Faith briefs

The Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a district convention for the deaf and hard of hearing Friday, June 25, at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3401 Old Concord Road.

All sessions of the convention, the focus of which is strengthening one's spirituality, will be in American Sign Language.

The following weekend, a similar convention will be held for French-speakers.

The convention, which will draw people from many states, is free and open to the public, with no collections taken.

Locally, all of the area's 68 Jehovah's Witness congregations will support the activity of distributing invitations to the convention.

Organizers estimate that more than 2,600 people will come to the Salisbury assembly hall over two successive weekends for the programs.

The public is invited to attend any session or the entire program. The morning sessions begin at 9:20 a.m. On Friday, the afternoon sessions will begin at 1:50 p.m. and on Saturday, the afternoon session will begin at 1:35 p.m. The Sunday afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Zumba for Christ

LANDIS — The youth of First Reformed Church in Landis are sponsoring a Zumba fundraiser for the ministry of Wellspring Living in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday, June 27 from 2-5 p.m.

Participants may Zumba all or part of the 3 hours. Cost per participant is $10. To pre-register, contact the church office at 704-857-7119.

Sponsors are needed and any help with publicity is also welcome. Wellspring Living helps the victims of child sex trafficking. Visit www.wellspringliving.org/forgirls.php for more information.First Calvary Baptist

First Calvary Baptist Church, 400 S. Long St., will observe Father's Day this weekend with two events and host Vacation Bible School next week.

The annual Father's Day cookout will be held at noon Saturday (today) and a special program will be held during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Mrs. Jannette Jackson will speak

Jackson, a Price High School graduate, lived in New York for 33 years and was employed by the Parker Jewish Institute. Upon her return to Salisbury, Jackson affiliated with First Calvary.

Bible School will be held June 20-25, 5:30–8:30 p.m. and is open to ages 4 years-adult. Pre-registration will be held today from 10 a.m. until noon.

A meal will be provided daily and transportation will be available upon request. The opening session will be Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m.

All of the events are free and open to the public. For more information concerning any of the events, call 704-633-2818 and leave a message.

Golden Harmoniers

Spencer — The Golden Harmoniers of East Spencer are celebrating their eighth anniversary this evening at 5 p.m. with a concert at the North Rowan High School auditorium.

Some of the groups on the program include Crown in Glory Lutheran Church choir, the Chosen Disciples of Asheboro, Men Over Sixty and Disciples of Christ.

Admission is free, refreshments will be sold, a freewill offering will be taken and door prizes will be awarded. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Call 704-212-2256.

Union Chapel

Linwood — The Zionettes of Union Chapel AME Zion. 4329 Sowers Road, will celebrate their 53rd anniversary tonight at 6 p.m.

Local and regional groups will participate.

Singles Service

The Word of Life Family Worship Center Singles Ministry, 726 E. Liberty St., invites all singles to attend a special service tonight at 7 p.m.

The theme of the service is "How to Handle your Singleness in the Heat of the Summer."

Everyone is invited to attend; refreshments and fellowship following the service are for singles only.

Minister Virginia Brown, singles leader, will speak.

For more information call the church at 704-633-2431.

Price class of '65

The Price High school class of 1965 will worship together Sunday at the Ambassador Christian Church, 726 Lincolnton Road, at the 11 a.m. service.

'Godspell'

Faith — The Chancel Choir of Faith Lutheran Church will present choral selections from Stephen Schwartz's "Godspell" this Sunday at the 8:45 a.m. service, FaithWorks.

Musical selections will be performed to a multimedia presentation prepared by Don Deming, music director. The choir will be accompanied by Daisy Bost on piano, Tina Grubb on keyboard and Stan Ludwig on drums.

The choir will also sing a selection at the 11 a.m. tradition service that follows.

Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be provided following the 8:45 a.m. service.

The church is located at 205 South Main St., Faith.

Immanuel dedication

ROCKWELL — Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2070 Immanuel Church Road, Rockwell, will hold the dedication service for its new fellowship building Sunday at the 10:50 a.m. service.

The congregation will gather in the sanctuary for special music and a message by the Rev. Bruce Sheeks, followed by a ceremonial presentation of the keys of the building.

Gifts and memorials will be acknowledged as well. A luncheon will follow the service.

Mayberry revisited

First Baptist Church in Salisbury is sponsoring a summer series entitled "Mayberry Revisited: The Gospel According to Andy" on Wednesday nights this summer.

Each session will include the showing of a complete episode of the original black and white program as a parable for teaching biblical truths. There will be a Bible Study and discussion after each episode.

The episodes will include- "Opie's Charity," "Man in a Hurry," Opie and the Spoiled Kid," "Mr. Mc Beevee," "Andy on Trial," "A Sermon for Today," "Andy Forecloses" and "The Pickle Story."

Before each study there will be a Mayberry trivia contest at 6:15 p.m. hosted by church members dressed as the Mayberry characters like Andy Taylor, Helen Crump and Otis Campbell.

Prizes will be awarded, including Mayberry memorabilia.

The series will also include "Aunt Bea's Bake Off," a covered dish meal and "The Bluebird Diner's Dime-a-Dip Dessert" night, a fund raiser for the church's Haiti Mission project.

The series and all events will be held in the church's First Ministry Center at 220 North Fulton Street.

For more info, contact Rod Kerr at rod@fbcsalisbury.org. or 704-633-0431.

Father's Day Service

WOODLEAF — Woodleaf United Methodist Church is hosting a Father's Day celebration Sunday on the church grounds.

Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with a car, tractor and bike show. Anyone wishing to show their car, tractor or bike may bring it for display.

Attenders may vote for their favorite entry by purchasing a nominally priced ticket, and may purchase a hot dog supper.

The singing group "Broke N Lonesome" will perform at 6 p.m. Bring your dads and your lawn chairs.

All proceeds benefit the Woodleaf UMC Parish Nurse Program.

The church is located at 9000 Church Street between Hwy. 801 and Cool Springs Road.

Genesis revival

China Grove — Genesis Baptist Church, 9710 Old Concord Road, will have revival beginning Sunday at the 11 a.m. service and again at 6 p.m. Sunday evening.

Meetings will also be held Monday through Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m.

Pastor Steve Gunter of Whittier will speak.

Gethsemane women

A conference, "Rainbow of Women: Reaffirming the Covenant," at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St.continues today from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

This event is wholly facilitated by women.

For details, call the church office at 704-633-5057.

Oakdale Baptist VBS

spencer — Vacation Bible School at Oakdale Baptist Church, 200 Charles St., Spencer, will be held June 21-25, 6-8:30 p.m. each night. It will be for age 4 through grade six. There will also be an adult class.

The theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch and will feature exciting mission and Bible stories, up-beat music, great crafts, snacks and recreation and a video drama each evening. Call 704-633-9412 for more information and to register.

Patriotic concertConcord — The Piedmont Choral Society and guest community singers will present an all-patriotic music concert Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, 265 Union St. N., Concord.

The concerts are free. An offering will be received, with proceeds from Thursday night going to Wings of Eagles Ranch, which offers therapeutic horseback riding for handicapped and impaired children and adults.

A special raffle will be held Thursday night, and a reception will follow both the concerts.

Active and veteran military personnel will be honored. Contact 704-699-6053 or kayy2000@gmail.com for more information.

New Zion Baptist

New Zion Baptist Church 2785 Dunn's Mountain Road, will observe annual Youth Revival on Thursday and Friday, June 24 and 25.

Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Timothy Bates, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Statesville.

Flapjack fundraiser

There will be a flapjack fundraiser on Saturday, June 26 to benefit the youth department of Mount Calvary Holy Church, 1400 Standish St.

The benefit breakfast will be hosted by Applebee's restaurant, 205 Faith Road, starting at 7 a.m.

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased by calling Samirah White at 704-637-3831.

Breakfast includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

The Applebee's Flapjack Fundraisers represent the restaurant chain's latest efforts to remain active within its neighborhoods. To request a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit your non-profit organization, visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.

Lady Like in concert

spencer — Lady Like will present a concert of music on Saturday, June 26 at Mighty Miracle Temple, 117 Long Ferry Road, Spencer.

The concert begins at 6 p.m. $10 cover includes dinner. For more information call 704-267-2830.

Celebrate America

On June 27 at the 9-11 a.m. service, American Idol contestant Michael Sarver will perform at Cornerstone, 315 Webb Rd.

For more information call 704-855-1218 or visit www.cornerstone-church.net. Seating is limited.

Summit Class

North Hills Christian School, 2970 W. Innes St., will hold a Summit class for adults June 21-25. from 9:30 a.m.-noon each day. The public is invited to attend this study and discussion of biblical perspectives of secular culture, morality, media, as well as political and social issues.

Cost is $85. Childcare is available at $3.75 per hour and you may pay at the door before class.

For more information, call 704-636-3005.