Church News

May 17

What: 235th anniversary celebration

When: May 17; 10:30am-noon

Where: Providence Global Methodist Church; 161 Providence Rd., Forest City

More Info: Craft, bake & hot dog sale. 10% of proceeds will go to Chase Corner Ministries.

May 17

What: Car Show

When: May 17; 10am-2pm

Where: Chesnee First Baptist Church; 211 S. Kentucky Ave., Chesnee

More Info: Missions ministry fundraiser. $20 entry fee. Awards, pries, food. 864-580-0366 or 828-429-7500.

May 18

What: Memorial Day Service

When: May 18; 11am

Where: Providence Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd., Forest City

More Info: Pot luck lunch following worship.

What: Friend's Day

When: May 18; 10am-12pm

Where: Mount Vernon Baptist Church; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City

More Info: Whether you're a long-time member or it's your first time visiting, this day is all about community, connection & friendships! Donuts, coffee, gospel centered message.

May 21

What: Drive Thru Community Meal

When: May 21; 5pm

Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale.

May 23

What: Free hotdog meal

When: May 23; meal distribution begins at noon.

Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale.

May 25

What: Vacation Bible School

When: May 25; 11am

Where: High Shoal Baptist Church; 284 High Shoals Church Rd., Mooresboro

More Info: Dinner to follow in social hall!

What: Heart Cry With Freedom Life Ministries

When: May 25; 10:30am

Where: Providence Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd., Forest City

More Info: Freedom Life Ministries works with current and formerly incarcerated men and women. 828-429-2672.

May 26-29

What: Vacation Bible School

When: May 26-29; 6-8pm

Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church; 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City (Shiloh Community)

More Info: The theme this year is - MAGNIFIED! Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things! 828-287-1408 or 828-429- 4331.

May 31

What: 175 Year Celebration

When: May 31; 10am-noon

Where: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church; 201 Philadelphia Church Rd., Ellenboro

More Info: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church organized February 23, 1850. Church minutes from 1850 to present will be available for viewing. Presentations by historians, former church members and Foothills Community Choir. Free event. Church donated facility to Ellenboro Community Restoration Association in 2024. 828-447-6442.

June 1

What: Youth Choir Concert

When: June 1; 6pm

Where: Corinth Baptist Church; 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro

More Info: Everyone is welcome to attend and hear uplifting gospel music.

What: 1st Sunday Night Singing

When: June 1; 7pm

Where: Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City

More Info: Featuring "Living by Faith"

What: Memorial Day Service

When: June 1; 11am

Where: Sunshine Church; 367 Depriest Rd., Bostic

More Info: Covered dish lunch following service.

June 1-5

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 1-5; 6-8:30pm

Where: Concord Baptist Church; 720 Old US Hwy 74, Bostic

More Info: Kingdom Keepers: Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. Ages 3 years to rising 6th grade.

June 23-27

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 23-27; 5:30-8:30pm

Where: Mount Vernon Baptist Church; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City

More Info: Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan adventure at True North VBS!

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

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.

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.