Faith briefs: Gospel singing July 31

Cleveland

— For more than 100 years, on the Saturday before the first Sunday in August, which is July 31 this year, people from three states have been gathering at Old Providence Presbyterian Church in northern Rowan County for old fashioned gospel singing and shaped note singing.

It begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. with a covered dish dinner on the grounds and soft drinks iced down in galvanized tubs.

The showcase of the event will be the old-timers who still remember how to sing the shaped notes, trying out their voices on “Amazing Grace” and other gospel favorites. The public is invited. Those who know how to sing the shaped notes are invited to come and demonstrate this art form, which is becoming rare.

The church is located at 5500 S. River Church Road, Cleveland. To get to the church from Salisbury travel north on Woodleaf Road, which changes into Cool Spring Road past Woodleaf, turn right onto South River Church Road at Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church and take a sharp right, staying on South River Church Road. Old Providence will be on the left.

Boyden Quarters

Mt. Ulla

— Mt. Zion Baptist Church Boyden Quarters will celebrate its associate ministers this weekend.

A musical program featuring various groups will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion. The celebration will continue on Sunday, July 25, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Johnny Leazer, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Concord, as the guest speaker.

Boyden Quarters associate ministers are the Rev. Darrell Houston, evangelist Mary Wilson and evangelist Alice Perry. Pastor Corey Barr is the head pastor, and the Rev. David Houston is the Pastor Emeritus of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Boyden Quarters, which is located at 1765 White Road, Mt. Ulla.

Southern City events

East Spencer

— An organizational meeting is being held tonight at 7 p.m. at Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion Church, 940 S. Long St., East Spencer.

In addition, Southern City will observe its homecoming on Sunday. The Rev. Thomas Lee will speak for the morning worship service. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.

The Rev. Kirk A. Reid, pastor of New Hope AME Zion Church, will be the speaker for the afternoon service at 3 p.m. He will be accompanied by the choir and congregation.

Revival services at 7:30 p.m. nightly will begin on Monday and end on Thursday, July 29. nightly. The Rev. William M. Jordan III will be the speaker. Jordan is the pastor of Rockwell AME Zion Church in Charlotte. He received his education in the public school system in Washington, DC, received bachelor degrees from Morgan State College and Pfeiffer University and completed his Masters of Theology at Charles Mason Theological Seminary. He is currently studying at Hood Theological Seminary.

Fairview revival

Fairview Heights Baptist Church will hold its annual revival service at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Harvey Rice of Mt. Calvary Holiness Church will speak. Monday, July 26-30, the Rev. Clary Phelps of Gethsemane Baptist Church will speak at 7 p.m. nightly.

Memorial service

China Grove

— A continuation of the Celebration of Life memorial service in memory[0xa0]of Danny and Raychel Carroll[0xa0]and their[0xa0]granddaughter Mallory Fields will be held at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 453 Concordia Church Road, China Grove.

The service takes place on Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship hour.

Testimonials in celebration of their life in Christ will be the focus of the service, with a balloon ceremony afterward and a covered dish dinner in the fellowship hall.

Solid Rock

Solid Rock Church of God presents “Outstanding Men of the Bible” at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Presenters include minister Clayton Rugg, Gethsemane Baptist Church; deacon Reginald Weeks Sr., Henderson Grove Baptist Church; deacons Tommy Hairston Sr., Edward Holmes and brother Arthur Jones, Jerusalem Baptist Church; deacon Wayne Brown, Mt. Calvary Holy Church; deacon Larry Vinson, Mt. Zion Baptist Church; brother Rufus Litaker, Mt. Zion Boyden Quarters; deacon Michael Barnes, Tower of Power United Holy Church; deacons James Streater Sr., James Streater Jr., E. Douglas Tucker and brother Curtis Streater, Solid Rock Church of God.

Solid Rock Church of God. is located at 1004 Locke Street.

Love Christan Center

East Spencer

— Love Christan Center, 102 N. Long St., will hold its annual Men’s Day service Sunday at 4 p.m.

The guest speaker will be apostle James H. Carter, pastor of Cornerstone Church of Christ in Thomasville.

In 2005, Carter became Chief Apostle of the United Cornerstone Churches of Christ International. In two years UCCCI has chartered over 60 churches in North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, the West Indies and Africa.

He will be accompanied by his church and choir. Carter has been married to Cynthia Blackwell Carter for over 36 years.

For more information contact Cedric Hash at 704-433-1341.

Oakdale Baptist

Spencer

— John Troutman will present a piano concert at Oakdale Baptist Church, 200 Charles St., on Sunday, July 25 at 6 p.m.

He will bring his own baby grand piano and present a concert of love songs, movie themes, songs for kids, classical music and gospel songs.

Troutman has opened six times for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and has played in numerous churches in the area. A love offering will be received to cover the concert expenses.

Call 704-633-9412 for more information.

Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon Church, 255 Camp Road, will celebrate the installation service for pastor Lewis G. Walker on Sunday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m.

The speaker will be Pastor Paschal McNair of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church in West End.

Friendship Missionary

Cooleemee

— The annual homecoming and church anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Cooleemee beginning with the morning service at 11 a.m.

The guest speaker for the 4 p.m. service will be the Rev. Marvin Harper of Tabernacle United Church of Christ of the Hunstville/Courtney area, along with his congregation.

Revival services will be held three nights beginning Tuesday, July 27 and running through Thursday, July 29. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. The revivalist for the week is Dr. Charles E. Gray, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Salem, along with his choirs and dance ministry.

First Calvary Baptist

First Calvary Baptist Church, 400 S. Long St., will observe its 144th homecoming with two services on Sunday, July 25. The Rev. Leamon E. Brown, pastor, will deliver the message at the 11 a.m. worship service. The combined choirs, under the direction of Winnell Short, will sing. A fellowship meal will be served following the service.

The Rev. Carolyn Bratton, pastor of Moores Chapel AME Zion Church, will speak at the 3 p.m. service, accompanied by her choir and congregation.

Bratton was appointed pastor of Moores Chapel in 2008. Prior pastorates include Young’s Chapel in Mooresboro and Shiloh AME Zion in Mt. Holly. She is currently enrolled at Hood Therological Seminary, pursuing a Master of Divinity degree.

Sandy Ridge AME Zion

Landis

— Sunday morning worship is now at 10 a.m. at Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church, 1425 Mount Moriah Church Road, Landis.

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. This schedule will continue for the remainder of the summer.

Dorsett Chapel UCC

Spencer

— Dorsett Chapel United Church of Christ, 1280 Hollywood Drive, Spencer, will hold its annual missionary program this Sunday, July 25, at 11 a.m.

Minster Teresa Jones of New Zion Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

In addition, there will be a missionary drive for toiletries and old cell phones to be donated to the Family Crisis Center. Please bring your items to the program.

Organ dedication

CHINA GROVE — Lutheran Chapel Church, 135 Eudy Road in China Grove, hosts a service for the dedication of its new Allen Quantum 265 custom organ on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Guest organist will be Jacqueline Yost.

A reception will follow.

Mt. Vernon

Woodleaf

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Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, Carson Road, will observe women’s day on Sunday, July 25, during the 11 a.m. service. The speaker for the program is Mrs. RaVonda Dalton-Rann, Mt. Vernon’s first lady. Dalton-Rann is executive assistant to the chancellor and secretary of the university at Winston-Salem State University.

The womens’ day service will also include bestowing of lifetime memberships to select Presbyterian women. The 2010-2011 local mission project sponsored by the women will be noted during the service.

In addition, vacation Bible school will be held at Mt. Vernon July 26-30, from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly. Classes for preschool through adult will be offered.

On Friday there will be a fellowship picnic for all participants.

Concordia Lutheran

China Grove

— Concordia Lutheran will hold its first annual preaching/teaching mission this Tuesday, through Thursday, July 27-29.

The program, beginning at 7 p.m. each night, will feature special music, traditional congregational sing-a-longs and a guest speaker. The theme is “St. Paul, His Letters, and Us.”

Guest speakers are vicar Angie Jackson, July 27, on Corinthians; the Rev. Robert Yount, July 28, on Ephesians and the Rev. Jarrod Lanning, July 29, on Romans. A nursery will be provided.

The community is also invited to vacation Bible school. The theme is “Paul’s Bible Adventures.” Friday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. is family night with a meal, and Saturday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. is for youth and children.

Concordia is located at the intersection of N.C. 152-West and Concordia Church Road in China Grove. Visit www. concordia-lutheran.org.

Vacation Bible School

Concord

— Mount Olivet United Methodist Church announces its vacation Bible school from August 1-5.

On Sunday the program runs from 5:45 to 8 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, Aug. 2-5 it will be from 5:30-8 p.m. A meal will be provided.

It is for ages 4 years old through 5th grade. Call or fax 704-786-6612 to pre-register.

Mount Olivet UMC is located at 301 Mt. Olivet Road, Concord.

Prospect Presbyterian

Mooresville

— A music, arts and drama camp begins on Monday, August 2 at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 W. NC 152 Hwy in Mooresville. It runs through Friday, Aug. 6.

A performance of the camp musical “Let the Children Come,” written by director Melody Morrison, will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary.

There will be snacks provided, but each child will need to pack a lunch each day.

Church members are free and non-members are $35 which includes the camp T-shirt.

Pre-register at 704-664-1514 or drop by the church from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. [0xa0]

Church notes

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Large church yard sale Saturday

, 7 a.m., July 31, Fairview Heights Baptist Church parking lot, 704 Old Concord Road (the white church before the turn into WalMart). Back to school items, toys, fitness, entertainment, gardening needs, clothes, etc. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken and drinks for purchase.

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Correction

: In an article about Linda Lee, an incorrect website was given. The correct website is LindaLeeworship.com.