Saturday

Faith Tabernacle Church will host services celebrating the pastoral anniversary of Pastor Rocky Dula and First Lady Celetha Dula Saturday, July 17 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be praise singing, praise dancing and praise groups for the services, and Minister Alex Scott will deliver a message during the 11 a.m. service July 18.

The church is located at 1410 Winhurst St., Lenoir, past Whitnel School.

Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of Ellerwood, Starcross and Alfred Hartley roads, will host “Project Grits,” a country breakfast buffet on Saturday, July 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The breakfast includes ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, gravy, biscuits, pancakes, fruit and beverages. The cost is $5, with children under 6 eating free. Call 828-728-4690 for carry-out orders.

Also, the church will be hosting its Vacation Bible School, beginning on Sunday, July 18 and continuing through Friday, July 23. The theme for this year is “Egypt – Joseph’s Journey From Prison to Palace.” Supper will be served each evening from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the program ending each night at 8:30 p.m. Activities will be available for every age, from nursery to adult. Pre-registration is required by calling 828-728-7551.

People’s Tabernacle for God will host the 2010 Gospel Fest at Broyhill Park in Lenoir Saturday, July 17 from noon-6 p.m. There will be free food, games and music.

Sunday

Colliers United Methodist Church will host “Galactic Bast” Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 18 through Friday, July 23. VBS starts at 5:30 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 9 p.m. with a hot dog supper. Events Monday-Friday will last from 7-9 p.m. Classes are for toddlers through eighth grade. There will be music, games, crafts and Bible lessons. The church is located on the Connelly Springs Road in the Cajah’s Mountain community.

Hudson United Methodist Church will host “High Seas” Vacation Bible School July 18-22 for ages 3 through fifth grade. Classes will be offered in English and Spanish. A meal will be served from 5:30-6 p.m., followed by the program each night from 6:10-8:10 p.m. Pre-register in English or Spanish by calling 828-728-4525 or visiting online at hudson-umc.org.

The church is located at 383 Main St., Hudson.

North Catawba Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School, starting with a kickoff event Sunday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. There will be pony rides and more. VBS will be held Monday through Friday, each night at 5:30 p.m. There will be music, crafts and story time with Jesse. For a ride or more information, call 828-728-9253.

The church is located at 1596 North Catawba Church Ave., Lenoir.

Union Grove Baptist Church will have “Saddle Ridge Ranch” Vacation Bible School July 18-23 from 6-9 p.m. each night for ages 3 to adults. The VBS roundup will be July 18 at 4 p.m., and Family Night will be July 23 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 828-728-2221.

The church is located at 1808 Union Grove Road, Lenoir.

Bible Way Church #10, located at 513 Robbins Ave., Lenoir, will be featuring a gospel singing on Sunday, July 18 at 4 p.m. The featured group will be the Jubilees of Statesville, along with the church’s youth choir and other guests.

Zion E & R United Church of Christ’s 11 a.m. worship service July 18 will include a special musical selection by Zion’s Handbell Choir under the direction of Laura Martinat.

The church is located at 1019 College Avenue SW, Lenoir (next to Davenport Elementary School).

Monday

Grace Place Community Church will host “Tour de Grace” Vacation Bible School July 19-24 for children who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade. Visit www.graceplace.info for more information.

The church is located on the back side of the former Belk building at Lenoir Mall.

Miller Hill Baptist Church will host its July Jubilee on Mondays at 7 p.m. The Rev. Todd Leger will be featured July 19, and the Rev. Scott Hedge will speak July 26. A nursery will be available, and special music will be included each night. For more information, call 828-758-4550.

The church is located at 1230 Virginia St. SW, Lenoir.

Pine Mountain Baptist’s 50th annual camp meeting will take place July 19-21 and July 26-30 on Pine Mountain Road in Hudson with services at 7:30 p.m. each night. Dr. Ron Baity will be the speaker July 19-21, and Pastor Ken Frady will speak July 26-30.

Wednesday

Celia Creek Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School July 21-25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each day. For more information, call 758-2648.

The church is located at 4778 Celia Creek Road.

Thursday

Caldwell Baptist Association’s summer quarterly meeting of the Messengers will be Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at Harris Chapel Baptist Church in Hudson. The Rev. Roger Beck, pastor of Meadowbrook Baptist Church, will be the program speaker. Following the program, there will be a missions fair in the fellowship hall.

Friday

Cornerstone Covenant Church will host “Days of Fellowship” July 23, 24 and 25 at the former Williams Supermarket location in Valmead. There will be a guest speaker and special singing Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday at 3 p.m., there will be a giveaway of clothing for children and adults, household and food items along with a meal plus a guest speaker and special singing. There will be special singing and a guest speaker Sunday at 7 p.m. For more information, contact David Faulkner at 828-260-0038 or Fred Stapleton at 828-387-0646.

Upcoming

Baton United Methodist Church will host Son Quest Rainforest Vacation Bible School Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pre-registration and a kickoff party will be Friday July 23 from 6-8:30 p.m. for ages 4 through fourth grade. For more information, call 728-0820.

The church is located on the corner of Connelly Springs and Dry Ponds roads.

Blue Ridge Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children and adults. The theme is “Seek Ye First.” There will be a cookout at 3 p.m. for all participants and family members.

The church is located at 1411 SW Barcose St., Lenoir.

Faith Tabernacle Church will host “Hero Headquarters” Vacation Bible School Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for children ages 5-18. Lunch and snacks will be served. Anyone needing a ride can call 754-9559.

The church is located at 1410 Winhurst St., Lenoir, past Whitnel School.

Piney Grove Baptist Church will host “Saddle Ridge Ranch” Vacation Bible School July 24-29 for ages 3 through adult. The kickoff event will be Saturday, July 24 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Yadkin Valley Community Park on N.C. 268. Activities include a horseshoe pitching contest, chili cook-off, jerky making contest, cowboy softball, wagon rides and a parade. VBS classes will be at the church Sunday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 from 6 p.m to 8:50 p.m. Activities will include Bible study, crafts, music, recreation and a light meal. Commencement and Family Night will be Friday, July 29 beginning at 6 p.m.

The church is located at 2331 Piney Grove Circle off N.C. 268 in the Yadkin Valley community.

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a spaghetti dinner Saturday, July 24 from 4-5:30 p.m. Dinner consists of spaghetti, salad, roll and tea for $6 per plate. Dine-in or take-out orders will be available. Call 313-7389 to pre-order. Entertainment by the contemporary gospel group 5:17 will begin at 6 p.m.

Union Baptist Church, located on Union Baptist Road in the Oak Hill community, is hosting a Community Missions Day on Saturday, July 24. The event serves as a Relay for Life fundraiser and a kickoff for its Vacation Bible School. A shooting match (12-gauge limit) will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by a car show, cookout and activities for children from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Relay for Life cancer fund. For more information, call 828-758-2285 between 8 a.m. to noon.

Cajah’s Mountain Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School July 25-30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes will be available for all age groups. For more information, call 828-726-8436.

The church is located at 2145 Connelly Springs Road.

Central Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School, themed “Egypt” Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace,” July 25-29 from 5:45-8:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided.

The church is located at 201 U.S. Highway 70 East in Hildebran.

Clover Baptist Church will host “Saddle Ridge Ranch” Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 25 through Friday, July 30 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. A kickoff day for VBS will be Wednesday, July 21 at 6 p.m.

The church is located at 100 Pinewood Road, Granite Falls.

Mountain View Baptist Church in Deep Gap will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sunday, July 25 with homecoming services starting at 11 a.m.

Zion E & R United Church will celebrate Christmas in July during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, July 25. The service will begin with special music by Zion’s puppets and will include the dedication of the military wish list items, a special mission moment by a military guest speaker, distribution of Christmas “gift” offering boxes, and special music by the Patsy Hollar Treble Ensemble. Immediately following the worship service, a family covered dish meal will be held in Whitener Hall.

The church is located at 1019 College Avenue SW, Lenoir (next to Davenport Elementary School).

Refuge Missionary Baptist Church, located at 375 Mount Herman Road, Hudson, will be hosting a Vacation Bible School themed “Hero Headquarters,” beginning Monday, July 26 and continuing through Friday, July 30 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A commencement will be held on Saturday, July 31 at 5 p.m. The church can be contacted at 828-726-1385.

South Lenoir Church of God will host Vacation Bible School, themed “Egypt, Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace,” July 28-30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 3-18.Family Night featuring a cookout, will be Saturday, July 31 from 4-6 p.m. at the church gym. For more information, call 828-759-0173 or 828-244-0572.

The church is located on the corner of Ideal Drive and Hickory Boulevard in Lenoir.

Christian Fellowship Chapel will host its Celebrate Recovery auction Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with all proceeds benefitting the Celebrate Recovery Ministry. For more information, contact Dennis Poarch at 828-212-0684.

The church is located at 99 N. Main St., Granite Falls.

Burgess Chapel United Methodist Church will host revival services Aug. 2-4 at 7 p.m. each night. The speaker Aug. 2 will be Bishop Terrell L. Murphy from New-Birth Charlotte in Huntersville, N.C., with the Rev. Teresa Harris of Brevard Chapel United Methodist Church in Denver speaking Tuesday. Wednesday’s speaker will be the Rev. Clyde Moore of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Elkin. Various choirs also will perform each night.

Mountain Grove Church singles will take a trip to Myrtle Beach Sept. 16-19. Single people ages 35 and older who would like to join other singles for the beach trip should contact Annette Strassner at 828-962-4589. A deposit is needed by Aug. 1.

Miscellaneous

Storehouse Daily Bread Ministry at Crossroads Community Church will be open Monday, July 12.

Caldwell Baptist Association churches will be participating in an emphasis called “Find It Here.” These participating churches can be found on the Association’s Web site at www.caldwellbaptist.org or by looking for Find It Here yard signs at participating churches. Learn more at www.findithere.com.

Crossroads Community Church invites any family in need to participate in its “Storehouse Daily Bread Ministry.” Located in the Fairway Shopping Center in Whitnel, families may come to the church parking lot each Monday between noon and 4:30 p.m. for free groceries.

First Baptist Church of Lenoir Preschool is accepting registering for the 2010-2011 school year. For more information, call 754-2952 or send an e-mail to fbcpreschool@charterinternet.com.

First Presbyterian Church’s School for Young Children is accepting enrollment for children ages 15 months to pre-kindergarten. For more information, call 758-7212.

First Church of God is having a call to prayer at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Each Saturday when fire alarms sound around Lenoir and Caldwell County at 10 a.m., they ask citizens to stop and pray for the city, world, churches, wars and other issues of concern.

Handfuls of Purpose Ministries will offer used clothing for those in need on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing is available along with shoes, coats and housewares. Donations also are accepted. For more information, call 828-759-7006.

The ministry is located at 4461 Hickory Nut Ridge Road, Hudson in the white building on the right past Tri-County Motor Speedway.

Peoples Tabernacle for God Inc. will feed members of the community from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. every Saturday.

The church is located at 412 Collett Place, Lenoir.

Prayer Mountain Victorious Church hands out food on Saturdays at 11 a.m. The church is seeking donations of food or money to be used for food purchases for its food ministry. To donate, call 828-726-6125 or mail to P.O. Box 506, Hudson, NC 28638.

Results Ministries will pray for those in need. Call 726-6891 with prayer requests.

Whitnel United Methodist Church Preschool is enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. The program is open to 2-5 year olds. Call 754-5515 for more information.

English Lenoir Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnessess, 101-B Countryside Drive SE, Lenoir, is offering weekly Bible discussions Sundays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.