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Bethel Baptist Gospel Music Jam, Friday, April 26: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our monthly Gospel Music Jam on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Come play, sing, fellowship, and eat a meal with us. We would love to have you! Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Victory Christian Academy Men’s Conference, Saturday, April 27: The fourth annual “Greater Purpose of a Godly Man” Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, April 27, 1-4 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Victory Christian Academy in Gastonia. The academy is part of the South Gastonia Church of God campus, located at 310 Carolina Ave. in Gastonia. The Jonathan Fletcher Quartet will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Molded Clay will perform praise-and-worship music. This year’s speakers include State Rep. Donnie Loftus, Dr. Paul Brintley, Pastor Shannon Williams, district court judges Ed Bogle and Craig Collins, Zechary Singh, Bishop Claude Williams, George Zambratta, Sam Bethea and Ravon Nichols. The entire event is free, including refreshments, great door prizes, event souvenirs and information from various ministries. To learn more, check out the Website at www.eventbrite.com and search for the “Greater Purpose” name or scan the QR code. Or contact Bill Ward by telephone at (704) 880-0705 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Vineyard Church, The Morrison Sisters and Last Hour Bluegrass, Saturday, April 27: Vineyard Church (formerly Living Word Ministries), 1062 South Hwy 16, Stanley (Lowesville), NC presents the The Morrison Sisters and Last Hour Bluegrass on Saturday, April 27 at 5 p.m. All our concerts are No Admission Cost, a freewill offering only will be received, and you are invited. We have concerts every 2nd and 4th Saturday. The church is located 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Highways 73 and 16 Business. Check us out at  https://www.facebook.com/lowesvillegospelconcerts/events. Contact Carroll Cooke at 704-618-9762 for more information.

NVM Worship Community Night Of Worship, Friday, May 3: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to our Community Night of Worship at NVM Worship, 661 Clark Creek Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Howard’s Creek Baptist Yard Sale & BBQ, Saturday, May 4: Yard sale will begin at 7 a.m.; BBQ at 10 a.m. until we run out! Donations welcome. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a church van. Howard’s Creek Baptist Church is located at 3118 NC27, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Bethel Baptist Community Breakfast, Saturday, May 4: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our Community Breakfast (1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.). We will be serving all of your country favorites, along with something sweet and a breakfast casserole! Donations only. Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Crouse UMC Murphy Clark Benefit, Saturday, May 4: “Sometimes real superheroes live in small children fighting big battles.” Murphy Clark was born with a congenital heart defect and now at age 13 he needs a heart transplant. Crouse United Methodist Church will host a benefit for Murphy on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join us for our world-famous hot dogs, homemade baked goods and a good old-fashioned car wash. The church is located at 3311 Crouse School Rd., Crouse, NC 28033.

McKendree MC Breakfast, Saturday, May 11: A Full Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 7 to 10 a.m. at McKendree Methodist Church, 3537 Maiden Hwy., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Requested donation of $7 per person with both dine-in and take-out available.

Crouse UMC Free Community Breakfast, Saturday, May 11: Join us for a FREE Home Cooked Breakfast with Friends and Neighbors on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Breakfast menu varies each month. For more details contact Pastor Troy at 828-455-5396 or email to [email protected]. The church is located at 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033. (Matthew 25:35)    

Crouse UMC FREE Yard Sale, Saturday, May 11:  In addition to the community outreach breakfast on Saturday, May 11 Crouse United Methodist Church will be having a "Free Yard Sale" from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Vineyard Church, The Kramers and the Chitans, Saturday, May 11: Vineyard Church (formerly Living Word Ministries), 1062 South Hwy 16, Stanley (Lowesville), NC presents the The Kramers and the Chitans on Saturday, May 11 at 5 p.m. The Kramers were nominated for “2020 New Artist of the Year” as part of The Singing News Fan Awards. Also appearing will be the Toronto-based Chitans. Comprised of five remarkably talented siblings, the Chitans are already longtime veterans of the gospel music circuit. All our concerts are No Admission Cost, a freewill offering only will be received, and you are invited. We have concerts every 2nd and 4th Saturday. The church is located 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Highways 73 and 16 Business. Check us out at  https://www.facebook.com/lowesvillegospelconcerts/events. Contact Carroll Cooke at 704-618-9762 for more information.

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