Announcements
What: Marriage 911 First Response
When: Is your marriage in crisis? Do you see the signs that your marriage is headed towards crisis? Are you separated and on the path towards divorce?
Where: Pleasant City Church, (formerly Putnam Baptist), 1146 County Home Road, Shelby, NC.
More Info: There is a reason to have hope! For more information call 704-477-1168. Premarital- Enrichment- Crisis/Separated- Step family. www.allinmarriage.com. allinmarriage@gmail.com.
What: Community Meal
When: 5:30pm, Every Second Thursday of Each month
Where: Friendship United Methodist Church, 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC, in the Fellowship Hall Downstairs.
More Info: Come as you are - all are welcome. No charge for meal. Come expecting fellowship that will lift your spirits and good food.
Friday, October 18
What: "The Power of One" Singles Conference
When: 7:00 pm, Fri.,October 18. 10:00 am, Sat.,October 19
Where: Friendship Christian Church 221 West Bradley Street, Gastonia
More Info: Dr. Rodney Freeman and Robin Bamberg will be the guest facilitators. All singles are invited to attend. There is a $10.00 cost. Bishop John McCollough is the Senior Pastor.Saturday, October 19
What: Harvest Happening Fall Festival, Morganton
When: October 19
Where: Lake James Fire Station on Highway 126
More Info: Enjoy barbecue, watch an apple butter-making demonstration, listen to live music, and more. Proceeds will benefit local mission projects. For more information: 828-584-7680.
What: New Home UMC Annual Fall BBQ
When: 4:00 pm, October 19
Where: New Home UMC, 544 Moriah School Road, Casar, NC
More Info: Dine in or Carryouts: $11; Boston Butt Kits: $35 (includes slaw & sauce). To order Boston Butt Kits or for more info: call Keith at 704-297-8499.
What: Fall Festival
When: 4:00 pm, October 19
Where: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2622 New Prospect Church Rd, Shelby NC
More Info: Cake Walk, Bingo, Pumpkin Carving Contest, and a Trunk or Treat will be held, along with many other activities. There will also be a hotdog dinner provided. All activities and food will be free. Everyone is invited.
What: Community Breakfast
When: 7:00-10:00 am, October 19
Where: Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Family Life Center at 1106 Poplar Springs Church Road, Shelby
More Info: The meal is buffet "all-you-care-to-eat" and includes country ham, bacon, link & patty sausage, liver mush, eggs, grits, baked apples, sausage gravy, homemade biscuits, pancakes, syrup, jellies, juice and coffee. A donation of $8.00 per person for Middle School - Adults and $4.00 per person for Grades K-5 is requested. Preschoolers are free. We invite everyone to join us for great food and warm fellowship.
What: Fall Festival
When: October 19
Where: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 1102 Warlick Rd, Lawndale
More Info: Hotdog lunch at Noon. Followed by games and prizes. All are welcome no charge, no age limit.
Sunday, October 20
What: Spaghetti Lunch
When: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm, October 20
Where: Palm Tree UMC Family Life Center, Lawndale
More Info: Sponsored by Oak Grove, Palm Tree & Pleasant Hill Churhes. Spaghetti, salad, bread, drink homemade desserts.Donations Only.
What: New Prospect Baptist Church Fall Revival
When: 11:00 am & 7:00 pm October 20; 7:00 pm October 21-23
Where: 1960 New Prospect Baptist Church Rd., Shelby, NC
More Info: All are welcome.
What: Morris Memorial Baptist Church Fall Revival
When: October 20-23, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Sun., 7:00 pm,
Mon. - Wed.
Where: Morris Memorial, 421 Moriah Church Rd., Casar
More Info: 704-538-9474
What: Michael O'Brien in Concert
When: 6:30 pm, October 20
Where: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1227 Mt. Sinai Church Rd., Shelby, NC
More Info: Love offering will be collected. 704-482-5871.
What: Focus Missionary Baptist Church 9th Annual Revival
When: Starting Sunday, October 20 - Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Where: Focus Missionary Baptist Church, 1612 Kings Road, Shelby, NC
More Info: 3-days- Homecoming services on Sunday, October 20th at 11:00 am with our guest speaker Rev. Arkiva Bankhead from St. Luke Baptist Church, Sharon, SC. The afternoon service will begin on October 20, at 3:00 pm with guest speaker Pastor Rodney Davidson from Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. Focus will serve dinner at 1:30 pm before afternoon service begins. Monday, October 21, 7:00 pm, the guest speaker will be Pastor Roger Fuller of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Cherryville, NC. Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 pm, the guest speaker will be Larry Dixon from Long Branch First Baptist Church, Grover, NC. We will appreciate your presence, prayers, and your praise! Yours in Christ, Pastor Frank Robbs, 704-482-6533 (Church) 704-689-4967 (Rev. Robbs).
Monday, October 21
What: Shelby Food Pantry
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am, October 21
Where: Shelby SDA Church, 2350 Hoey Church Rd, Shelby NC
More Info: Monthly food distribution in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. One distribution per household, per month. Recipients must have current application on file or fill out application form on site to apply for eligibility. Distribution on a first-come-first-served basis.
Sunday, October 27
What: Cross Way Baptist Church Revival
When: 6:00 pm, October 27 - 30
Where: Cross Way Baptist Church, Main St., Mooresboro
More Info: Speaker: Loyd Swafford. Pastor: Lawrence Toney.
"Pray and Attend"
What: Fall Festival
When: 5:00 pm, October 27
Where: Westview Baptist Church, 500 Melody Lane, Shelby
More Info: FREE hot dog supper at 5:00 pm, followed by a fun Trunk or Treat for the whole family!
What: Pleasant View Community Church Revival
When: 11:00 am and 6:00 pm, October 27 - 31
7:00 pm, October 28t - 30
Where: Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr., Forest City
More Info: Mike Blanton preaching and Evidence singing.

Friday, November 1
What: "Arise" Women's Retreat
When: November 1 and 2
Where: Quality Inn Convention Center Hotel in Hickory
More Info: Bus transportation will be provided. Space is limited. Retreat registration cost is $25.00 Contact Robin Bamberg for more information at 704-460-4751

Saturday, November 2
What: Northside's Block Party
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, November 2
Where: Northside Baptist Church, 1220 Scenic Dr., Shelby
More Info: Craft Fair, Inflatables, Games, Crafts,
Spiderman (11-12), Bake Sale, Face Painting, (11:30-1) FREE DQ Hotdogs, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn & More FREE!
Saturday, November 23
What: New Bethel Baptist Church Boston Butt and Turkey Sale Fundraiser
When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, November 23
Where: New Bethel Baptist Church, 112 New Bethel Ch. Rd., Lawndale, NC
More Info: Boston Butts, $40; Whole Turkey, $40; Turkey Breast, $30; plate $10.00. Call 704-538-7423 or Bubba 704-473-0950 or Dany 704-284-1301. Pickup date is November 23, 2019.