniel 828-919-0587.
The Biker Church
11am Sun. 245 Big Springs, Forest City. 828-289-4900
Harriett Memorial FWB Church
Sun: 11am & 6pm. Wednesdays 7pm. 1938 Highway 221-A, Forest City
Rutherford County Zen
Meets every Sunday 11am Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Sunday school 10am; Worship 11am. Free meal 10am-12pm; last Sat. monthly. Mt. Olivet Church Rd., Ellenboro.