The deadline for all church briefs is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Items may be dropped off at our office at 105 E. Washington St., Rockingham, or sent to us via email to [email protected], with the subject line of Church News.
SATURDAY
LIVINGSTON CHAPEL CHURCH, 1109 Hwy. 381, Ghio, will feature guest choir City 2 City Restoration from Raeford at 3 p.m., sponsored by Deacon Tommy Shaw and the Livingston Chapel Church family.
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY FAMILY LIFE CENTER, 139 Flowers St., Rockingham, will hold an indoor cornhole tournament with registration starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. Two-player team, triple elimination, $50 per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Proceeds go to Relay for Life. Food and drinks available to purchase. For information, call Greg Henson at 910-206-6921.
PINEY GROVE CHURCH, Windblow Community, Ellerbe, Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 will be celebrating the Pastor’s 13th Anniversary. Service starts at 5 p.m. on Feb. 25 with a musical. Service starts at 11 a.m. on Feb. 26 with Pastor James Baldwin as guest preacher.
SUNDAY
BEAUTIFUL ZION FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 4041 Rockingham Rd., Laurel Hill Deacons will have their first anniversary at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 with guest speaker Rev. Steven Douglas of New Beaver Dam Baptist Church of Wallace, S.C. Singing groups: The New Beaver Dam Male Choir, Aaron Temple Male Choir and New Hill F.W.B. Male Choir and others. For information, call Deacon Bright at 843-439-1417.
GREEN CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, Hamlet, will have their annual Black History Program at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The speaker will be Dr. Sarah M. Thomas, founder of Lighthouse Deliverance Outreach Ministries of Orangeburg, S.C. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate in the name of the Lord.
WAYMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH will have their annual trustees board program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. All churches are invited to attend. The Rev. Brandon Ingram, Pastor of Ashley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, will speak. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. The Rev. Janice Ingram is the host pastor.
GREATER DIGGS CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 1258 Old Cheraw Hwy., Rockingham, will sponsor a four season African celebration at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 with a play titled “My Name Is” and a parade of African countries. Everyone is asked to wear African attire. Dinner will be served following the program. For information, call Preston Waddell at 910-895-1739.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 311 Marlboro St., Hamlet will mark the end of the Season of Epiphany at a service of Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The beginning of the season of Lent will be observed on March 1 in a service of Confession and Communion. As part of the service, ashes may be received as a sign of repentance and renewal as we begin the journey toward the cross. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is especially planned for those who find driving at night difficult. All are welcome to attend and share in this special day. For more information, please call 582-0729.
NEW LIFE MINISTRY AND FAITH CENTER, 121 Wortham St., Wadesboro, will celebrate a service of appreciation for Minister Rosa Ellerbe and Minister Teresa David beginning with an 11:15 a.m. morning worship service with Pastor Cynthia Martin on Feb. 26. Dinner will follow the morning service. Elder Joshua Matthews of Spring Lake will speak at 3 p.m. We are asking you and your congregation to come and help us celebrate our associate ministers. Your visit will be returned upon request. For information or directions call Pastor Martin at 910-334-0484.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 329 West Ave., Hamlet, will have its annual “Poor Man’s Supper” from 1-3 p.m. at the Pee Dee building in Dobbins Heights on Feb. 26, sponsored by the Gospel Choir. On the menu: Boston butt, collards, cornbread, chicken, potato salad and a variety of desserts and beverages for a donation of $10. For information, call 910-582-2303 or 910-582-7391.
NEW BEGINNINGS COLLINS REVIVAL CENTER MINISTRIES, 136 Collins Church Rd., Rockingham, will celebrate the 2nd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Collins, with Apostle Joseph David Jr. of Great Deliverance World Outreach Church at 5 p.m. on Feb. 26.
BASS TEMPLE UCOG, 157 Louis Breeden Blvd., Hamlet, presents “Fruits of the Spirit” at 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 with Benjamin Faison, Overseer and Elder Willie Moore, Pastor.
PHILADELPHIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Tina V. Bryson will be the guest speaker for the Black History Program at the 11 a.m. service on Feb. 26.
SAINT PETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 205 N. Bridges St., Hamlet will host 100 Women in Red “Under the Blood” at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The Rev. Artemus Woods, pastor of New Birth Baptist Church of Cheraw, will speak. The Saint Peter male choir and guests will render music. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 910-997-3493.
SAINT LUKE #2 FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH. 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preaching the 10:30 a.m. service Feb. 26. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the praise and worship service.
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH, Women’s Baptist Day service will be on Sunday, February 26th at 9 and 11 a.m.
UPCOMING-ONGOING
GREATER DIGGS CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 1258 Old Cheraw Hwy., Rockingham has FREE sweet potatoes for anyone who wants them. They are beside the fellowship hall, and no one needs to be at the church for you to come and pick them up. Bring something to put them in. For information, call Preston Waddell, Trustee, at 910-895-1739.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 311 Marlboro St., Hamlet is a small congregation with a big heart welcoming all people to share in our worship and mission. We gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. for a service of Holy Communion using the traditional readings of the church. We are active in the community through a food ministry that touches many people in Richmond County. If you are a newcomer to the community or without a church home, we invite to visit us. You will find a warm welcome at the church with the bright red doors. For more information, please call 582-0729.
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 217 Henderson St., Hamlet, will have its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for $5 per person. Dine in or take out.
TRINITY EMMANUEL HOLINESS CHURCH, 130 Entwistle 3rd St., Rockingham, will have revival services at 7 p.m. nightly Feb. 27 through March 3 with guest speaker Evangelist Joy Yates teaching on end time prophecy.
GREEN CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, Hamlet, with Pastor the Rev. Yvette Ramseur, will have their annual Rainbow Tea Program at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. The Rev. Fred Miller, Pastor of Centenary A.M.E. Zion Church of Lilesville, will speak. He will be accompanied by his choir. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate in the name of the Lord.
SAINT PETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Hamlet, will offer an Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. The guest speaker will be the Rev. John Gould, pastor of Marston First Baptist Church. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Everyone is welcome.
JOY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 864 Hwy. 177, Hamlet, will have a Community Southern Gospel Singing at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Light refreshments will be served after the singing. Free. No love offering will be taken. For information, call Stan or Linda Jacobs at 910-895-7015.
HIGHLAND PINES FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, Freeman Mill Rd., will have an indoor yard sale from 6 a.m. — until on Saturday, March 4.
LEE THEE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH will host the Rockingham District Christian Education Young Adult in Christian Ministry Department annual program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 with their Pastor, the Rev. H.O. Robinson and his church family. The preacher for the service is the Rev. Erica Ingram from Ashley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. We are asking for your prayers and support. Our colors are red and gold. Please join us for a glorious time in the Lord.
ST. STEPHENS BAPTIST CHURCH, Rockingham, will celebrate the Usher Board’s anniversary at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. The guest speaker will be the Rev. James Smith, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church of Rockingham. All are welcome. Hosted by Pastor Rev. Gregory Freeman.
CHAPPELL GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, will have an appreciation service for their pastor, the Rev. H.K. Williams, beginning with the morning services at 11:30 a.m. March 5. Guest speaker Pastor Anthony Waymyer of Grace Temple Baptist Church of Wallace, S.C. will speak at 3 p.m. and deliver his afternoon message alone with his choir. Come and be with us.
SAINT LUKE No. 2 FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, will have Pastor Darrell McSween preaching the 10:30 a.m. service March 5. The public is invited to come out and enjoy the praise and worship service.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, has Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening Worship at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study is at 7 p.m. Beginning March 8, there will be a community communion drop-in each Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. through April 12. Stop in and pray for your nation. The public is invited.
HIGHLAND ACRES CHURCH OF GOD will have a benefit gospel singing at 6:30 p.m. on March 11, featuring The Harvesters Quartet from Sanford. All proceeds will go towards medical expenses for Pastor Allen Campbell. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 910-417-7570.
BASS TEMPLE UCOG, 157 Louis Breeden Blvd., Hamlet, invites everyone to our Pre Spring Concert at 3 p.m. on March 18. Soloists, musicians, choirs and praise dancers will perform. For more information, contact Lady Moore at 910-582-2134 or Sis. Bloomfield at 910-260-7847.
TIMMONS GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Laurel Hill, will be having its annual Black History Month Program at 11 a.m. March 19 with speaker Sis. Kameshia Harrison. For information, email [email protected].
LEE THEE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 428 Lee Thee Church Rd., Rockingham. The Lee Thee Men’s Choir is celebrating its 18th Annniversary with performances at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. Your visit will be returned upon request. For information, call 910-652-5425.
PRAYER DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES, 108 School St., Rockingham, hosts a feeding program for the homeless each Wednesday.
HARVEST MINISTRIES CONGREGATIONAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 103 Harvest Church Rd. Rockingham will have Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Wednesday Night Bible Study will be at 6 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES will have a soup kitchen from 9 to 10:15 a.m. every Sunday and from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. every Tuesday. No one is turned away. Food furnished by the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and donations.
POPLAR SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will be having a noonday Bible study and prayer meeting every Wednesday. The church will also provide breakfast for worshipers every first Sunday. Everyone is invited. For information, call 910-997-2468.
ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST is offering a free home Bible study by mail for those who think the Bible is too hard to understand. The community is invited. Call 910-895-4035 and clearly leave your name and mailing address.
BAND NO. 2 OF THE CHURCH OF GOD is offering homebound prayer meetings to the homes of people who can’t get out to go to church due to illness. Call for an appointment for prayer or Bible study services in your home at 910-997-1213.
NEW BETHEL AME ZION CHURCH will have a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. every first and third Saturday. The breakfast is $5 for eat-in or take-out.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday to pray for the nation. Everyone is invited. For information, call the church at 910-582-0289.
TABERNACLE OF FAITH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 101 Pine St., Hamlet, will have noonday prayer from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The church will also have Bible study from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, its food bank will be opened.
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1596 U.S. 74 East, Hamlet, will have community prayer service at 6 p.m. each Tuesday of the month. This is a prayer service for local communities and the nation. All are invited to attend.
MORNING STAR HOUSE OF REFUGE, 120 McArthur St., Hamlet, will have a 10 a.m. morning service and a 7 p.m. night service every first, second and third Sunday of the month. Bible study will be from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. All are invited to attend.
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH, 987 U.S. 1 North, Rockingham, offers two services on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school is in between at 10 a.m., and Sunday evening services take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet, offers Sunday morning breakfast and delivery at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:45 a.m. Every second Sunday, it will offer its Sister 2 Sister program at 4:30 p.m. The church will have its Tuesday soup kitchen at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday Bible study at 7 p.m., Friday morning food box at 10:30 a.m., Friday night service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning food box at 10:30 a.m.
KINGDOM INSTITUTE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 1971 U.S. 1 N., Rockingham, will have prayer and impartation at 6 p.m. and Bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. and morning worship with youth empowerment at 11 a.m. on Sundays.
SIDNEY GROVE CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE, 401 McIntyre Road, Ellerbe, will have community Bible study at 7 p.m. each Thursday and community noon-day prayer from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. All are invited to attend.
GREATER HARVEST PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 8720 Peeles Chapel Road, Laurel Hill, will have Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m., intercessory prayer at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
MCDONALD BAPTIST CHURCH will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night services include Mission Friends, GAs, RAs and Acteens at 6:45 p.m., Bible study at 7 p.m. and choir practice at 7:45 p.m.
COBB MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m. and includes teen programs such as RAs and GAs each week.
EAST ROCKINGHAM FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 189 Airport Road, Rockingham, will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m. each week. Come visit with us. For more information, call 910-817-7496.
EAST ROCKINGHAM FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 189 Airport Rd. will have Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Bible study will be each Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 910-817-7496.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet, invites all youth of other church families to Youth Friday Night Lights at 7 p.m. on the following Fridays: Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, April 7 and April 14. Faith Assembly is excited about empowering our youth through the word of God and teaching of Jesus Christ. For information, call 910-716-9106.
LEE THEE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 428 Lee Thee Church Rd., Rockingham. Join us for our car bike show at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. Your visit will be returned upon your request. For information, call 910-652-5425.