Saturday

Faith Tabernacle Church will host the fourth anniversary of Hope of Glory Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. There will be praise singers and dancers at the service.

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

Fellowship Baptist Church will host a churchwide consignment sale Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. A wide variety of household items and clothing will be available.

The church is located on Fairwood Drive, Hudson, behind the Rooster Bush dealership off U.S. 321.

Mulberry Baptist Church will host a gospel singing Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. featuring Sweetbriar Jam.

The church is located in the Mulberry community.

New Hope Christian Community Church will host a singing Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Singers include Joe Willis, Caught Up, Nicole Tester and others. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. For more information, contact Jerry Tester at 758-7716.

The church is located in Gamewell on the Craig Mountain Road.

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.

Sunday

Bibleway Church No. 10 will host its Youth Explosion Sunday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. Elder Mark Flowers from Winston-Salem will be the guest speaker.

The church is located at 513 Robbins Ave., Lenoir, in the West End community off Vance Street.

Calvary Advent Christian Church will celebrate Heritage Sunday during its worship service Oct. 24 in observance of the church's 75th anniversary. Worshippers are invited to dress in 1930s attire, and the Calvary Four will be sharing with those in attendance. An old-fashioned meal will follow the service. The church also will host its annual fall festival from 4-6 p.m. The event will feature refreshments, costume judging, pumpkin carving, a talent show and trunk or treating.

The church is located on Delwood Drive in Lenoir.

Center Grove Baptist Church will host its brotherhood breakfast for men Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3176 Deal Mill Road, Hudson.

Colliers United Methodist Church will hots its fall festival Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. There will be a hot dog dinner followed by games and prizes for all ages. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and join a costume contest. Adults can play Halloween Bingo and join the cake walk. For more information, call 828-758-1658.

The church is located on the Connelly Springs Road in the Cajah's Mountain community.

Grace Chapel United Methodist Church will be having a Pastor's Appreciation Sunday on Oct. 25. The service starts at 10 a.m., and a barbecue lunch will be served immediately following the service.

The church is located on 4336 Grace Chapel Raod in Granite Falls.

Hartland Church of God will be celebrating its 37th gospel choir anniversary Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. There will be guest choirs performing.

The church is located on Piney Road.

Lakeview Baptist Church will host a 50th anniversary/pastor appreciation event Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:45 a.m. with former pastor Ralph Staton as the guest speaker. There will be a placement of written items in an anniversary time capsule to be opened in 2034. Those attending are asked to dress in 1950s attire. A memorabilia room of artifacts from the 1950s will be on display, and a covered dish meal will follow the service.

The church is located at 325 Shasta Lane.

Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church will host a gospel singing Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary followed by a hot dog dinner in the fellowship hall. Musicians will be Jeanette Sigmon (music director of the church), Chester Watson and Reid Smith of North Lenoir Church of God, Jeanette and Mike Pennell and Pastor Mike Carswell of Kings Creek Church of God, Bob Watson and Evelyn Kent of Mt. Harmony. For more information, call 828-514-6021.

The church is located at 7967 Mt. Harmony Church Road, Connelly Springs.

The St. Paul A.M.E. Church Oneness in Spirit Choir will celebrate its 41st anniversary Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. The program includes The Miracles, Mt. Zion, Drexel, Travis Dula, Toni Carlton and many others. The church is located at 443 Finley Ave., Lenoir.

Trinity United Methodist Church will be having a revival service Sunday, Oct. 25 beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. Jeremy Troxler will provide the sermon, and the praise band will provide special music.

Word in Truth Church will feature Elpidio and Milagros Garcia, pastors from Cuba, as guest speakers during the 10:45 a.m. service Sunday, Oct. 25.

The church is located at 113 Virginia St., Lenoir.

Zion E & R United Church of Christ will celebrate Reformation Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship service Oct. 25. The church choir will perform several musical numbers, and there will be punch-n-pumpkins served in the narthex immediately following the worship service.

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

Upcoming

Mountain Grove Church singles will have a Halloween party for single people ages 35 and older Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the church fellowship area. Costumes are optional. Bring snacks and a drink to share. For more information, call Annette Strassner at 828-962-4589 or Louise P. Cooper at 828-368-2766.

Baton United Methodist Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event Saturday, Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the church. Hot dogs, desserts and drinks will be served under the shelter.

Center Grove Baptist Church will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat event and fall festival Saturday, Oct. 31. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by trunk-or-treating from cars along with games and activities for all ages.

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

Faith Tabernacle Church will host its inaugural Hallelujah Festival Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be games, food, goody bags and inflatables.

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

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 4336 Grace Chapel Road.

Lower Creek Baptist Church will host its fall family festival Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the church's youth center. There will be food, games, prizes and candy available along with devotions by Pastor Todd Braswell. For more information, call 828-758-2315.

The church is located at 633 Lower Creek Dr, Lenoir.

Mount Hermon United Methodist Church will host "Trunk or Treat," a safe Halloween alternative for the community, Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. in the church parking lot. Refreshments will be served, and families are invited to dress in their favorite costumes.

The church is located at the intersections of Ellerwood, Starcross and Alfred Hartley roads.

St. John's Lutheran Church on Taylorsville Road in Lenoir will host a Trunk-or-Treat activity and hot dog dinner Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church will host a "Trunk-or-Treat" activity Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. Candy will be given out from trunks of cars. Come dressed for Halloween.

Burgess Chapel United Methodist Church and Bushtown Mennonite Brethren Church will host the eighth reunion of the original Gospel Mellotones. The group will be at Burgess Chapel Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and will celebrate along with The Soul Caravan of Lenoir, Chosen from North Wilkesboro, Women of Wisdom from Hickory, By Faith from Morganton, the Bushtown Mennonite Brethren Church choir and the Dulatown Presbyterian Church choir. The group will perform at Bushtown Mennonite Brethren Church Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. Minister Edward R. McGimpsey II and Brother Clarence E. Johnson will be masters of ceremonies.

Colliers United Methodist Church will have "Revival Day" Sunday, Nov. 1. The Rev. Joe Parker will lead the 11 a.m. worship service, with the Rev. George Williams directing the 6 p.m. service when a "stick drama" will be presented by the youth group from Gamewell United Methodist Church. Special music will be provided by the Rev. Williams and wife Gaile. Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information, call 828-758-1658.

The church is located on the Connelly Springs Road in the Cajah's Mountain community.

Dry Ponds Baptist Church will host a community-wide fall festival Sunday, Nov. 1 from 1-4 p.m. There will be hayrides, trunk or treating, games, prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, music and activities for the whole family. Call 828-396-7119 or visit the Web site at www.DryPonds.org for more information.

New Life Baptist Church will host a Judgment House Nov. 6-8 and 13-15. For reservations, call 728-1473.

Crosslink Church will host a family wellness festival Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7-11:30 a.m. Flu shots will be available for $20 along with blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, diabetes checks and mastectomy fitters. A number of vendors also will be on site. Breakfast platters will be sold for $5.25. Proceeds will be used for missions. For more information, call 828-874-0428.

The church is located at 400 Malcolm Blvd., Rutherford College.

Grace Chapel United Methodist Church will host its annual "Lord's Acre Auction" Saturday, Nov. 7. Viewing will start at 8 a.m. with the auction beginning at 9 a.m. Breakfast items will be available for sale. Auction items include gift baskets, furniture, gift items, services, homemade crafts and more. All proceeds will go toward youth missions. For more information, call 828-396-4252 and leave message, or log on to www.gracechapelumc.com.

Grace Chapel UMC is located at 4336 Grace Chapel Road in Granite Falls.

Smith Memorial United Methodist Church will host its annual fall and Christmas bazaar Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14. There will be an early bird special from 3-5 p.m. Friday and an all-day sale Saturday starting at 6 a.m. There will be a bake sale, homemade canned goods, Russian tea, arts and crafts, furniture and a white elephant sale. Lunch will be available both days at 11 a.m. and will include pulled pork barbecue, pinto beans, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert and drink for a donation of $6.50. For more information or to purchase lunch tickets in advance, call 758-2757.

The church is located at 426 Woodsway Lane, Lenoir.

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.

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 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.