Church notes
– The Blessing of God Ministry Inc. celebrating Apostle Vanessa Taplah’s ninth anniversary, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; 10 a.m. Dec. 13- brunch, 7:30 p.m.-evening service. Speaker: Apostle David Lay of Atlanta, Ga. 510 S. Main St., adjacent to The Salvation Army Family Store. 704-636-8282.
– The Rowan and Davie County Deacons Alliance Inc. Rainbow Tea, Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.. Salisbury Civic Center. For members of churches associated with the Deacon’s Alliance and their invited guests. 704-633-5846.