Faith Temple
EAST SPENCER ó The pastor, Dr. Henry C. Diggs and the members of Faith Temple Triumphant Ministries will sponsor a neighborhood meet and greet cookout on their newly purchased grounds for a future church site. This cookout is from 2 p.m. ń 5p.m. today, Saturday, Sept. 17, at the end of Pinetree Drive (700 block), East Spencer.
Contact Dr. Henry C. Diggs at 704- 637-3783.
Lane Street Baptist
KANNAPOLIS ó Lane Street Baptist Church will h ost The Carolina Song Festival tonight, Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. with music by The Lighthouse Trio, By His Blood, The Heritage Quartet, Jerry Church and Jon Casteel.
In addition, Lane Street celebrates its birthday on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Rev. Todd Galloway will be the guest speaker, followed by a covered dish dinner.
Rose of Sharon Church
There are no church services at Rose of Sharon Church, 255 Camp Road, on Sunday, Sept. 18, due to pastor and members being out of town. Services will resume Sept. 24.
Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Church celebrates the creative arts this Sunday, Sept. 18 at 9 and 11 a.m. Each service will include multiple forms of dance and poetry and admission is free.
For more, visit www.cornerstone-church.net or call 704-855-1218.
St. Peterís Lutheran
St. Peterís Lutheran Church is worshiping Sunday, Sept. 18 at Dan Nicholas Park in the amphitheater. Adult Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. featuring a guitar program of John Denver music by Mike and Gaynell Lambert. Childrenís church begins at the Nature Center with a tour of the animals and a lesson on the importance of animals in our lives.
Church follows at 10:30 a.m. with music by organist Lucy Shue and Mike and Gaynell Lambert. Pastor Dave Ridenhour will preach and following the service, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at shelter #2.
Maranathaís 38th
On Sunday, Sept. 18, Maranatha Bible Church will celebrate its 38th Homecoming with former Pastor Bob Vetter (1987-1992) preaching at the 10 a.m. service, followed by dinner on the grounds.
Vetter has been Vice President of Development at Cordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, associate pastor of singles minister at Calvary Church, Charlotte, associate pastor at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, and CEO of Worldteam Mission International, Atlanta, Ga.
Pine Ridge Baptist
CHINA GROVE ó Pine Ridge Baptist Church will celebrate 62 years on Sunday, Sept. 18, starting at 10 a.m. with an exciting campmeeting atmosphere with fired-up preaching and singing for homecoming.
Guest speaker will be a man known as Mr. Encouragement, Dr. J.L. Cook, president of North Carolina College of Theology at Carolina Beach.
Following lunch, there will be a service.at 2 p.m.
The church is located at 880 Old Linn Road between Daughtery and Pine Ridge. For more information call Pastor Bradshaw at 704-279-0574.
Rockwell UMC
ROCKWELL ó Rockwell United Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Warren W. Miller, present pastor, will speak.
A covered dish meal has been planned immediately following worship service. The church is located at 430 E.Main St. Call for more information at 704-279-3235.
North Main Baptist
Homecoming at North Main Baptist Church, 1501 N. Main St., Salisbury, begins with a worship celebration at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch fellowship at noon. North Main Baptist is celebrating its 102nd year.
Lebanon Lutheran
CLEVELAND ó Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1200 Thompson Road, will observe homecoming services on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. The Rev. John Tucker will preach the 10:30 a.m. service, followed by the annual covered-dish meal in the fellowship hall.
Bethelís 160th
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates its 160th anniversary Sept. 18 with a service at 10:30 a.m. followed by a covered-dish lunch.
Bethel was organized with 21 members in March 1851 by the Rev. Jacob Crim, and was known as Franklin Church. In 1854, the name of the church officially became Bethel Lutheran Church (meaning ěHouse of Godî) and the current sanctuary is the third.
Ministries sponsored by Bethel include Franklin Fellowship Club, ZUMBA, Red Cross blood drives, Relay for Life and Habitat for Humanity. They also assist Rowan Helping Ministries, participate in Sharing Shepherds and host the Angel Tree through the Department of Social Services, as well as Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lutheran Men in Mission and Thrivent.
Christiana Lutheran
Christiana Lutheran Church will celebrate its 140th homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Rev. Randall Cauble will be the preacher. Rev. Cauble attended UNC-Charlotte and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, S.C., graduating in 1986 with a M.Div. degree. He is currently serving as the pastor at New Jerusalem, Hickory.
Homecoming festivities at Christiana begin at 9:25 a.m. with Sunday School, taught by David Preslar and the youth.
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. led by the Rev. Carl Haynes. The Chancel Choir will sing and following worship the congregation will gather for a catered luncheon by Debbie Suggs. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Seating outside will be available as well, weather permitting.
Christiana is located five miles east of Interstate 85 on Highway 52 near East Rowan High School.
Henderson Grove
Henderson Grove Missionary Baptist Church will observe its annual Menís Day services on Sunday, Sept. 18. The 11 a.m. service will be conducted by the Rev. Perry J. Dye, pastor of Henderson Grove. The guest speaker at the 3 p.m. service will be the Rev. Mark Clark, pastor of Philadelphia United Methodist Church in Stony Point.
St. Enoch Lutheran
KANNAPOLIS ó St. Enoch Lutheran Church, 701 Campbell Ave., will celebrate homecoming Sunday, Sept. 18, with Sunday school at 9:45 , worship at 11:00 a.m., and a covered dish meal afterward.
The Rev. Constance Jane Garrett, pastor of St. Stephenís Lutheran Church, Gold Hill, will be guest pastor. For more information call 704-932-8461.
Ardis Chapel AME Zion
Revival services at Ardis Chapel AME Zion Church will be held Sept. 19-22 at 7 p.m.
Homecoming services are Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m., conducted by host pastor the Rev. T. M. Kendall, followed by dinner at 1:30 p.m. and a 3 p.m. service led by the Rev. Dr. Calvin Miller. Miller is the presiding elder of Winston-Salem District of the Western NC Conference and holds a Master of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Christian Counseling, Psychology from Carolina University of Theology, Va.
The Rev. Milton A. Williams Jr. will conduct the revival services for the week. He is pastor of Walls Memorial AME Zion Church in Charlotte and holds a Master of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary.
Spencer Presbyterian
SPENCER ó The Rev. Dr. Samuel Dansokho will be the guest preacher at Spencer Presbyterian Church tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 18, at 11a.m. A native of Senegal in West Africa, Dr. Dansokho is a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Associate Professor of Religion, Culture, and Society at Hood Theological Seminary.
The congregation will serve dinner in the fellowship hall following worship.
The church is located on First Street off of Salisbury Avenue across from the entrance to the North Carolina Transportation Museum.
Genesis Baptist
CHINA GROVE ó Genesis Baptist Church, 9701 Old Concord Road, will celebrate homecoming Sunday Sept. 18. Genesisí pastor, Gene Edwards, will deliver the message. Services begin at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, followed by a covered dish dinner.
United Baptist Church
KANNAPOLIS ó Homecoming and revival services begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. Unitedís pastor John E. Jones will bring the message. Dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m.
The Rev. John E. Leazer of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Concord, will be the speaker at 3 p.m.
Dr. E.R. Kirkpatrick of Rocky Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Concord, will speak at 7:30 p.m. each night starting Monday, Sept. 19 and continue through Sept. 23.
The church is located at 3001 Clermont Ave, 704-932-7316 .
New Zion Baptist
The Gospel Choir of New Zion Baptist Church, Dunnís Mountain Road, is celebrating its 28th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. The Spiritual Voice of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Mount Ulla will be in concert.
Mooreís Chapel
Mooreís Chapel AME Zion Church, 500 Partee St., will have a 12 Tribe Rally program on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
New Creation
STATESVILLE ó New Creation Baptist Church will observe homecoming on Sunday Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. James Miles, associate minister from Godís Tabernacle for Believers, Rockwell.
This will be held at the Statesville Civic Center. He will be accompanied by his pastor, choir, and congregation. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m.
Revival services are Monday, Sept. 19-Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. nightly. Revival speaker will be pastor Reginald McConneaughey Sr. from Godís Tabernacle for Believers, Rockwell, with choir and congregation.
Liberty AME Zion
COOLEEMEE ó Homecoming and revival services will be held at Liberty AME Zion Church beginning Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
Homecoming speaker is the Rev. Kelcy Steele, pastor of Bethel AME Zion Church in Kannapolis.
Revival services begin Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at Liberty AME Zion with speakers, in nightly order: the Rev. Darrell Scott of Union Chapel AME Zion, Lexington; the Rev. Tressala Hicklin of Gilmore Chapel AME Zion, Concord; the Rev. Arthur Heaggins of St. Luke Baptist, Salisbury.
Hallís Chapel
Hallís Chapel Primitive Baptist Church observes their 66th homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. Elder Kenneth D. Smith of Holly Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Concord is guest speaker. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.
Elder Timothy R. Lyons of Pilot Mountain is the evangelist for revival Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 19-21 at 7:30 each evening. He serves as vice president of the Mid-Southeastern Region of the North Carolina/Virginia State Convention and is moderator of the Southwestern District Sandyridge Association.
St. Luke Baptist
St. Luke Baptist Church, 410 Hawkinstown Road, will hold its annual Missionary Program on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Guest speaker will be the Rev. Barbara Hart, associate minister at First Calvary Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served.
New Beginning
CONCORD ó New Beginning Church, 5717 Alexander Road, will have a Four Gospel Program on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Betty Simonton of New Beginning. For more information, call 704-938-2088.
First Presbyterian
KANNAPOLIS ó The First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis will hold its annual church picnic at Bakerís Creek Park this Sunday, Sept. 18, beginning at 4 p.m. in shelter #3, behind the playground.
The afternoon will include games and activities for all ages, followed by a supper of hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings, and a bake-off will provide the dessert, along with ice cream. A donation is suggested for the meal.
For details, visit www.FirstPresb.org or call 704-938-4623.
Service of Healing
RICHFIELD ó Mt. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a Service of the Word for Healing Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. Prayers will be offered for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing, including anointing with oil and the laying on of hands.
All are welcome, especially those struggling with sadness, fear, or pain. Call the church at 704-463-7280 or visit www.mtzionrichfield.org
Soul Purpose Performs
WOODLEAF ó Soul Purpose will be performing Sunday night, Sept. 18, at Woodleaf United Methodist Church. Singing will begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments and fellowship afterward.
The church is located at 9000 Church St. From Salisbury, take Woodleaf Road (cross 801) to Cool Springs Road, turn right on Stadium St.
Ministerial Alliance
The U.M.A. will host its third Sunday service on Sunday Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
The service will be held at Solid Rock Church of God, 1004 Locke St. Elder Thomas Clawson, pastor of Lillyís Chapel Church of God, will bring the message.
Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (corner of Hwy 152 and Old Concord Road) will begin a four week Bible Study on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. preceded by a light supper at 6 p.m. Call 704-857-9588 or visit www.princeofpeacesalisbury.org
Oak Grove Baptist
CHINA GROVE ó Anniversary services for the Rev. and Mrs. James I. Smith of Oak Grove Baptist Church are Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 21-23 and Sunday. Sept. 25, nightly at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Beginning Wednesday the speakers are: the Rev. Eddie Fortson, pastor of Stuart Chapel AME Zion, Rural Hall; the Rev. Harold Jordan, pastor of Mowing Glade AME Zion, Charlotte; Elder Dwight Moore, pastor of Disciples for Christ, Charlotte; Sunday morning Deacon Stanley Rice of Oak Grove Baptist, China Grove; 3 p.m. the Rev. Nilous Avery, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist, Salisbury.
The church is located at 1205 S. Main St., China Grove.
Lillyís Chapel
The 96th General Assembly of Northern, Southern, and Northwestern Dioceses Church of God Founded by Jesus Church, Inc. will convene at Lillyís Chapel Church of God, 618 W. Thomas St., Salisbury. Services are Wednesday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 25. Call 714-637-6788 for more information.
Mt. Calvary
Mt Calvary Holy Church 1400 Standish St., will host a B.I.G. ( Breakthru in God ) Revival Sept. 22-24 with speaker Evangelist Keisha D. Chapman from Greensboro.
Sept. 22-23 services are at 7 p.m. nightly, and the Womenís Only Session is Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.
Franklin Baptist
Franklin Baptist will hold its homecoming Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25. Saturday evening at 7 p.m., Christian comedian Lee McBride will entertain, and on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. is a combined service followed by dinner on the grounds.
McBride, a comedian, storyteller, evangelist and preacher, bases his comedy on his 13 years of youth ministry, three years of pastoring in South Georgia, ten years of running youth camps, and attending more than 30 mission trips.
Franklin Baptist Church is located at 3810 Hwy. 601. Call 704-633-6786 for information.