June 18

— Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Church will be having a church bazaar starting at 7 a.m. Different items will be available, along with food and bounce houses for the kids. Please stop by at 32 Mt. Olive Church Road in Elizabethtown. The event will be held across from the church.

— Elizabethtown Church of God located at 1767 NC Hwy 242 North in Elizabethtown, will host Gospel Fest 2016. Cookoffs begin at 11 a.m. There will be singing, bounce houses, games, drama, and choirs. Tickets are $5 per person and children under 10 are free. Call 910 234-5464 or 910-770-7725 for more information.

— First Missionary Baptist Church of Abbottsburg, located at 13395 Twisted Hickory Road in Bladenboro, will host a Family & Friends Fellowship from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 19

— The deacons of Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 16920 Twisted Hickory Road in Bladenboro, are asking all fathers to be present for a “Father’s Day Celebration” during the 11 a.m. worship service.

— Pilgrim Hill MBC, located at 957 Elkton Road in Clarkton, will host its annual men’s Day Celebration at 11 a.m. Guest speaker wlil be Pastor Ronnie McKoy from For The Cause of Christ Ministries of Clarkton. Admission is free and all are invited.

— First Missoinary Baptist Church of Abbottsburg, located at 13395 Twisted Hickory Road in Bladenboro, will host a Family & Friends Worship and Dress Down Day at 11 a.m.

— Refuge of Deliverance Ministries, located at 203 MLK Drive in Elizabethtown, will host a Men’s Day servive at noon. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Jared Lewis of Mt. Zion AME Church in Elizabethtown.

June 20

— Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 16920 Twisted Hickory Road in Bladenboro, will host Vacation Bible School through June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. each day. The theme will be “Jesus the True Superhero.” All neighborhood children are invited.

June 24

— “Submerged” Vacation Bible School comes to Hickory Grove Baptist Church starting today through June 29 at 6 p.m. each day. We’ll enjoy Bible study, music, crafts, supper, and recreation. Classes are available for ages Babies – sixth grade, and parents and guests are also invited to join us nightly for our Worship Rally and fellowship supper. The church is located at 6414 Center Road, Bladenboro. Call 876-0136 for more information.

— Elizabethtown Church of God, located at 1767 N.C. Hwy. 242 North in Elizabethtown, will host a Fishing Tournament. There will be a $25.00 Entry fee with $500.00 payout for Catfish with a minimum of 50 entries and 50/50 payout for Panfish. It will start at 5 p.m. with a meal and devotion. Final weigh in will be Saturday at 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to Men’s Fellowship. Contact Larry Martin at 910-991-6559 for more information.

— “Submerged” Vacation Bible School at Briar Branch Baptist Church will start today and end on June 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Classes are available for babies through adults. We will enjoy supper, Bible study, music, crafts, and recreation. Briar Branch Baptist Church is located at 42 Lula Long Road, Elizabethtown (beside N.C. 242 North). Call 910-872-4427 for information.

June 26

— Refuge of Deliverance Ministries, located at 203 MLK Drive in Elizabethtown, will host a Kingdon Building service at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Overseer Carrie Ann Butler from Spiritual Lighthouse Church in Whiteville.

— Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 16550 Hwy. 53 East in Kelly, will host its annual homecoming starting with Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by a message in song by the Collison Trio at 10:30 a.m.; message in word by the Rev. Barry Stallings at 11:30 a.m.; dinner following the service. Bring a covered dish. For informatoin call the Rev. Ernie Block at 910-617-7733 or email to eblock@ec.rr.com.

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OUT OF COUNTY

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ONGOING

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— I Am Inc. in conjunction with God’s Garden of Paradise Inc. will offer every month free meals and free haircuts. For more information check with Glendas Just Desserts and Lunch Counter located at 315 Martin Luther King Drive, Elizabethtown and Barbers Inn located at 410 Martin Luther King Drive, Elizabethtown.

— College Small Group will meet from 6 until 7 p.m. (ages 18 to 23) followed by AMPED Student Ministry worship service from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. each Sunday night at Dublin First Baptist Church. The upbeat worship service will be lead by our student ministry band, and include drama, and deep Biblical teaching.

— Dublin First Baptist Church Day School is now accepting registration for 2, 3, & 4 years old half-day classes. Call 910-862-2277 or 910-876-0419 for more information.

— Living Springs Church is having Women’s Fellowship each Sunday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 909 South Poplar Street, Elizabethtown.

— I Am Inc. will offer a free yard sale. Open day and night located at 900 block of Peanut Plant Road, Elizabethtown.

— A Power In The Word Ministry Bible study will take place every Thursday from 8:10 – 8:30 p.m. at your location by phone. Call 712-432-3900 and join in (ID number – 176890#). The teacher is Sis Vivian Caviness Wiggins.