Providence Chapel Baptist Church and New Testament Baptist Church, both of Robbins, are joining forces Friday, July 24, to host a youth rally for the area teens.

The Youth Rally will take place at Providence Chapel Baptist Church, 1700 Spies Road, Robbins. Teens are encouraged to call (910) 948-4003 for more information and directions.

The Rev. Sammy Frye, youth pastor of Yates-Thagard Baptist Church, in Carthage, will be the speaker.

"There will be food, fun, and water wars and a call to America's next generation to invite Christ into their lives," says a spokesman.

The youth rally will begin Friday evening at 6 p.m.

Pancake Supper

Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a pancake supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the church located at 1444 Doubs ChapelRoad, West End.

Tag Sale

The Village Chapel will hold a tag sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at the Chapel on the Pinehurst Village Green, to benefit youth missions.

Pre-Anniversary Services

Sandy Grove Bible Church of God in Vass will have pre-anniversary services at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, with Pastor Larry Billiard, of Aberdeen, as guest speaker.

New minister Theresa Johnson will preach her initial sermon Sunday, July 26, with a reception following the service.

The church Web site is www.sandygrovebcog.webs.com.

The church is located at 158 Sellars Street, Vass.

For information call (910) 245-3960.

Upward Registration

Upward basketball and cheerleading registration is now open.

"Sign up your kindergarten through eighth-grade boys or girls as soon as possible," says a spokesman.

Uniforms are included. Practices and games are held at Southern Middle School Gym in Aberdeen.

Call 944-1421 to register.

Gospel Singing

Crossroads Community Church will hold a gospel singing at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 26, featuring the Southern gospel group, Genesis.

The church is located at 780 Bibey Road, Carthage.

For information or directions, call (910) 949-3971.

Community Bible Study

The local Pinehurst Evening Community Bible Study group will open its 17th year with a study of the book of Genesis. This Old Testament book begins with God's creation of the universe and mankind and reveals the history of man from Adam to Joseph. It is an ideal study for group discussion.

Community Bible Study is an international organization with 30 years experience in developing and leading Bible study groups.

This program is open to all Christian singles and couples that are interested in an in-depth study of God's word.

Lesson material is provided with commentary and questions that require some written homework and study time.

Classes will be formed for men, women and couples.

The program includes opening fellowship, small group discussion and a short summation by the teaching director.

The orientation meeting is Sept. 14, and the study continues through April 27, with breaks for the holidays. The group meets every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. All meetings are held at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen.

There is a charge for study materials with scholarships available if needed.

All workers and leaders are volunteer.

All interested parties should attend the orientation meeting for assignment to a group and to receive a lesson book for the first semester.

To register, call or e-mail Walt Randolph at 215-0850, wrandolph @nc.rr.com, or Bill Bryant at 692-8358, bill@bryant.com.

Honoring Military

Southside Baptist Church, 125 Cedar Creek Road in Biscoe, has designated Sunday, July 26, as "God and Country Day."

Col. Tyler Ryberg (USMC ret.) will be speaking in Sunday School (10 a.m.), morning worship (11 a.m.), and at the evening service (7 p.m.).

Ryberg is the director of Worldwide Military Baptist Missions. Before his appointment to WMBM, he served 27 1/2 years as a commissioned officer and pilot in the United States Marine Corps.

The services are to recognize and honor all U.S. military personnel, veterans as well as those currently serving the country.

"A small token of appreciation will be given to each of our special guests," says a spokesman.

A potluck dinner will be held after the morning service, and all are welcome to attend.

"The public is cordially invited to attend these special services as we render honor to whom honor is due," says the spokesman.

For more information or directions, contact Pastor Michael Lynn at (910) 428-9243.

Beginner Handbells

Pinebluff United Methodist Church is forming a beginner children's handbell choir.

"If your child has an interest in music, this is a fun and easy way to begin developing their musical abilities," says a spokesman.

Those interested should call 281-3854 and leave a message.

"Your call will be returned as soon as possible," says the spokesman.

Bible Study

Apostle Leonard and Mother Mahalia Williams will lead a Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Springhill Suites by Marriott, 10024 U.S. 15-501, Pinehurst.

For information, call 295-6094.

New Members' Class

Kingdom Minded Ministries, led by Pastors Charles and Deborah Bloom, will hold a new members' class at 9 a.m. Sundays, followed by a 10 a.m. worship service, in the Southern Pines Primary School Auditorium, 1250 New York Avenue.

For more information on upcoming events and services call (910) 315-1153.

Christian Science Church

The Christian Science Church (sometimes incorrectly confused with Scientology) maintains the Christian Science Reading Room at 173-A, NE Broad Street in Southern Pines.

Products, such as the new Christian Science Monitor Weekly, CDs that challenge with Biblical truths current issues, books and the weekly and monthly Christian Science periodicals may be read, borrowed or purchased there. There, too, a visitor may read the daily Christian Science Monitor on line.

For a free sample of the new Weekly, visit the Reading Room weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. or on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Further information is available at 692-7759.

Time Changes

Our Saviour Lutheran Church has changed its worship dates and times through Sept. 13, for the summer season.

Wednesdays at noon there will be a shorter, less structured worship. Sunday morning worship is at 9:30 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m., and every service will celebrate Holy Communion.

Our Saviour Lutheran is located in Southern Pines on Luther Way near the Barn Restaurant.

Bible Study

Community Bible Study, an international study with classes held throughout the United States and more than 120 countries, is now taking enrollment for the 2009-10 class for women in the Sandhills, which will began Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Nondenominational classes meet each Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines.

This year, women representing 17 local churches attended, attesting to the unity of the Christian message.

Next fall, members will be studying the book of Acts.

Women meet together for a short program with singing and special music or testimony.

They then proceed into small groups where answers to printed lessons that had been assigned the week before are shared.

"Love, caring and prayer are emphasized, and lasting friendships are often forged through participation," says a spokesperson.

There are classes for preschool children with crafts and Bible stories, and a nursery for babies. Young mothers are welcomed.

There is a small charge to cover materials, with scholarships for those who cannot afford the fee.

Anyone interested in registration or more information about Community Bible Study should call Noel Roberts at 235-5271 or Betty Rossi at 295-0489.

New Ministry

A new ministry has moved into the area. Church of the Overflow has opened its doors at the temporary location of 205 Anderson Street (Holy Temple Church) in Carthage.

"We invite you to come and fellowship with us every Sunday at 5 p.m.," says a spokesman.

The presiding pastor is Bishop Ronnie Moore, who is also the pastor of Kingdom Connection Church in Rockingham.

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

New Location

Greater Glory Pentecostal Deliverance Ministries will hold praise and worship services at 11:30 a.m., with a "morning deliverance worship experience," and at 7 p.m. with a "miracle healing and deliverance worship service."

Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. there is Evangelistic and Bible study worship. Every other Friday will be "tarry and deliverance Joy Night" services at 7:30 p.m.

The church's new location is 114 Westgate Drive N.C. 211 in Pinehurst.

Apostle Michael S. Dixon is the pastor.

Healing Service

A healing service will be held at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at The Village Chapel, Pinehurst. The July service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, due to Vacation Bible School.

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

Donations

Mission Agape is requesting donations.

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

Health Ministry

Sandhills Health Ministry meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of the month, at the Pinehurst United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Pinehurst.

All Sandhills churches are invited to send representatives.

Inquiries for wellness information and programs from area congregations may be directed to 295-1577.

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.

Friday Lunch

John Hall Presbyterian Church, located on Dowd Street, Carthage, is participating in the Manna free lunch program from noon to 1 p.m. each Friday.

The church is right down the street from Pinckney Academy.