Church Women United of Moore County will celebrate May Friendship Day at 10 a.m. at West End Presbyterian Church. This is a national event and one of four held by the organization.

The theme is "Building on Our Stories," inspired by Joshua 4: 1-9, the story of the people of Israel crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land. The speaker is the Rev. Fran Stark, who is on the staff of the Chapel in the Pines.

"Fellowship of the Least Coin" will be a part of the service, where an invitation is given for an offering of coins saved for missions throughout the year. In addition, toiletries may be brought for Friend to Friend.

"All women are invited," says a spokesman.

Auction, Yard Sale

The youth of Aberdeen First Baptist Church will hold their annual auction Friday, April 24, with dinner beginning at 5 p.m. with hotdogs, hamburgers and sausage dogs.

The auction will follow at 6 p.m. The auction will be held outside in the paved parking lot beside the church. The auction will feature meals at local restaurants, oil changes, golf packages and lots of other great new and old items.

All proceeds will benefit the youth and their activities.

Then at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and continuing until noon, the young adult and college class will have a yard sale in the upper parking lot beside the church.

For information, call 944-1421.

Anniversary

Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the Rev. Ken Headen's first anniversary as its pastor Sunday, May 3.

The speaker for the 11 a.m. service is the Rev. Michael Spinks, of Burlington, and the Rev. Frederick James, of Siler City, will speak at the 3:30 p.m. service.

The church is located at 1160 Red Hill Road, Cameron.

Gospel Sing

Pineywood Baptist Church, Cameron, will host a gospel singing at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26, featuring Sam Kiser and Friends, from Graham.

For information, call 245-7351.

Bible Drill

Elaine Kearney, Patrick Morrison, Catherine Morrison and Gail Threatt all competed in the associational Bible drill Sunday, March 22, at Ives Memorial Baptist Church.

This qualified them to compete in the state Bible drill competition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest Friday, April 24.

Gospel Singing

Cameron Baptist Church will host a gospel singing Sunday, April 26, at 6 p.m. featuring Spirit of Grave.

For information, call Dr. Wayne Greene, church pastor, at (910) 245-7222.

Movie Night

New Covenant Fellowship Church, located between Union Pines High School and New Century Middle School will be hosting a free movie night, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, featuring "Fireproof."

A six-week sermon series begins Sunday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Call (910) 947-1412 for information.

Day of Prayer

Guiding Light Baptist Church will participate in National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the church, which is located at 3355 Spies Road, Robbins.

For information, call (910) 974-4800.

Spring Revival

Kingdom Connections Church International will hold its annual spring revival Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.

The speaker for the week will be Apostle J.L. Spence of Greater Word Empowerment, in Raleigh.

For more information call (910) 528-7620 or e-mail mdelah12@yahoo.com.

The church is located at 134 Mill Road, Rockingham.

Two-Night Revival

Pastor Allen Moore and the Holy Temple Church Family will host a two-night revival, Thursday, April 23, through Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Bishop Ronnie Moore, pastor of Kingdom Connections Church in Rockingham.

For more information, call (910) 295-4005 or (910) 528-7620.

Spring Carnival

On Saturday, April 25, the youth of Marcus United Methodist Church will hold a spring carnival hot dog dinner and yard sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dog plates will be available for $5. Desserts will also be for sale.

There will be games for all ages, including a cake walk and the yard sale. All proceeds will be used for mission projects and sending youth to summer camp.

Marcus United Methodist Church is located at 2081 Windblow Road, Jackson Springs.

Springtime Tea

Women of the community are invited to Christian fellowship at a festive, springtime tea at The Village Chapel Tuesday, May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m.

"Please have your reservations to the church office, 295-6003, by Thursday, April 30," says a spokesman.

Cost is $10 for tea, tea sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Anita Gray will open the program with an inspirational devotion. Author, speaker, and etiquette and protocol consultant Cecilia Budd Grimes will then give a light-hearted look at "What It Means To Be Southern," also the title of her series of books.

The Village Chapel is located on the Village Green in Pinehurst.

Cypress Presbyterian

Cypress Presbyterian Church announces two special services:

On Sunday, May 3, the church celebrates Memorial Sunday with the Rev. Richard Rodda as the guest minister. The day features a 7:30 a.m. service in the cemetery (weather permitting), breakfast, special music, historical displays, remembrances of Cypress members and the placing of flowers in the cemetery.

There will be a special service for Mother's Day with a reception for the confirmation class, Sunday, May. 10.

In addition, a new Bible Study is beginning on Tuesday evenings at 7:30.

For further information regarding these events, call 910-245-7024.

The church is located at 1220 Cypress Church Road, seven miles east of Vass.

Revival

Cornerstone Baptist Church will hold spring revival beginning with the morning worship service, Sunday, April 26, and continuing each evening Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29. The Rev. Bucky Hendrix will speak at each service.

The church is located at 656 Hoffman Road, West End.

Homecoming

Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming at the 11 a.m. service Sunday, April 26, and revival at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26, through Wednesday, April 29.

Parent Enrichment

The Community Presbyterian Church is hosting a Parent Enrichment Night, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. The topic will be "Understanding Your Teenager."

This is a night of questions and answers facilitated by Liz Watson, MSN, RN, CS, professional counselor with FirstHealth Behavioral Services.

First Anniversary

Kingdom Minded Ministries International Inc. and its pastors, Charles and Deborah Bloom, are celebrating the church's first anniversary.

Services are at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, when Pastor Stoney Locklear, of Turning Point Worship Center, speaks.

Services are held at Southern Pines Primary School Auditorium.

Pizza and Movie

The Village Chapel will hold a family pizza and movie night for parents and children up to age 10, Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m.

Child care is available for the young ones by reservation. Call with the number and ages of children requiring care.

Call 295-6003 to reserve a spot.

Study

Dr. John Sill, of Methodist University and West End United Methodist Church pastor, Dr. Won Namkoong, will lead a course on the study of Christianity and World Religions at West End United Methodist Church.

The series will be on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m., beginning April 26 and running through May 31. Topics will include "Why Study World Religions?", Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

The public is invited to the series, and additional information can be obtained by calling the church at 673-1371.

Outdoor Gospel

Sweet Haven Church, in Rockingham, will hold an outdoor gospel concert featuring The Locklears and The McNeils, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8.

"Bring a chair," says a spokesman.

The church is located at 424 Midway Road, Rockingham.

Call 910-895-8584.

Indoor Yard Sale

Page Memorial United Methodist Church is holding an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the church fellowship hall.

"We will have furniture, appliances, toys, holiday items, glassware, household items, and a little bit of everything," says a spokesman.

The yard sale will benefit this summer's Vacation Bible School.

Worship Service

Rivers of Life Ministries will be having worship service and fellowship on the first and third Friday evening of every month at 7 p.m.

"We invite everyone," says Pastor Willie Self. "All races and ages are welcome."

There will be special prayer time, worship, refreshments, and fellowship.

For more information, contact Self at (910) 783-5590.

Rivers of Life is located at 2066-C Juniper Lake Road between Pinehurst and West End.

Beaver Creek

The youth ministry of Beaver Creek Baptist Church will hold a car wash at Lifeline Ministries, 3128 Jefferson Davis Highway, Tramway, near Sanford, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The church will host its Old Country Fair Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"We will have food, games, auction, vendors, vintage car and farm equipment on display and more," says a spokesman.

The spring tent revival will begin Sunday, April 26, at 11 a.m., and continue through Wednesday, April 29. The speaker is the Rev. Mike Cummings. The Sunday night service will be at 6 p.m. with live music. Monday and Tuesday services will start at 7 p.m., and Wednesday night will be Youth Night, beginning with pizza at 6 p.m.

The church is located at 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron.

For information, call (919) 499-9632 or (800) 681-8602.

Fundraiser

Bensalem Presbyterian Church is joining with Salon 7 in Seven Lakes to raise money for Moore County Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society with "Cuts for Cancer."

"Come out between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and get a haircut, with all donations going to the American Cancer Society," says a church spokesman. "No appointment is necessary. If you don't need a haircut, come out anyway.

You can purchase luminaria in honor or memory of loved ones affected by cancer, enjoy a baked good or purchase a 'Fight Like a Girl' T-shirt."

All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information, call Holly Camplin at 690-7957.

Pinebluff Events

Pinebluff United Methodist Church announces the following events:

n Children Handbell Ringers (for all ages) 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 28.

n Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25.

n Crafts and Companionship, 10 a.m. Monday mornings, 10 a.m. Beginners welcome.

n Pinebluff United Methodist Church Prayer and Share 9 a.m. Thursdays. at Julie Graham's Pinebluff residence.

n Bible study, 6 p.m., Sundays.

The church is located at 275 East Philadelphia Ave., Pinebluff.

Church Preschool

Bethesda Presbyterian Pre-school is now accepting applications for its 2009-2010 school year.

The program is open to 3- and 4-year-olds. Birthdays must fall by Aug. 31 to be eligible for this school year.

The school operates Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., September through May.

The curriculum consists of age-appropriate learning activities, developing socialization skills and a weekly Bible lesson.

Each class is limited to 10 students and acceptance is on first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome.

To apply, stop by the church located at 1002 N. Sandhills Boulevard (U.S. 1 with the lake out front) in Aberdeen.

For more information, call 944-2567.

Christian Science

The activities of the Christian Science Church are designed to inspire and encourage as well as explain the practical Science of Christ that heals.

They include a Bible lesson, church services, reading rooms and lectures.

The local Christian Science church holds a Sunday service at 10 a.m. and a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 240 E. New Hampshire Avenue in Southern Pines.

The Reading Room, located at 173 NE Broad Street, where the Christian Science Monitor, other books and periodicals can be studied, purchased or borrowed, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Healing Service

A healing service will be held at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at The Village Chapel, Pinehurst.

The service includes the reading of God's Word, confession, prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the anointment with oil.

Bible Studies

Sandhills Alliance Church is holding two Bible studies.

One is Beth Moore's "Study of Esther."

The other is Kay Arthur's Precepts ministries study of Numbers.

Studies are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Child care will be available.

For information, contact Dorice Birdwell or Pebbles Hess at (910) 295-4949.

Donations

Mission Agape is requesting donations.

Those who are interested in giving items to help support the mission should call Maria at 673-3333.

Music Circle

McDonalds Chapel Presbyter-ian Church invites local musicians to participate in an Acoustic Music Circle on the third Sunday of each month.

Area musicians are invited to play in the round in the fellowship hall from 4 to 6 p.m.

Musicians leading the Circle will be: David McDonald, of the April Fools, on fiddle and guitar; Jill McCloy, hammered dulcimer; David McCloy, fiddle.

Music of various genres will be played, especially old-time and traditional music of Appalachian, Irish and Celtic influence.

The type of music played will vary depending on the interests and talents of the musicians who attend.

Listeners are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge.

McDonalds Chapel is located at 1374 Foxfire Road, just two miles from Linden Road in Pinehurst and one mile from Foxfire Village.

Contact Amy McDonald at 295-6608 for more information.

Health Ministry

Sandhills Health Ministry meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of the month, at the Care Cottage, 55 Community Road, Pinehurst.

All Sandhills churches are invited to send representatives.

Inquiries for wellness information and programs from area congregations may be directed to The Village Chapel, at 295-6003.

Unitarian Gathering

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Sandhills will meet on the second and fourth Sundays, at 10 a.m., at the Pinehurst Executive Center, N.C. 5, Suite 7, Pinehurst.

Refreshments will follow.

For more information, send an e-mail to uucsandhills@ gmail. com or go to www.uua.org to learn more about this progressive religion.