Risen Church Youth Ministry, Bethel Community Breakfast, Homecomings, Auton Family Reunion; plus more event dates to save! Here are more details:

Risen Church Wednesday Night Youth Ministry, Wednesday, September 4: A new Youth Ministry begins Wednesday, September 4 at 7 p.m. Game Night, video games, trading cards and more. Register online at risenchurchnc.org/events. The church is located at 571 Salem Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Come hear Pastor Justin Houser at our regular Worship Services on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Community Breakfast, Saturday, September 7: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our Community Breakfast (1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.). We will be serving all of your country favorites, along with something sweet and a breakfast casserole! Donations only. Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Grace Baptist Homecoming, Sunday, September 8: Everyone is welcome to our Homecoming on Sunday, September 8. Preaching at 10 a.m. with Bobby Jones and Singing at 11 a.m. with Parables of Christ. A lunch will follow. Grace Baptist is located at 495 Horseshoe Lake Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Church of Our Saviour Woodside 143rd Annual Homecoming, Sunday, September 8: Join us at 11:30 a.m. for our annual Homecoming led by Rev. Eizabeth Tester. Everyone is invited to join us in the parish hall for a covered dish lunch following the service. After lunch, there will be a special singing performance. Woodside is located at 1128 NC-182, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

McKendree Methodist – Auton Family Reunion, Sunday, September 8: The 2024 Auton Family Reunion will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 8 at McKendree Methodist Church, 3527 Maiden Hwy., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Please bring your favorite covered dishes and any old family photos you may want to share. For more information call Chucky Auton at 704-913-2270 or Chris Beal at 704-732-3139.

First UMC Blood Drive, Wednesday, September 11: First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092 will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the fellowship building from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11. Register at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will be welcomed. The Red Cross will collect single units and Power Reds and encourages African Americans to donate as the need to treat Sickle Cell Disease is needed.

Antioch Baptist Fall Yard Sale/Fundraiser, September 13-14 and 20-21: A Fall Yard Sale/Fundraiser will be hosted by the Nourishing Hands Food Pantry of Antioch Baptist Church, 3413 E. Hwy. 150, Lincolnton, NC 28092 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on September 13-14 and 20-21. Baked goods will be sold daily. Hot dogs will only be sold on Saturdays. The event will be held rain or shine.

Crouse UMC Free Community Breakfast, Saturday, September 14: Join us for a FREE Home Cooked Breakfast with Friends and Neighbors on Saturday, September 14 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Breakfast menu varies each month. For more details contact Pastor Troy at 828-455-5396 or email to thoward2@wnccumc.net. The church is located at 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033. (Matthew 25:35)

McKendree Methodist Breakfast, Saturday, September 14: A Full Country Breakfast with breakfast meats, eggs, grits, hashbrowns, juice, homemade biscuits and coffee will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 7 to 10 a.m. at McKendree Methodist Church, 3537 Maiden Hwy., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Requested donation of $7 per person with both dine-in and take-out available.

Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Vineyard Church, The Wilmington Celebration Choir, Saturday, September 14: Vineyard Church (formerly Living Word Ministries), 1062 South Hwy 16, Stanley (Lowesville), NC presents The Wilmington Celebration Choir on Saturday, September 14 at 5 p.m. All our concerts are No Admission Cost, a freewill offering only will be received, and you are invited. We have concerts every 2nd and 4th Saturday. The church is located 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Highways 73 and 16 Business. Check us out at  https://www.facebook.com/lowesvillegospelconcerts/events. Contact Carroll Cooke at 704-618-9762 for more information.

Denver UMC – Junior Fire Fighters Fundraiser, Saturday, September 14: The Denver Junior Fire Fighters will be having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support their program. The event will be held at Denver United Methodist Church, 3910 North Highway 16 Denver, NC 28037 (adjacent to Denver Fire Department Headquarters) on Saturday, September 14 from 4-6 p.m. Cost is $10 per plate and will include spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, drink and dessert. Eat-in or Drive-thru service will be available behind the church. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. All proceeds go to the junior program.

Blazin’ Trails Cowboy Church, Brooke’s Roundup, Saturday, September 21: A FREE and FUN event for adults and children with Special Needs and their families from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         There will be hayrides, games, food, music, a mechanical bull, horse rides and more. Blazin’ Trails is located at 1222 Ponderosa Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. For more information and to register for the event contact Kim Fortenberry at 704-452-5958.

Bethel Baptist Gospel Music Jam, Friday, September 27: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our monthly Gospel Music Jam on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Come play, sing, fellowship, and eat a meal with us. We would love to have you! Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Cherryville First Church of the Nazarene Family Bingo Night, Saturday, September 28: Join us for a FREE Family Bingo Night on Saturday, September 28 at 5 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go towards our youth fundraiser. We thank you for your support! The church is located at 300 W. Second St., Cherryville, NC 28021. For more information visit them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FirstChurchofTheNazareneCherryville

Bethel Baptist Community Breakfast, Saturday, October 5: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our Community Breakfast (1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.). We will be serving all of your country favorites, along with something sweet and a breakfast casserole! Donations only. Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Aldersgate UMC Apple Butter Festival, Saturday, October 19: Aldersgate’s 10th Annual Apple Butter Festival is October 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Join us for food, fun and fellowship. Food vendors will be serving breakfast, lunch, baked goods, ice cream and of course Apple Butter! We will also have live bands performing all day, a classic car cruise-in, and activities for children of all ages. All proceeds benefit community needs, and global missions. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located at 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152, Find us on Facebook!

Bethel Baptist Gospel Music Jam, Friday, October 25: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our monthly Gospel Music Jam on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Come play, sing, fellowship, and eat a meal with us. We would love to have you! Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Bethel Baptist Community Breakfast, Saturday, November 2: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our Community Breakfast (1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.). We will be serving all of your country favorites, along with something sweet and a breakfast casserole! Donations only. Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Hebron Church Craft & Yard Sale, Saturday, November 2: Hebron Church, 7929 Hwy. 27, Vale, NC will host a Craft & Yard Sale on Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. until noon. Craft tables are now available for $20 each. Call 704-240-9875 or email sandy@obxbaby.com to reserve a table.

Shady Grove Baptist Craft Fair, Saturday, November 2: Come out and shop from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Many local vendors with handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts. You will be able to find fall ideas as well as Christmas gifts. Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville, NC. 28021. For more information or to request vendor space, please reach out to felicia@shadygrovelife.com.

Bethel Baptist Gospel Music Jam, Friday, November 22: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our monthly Gospel Music Jam on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Come play, sing, fellowship, and eat a meal with us. We would love to have you! Bethel Baptist Church service times: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; Pack 72, Troop 72B and 72G meetings are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.