On Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Ray Bolton and Red Hill Baptist Church, Clinton, will bring the afternoon service in observance of the Pastor’s Aid Anniversary.

Crusade for Christ

Deliverance Center

Is hosting a Gospel Harvest Celebration at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27. Just to list a few of those on the program: The Tucker Family, Evergreen Choir, Billy Ray and The Gospelaires and the Sensational Gospel Singers among many others.

Graves Memorial

Presbyterian Church

Will host Wednesday Advent Lunches Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and 14 followed by a meditation. In continuing the fine tradition started by the First Methodist, Lenten Lunches, GMPC invites you to be our guest as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season. Lunch will be served at noon in the fellowship hall. Cost is $3. Worship and meditation will follow at 12:30 p.m. Schedule is as follows: Nov. 30, Luncheon hosted by Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church, Meditation by Rev. Louie V. Andrews; Dec. 7, Luncheon hosted by First Baptist Church, Meditation by Rev. Ron Cava; Dec. 14, Luncheon hosted by First United Methodist Church Meditation by Rev. Robert Redmond. The church is located at 201 Fayetteville St., Clinton. FMI, call 592-2677 or melissagriffin@embarqmail.com. The Annual Christmas Joy Program “Smokey’s Mountain Christmas,” written by Susan Bristow, is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in their fellowship hall (refreshments will be served). GMPC’s puppets, children and youth will come together under the direction of Susan to bring the Christmas message. Please bring one canned good or staple item per person for our Christmas food drive in support of the Sampson Crisis Center.

Grove Park

Will hold its annual Goodie Gala from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, in the fellowship hall. Stop by and choose from a selection of holiday goodies at $6 per pound. Proceeds go to their Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions. Their annual Christmas cantata, entitled “The Gift of Christmas,” is scheduled for 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11.

Lisbon St. MBC

Will celebrate the Rev. Dr. H. R. Cogdell’s retirement with a dinner following services on Sunday, Nov. 27. FMI or to purchase tickets, call Martha Taylor 592-4789 or Patty Cherry 592-2324.

Maple Grove

UMC

Church choir will present “Arise, Shine, Your Light Has Come” musical at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4. Refreshments will be served following the program. The church is located 14 miles from Dunn off N.C. 55 Hwy. East in the ComWell Community.

New Vision

Christian Church

Continues to worship at Hope Valley Funeral Home every Sunday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The re-opening and dedication of their sanctuary will be Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. Apostle Zebedee Sheppard, along with his church family, Victory and Dominion World Outreach Center of Snow Hill will be in charge of service. The celebration will continue on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. with pastor Chris Broan and Holy Tabernacle Church family of Roseboro, on Friday, Dec. 9 pastor Onyx Martin with the St. Paul Church of Christ, Clinton and Higher Level Ministries of Kenansville will be in charge of the service at 7:30 p.m. FMI, call 299-5002 or email us at nvcc@msn.com.

Rock Ministry, Inc.

Will observe Homecoming services on Sunday, Nov. 27. Morning worship will begin at 11 a.m. At 3 p.m., bishop Curtis Mosely of Warsaw, along with his congregation, will bring the evening service. Lunch will be served. FMI, contact 214-1188.

Roseboro UMC

The Roseboro Senior Citizens will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the church. They will be taking the church van to visit with the Autumn Wind residents. Please be at the church at 10:45 a.m.; the van will leave at 11 a.m. The group will return to Roseboro UMC at noon for our lunch. If you can, please bring a bag of sugar-free candy (individually wrapped hard candy) to give while visiting.

Saint Mary

Kenansville

Will host a singing program featuring Brothers in Christ, Men on Mission, Saint Mary, Saint Peter, New Church Christ with special guest Billy Ray and The New Gospelaires, First Baptist Church Tomahawk, Charlie Underwood and Willie and the Son of Faith at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27.

Wilson Chapel BC

The women will host their annual Women’s Conference with the theme “Virtuous Woman” on Saturday, Nov. 26, beginning with a prayer breakfast starting at 9 a.m. The speakers will be Jasmine Coleman and Terrance McCrimmon. The conclusion will be on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Laurie McEachin.

St. Pauls

Church of Christ

Will observe the Missionaries Annual Candlelight Service at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, with the Rev. Thomas Farrow Jr. as guest speaker with his choir and congregation.

St. Stephens

Holiness Church

Will hold revival Wednesday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. ,2 at 7 p.m. nightly. The Rev. Luther Barnes of Rocky Mount will be the guest speaker along with a variety of praise teams and choirs each evening.

Union Grove/Keener

Pastor Aide service, Sunday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. Evangelist Peggy Surles will bring the message, and Warren Chapel male chorus will provide the music. FMI, call 910-533-3274.