Church notes

– Musical program sponsored by Disciples of Joy 7:30 p.m., Dec. 26. Various choirs to participate. Mt. Zion Boyden Quarters.
– Grace Lower Stone Church communion and candlelight service Dec. 24. Floating communion 6:16 to 7 p.m. Candlelight service 7 p.m. 2405 Lower Stone Church Road in Rockwell. Everyone is invited.
– Wittenberg Lutheran Church, corner of Bank and Oak Streets, Granite Quarry, monthly breakfast Saturday, Dec. 26, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Children 6 and under free.
– Christmas Day devotions, South China Grove United Methodist Church, 230 Rose Ave., China Grove, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Public welcome.
– Meal of Hope: Free meal at First Baptist Church of China Grove, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 25. Entertainment, gift bags for children. 302 Patterson St. 704-857-5415.
– St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, two Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 and 11 p.m. in the sanctuary. Special music, scriptures, Holy Communion. 205 St. Paul’s Church Road.
– Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church Christmas Eve candlelight worship services, 101 Vance St., Kannapolis, at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Both services include the singing of carols, scripture reading, special music, Holy Communion. 704-933-4101. www.kimballchurch.org.
– Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church Christmas Day worship sevice, 101 Vance St., Kannapolis, 11 a.m. Dec. 25. Service will include carols, scripture readings, prayers, Holy Communion. 704-933-4101. www.kimballchurch.org.