Bearskin MBC

Pack-The-Bus event 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Aug. 3-4, Walmart Supercenter, Sampson Crossing Shopping Center, Clinton. Collect school supplies and backpacks for children in the Bearskin community and other Sampson County communities who may be in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year. FMI, contact Carolyn Williams-Monk 564-2488. Annual Mission Program, Sunday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Onyx Martin of St. Paul’s Disciples of Christ Church, Clinton, guest messenger.

Beatitude House

Will have its 39 Cent Sale Aug. 2-4. Everything $0.39. Hours Friday, 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Beatitude House is located 212 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro.

Beaverdam MBC

Will observe fifth Sunday Family and Friends Day services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bernard Hayes speaking. Lunch will follow with music provided by the Voices of Distinction from Fort Bragg.

Cedar Grove

Disciple Church

Will have a Back 2 School Youth Summit Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Princeton Park. . The Theme is “Stand Up.” Fun with games and activities for the youth!

Cedar Point DOC

Home Mission Department invites all women and young ladies to the 2012 Women’s Conference: “Wild About Jesus! Faith, Dedication & Service” at the church, Aug. 4. Registration begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. The conference to begin at 9 a.m. A luncheon after the conference. Operation Christmas Child — the church is accepting donations of new, unopened gift items to be distributed to children in over 130 countries. Donations can be delivered to the church, 1258 Cedar Point Road, Newton Grove, now through Nov. 10, Wednesdays between 7-8:30p.m.; each Sunday between 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Call 910-309-0592, if you need assistance.

Clinton Family

Worship Center

Jason Crabb, Dove Award winner for Best Male Vocalist and Best Entertainer for year 2012, will be in concert Sunday, Aug. 12. No ticket sales, however a love offering will be taken during the concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. and concert starts at 6 p.m. FMI, call 592-4020.

Coharie UMC

Will have Vacation Bible School Aug. 4, from 8 am until 4 p.m. Lunch will be served. They will celebrate Homecoming Aug. 26 with guest speaker pastor Stevie Jacobs,and musical guest HeartSong.

Enlighten The

World Ministries

Aug. 4, 4 p.m., Worship in The Park, Youth Day with bands Revision 1, Kings Krest and When Forever Comes. With over-night camping, fishing, games, speakers.Food vendors will be available for both events.

Greater St. Luke

United Holy Church

Youth department will host a three-night youth revival Wednesday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Preacher for the week is minister Daemarkis Faison of Holy Trinity. FMI,contact Youth Department president Sharnelle Dixon, 910-290- 2567 or vice president Latrisha Miller, 910-284-7387. The church is located at 310 W. South St., Rose Hill.

Goshen Disciple

Church

Evangelist Shirley Devon will speak July 29 at 3 p.m, at St. Peter United Holy Church, Keener. The Hospitality Committee will have a Walk-A-Thon July 28, beginning at 6 a.m. The Home Mission Fellowship will be held Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be eldress Deanne Newsome of Turkey. The Evangelist Team will have a Tent Revival Aug. 6-10, on Holiday Lane in Newton Grove. The service will begin 7:30 p.m. each night. The Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary Aug. 12 at 3:30 p.m.

Lisbon Street MBC

The Rev. Clifford Hunt will be the guest speaker for Sunday, July 29. Service begins at 11 a.m. with Sunday school starting at 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting 5 to 5:30 p.m. and Bible study at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday night.

New Life

Outreach Ministries

Youth services Friday and Saturday. Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Seven Gables Skating Rink from noon until 4 p.m. Everything is free. The church is located at 708 Sampson St., Clinton.

New Light AME

Zion Church

Homecoming celebrations 11 a.m., Sunday, July 29 with the Rev. Timothy Jackson and Dove Chapel Church of Fayetteville will lead the service. The service will honor those who came before us. Dinner will follow services.

Ram in the

Bush Church

Pastor Howard will be at Prayer House in Faison, Sunday, July 29. Family and Friends Day celebration Saturday, Aug. 4 at Royal Lane Park. Church services every second, third and fourth Sunday with Sunday school starting at 10 a.m. and worship service beginning at 11 a.m. Bible study every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Noon day prayer each Wednesday and Joy Night on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. FMI, call 592-3140. The church is located at 113 Shamrock Drive, Clinton.

Ready for the Word

Testimonial Ministry

On Friday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m., elder Tony Simmons of Victory in the Word, Clinton will be the guest speaker for services. Sunday, July 29, bishop John Joyner and his church family will be at Devine Restoration Outreach Ministry, Clinton. At 3 p.m. there will be an appreciation serve for chief apostle Olis Daniels of Wagran. FMI, call evangelist Lesia Bennett 910-249-3913.

Roseboro UMC

Yard sale will be Aug. 4, from 7 a.m. to noon. All invited to seek out some great clothes, furniture or appliances. Baked goods will be sold as well. FMI, call 525-4470.

Sharon PH Church

Vacation Bible School 7-8:45 p.m. Monday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 3. Theme, “Babylon-Daniel’s Courage In Captivity.” Church is located at 2137 Odom Road, Clinton .

Smith Chapel

A.M.E. Zion Church

Unity in the Community, Saturday, Aug. 4 at Old Thompson’s Rest Home, 503 West 3rd St., Garland. Afternoon of fun, games, entertainment and food.

Snow Hill

FWB Church

Blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 1224 Red Hill Road, Mount Olive. FMI, visit www.snowhillchurch.org

St. Peter UHC

Minister Reunion Revival, Aug. 1-12, with services week nights at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Various speakers that have served under the leadership of pastor Bobby Lamb will be speaking. FMI, call minister Mary Boykin 592-8170.

The Friendly Trio

and Church Association

Will be providing a meal to anyone on Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Friendly Community Center. Eat in or take out.The Trio is hosting a Musical Gospel Explosion with the theme: I say wait, wait on the Lord, at 6 p.m., Sunday, July 29 at the Community Center 421 Hanson Road, Clinton. Several groups on the program. FMI, call Charles Strickland 590-4925.

The New Church

of Christ

Annual Family and Friends Day, Sunday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. Apostle Gwendolyn Gibbs of Love Ministries in New Bern with her choir and congregation will provide the service. Dinner will be served after the service and activities will be outside for the children. FMI, call elderess Sylvia Denkins 249-3185. Church is located 9659 Faison Hwy., Faison.

The Rock Ministry

Will have regular services on Sunday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Guest speaker William Newkirk Jr. with music provided by the Williams Family Gospel Choir. The church is in Garland.

Union Grove FWB

The New Freewill Baptist Union will be Saturday, July 28 with a workshop conducted by Gail Lamb concerning health issues. Sunday, July 29 the presider will be elder Aaron Chadwick and pastor, Calvin Oates will bring the message and the mass choir will render the music. The church is in Keener.The New Freewill Baptist Union will begin on Saturday, July 28 with a workshop conducted by sister Gail Lamb concerning health issues. Sunday, July 29 service will begin with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. with the praise team opening up. Pastor Calvin Oates of FAITH, HOPE, And CHARITY will bring the Word. Elder Aaron Chadwick presiding. The mass choir will provide the music. The church is in Keener.

Victory in the

Word Ministries

Will have a Rainbow Tea service at 5 p.m., Saturday, July 28. Guest speaker, prophetess Brenda Heard of Richmond, Va.