Friendship United Methodist Church, Fallston
       Friendship United Methodist Church invites children to Kingdom Kids, a Wednesday night children’s ministry. Bring your child for Bible lessons, music and lots of fun. Every Wednesday night from 6:00 until 7:00 pm. The Church is located at 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC. For more information contact Bethany Clay at 704-538-9243.
Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Lawndale
   Oak Grove United Methodist Church Kids Club, 418 Oak Grove-Clover Hill Church Rd. (grades K-6th) meets the first and third Sunday of each month from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call 704-538-8358.
Temple Baptist Church, Shelby
   If you like old fashioned church services with good ole fashioned preaching, where you are free to rejoice, shout and sing and let God use you, then come to Temple Baptist Church, Shelby. Come as you are. Sunday School: 10 AM; Sunday night service 6 PM. Wednesday night service 6:30. The church is located across from Shelby High School on the right. Call for more info 980-429-8067. Pastor, Robert Hensley.

Lawndale Baptist Church, Lawndale
       A free community supper will be held at Lawndale Baptist Church, 407 W. Main St., Lawndale from 5:30pm to 6:30pm the first Thursday of each  month. Everyone is welcome. For info call Jane Grigg at 704-538-8794 after 5pm.
Palm Tree UMC, Lawndale
  Palm Tree United Methodist Church, 1160 West Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, invites everyone to a free community meal served in their family life center from 5:30 to 6:30 the third Thursday of each month. Come join them for food and fellowship.
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, Kings Mtn.

    East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, 701 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain will hold  a  Youth Game & Movie Night on  Friday, March 23,  at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Cost:  FREE.  Call Renee at 704-964-7235 for more info.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Shelby
   Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 198 Pleasant Ridge Church Road, Shelby will hold a Silent Auction on Saturday, March 24. The auction will feature clothing, gift certificates, jewelry, automotive, services and much more! The Family Life Building will hold the auction and a cafe with refreshments for guests. Get your ticket for only $5 at church Sundays and Wednesdays or call 704-434-6431. $10 day of event. http://prbcshelby.org/

Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Vale
   Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Vale is having a Kids/Teens Spring Consignment Sale on Friday, March 23 from 6:00pm -9:00pm and Saturday, March 24 from 8:00am-12:00pm.  For more information, please call 704-473-0026.
Long Branch Road Baptist Church, Forest City
  Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City, (Shiloh Community) will be holding a Fish Fry/Chicken Strip Dinner, Includes: Fish or Chicken Strips,  Hush Puppies, Slaw, Fries, Drink & Dessert.  Cost Per Person - $8.00. Children 4 – 12 - $4.00. Children 3 & under – Free. Take Out Available.  Friday, March 23, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM,  Rev. Jerry G, Ruppe, Pastor. For info call 828-287-1314 or 828-287-1408.
Patterson Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mtn.
  A fundraiser breakfast for Jennifer Ferreira’s mission trip to Malawi, Africa will be held on Saturday, March 24. Full Breakfast-Buffet Style. Cost is $6.00 per person Time 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center, 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Lily Memorial Baptist Church, Shelby
  Lily Memorial Baptist Church, 406 Whitener St., Shelby, is sponsoring a hot dog fundraiser. The fundraiser will be Saturday, March 24, from 4:00-6:00. Hot dog plates include: hot dog, chips, drink and dessert. Cost is $4.00. Additional items of individual hot dogs, drinks, desserts and chips will be $1.00.
Saint Paul Baptist Church, Casar
  Saint Paul Baptist Church, 337 Hull Rd., Casar, will hold a Chicken Pie Supper on Saturday, March 24, 4 p.m. until. Dine in or carry out. Freewill love offering will be accepted toward new fellowship building.
New Hope Baptist Church, Vale
  New Hope Baptist Church and Rev. Larry D. Roseboro announce the Initial Trial Ceremony for Mrs. Tammy Sharpe Watts. This anointed chosen woman of God has yielded to the call over her life, and will deliver her “Initial Sermon” at New Hope Baptist Church on Sunday March 25th at 5:00pm. They invite everyone to attend and be a witness to a mighty move of God on this empowered anointed, and appointed day! If you cannot attend this special ceremony we ask that you lift up Sister Tammy S. Watts in prayer for more information contact church 704.462.4010 or email: nhbcvale@yahoo.com. We are located at 5186 Hope Road, Vale.
 Fallston Baptist Church, Fallston

  The Wings group of Fallston Baptist Church, 109 Circle Dr, Fallston will hold an Indoor Yard Sale, Biscuit Sale and Bake Sale. Saturday, March 31 in the church fellowship hall from 7:30 til. Money raised will go to help local charities and student needs.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church 
  Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church will hold a Spring Fling Chicken Lunch and Supper - Saturday, March 31st from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM. Meal includes pit-cooked 1/2 chicken, homemade hushpuppies, french fries, slaw, pickles ,homemade desserts and tea. Cost: Adults - $10.00/ Children(4-10) $5.00. Proceeds go to our Building Fund.

Beaver Dam Baptist Church,  
  Men On Mission of Beaver Dam Baptist Church will have a BBQ Supper on Saturday, March 31, 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. $9.00 donation requested. Children 7 and under FREE. All you can eat BBQ Pork & trimmings. Carry out available. Easter Musical @7:00 p.m.

Safe Harbor Community Church 
  Fatz Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, March 31, 7:30-10:30 am at Fatz Restaurant in Shelby. All you can eat pancakes; served with bacon, fruit, & beverage, $8 per person. Sponsored by the Youth of Safe Harbor Community Church, 301 S. Battleground Ave, Kings Mtn, NC. Half the proceeds will go to Tyler Withers for his  Diabetic Alert Dog Fund. Tickets may be purchased at:  The Sewing Center   937 S. Morgan St.   Shelby, NC 704-484-0977 or in front of Walmart on Friday evening, March 23, 2012.

Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby 
  Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 North Post Road, Shelby is sponsoring “Fashion Without Compromise” with Rachel Lee Carter on Saturday, March 31 in their Christian Life Center. Tickets: $10.00. Tickets on sale in the church office or pay at the door. Rachel Lee is an international model for Cover Girl, Tommy Hilfiger, Wrangler, etc. She was the 2009 North Carolina US, former Miss Teen USA contestant and author of Fashioned By Faith.
Carolina Praise & Worship Center, Grover 
  Carolina Praise & Worship Center, 201 N. Main St., Grover will hold a Hot Dog/Bake Sale and Yard sale at the church on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31. Hot dog plates and baked goods can be delivered by calling the church 704-937-7541.
Polkville United Methodist Church, Polkville
  Polkville United Methodist Church will be having their Annual Barbecue on Saturday, March 31 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Prices are: Adults $10.00. Ages 6-12, $6.00. Under 6 FREE. Menu includes: BBQ chicken, french fries, hushpuppies, slaw, rolls, drink and dessert. Dine in or take out available. For more info call 704-538-9486.
Blazin Trails Cowboy Church, Lincolnton
  Please join Blazin Trails Cowboy Church as they join Jesus on his “Trail to the Cross”.  This will be held Sunday April 1, 2012 at the Ponderosa show grounds at 1222 Ponderosa Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092.  The hours will be 2 pm until 4 pm.  Admission is free.  For more information please contact Pastor Harvey Gates at 980-241-1251.

Olive Grove Baptist Church, Casar 
  Members of Olive Grove Baptist Church, Casar, NC will perform the drama “The Man Called Jesus” on Saturday, April 7, 6:00 p.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. His gift is priceless. For more information, call Rev. Terrill Crump 704-538-7949.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Fallston
       Friendship United Methodist will have their monthly community meal on Thursday, April 12th from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. The meal is served in the basement. The Church is located at 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC. There is no cost or obligation. They would love for you to join them for food and fellowship. Come as you are - all are welcome!

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Shelby
  Flint Hill Baptist Church, 2207 Flint Hill Church Rd., Shelby,  will hold a Run For Glory 5-K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 14, at 8 a.m. at the church. Entry fee: $20 if  you pre-register by April 6. $25 after April 6th and on race day. For more information contact Bubba Anthony 704-418-4402 or email:  gottarun2@carolina.rr.com. You can also download the pdf from from our website at www.flinthillbaptist.org. Then click the news and events link.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Cherryville
  Emmanuel Baptist Church of Cherryville will hold its first “Mother’s Morning Out” on Friday, April 6th from 9AM - 1PM.  This program is for children ages 6 months to 4 years.  If interested, contact Gayla Kerley at 704-435-1770 or call the church office at 704-435-5764.  Space is limited, so please call to pre-register your child.

Double Springs Baptist Church, Lattimore
  “Empowered: The Best You: will be topic for ladies night out program. Using humor and her own experiences, acclaimed motivational speaker Holly Sweat will present a message of hope and inspiration at the annual Ladies Night Out at Double Springs Baptist Church Monday, April 16. A counselor for more than 20 years, Mrs. Sweat has spoken to numerous conferences and workshops on such  topics as “You Said What?”, “How to Have a New Husband by Sunday”, and “When I Grow Up?”, and “What is My Purpose?” Accomplished pianist and cancer survivor Bryte Warrick will give her testimony and provide music for the evening, which begins with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and may be ordered by calling the church at 704.434.2258 by April  12. Double Springs is located at 1130 Double Springs Church Road,  near Lattimore just off Washburn Switch Road.