Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual auction Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m.

Prior to the auction, barbecue pork or rotisserie chicken plates will be available at $7.50 per plate during lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and dinner (4 to 6:30 p.m.) The food is provided by Rick's Catering, of Laurinburg. Contact Scott Ritter at (910) 638-5517 for delivery of 10 plates or more.

Auction items will include a piano, ice machine, Carhartt wear, golf packages, gift certificates, tools, and much more new and used merchandise.

Doubs Chapel UMC is located at 1444 Doubs Chapel Road, West End.

UMM Barbecue

Pinehurst United Methodist Men will sponsor their annual benefit barbecue Friday, April 15, at the church, 4111 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The $7 per plate meal includes barbecue or fried chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, iced tea and brownies. Food may be eaten at the church or carried out. Orders of 10 plates or more can be delivered. (Note: Drinks are not included with delivery orders.)

Tickets may be purchased from any member of Pinehurst United Methodist Men or at the church during the week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit church projects.

Hymn Program

Explore the history of Early American spiritual songs in authentic Old Bethesda Church. Americans expressed new ideas of freedom, religion and individuality through music. The program will include traditional and new settings of rarely heard gems, and old favorites.

The Bethesda Presbyterian Chancel Choir, the Bethesda Ensemble and area musicians will perform early American psalms and spiritual songs as part of the Palustris Festival. The historical program will take place at Old Bethesda Church Sunday, March 27, at 3 p.m. and will emphasize music from the "eclectic" tune books published in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The publications presented an amalgamation of European, African and Native American characteristics that established a uniquely expressive style of song and singing as various as the people of the New World. Tune books, like "The Sacred Harp," became widely popular as Americans began also to express new ideas of freedom, religion and individuality.

Dr. Larry Arnold, professor of music at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has prepared the program. The Bethesda Chancel Choir is directed by Nancy Arnold.

West End UMC

Bread of Life Ministry at West End United Methodist Church meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This ministry is for seniors (widows, widowers, and the elderly). It is a time of fellowship and devotion with a home-cooked meal provided at a charge of $5 per person.

On Wednesday, March 23, there will be a special meal at 6 p.m., followed by a Lenten devotional service at 7 p.m. For families with young children, a nursery will be available during the service.

For information, contact Don Allen at (910) 295-0460 or the church office at (910) 673-1371.

Beaver Creek Baptist

Beaver Creek Baptist Church will host a "Because We Care" youth block party Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

The church is located at 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron. For information, call (919) 499-9632 or (800) 681-8602.

Revival

Pleasant View Friends Church will hold revival services Sunday, March 27, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday, March 28, through Wednesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Tom Powers is the speaker.

The church is located at 3942 N.C. 24-27, Eagle Springs.

Vass Celebration

The next event for Vass Presbyterian Church's 100th year celebration will be Sunday, March 27. A skit has been written and will be performed on the history of the church. The event starts at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School at 10:30, with a covered dish lunch afterwards.

Church Yard Sale

A large church yard sale, sponsored by Fellowship of Churches, will be held beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the corner of West Pennsylvania Avenue and S. Stephens Street.

Items will include televisions, clothing, baby items lamps, appliances, toys and more. Hot dogs and drinks will be sold.

Part of the proceeds will go to the missing persons fund for Roger Jermaine Chambers, who has been missing since Sept. 4, 2010.

Cantata

The Sanctuary Choir of Cameron Presbyterian Church will present an Easter cantata, "Footprints in the Sands," by Joseph M. Martin on Sunday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m.

This choral work will portray a journey of faith through the dusty roads of Galilee, the ancient streets of Jerusalem, and along the path that leads to Calvary.

Guest musicians for the evening include: Marie Riedesel, flute; Chris Dunn, trumpet; Jason Wolonick, trumpet; David Seiberling, trombone; and Michael Callicutt, trombone. Rose Cooper will serve as soloist. Narrators will be Matthew Cooper and Char Wojcik.

A time of gathering and fellowship will be held on the lawn of the church at 6 p.m. Members of the congregation cordially invite you to join them in tracing "Footprints in the Sand."

Mary Rush is director of music at the church, which is located on N. C. 24-27 in historic Cameron. Additional information is available through the church's website, www.cameronpresbyterian.com, or by contacting Alice Austin, worship chairman, at abaustins@gmail.com or (919) 498-6957.

Usher Board

The Usher Board of Piney Grove Church, in the Windblow community, Ellerbe, will celebrate its anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3. Pastor Benny Kemp will be he speaker.

Yard Sale

The Susanna Wesley Circle of Southern Pines United Methodist Church will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the fellowship hall of the church, 175 Midland Road, Southern Pines. Profits from table sales will support mission projects.

"The cost is $10 if providing your own table, or $20 for an eight-foot table provided by the church," says a spokesman.

Set up will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 15.

"All items that do not sell must be removed immediately after the sale by the seller," says the spokesman.

Those wishing to reserve a space may call Juanita Boros at (910) 315-4425.

Ordination Service

New Beginning Collins Revival Center, in Rockingham will hold an ordination service for its pastor Michael Collins at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the center, 136 Collins Church Road, Rockingham.

For information, call Cathi Patterson at (910) 949-9960 or (910) 783-5230.

Divorce Recovery

A divorce recovery program will begin Wednesday, April 6, at Community Presbyterian Church and will run for six weeks.

Sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and run approximately an hour and a half, with child care available.

The sessions will feature a professional speaker for the first half hour, a question-and-answer period, refreshments and a time for facilitated discussion. There will be a psychologist, therapist, lawyer, financial adviser and pastor from the community contributing their expertise at different sessions. Wide-ranging topics will be examined, such as balance after divorce, overcoming depression, anger issues, parenting alone, helping children through divorce, living with loneliness, managing with less income, property rights, legal documents and many more.

There will be a $25 charge for the program. To register call Community Presbyterian Church at (910) 295-6848. The church is located at Kelly and Everette roads, Pinehurst.

Yard Sale

The WMU of First Baptist Church of West End will be having its annual yard sale and hot dog sale Saturday, March 26, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds will be used for mission projects during the year.

The church is located at 5205 N.C. 211, West End.

Ensemble

FCR Ensemble will perform in concert Saturday, April 2, at 5 p.m. at East Montgomery High School. Admission is free, although donations will be accepted.

For information, call Flora C. Richardson at (910) 673-2518.

Revival

Red Branch Baptist Church will hold revival at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, through Thursday, March 31. The church is located at 1748 Old River Road, Carthage.

Now Faith Ministry

Now Faith Ministry, 3520 Ashemont Road, Raeford, announces the following upcoming events:

Joy Night, April 8, 7:30 p.m., with Pastor Betsy Nixon, Greater Glory Pentecostal Deliverance Ministries, Pinehurst; Special Service, April 10, at 4 p.m., with Pastor Thomas Hampton Jr., from New Beginning Collins Revival Church, Rockingham; Fellowship Service, April 17, at 4 p.m., with Pastor William McPhaul, New Beginning Worship Center, Raeford; Youth Program, May 6, at 7 p.m., with Youth Pastor Annie Coble, of Harvest Ministries, Wadesboro; Fellowship Service, May 15, at 3 p.m., with Pastor Ricky Smith, of St. Peter's Deliverance, Southern Pines; and Pastor's Aide Service, June 12, at 4 p.m. with Pastor Serenda Allen, of Vision Baptist Worship Ministry, Raefor d.

Greater Works

Greater Works Church of Deliverance (formerly God's Love in Action) is holding its annual Men of Honor service at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27.

Anniversary

Crossroads Community Church and David Bibey Ministries celebrates its 20th anniversary at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, with the "He's Alive Gospel Singing." Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall after the event.

The church is located at 780 Bibey Road, Carthage. For more information or directions, call (910) 949-3971.

West End UMC

Bread of Life Ministry at West End United Methodist Church meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This ministry is for seniors (widows, widowers and the elderly). It is a time of fellowship and devotion with a wonderful home cooked meal provided at a charge of $5 per person.

For information, contact Don Allen at (910) 295-0460 or the church office at (910) 673-1371.

Lenten Services

First Baptist Church of Southern Pines will hold Maundy Thursday services, which will begin with a healing service and communion at noon and service of The Shadows of the Cross at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday worship services will be held at 8:45 and 11 a.m. All services will be held in the sanctuary, 200 East New York Ave., Southern Pines.

Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus are holding their annual fish fry fundraiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays, March 25, and April 1, 8, and 15. The event will be held at St. Anthony of Padua parish hall, 320 N. Ashe St., Southern Pines.

Dinner includes fried or baked fish, hush puppies, french fries, green beans, coleslaw and fruit salad as well as drinks. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for ages 7 to 12 and free for ages 6 and under. Take-out plates are available.

Preschool

Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center is currently taking registrations for preschool for the 2011-2012 school year. The center is located at 300 Dundee Road, Pinehurst.

The class for 3-year-olds meets Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and the class for 4-year-olds meets Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Call Stephanie at (910) 295-3514 to register or for more information.

Lenten Lunches

Page Memorial United Methodist Church, in Aberdeen, will hold its annual Lenten lunches on Wednesdays through April 20, at noon, at a cost of $5.

March 23 - The speaker is the Rev. Dennis Sheppard, Hope Mills United Methodist Church. The menu includes roast beef with gravy, new potatoes, squash casserole, beet pickles, rolls and dessert.

March 30 - The speaker is the Rev. Jonathan Wallace, of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. The menu includes baked turkey, dressing and gravy, peas, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert.

April 6 - The speaker is the Rev. Bob Bundy, a retired Methodist minister. The menu includes chicken casserole, butter beans, Waldorf salad, rolls and dessert.

April 13 - The speaker is the Rev. Mike Branscome, First Baptist Church, Aberdeen. The menu includes beef stew, rice, buttered carrots, green beans, rolls and dessert.

April 20 - The speaker is the Rev. Jane Leechford, Page Memorial United Methodist. The menu includes chicken salad, fresh fruit, potato salad, muffin and dessert.

Operation Inasmuch

Members of Ives Memorial Baptist Church, in Pinebluff, are preparing for their fourth year of ministry through Operation Inasmuch Saturday, March 26.

Participants will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. to receive assignments, and should return by 1 p.m.

"Operation Inasmuch is Christians doing the work of the church instead of church work," says coordinator Craig Baggett.

It is a one-day mission blitz where Christians go outside the walls of the church building to share God's love through acts of service.

Those wishing to participate can contact the office at Ives Memorial Baptist Church at (910) 281-3247 or by e-mail at ivesmemorial@windstream.net.

The church is located at 125 S. Grape St. in Pinebluff.

Sandy Grove

Sandy Grove Bible Church of God Elder Victor Alford from Lumberton speak on March 27 at 3 p.m.

McDonald's Chapel

McDonald's Chapel will hold a sunrise service at 7 a.m. Easter Sunday (April 24). The sunrise service is a long-standing tradition. The service is held in the cemetery directly behind the church.

"Bring a flowering branch to help decorate the cross and stay to enjoy the covered dish breakfast," says the spokesman.

McDonalds Chapel is located on Foxfire Road, two miles from Pinehurst and 1 ? miles from Foxfire Village.

Reading Room

Since 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James version of the Bible, and since Christian Science is a Bible-based religion, it is no surprise that the Christian Science Reading Room at 173 NE Broad St. in Southern Pines is featuring a selection of Bibles and Bible materials both on the Reading Room Resource website and in the store.

Visitors will find titles such as "Biblical Healing Possible Today" and "Unlock the Treasures of the Bible," as well as commentaries, Bible dictionaries and concordances.

Here, too, may be found the Pulitzer-Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor Weekly and other periodicals and books ( including the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy) all available for reading, borrowing or purchasing.

The Reading Room is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and further information may be obtained by calling (910) 692-7759.

Angel Food Ministries

Angel Food Ministries provides food assistance to families across America. Angel Food Ministries has no qualifiers and participation is open to anyone and everyone.

It is a nonprofit, nondenominational food cooperative committed to providing food assistance to families across the United States. It was founded on the principle of helping neighbors and friends in times of need. Boxes are provided with high quality proteins and nutritional items at substantial savings.

Every month Angel Food creates a tasty menu that consists of fresh and frozen food items. A Signature Box will feed a family of four for a week, or a single person for a month, costing only around $30.

Seven Lakes Baptist Church in Seven Lakes is now a distribution center for Angel Food.

Call for information and orders, (910) 315-4655 or (910) 673-4656, or order online at www.angelfoodministries.com.Payment is by cash, money order or food stamps.

Martha's Place

Martha's Place, a soup kitchen sponsored by Page Memorial United Methodist Church, offers free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Both Calvary Chapel, of Aberdeen, and Pinehurst United Methodist Church now assist by each serving two Tuesdays per month.

Martha's Place is in the fellowship hall of Page Memorial United Methodist Church of Aberdeen.

Military Spouse Support Group

The Village Chapel, in Pinehurst, has started a military spouse support group that meets Fridays at the Care Cottage of the Chapel from 9 to 11 a.m. the fourth Friday of each month, and child care is provided. The program provides fellowship, teaching, outreach and support.

Call the church office at (910) 295-6003.

Caregivers

The Village Chapel Caregivers meet the fourth Thursday of each month. The group is open to the public. For information, call June Vetter at (910) 295-8026.

Healing Service

A healing service is held the second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. 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.

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.

Inquiries may be -directed to (910) 295-1577.