Saturday

Baton United Methodist Church will have a free fall festival Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. There will be hot dogs, barbecue, a hayride to the pumpkin patch at Wilson's Farm along with a mega moonwalk and giant superslide for children and gospel praise music by Covenant, III 'n One and Jeff Holtsclaw.

The church is located at 1034 Dry Ponds Road at its intersection with Connelly Springs Road.

South Lenoir Church of God's Youth Choir reunion, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth and Priscilla Hensley, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hudson Church of God. There will be numerous groups and specials. For more information, call 828-493-4898.

Sunday

Cajah's Mountain Church of God will host its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. with lunch and singing to follow. Workers in Harvest will sing during the morning service and again at 2 p.m. Weather permitting, Pastor Sam Abee will deliver the morning sermon from the rooftop because a monetary goal of raising $750 was reached during Vacation Bible School in August.

Calvary Advent Christian Church's ladies of the Mattie Rice Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society will lead the morning worship service Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Lana German. Special music will be shared by Beattie Miller and ladies' bell ringers. There will be a spaghetti lunch following the service.

The church is located on Delwood Drive in Lenoir.

Celia Creek Baptist Church will host its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. Special singing and speaking will be featured, with a covered dish lunch following the service in the fellowship hall. For more information, call 759-1711.

The church is located at 4782 Celia Creek Road, Lenoir. The church is in the Gamewell community.

First Advent Christian Church will celebrate its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4, with revival services following Oct. 5, 6 and 7 with the Rev. Billy Mobley as the guest speaker.

Miller Hill Baptist Church will host October revival services Sunday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. each Sunday. Pastor Steve Walsh will speak during the 11 a.m. service Oct. 4, with the Rev. Todd Leger, associate pastor and youth director of Union Baptist Church speaking that evening. The Rev. Scott Hedge of Willomore Baptist Church in Greensboro will speak during the Oct. 11 services, and the Rev. Steve Jarvis of Colonial Baptist Church in Trinity will speak Oct. 18. The Rev. Tom Brown of Northside Baptist Church in Greensboro will be the speaker during the Oct. 25 services.

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will host revival services Oct. 4-7 with the Rev. Hank Parker as the guest speaker. The Sunday services will be at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with services Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 1787 Cajah Mountain Road, Hudson.

Mulvale Baptist Church will host its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Brian D. Smith delivering the message. A covered dish meal will follow the service.

The church is located at 3955 Collettsville Road.

People's Tabernacle for God, Inc. will host an usher board service Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m.

The church is located at 412 Collett St., Lenoir.

Wildwood Advent Christian Church will host its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4.

Zion E&R United Church of Christ will host World Communion Sunday on Oct. 4 during the 11 a.m. worship service. "The Silly Kids" and "Bones" (Zion's puppet ministry) will make a special guest appearance for the Children's Moment. There also will be a UCC Special Mission offering for Neighbors in Need, and jars of peanut butter will be collected for Yokefellow food pantry.

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

Monday

Dulatown Presbyterian Church will host revival services Oct. 5-7 at 7 p.m. each night with the Rev. Dr. Michael Robinson, pastor of Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, as the guest speaker. Wednesday, Oct. 7 will be Youth and Young Adult Night.

The church is located at 1537 Miller Hill Road, Lenoir.

Green Mountain Baptist Church will hold revival services Monday, Oct. 5 through Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Pastor Billy Seats from Yadkinville will be preaching each night. Prayer room begins at 7:15 p.m. There will be special music nightly.

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

Friday

Harrisburg Baptist Church will host a benefit barbecue to help with Lisa Miller's medical expenses. She is receiving treatments for stage 4 melanoma in Baltimore, Md. The event will be Oct. 9-10 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day at the church. Plates are $6 each and include barbecue, slaw, beans, roll and dessert. Tickets will be sold prior to the benefit. Delivery will be made on orders of five or more plates Oct. 9. Contact Carla at 244-3088 or Deanna at 244-4442 for tickets or more information.

Upcoming

Crossroads Community Church will host a benefit concert to support its food ministry Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Brothers Redeemed Quartet from Catawba County. For more information, contact the church at 828-757-0262.

The church is located in the old Fairway Shopping Center in Whitnel at 1501-B Norwood St., Lenoir.

Resurrection Cathedral for Christ will have a pastor and first lady appreciation service Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. The featured speaker will be Pastor Gerlene Patterson from Christ Church of Lenoir. Dance ministry will be provided by Tabethe Ferguson. Refreshments will be served following the service.

Colliers United Methodist Church will host a family picnic Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. It will be a hot dog supper with all the fixings along with homemade ice cream and desserts. There will be an inflatable and games for kids along with campfire singing and marshmallow roasting. Call 758-1658 for more information.

The church is located on Connelly Springs Road in the Cajahs Mountain community.

Center Grove Baptist Church will host its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. Noel Watts will deliver the message, and Susan Watts will provide special music. A covered dish meal will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information, call the church office at 828-396-5284.

The church is located at 3176 Deal Mill Road, Hudson.

Dry Ponds Baptist Church will host revival services Oct. 11-14 with John Green, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, as the guest speaker. For more information, contact the church office at 828-396-7119 or visit www.DryPonds.org.

Lenoir Pentecostal Holiness Church will host its homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Craver as the guest speaker.

The church is located at 683 Abington Road, Lenoir.

People's Tabernacle for God Inc. will host an appreciation service for Minister Bob and Deaconess Blevins Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. The speaker will be Ray Dykes.

The church is located at 412 Collett St., Lenoir.

Resurrection Cathedral for Christ will have its eighth annual church anniversary service Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. Pastor Ricky Hayes of Wilkesboro will be the guest speaker.

Zion E&R United Church of Christ will host a "Blessing of the Animals" service in the upper parking area of the church Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Members of the community are invited to bring their leashed pets for this special gathering.

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

Mountain Grove Church singles invite all single people ages 35 and older to meet at Cracker Barrel in Hickory for dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, followed by bowling at Pin Station in Newton. For more information, call Annette Strassner at 828-962-4589 or Louise Cooper at 828-368-2766.

Littlejohn United Methodist Church will host a chicken pie supper Saturday, Oct. 17 starting at 5 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The menu will consist of chicken pie, pintos, green beans, baked apples, slaw, breads and desserts for $7 a plate. Take-out service will be available. The event will be used as a mission projects fundraiser for the United Methodist Women.

People's Tabernacle for God, Inc. will host its second annual Women's Conference Saturday, Oct. 17 with sessions at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The church is located at 412 Collett St., Lenoir.

Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church will host revival services Oct. 19-23 at 7 p.m. each night with Brother Mark Dula providing the message. There also will be special singing at each service. Prayer meeting will be at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 828-728-7210 or visit www.pooveyschapel.org.

People's Tabernacle for God, Inc. will sell plates at noon Saturday, Oct. 24 to raise money for its building fund. Plates are a donation of $6.50.

The church is located at 412 Collett St., Lenoir.

Grace Chapel United Methodist Church in Granite Falls will have a Trunk-O-Ween Festival Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Hot dogs with slaw, chips and drinks will be served. Candy will be given out from the trunks of cars. Come dressed for Halloween and join in the fun. For more information, visit the Web site at www.gracechapelumc.com.

The church is located at at 4336 Grace Chapel Road.

Eastside Baptist Church will host a Bible conference Nov. 8-11 at 7 p.m. each night led by Evangelist Lou Rocci of Murfreesboro, Tenn., with special music provided by the Roger Henson Family. For more information, visit www.eastsidebaptistnc.com.

The church is located in Nebo.

Miscellaneous

Crossroads Community Church will host a Sunday school growth program at 10 a.m. every Sunday in October. Classes are available for people of all ages.

The church is located on Norwood Street in Lenoir.

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.

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.

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.