On Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. a Prophetic Service will be held at The New Church of Christ, Faison. Prophet Michael Norris, choir and congregation of Raleigh will be the guest speaker for the evening.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m., Family, Friends and Homecoming will be observed at Cedar Creeks Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton. The guset speaker will be the Rev. James Jackson, associate minister of Greater Six Runs Missionary Baptist Church, Turkey. Dinner will be served following the service.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m., Family and Friends Day will be observed at Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Keener. The guest is Elder Fernonda Geddie, choir and congregation of Piney Green Disciples Church, Newton Grove. Dinner will be served following the service.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 p.m., Jackson Grove Bible Church of God, Midway, will celebrate their Gospel Choir Anniversary. Different groups scheduled to perform.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m., the Youth Choir will celebrate their anniversary at Goshen Disciples Church, Faison.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m., the Senior Choir of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Autryville, will celebrate their 71st anniversary.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m., The Kingdom Builders of Goldsboro will have a Gospel Explosion at Moses Chapel Church, 165 David Bright Road, Faison. Several groups will be on the program. Mistress of Ceremony will be Mrs. Ann Faison. FMI contact Michael Houston 910-385-0492 or the Rev. Tracy Lewis at 919-722-9532.

On Wednesday, Sept. 16-18, at 7:30 p.m., Fall Revival will be observed at Beaver Dam Missionary Baptist Church on Odom Road, Clinton. Different speakers each night. FMI contact Samuel Butler at 910-592-2323 or Deacon Tim Butler at 910-525-4944.

Union Grove Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Inc., 716 Lisbon St., Clinton proudly announces its Pre-Pastoral Anniversary revival, Sept. 16-18 beginning nightly at 7:30 p.m. The guest revivalist is evangelist Hattie Lofton of Hickory Grove Church of Christ, Four Oaks. Different choirs each night.

The 13th Year Pastoral Anniversary honoring Elder Dr. Timothy Peppers, Sr. and Lady Kim Peppers will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. The guest preacher is Elder Bobby Lamb of St. Mary’s United Holiness Church, Kenansville. The Union Grove mass choir will render the music. Anniversary dinner at 1:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m., a Mother-Praise Service will be observed at Holly Grove Church of Christ, Clinton. The guest will be Elder Onyx Martin, choir and congregation of St. Paul Church of Christ, Clinton.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Friendly Trio and Church Association will give out food bags at the Friendly Community Center, Clinton. FMI contact Brother Charles Strickland at 910-590-4925.

On Wednesday Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., the 2015 W.I.D.U Anniversary Together As One Unity Service will be held at Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton. The special guest will be Jeff Pattern and Company.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m., Western Assembly Disciples of Christ Churches Appreciation Banquet Honoring Bishop Charles James Williams Sr. 38 years of service. This will be held at the Sampson County Agri-Expo Center, Clinton. Formal attire required. FMI and tickets contact Dr. Janie Robinson-910-594-1017 or 596-8335.

Prayer Service/Bible Studies:

Prayer service is every Monday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at New Life Outreach Ministries, Clinton.

Tuesday, 7 p.m./Cooper Chapel UHC, Clinton.

Tuesday, 7 p.m./ Bearskin MBC, Clinton.

Tuesday, 7 p.m./The New Church of Christ, Faison.

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m./Mt Pleasant Church, Turkey.

Prayer service/Bible study is held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. and every Friday at 7 p.m. at Point Level Disciples of Christ Church, Clinton.

Wednesday, 6 p.m./ Brown’s Chapel MBC, Clinton.

Wednesday, 6 p.m./ Littlefield MBC, Newton Grove.

Wednesday, 6 p.m./Elizebeth MBC, Autryville.

Every Wednesday,before the 1st and 3rd/ 6 p.m./Cedar Creek MBC, Clinton

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m./ First Baptist MBC, Clinton.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m./Holly Grove Church of Christ, Clinton.

Wednesday, 7 p.m./ Morning Star United Holy Church, Clinton.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Mid-week Church Service/The New Church of Christ, Faison.

Wednesday, 7 p.m./ Piney Green Disciple Church, Newton Grove.

Wednesday, 7 p.m./ First MBC, Turkey.

Wednesday, 7 p.m./Corporage Prayer

Every 1st Wed./St.Peter United Holiness Church, Keener

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m./ First MBC, Roseboro.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m./ Roseboro United Methodist, Roseboro.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m./Original Bible Way Tabernacle, Mt.Olive

Thursday, at 6 p.m./House of Prayer in Faison/Rev.Everlena Oliver

Thursday, 6:30 p.m./Wilson Chapel MBC, Turkey.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m/St. Jude U.H.C, Clinton

Joy Night 7:30 p.m./Ram In The Bush/every 3rd Thursday, Clinton.

Thursday, at 5 p.m. till 5:30 p.m (Prayer Service) Bible Study/5:30-6:30 p.m at Lisbon St. MBC, Clinton.

Held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m./Goshen Disciples Church, Faison, and preaching is every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Regular morning services held at:

Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Jeffery B. White/mass choir

Greater Mt. Calvary Holiness Church/Clinton/11:30 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Ruby T. Boykin/Faison family

SnowHill Missionary Baptist Church/Roseboro/11 a.m.

The pastor, Dr.S.E.Bryant/male chorus

Jackson Grove Bible Church of God/Midway/11 a.m.

The pastor, Elder Louise Royal/male chorus

The New Church of Christ/Faison/11 a.m.

The pastor, Apostle Blonny Aycock/women choir

Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Alice Jean Boykin/combine choir

First Missionary Baptist Church/Bowden/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Harold Jr. Boykin/combine choir

First Missionary Baptist Church/Turkey/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Bob Rogers/evangelistic choir

Union Grove Church of Christ/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, Dr.Timothy Peppers/youth choir

First Missionary Baptist Church/Roseboro/10 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. John T.Oliver/youth choir

First Missionary Baptist Church/Keansville/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Cornolius Moore/young adult

Olivet Institutional Baptist Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Willie Bowden Sr./mass choir

Goshen Disciples Church/Faison/11 a.m.

The pastor, Elder Donald Dewitt/gospel choir

New Life Out Reach Ministries/Clinton/8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

The pastor, Minister Regina Lucious/mass choir

Holly Grove Church of Christ/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, Elder Terrell Powell/inspirational mass choir

St. Jude United Holy Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, Elder Willie H. Bryant/young adult choir

Littlefield Missionary Baptist Church/Newton Grove/11 a.m.

The pastor, Dr. Claudie Morrisey/gospel choir

Giddenville A.M.E Zion Church/Faison/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Lisa McDow/gospel choir

Robinson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church/Roseboro/11 a.m.

The associate pastor/inspirational choir

Christ Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/10 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Marvin T. Clowney/mass choir

Lisbon St. Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Victor L. Wilson/youth choir

Cooper Chapel United Holiness Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, Elder Thelma F. Waters/mass choir

Andrew Chapel Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/10 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev.Gerald Underwood/senior choir

Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church/Autryville/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Freddie Herring/adult choir

Bearskin Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/11 a.m.

The pastor, the Rev. Mark D. Powell/youth choir

The House of Prayer/Faison/7:30 p.m.

Guest speaker for the evening/combine choir

Big Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church/Clinton/10 a.m.

Associate pastor/male chorus

New Birth Deliverance and International Church/Keener/11 a.m.

The pastor, Dr. Ronald Highsmith/praise and worshipchoir

Ram In The Bush/Clinton/11a.m

The pastor, Apostle Judy Howard/adult choir

Original Bible Way Tabernacle/Mt. Olive/11 a.m.

The pastor, Apostle Steven C. Moore/bible way choir

Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services.

A thought for today:”God always give His Best to those who leave the choice with him.

Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to the families, who lost a loved one recently.

We solicit your prayers for the sick and shut-ins everywhere.

Go to a church of your choice this Sunday,and May God Richly Bless each of you.

To report your church news, please call 910-709-7317 or email me at [email protected]

By Marilyn Wright

Contributing columnist

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