Gospel Singing

Crossroads Community Church in Carthage will host a gospel singing Sunday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m., featuring Heaven Sent, a group from Kinston.

The church is located at the intersection of Carthage-Vass and Niagara-Carthage roads at the Whispering Pines intersection.

Call 949-3971 for more information or directions.

Breakfast

The Unitarian Universalist Breakfast Group will meet each second and fourth Sundays, at 9 a.m., at the Days Inn Restaurant on U.S. 1, Southern Pines.

"Please join us for fellowship and discussion if you are interested in having a presence in Moore County," says a spokesman.

For more information send e-mail to lomdjm@earthlink.net or go to www.uua.org to learn more about this progressive religion.

Celebration

Collins Revival Center will hold a special "welcome-back" celebration for its pastor, Judy Gibbs, on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m.

"All are welcome," says a spokesman.

World Community Day

Church Women United of Moore County is celebrating World Community Day, Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m., at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 350 E. Massachusetts and S. Ridge Street, Southern Pines.

The theme will be "Signs of Healing -- Peace, Unity and Understanding."

There will be representatives from many faiths and ethnic groups taking part in the presentation.

Child care is available. Call 949-2148 for more information.

Pre-Anniversary Service

Greater Harvest House of Prayer Ministries will celebrate its first anniversary, Nov. 1-5. Speakers include Pastor Shirley Gillis, Evangelist Ellen Sinclair, Elder Clarence Taylor and Elder Darryl Harris.

The church is located at 760 Midway Rd., Aberdeen.

Fall Festival

Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Roseland is holding a fall festival Saturday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m.

There will be games and prizes, bingo, a cake walk, hayrides, face painting and a silent auction.

Revival

A revival will be held at Community Friends Church, 3879 U.S. 15-501, Carthage, Sunday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 8. Sunday morning service is at 11 a.m., and the evening service is at 6 p.m. Monday through Wednes-day services are at 7 p.m.

Evangelist Kenny Greenway of High Point is the featured speaker.

Time of Prayer

"What if pastors joined together in prayer to bring the presence and power of God to their communities?" asks David Pratt, the coordinator of PrayMOORE County. "Our communities would be transformed because God would add to our churches those who are being saved, because the church is loving one another and seeking God together in unity."

Pratt will bring together pastors and ministry leaders from all denominations for a time of prayer.

"You are cordially invited to attend this prayer breakfast for pastors and ministry leaders, to discover the key to unlocking evangelism in your community," he says.

RSVP by Nov. 1, to Pratt at 910-944-6033 or e-mail davidpratt77@earthlink.net.

Revival

Fairview Baptist Church, located at 1580 Carthage Road in West End, will continue its fall revival services on through Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Mike Snelgrove of Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Forest City will be the guest speaker.

Barbecue

Fletcher's Chapel will sponsor a homemade barbecue sale (plate, sandwich or by the pound) Friday, Nov. 3, beginning at 11 a.m., at the church on U.S. 1, Hoffman.

Revival

First Baptist Church of West End will be holding revival meetings Sunday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Brad Williams will be bringing the message. There will be special music .

Ashley Heights

A homecoming celebration will be held at Ashley Heights Baptist Church, 10351 Aberdeen Road (U.S. 211) in Aberdeen on Sunday, Nov. 5.

A covered dish luncheon will follow the morning worship service at 11 a.m.

The church will also host a community Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Auction

There will be an auction to benefit "Christmas for an Orphan," Saturday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m., at Seven Lakes Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1015 Seven Lakes Dr.

The auction features new and used items, many donated by local businesses. Food will be available from Jersey Mike's Subs.

"Christmas for an Orphan" is a project designed and managed by World Help and supported by Seven Lakes Baptist Church.

Annual Dinner

Priest Hill Presbyterian Church, 2792 Old River Road, Carthage, will hold its annual chicken stew/pork barbecue supper on Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 4 p.m.

Homemade desserts will be available. Plates $7.

"Eat-in, take-out, or drive through," says a spokesman.

Meeting Change

The Woman's Auxiliary of High Point Educational and Missionary Associational Session has been changed to Gospel Light Baptist Church, Greensboro.

The Association has churches in Moore, Burlington, Rockingham, Alamance, and various counties.

Services will begin at 3 p.m.

Workshop

A family management workshop will begin Nov. 9, from 7-9 p.m. "Survivor Management Plan Part One" workshop classes will be taught at Fletcher's Chapel, in Hoffman.

Preregistration is requested. The instructor is Walter Crowe.

Conference

There will be a "Mental Health Conference for Clergy and Laity," Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Raleigh. Registration is $5, which includes lunch.

There will be presentations by the Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder of Mental Health Ministries and John Tote, MHA/NC executive director.

The conference is sponsored jointly by the N.C. United Methodist Conference Committee on Disability Concerns, National Alliance on Mental Illness-NC, NAMI Wake County, NAMI-SC, and the NC Mental Health Association.

Find out more at www.nccmentalhealth.org or contact John Crowe at 919-759-2146.

Donations

A church ministry is looking for donations for homeschool material (pre-K, second grade, and fourth grade).

"We are also looking for volunteer homeschool teachers that will also be screened," said a spokesman.

For more information, contact Tonya at 910-687-0257.

Clothing Offered

The TLC Mission offers inexpensive clothes for men, women, and children. Donations are accepted.

The mission, located on N.C. 211 near the line between Moore and Hoke counties, is open Monday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m.

For information, call 944-6064.

Christian Singles

Christian Singles, for adult Christian singles from 40 years of age and up, meets each Monday, at 6:30 p.m., at various restaurants in the Southern Pines and Aberdeen area.

Call 692-8888 for information.