July 26
What: Free hotdog meal
When: July 26; 5noon
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
July 27
What: Food give away
When: July 27; 8:30-10am
Where: Mount Vernon Baptist Church; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
July 28
What: Marvellous Okonne speaking about how God used an Operation Christmas Child shoebox in his life
When: July 28; 11am Worship Service
Where: Big Level Baptist Church; 4940 Big Level Road, Mills Spring
More Info: When asked her newborn son's name, the mom responded: Marvellous. Marvellous, the youngest of 4 kids, grew up in a part of Central Africa where Christians are persecuted. Marvellous' parents couldn't afford to send their kids to school. At age 8, Marvellous received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Come hear his story.
July 29-August 8
What: Fairy Garden or Dino World Summer Camp
When: July 29-August 8
Where: First Baptist Rutherfordton
More Info: Kids decide which world/garden they want create to take home.
August 3
What: Breakfast Fundraiser
When: August 3; 7:30-10:30am
Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church; 1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Adult $10, kids 6 -12 $5, kids 5 & under- free. Proceeds go toward fellowship hall kitchen renovation.
August 4
What: 1st Sunday Night Singing
When: August 4; 7pm
Where:Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City
More Info: The Pathfinders singing.
What: Homecoming Service
When: August 4; 11am
Where: Gilboa United Methodist Church, Gilkey
More Info: Covered Dish Luncheon at Union Mills Community Center; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
August 24
What: Sportsman's Banquet
When: August 24; 6:30pm
Where: Floyd's Creek Baptist Church; 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City
More Info: Performance by Carley Arrowood Music. Tickets $15 (includes BBQ dinner, music, chance to win door prize), must be purchased in advance at Floyd's Creek Church, Butler's Jewelry & Loan, or Clark's Automotive Towing. 828-245-1059.
Every Monday
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 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). Follow signs to back of church. While supply lasts.
Ongoing Church Programs
Prospect Baptist Church
Sundays: 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
Sunday- 9:30am, 2nd Saturday monthly free brunch at 10am- special activity to be announced, Wednesday Bible Study- 6pm (food & fellowship included). 500 Grays Chapel Church Rd., Rutherfordton.
Crestview Baptist Church
Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am & 6pm Worship. Wednesday: 6:30pm AWANA, Youth Bible Study, Adult Bible Study. 630 S. Church St, Forest City.
Hicks Grove Baptist Church
Sundays 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. Wednesday 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
Sundays, 9:45am. 2596 US Hwy. 221-A, Avondale. PO Box 266, Henrietta. avondaleumc4@gmail.com
Cane Creek Baptist Church
Sunday School 9am. Worship 10am. Wednesday 6:30pm. 151 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Union Mills. 828-286-2487.
Forest City Church of God
Sunday: 11am, Wednesday: 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. Wednesday 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
Sunday Service: 11am. Casual dress. Withrow Road, Forest City.
Henrietta First Baptist Church
Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm after school tutoring for elementary-high school. Help with homework, school projects, exams, reading, writing, math etc. Qualified volunteers. Transportation available, depending on location. Info: Jamie 828-214-0966.
In His Hands Independent Baptist Church
Sunday School 10am, morning worship: 11am, evening: 6pm, Wednesday: 7pm. 126 Hopewell Rd., Ellenboro.
All Souls Community
Livestream services on All Souls Community's Facebook. 843-708-1033
The Church of the Exceptional
Sunday service 11am. Everyone welcome. Transportation available. 828-657-5628
Redemption House Worship
Thursdays, 7pm. Our men & women programs offer freedom from addiction through biblical advisory, Christian recovery consulting, & licensed professional counseling. Call 423-518-1450.
Messianic Shabbat meeting
Are you interested in a monthly spirit-filled messianic Shabbat meeting in the Rutherfordton area? Call Daniel at 828-919-0587 for information.
The Biker Church
Service: 11am Sunday's. 245 Big Springs, Forest City. 828-289-4900
Harriett Memorial FWB Church
Sundays 11am & 6pm. Wednesdays 7pm. 1938 Highway 221-A, Forest City
Rutherford County Zen
Meets every Sunday at 11am Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Sunday school 10am; Worship 11am. Free meal 10am-12pm; last Saturday monthly. Mt. Olivet Church Rd., Ellenboro.