Pastor Timothy Rice and the Glad Tidings Church family recently presented the 2008 Cookman Award to Tony and Janet Allen of Dunn during the morning worship service.
The Cookman Award was named in honor of the Rev. Charles and Esther Cookman, also of Dunn, for their exemplary service “above and beyond” to the Lord and his church. Read the rest of this entry »
By LISA JOHNSON For The Record
On June 26, the congregation of Word Church Of Deliverance broke ground for their new church near Newton Grove, bringing the vision that God had given them so many years before, to reality.
Pastor Shelia McKoy, founding member said, “This is a long time coming. We have been raising money since 2001. Finally, God has blessed us to build his church debt free.” Read the rest of this entry »
Erwin Church of God will give appreciation to Woodrow Turnage on Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Read the rest of this entry »
Coats Chapel FWB Church hosted the Raleigh District Union on May 29-31 at the Cape Fear Conference “A” Headquarters. The host pastor is Elder Vernon Hood. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekend and other week day events at local churches in the Harnett, Johnston, Cumberland, & Sampson County areas.
These are the upcoming activities for many local churches.
The Keenagers of Spring Branch Baptist Church met at the Sandpiper in Clinton on May 28 with 28 members and three guests in attendance. Jimmy Jackson, president, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.
Judy Harrison gave the devotion based on Zachariah 7:9, followed by the blessing for the meal.
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Midway Area Churches (M.A.C.) held a “Community Fun Day” on May 23 at the old Midway High School. There was live gospel singing by Praise Out Loud and the guest speaker was Minister Leonard Henry, former football player of the Miami Dolphins. About 800 people from Sampson, Johnston and Harnett counties attended this event.
The vice president of M.A.C., Pastor Floyd Ray, opened the event with a prayer. Each church that was represented supplied free food, drinks, snacks, face painting and inflatables for the children. Food included barbecue, hot dogs, pork chop sandwiches and funnel cakes, along with drinks, water and snow cones. Churches that had booths were Mt. Carmel, Mt. Zion, Taylor’s Chapel, Shady Grove, Running Branch, Central Baptist, Calvary, Bethesda, Union Community, Blackman’s Grove, The Journey and Robert’s Grove.
The mission statement for M.A.C. is “We believe that by coming together, we have the ability to make a difference in our community and in the lives of our children.”
The public is encouraged to join M.A.C.
Next M.A.C. Meeting July 12
The next meeting will be held July 12 at 6 p.m. at the old Midway High School.
Weekend and other week day events at local churches in the Harnett, Johnston, Cumberland, & Sampson County areas.
The Hodges Chapel Ladies Auxiliary meeting was held June 1 and co-hosted by Pauline Sorrell and Brookie West. The meeting was called to order by Rebecca Tart, president.
Prayer requests were taken and Pat Ellis prayed the opening prayer. Mrs. Sorrell then gave an introduction of the guest speaker, Betty Rogers. Read the rest of this entry »