The deadline for church briefs is 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Place church briefs by emailing [email protected] or leaving your message at 910-644-0447. Briefs run up until the event and do not have to be resubmitted each week.

Cedar Point

The Cedar Point Mother Board and Christian Youth Fellowship will host a roundtable titled “Real Talk” Session 2 on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Topics will include music, sex, drugs, alcohol and social networking. Lunch will be provided. Parental permission is required for children under age 18 and parental discretion is advised, content will contain adult language. Parents are encouraged to attend and please invite others. You may contact 910-594-0115 for further information. Our annual health fair will be held on May 30. The focus is ” Staying Healthy at any Age”. Time is from 7:45am to 1:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Health clinic’s include: Free fasting labs for cholesterol and glucose checks for the first 50 people to sign up by May 19. Contact 910-594-0115 for further information.

Circle of Blessings

/Tim’s Gift

Dinner will be served every Tuesday, 5 p.m., at the old Scotchman store on Elizabeth Street in Clinton, across from Clinton Cemetery.

Circle of Blessings/Love of Christ/

Tim’s Gift ministries

Breakfast served on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the old Scotchman store on Elizabeth Street in Clinton, across from Clinton Cemetery.

Mt. Zion United

Holy Church of

Warsaw/Garland

Christian Ministry will be hold a Women and Men of Honor Program on May 17, at 3 p.m. The address is 131 Rich Road, Garland. Come out and celebrate with us on that day.

Red Hill

Universalist

Dr. Eric Bracy, superintendent of Sampson County Schools, will be the guest speaker for Education Appreciation Sunday at Red Hill Universalist Church on May 17, at 11 a.m. The congregation, founded in 1884, has been a supporter of education for all citizens throughout its history, even at times when the value of public education was questioned. The church will honor this commitment by remembering valued educators, awarding prizes to the winning entrants of its recent Teacher Appreciation Contest, and recommitting itself to the ideal of a quality education for everyone. Refreshments will be served following the service. The public is invited to join the congregation in highlighting the importance of education for all people. The church is located at 7031 Taylors Bridge Hwy, about 15 minutes south of Clinton on US 421.

Smithfield

Gospel Singing

Upcoming performances include on May 8-King’s Messengers; June 12-Legacy.MDS Building, 206 Skyland Drive, Smithfield, Fridays 7 p.m..

St. Jude

Church of Christ,

Warsaw

Womens weekend, May 16, 9 a.m. workshop. Sunday, 10 a.m., May 17, guest speaker will be Elder Shirley Melvin from St. Rose Church, Wilson.

Union Grove

Church of Christ

Disciples of Christ

On Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m., Annual Women’s Day Program. Guest preacher will be Elder Mary Williams. Theme: Prayer, Power and Praise, Acts 3:1-8. All women are asked to wear white and purple. Union Grove’s Women’s Choir will render music.

Chapel Hill MBC

On Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m. will be Minister Andrea Rouse of Snow Hill MBC as guest speaker.

Mill Creek BC

Yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, May 16, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. to benefit community outreach. Sausage dogs and hot dogs for sale. Located at 701 Mill Creek Church Road, Roseboro.

Mt. Vernon BC

Jim Brady Trio, in concert, May 31, 6 p.m.. Located at 3790 Faison Hwy., Clinton. FMI (910) 385-6896.

NC Prayer Tower

Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Prayer begins at 9 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Worship at 11:30 p.m.. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Jacqueline McDoe of Clinton. The 4 p.m. guest preacher will be Minister Glenwood Cooper of Clinton.

First Baptist,

Turkey

Women’s month services, 11 a.m., Sunday, May 17. The guest minister will be the Rev. Margaret Demps. The chairperson is the Rev. Regina Rogers. Women’s fellowship Friday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.. The guest will be Sister Anitra Howard-Wilson. All women are welcome to attend.

Piney Green Disciples

Mother’s Day celebration 11 a.m., Sunday, May 17. At 3 p.m will be Pastor Gertie Stevens from Whosoeverwill Church and family. Services 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.. Pastor is Elder Fernando Geddy.

St. Peter UHC, Keener

Revival continues on Friday night with Elder Thelma Waters and Cooper Chapel UHC. Sunday at 11 a.m. morning service, Minister Wanda Williams, St. Luke UHC of Rose Hill. Lunch will be served. The pastor is Elder Bryan Farland.

Western Union

Ushers March

The march will be May 23, 6 p.m., at Roseboro First Baptist, Roseboro. FMI Rev. Michelle Raynor at 910-379-1692

First MBC,

Warsaw

Women’s Day, May 17, 11 a.m. Our theme is Women of Strength, Encouraging One Another. Minister Deanna Newsome is the guest preacher. Women are asked to wear white with a splash of pink as we are highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness. Please join us as we celebrate all women of faith!

Deliverance Victory

Temple Ministries,

Harrells

Spiritual Empowerment Conference “It’s The Turn Around!” May 13-15, at 7:30 p.m. and concluding May 17 at 11 a.m. Visit www.DVTM.org for more information.

Smith Chapel

Celebration of appointment, Pastor Perry LeeMond’e Parker, Sunday, May 17, 3:30 p.m.. Located at 7485 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland.

Colonial Heights FWB

Spring Fling with meal and silent auction, Saturday, May 16, 5-7 p.m.. FMI or to purchase tickets for the meal, call 990-0975.

Epworth UMC

May 31, 5:30-7 p.m., free community meal in the fellowship hall followed by concert at 7 p.m.. Located at 5876 Garland Hwy., Clinton.