Saturday, December 13
What: Coat Give Away
When: 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, December 13.
Where: Rehobeth Church, 2038 Rehobeth Ch. Rd., Shelby, NC
More Info: We will be giving winter coats to all in need of one. We have children to adults sizes. Located in the Fellowship Hall.

What: Christmas Play
When: 6:00 pm, December 13.
Where: Hudson Memorial Baptist Church, 762 Warlick Rd., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: All are welcome!

Sunday, December 14
What: Drive-thru Living Nativity
When: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, December 14.
Where: Cedar Grove Lutheran Church, 261 Cedar Grove Church Rd., Vale, NC
More Info: The Community is invited to a free drive-thru event featuring "living scenes" depicting the birth of Christ, called, "Living Nativity."

What: A Christmas Night of Worship
When: 6:00 pm, December 14.
Where: First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Join us for "Emmanuel: A Christmas Night of Worship". A special evening led by our Sanctuary Choir, Worship Team, and Instrumentalists, to experience the joy surrounding Christmas.

Sunday, December 21
What: Community Give Back
When: 11:00 am Service, 1:30 pm Giveback, December 21.
Where: Faith Destiny Outreach Ministry, 1741 Fallston Rd., Shelby NC.
More Info: Friends & Family Community Service event in Shelby, to support families in the community. Free to all. First come, first serve. Everything must go. Large and small items. You may need a truck to haul items. Spread the word! Please contact: Celeste Miller (704) 712-9028 if you have questions.

Wednesday, December 24
What: Annual Christmas Eve Breakfast
When: 7:00 am until, December 24.
Where: St Peters Methodist Church, 108 St Peters Church Rd, Lawndale, NC
More Info: Come Join us! Highway 18 north of Fallston.

What: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
When: 5:00 pm, December 24.
Where: First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: First Baptist Church of Shelby joyfully invites you to join us for a beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Come experience this sacred evening of worship as we celebrate the holy night when Christ was born. All are welcome!

Announcements
Walls Memorial Baptist Church Food Bank: TEFAP (Commodities) distribution is open to any neighboring county within North Carolina that does not receive TEFAP. Distribution will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm, at Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150. December 16, 2025. All are welcome. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Lighting of the Tree: Over the past years, at Christmas, the Crouse United Methodist Church/CUMC Outreach Class sponsors "Lighting the Tree" and Pat Heafner, member of the Outreach Class, says that 2025 will see the tradition continued. Last year 100% of donations, collected through this Outreach project, went to Christian Ministries of Lincoln County and the hope this year is to match or exceed last year's donation.
The tree will be in the Crouse United Methodist Church Gazebo. The lights will be turned on for the Crouse community to enjoy. Each light on the tree signifies a loved one to be honored or remembered. Anyone interested in sponsoring a light or lights on the Community Christmas Tree please contact Pat Heafner at the address below to receive a form which you can use to donate. Donation forms can be found at Mem'ry Lane Antiques & Finds, Crouse Community History & Photo Project office, and Crouse United Methodist Church.
Remember, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Christian Ministries of Lincoln County. Please consider a donation, ensuring that this year's project is a success. Your donation will help those who are less fortunate.
Crouse United Methodist Church is located at 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse NC. The mailing address is Outreach Class c/o CUMC PO Box 43, Crouse, NC 28033.Crouse Community History & Photo Project.

Al-Anon Family Groups Support: Al-Anon Family Support Groups: Al-Anon Family Support Groups support those who are affected by someone else's drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets on Mondays at 12noon at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby. Contact Kay at 704-473-4891. Shelby AFG meets on Thursdays at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Contact Jann at 704-692-7688.

Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else's drug addiction. We meet in the classroom of Dale St., between Sumter and Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or the church office, 704-482-3467.

Support Group: Every Thursday, Depression and Anxiety peer support group meets at 205 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC. From 6:30 pm until 7:30pm upstairs. Questions text Jodi at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com.