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

National Day

of Prayer

May 7, 9:30-11 a.m. public Bible reading; noon-1 p.m. prayer at the downtown courthouse in Clinton.

Black River

Presbyterian

The 275th homecoming will be Sunday, May 3. Service begins at 11 a.m., with dinner on the grounds following. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Douglas Hix of St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg. There will be a choir from St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, directed by Sharon Miller. The church is located at 65 Eddie L. Jones Road in Ivanhoe.

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.

MACA

Annual Community Fun Day will be Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m-2 p.m..

Piney Green

Disciples COC

April 29, 30 and May 1, Youth revival with guest speaker Jammal McBryed. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays, Sunday school 9:45 a.m. and service at 11 a.m..

Western

Assembly DOC

God’s Flower Garden Banquet, May 8, 7 p.m.. The Floral Auxiliary is asking each church to participate in our banquet this year by appointing a team captain to represent a church flower. Tickets are $10, children under 10 eat free. FMI Sister Linda Eason, 919-963-3345, or [email protected]

St. Stephens

UHC, Turkey

Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m., Women’s Day with guest Pastor Patricia Faison of All Saint’s Dudley, accompanied by choir. Dinner after the service.

White Oak

Disciples of Christ,

Newton Grove

May 3 is Women’s Day Service. Bishop Charles Williams Sr is Pastor. Guest speaker will be Eldress Minnie Bennett. Please come join us we will have Holy Communion on this Sunday as well.

Red Hill

MBC

Annual Rainbow Tea on Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in the Colonial Heights FWB Church Fellowship, located at 1140 Elizabeth St, Clinton.. The Rev. Mary King of Greater Six Runs MB Church will be the guest preacher. Donations are $10. FMI 910-214-5071.

Baptist Chapel

The Talleys in concert, Sunday, April 26, 7 p.m., 2208 Baptist Chapel Road, Autryville. Free admission. A love offering will be received.

Saint John

PHC

Homecoming with “Canaanland”, a local singing group from Princeton, on Sunday, May 3, at 10:45 a.m. The Pastor Jim Skinner and congregation invite all to attend. Homecoming dinner will follow! Located at 276 St. John Church Road, Four Oaks. FMI call 919-689-9576.

St. Thomas

AME Zion,

Roseboro

On Saturday, May 2 we will start our Weekend for Women with a Women’s Prayer Breakfast starting at 9 a.m. Then on Sunday, May 3 at 11 a.m. we will continue with our Annual Women’s Day and WHOM Society 135th Anniversary Celebration. The guest minister on Sunday will be Rev. Lisa McDow, pastor of Giddensville AME Zion Church, Faison. The St. Thomas Women’s Day Choir will render the music and all women are asked to wear white. All community women are cordially invited to attend. FMI 910-214-0426.

Mount Pleasant,

Turkey

Pre-Women’s Day, women in white, will be May 2, at 7 p.m.. The Rev. Gloria Battle will be the guest minister. Come and be blessed. The Rev. Tommy Jones, Pastor. Women’s Day, May 3, at 11 a.m.. The Rev. Bert Smith will be ministering the word. FMI 592-9595

Wilson Chapel

The Mission Anniversary will be celebrated 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3. The guest speaker will be Rev. Kimberly Walker of Roseville Baptist Church. Music will be by the Chavious Family of Rose Hill. Light refreshments will be served following the service. All are invited to fellowship and worship with us.

Holly Grove

Church of Christ

Pastor ,Terrell Powell presents Ministry Outreach for Victorious Empowerment Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5 p.m. at Royal Lane Park. Come out and enjoy fun, friends, ministry, music, and free food.

Greater St.

Luke UHC

The public is invited to the mission service , NC, Sunday, May 3, at 11 a.m.. The message will be given by Minister Myrtle Battle, an associate minister of Greater St. Luke UHC. Elder Anthony Flow is the Pastor. Located at 310 W. South St., Rose Hill.

Milton

Grove MBC

We will be celebrating Mother’s Day starting Friday night, May 1, with a Pre-Mother’s Day service at 7:30 p.m.. Minister ToKesia Underwood from Ram In The Bush Church will be the guest preacher. Ladies are asked to wear red. Our Mother’s Day celebration will continue on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mary King from Greater Six Runs as the guest preacher. We welcome everyone to come out to these services and help us lift up the name of the Lord. Located on Hwy. 421 in Clinton.

Elizabeth MBC

We will be honoring women and mothers with a banquet on Saturday, May 9, at 6 p.m.. Our speaker for the evening will be Mrs. Helen Thompson, Executive Ushers’ Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. Tickets are required for the event. Located at 2316 Maxwell Road, Autryville.

Roseboro

Church of God

Free hot dogs and music on Saturday, May 9. Food for your body; food for your soul. Come one…..Come all! 501 S West St., Roseboro.

Bearskin MBC

Mother’s Day Tea will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9. The Guest Messenger will be Minister Lisa Morrisey of Littlefield M B Church-Newton Grove, N.C. The youth of the church will host Muffins for Mom, 9:30 a.m., Sunday, May 10, Annual Mother’s Day Program will be observed on Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.. Rev. Mark D. Powell will deliver the message. Music will be rendered by the Mother’s Day Choir.

NC Prayer Tower

Deliverance Ministries

Service will be held on Mothers Day, Sunday, May 10, 11:45 a.m. guest preacher will be the REv. Gladys Dawson. Prayer begins at 9 a.m.., Sunday school at 10 a.m..

First Baptist,

Turkey

The Rev. Diane Newkirk will be the guest minister for Women’s Month on Sunday, May 3, at 11 a.m.. The chairperson is the Rev. Regina Rogers. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Coopers Chapel

Women’s Prayer breakfast will be 9 a.m., Saturday, May 2. Guest speaker will be Elder Ella Herring. On Sunday, May 3 at 11 a.m. we will be observing Mother’s Day. Guest Minister will be Elder Dianna Newsome. Women will be singing. Lunch will be served following the morning service. All are welcome. FMI 592-2611

Autryville Baptist

Woman’s Day, May 3, at 11 a.m. service. Kristi Cashwell, wife of Kyle Cashwell, will speak. Everyone is cordially invited.

Clement

Church of God

of Prophecy

Revival Monday night, May 4- Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m. nightly. Guest Evangelist will be the Rev. Allen Gupton from Erwin. Everyone is invited to attend these services. Located at 3990 Maxwell Road. FMI contact the Pastor, Anthony Stewart, at 514-2014 or the church at 567-2177.

St. Peter UHC,

Keener

Friday, May 1,7:30 p.m., Joy Night. Pastor is Elder Bryan Farland. Speaker will be Bernestein Royal, Deliverance Center, Newton Grove and New Beginnings Church, combined.

Hayes Chapel MBC

Spring revival May 5-7, 7 p.m.. Tuesday- the Rev. Ronald Highsmith and church, Wednesday-Kevin Allen and church, Thursday-the Rev. Onyx Martin and church. We will be observing Mother’s Day, May 10, at 11 a.m.. The host pastor, the Rev. Alfred Holston, invites everyone to come out and join us.