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Places of Worship with Hurricane Damage

Any places of worship that received damage from Hurricane Florence are encouraged to attend a Public Assistance meeting to receive details on how to apply for the FEMA Public Assistance program which may provide financial assistance to help in your recovery process.   Bladen County Public Safety Training Center 5853 US 701 N, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 October 25, 2018 6:00 pm Building D, Classroom 1 Stay tuned to your local and social media channels for updates. Share:

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Pastor Brunson Released From Turkish Prison

North Carolina native Pastor Brunson is on his way home to the United States, where he will be reunited with his family. While the Brunson family has been caught in the middle of a diplomatic and political nightmare for the last two years, their unwavering optimism and faith kept them strong during this very difficult and stressful time. Despite the anguish Pastor Brunson has had to endure locked away in prison with his fate uncertain, I was personally inspired when I watched him stand up in a Turkish courtroom during his trial – facing an effective lifetime sentence – and announce that he harbored no animosity or bitterness towards the …..

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Purdie United Methodist Church to Conduct Open Air Revival
  • 10/11/2018
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Purdie United Methodist Church will have an Open Air Revival starting Sunday, October 21 through Tuesday, October 23. The church is located on NC 87 between Dublin and Tar Heel. Speakers are as follows: On Sunday, the Rev. Neill Smith and CrossTalk will be featured; On Monday, the Rev. Willie Allen and 4 Points North will be featured; On Tuesday, the Rev. Francis Daniel and The Shade of the Cross will be featured. Services start at 6:30 p.m. each night in front of the Church, weather permitting.  Hot dogs and drinks will be available. Please plan on coming and bring people with you. For further information, call theRev. Al Marshburn …..

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Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church to offer clothes closet, food pantry

The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.  The food pantry, From His Table to Yours, will be open the same day from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Personal transportation and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Clarkton UMC Responds to Hurricane Matthew

Contributed In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Clarkton UMC in Bladen County served as a localized distribution hub for disaster supplies.  They received inputs from United Methodist charities, and distributed supplies to people in need in the Clarkton area.  They also distributed to other nearby churches who in turn distributed them to needy folks in their areas. Pastor Shannon Ross initially offered Clarkton UMC to help as a relief supply distribution point.  Pastor Ross leveraged the contacts she’s made with numerous other churches in the area over the years to make sure the supplies got to the needy. District Superintendent Rev. Edie Gleaves (pictured below with Rev. Shannon Ross) visited Clarkton UMC …..

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Disaster Relief Team Still Accepting Applications

NC Baptist Men Disaster Relief is still accepting applications for assistance regarding storm damage. Assistance offered includes: chainsaw work, clearing large yard debris, emergency roof repairs (tarps), tearing out walls, floors, etc., that were flooded/wet, and spraying for mold. We are not accepting applications for rebuilding, and no building material is available. If you need assistance, please, visit our operations center located at Elizabethtown Baptist Church, 1800 W Broad St. Applications are also being accepted at Natmore Baptist Church, 4157 Natmore Rd., in Kelly. Applications are accepted Monday through Saturday, 8am – 5pm. For questions, please call 910- 874-1084. Share:

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Gospel Music Fundraiser Planned

“One Stage, One Night, One Glorious Event” featuring The Mighty Echo’s, Leap of Faith Quartet, Glorybound Quartet, Dr. Mack Roberts and Tina Purvis will be held at West Bladen High School on Saturday, October 20th, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Tickets are $8 per person. This is a fundraiser for Darby Carroll Bordeaux. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Connie Carroll. Darby has been diagnosed with Stage 4, Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Proceeds from this event will go to help offset medical expenses. Tickets will be sold at the door and in advance. For Advance Ticket Info Contact: 910-549-7685 & 910-876-4884. Share:

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Sandy Grove Baptist Church to hold Fall Festival
  • 10/05/2018
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Sandy Grove Baptist Church will have their Fall Festival on Saturday, October 20, at 5 pm. We will have “Trunk or Treat,” a costume contest, snacks, games, and more. The church is located at 8299 NC 242 Highway South, Bladenboro, NC 28320. Share:

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Praying in the Flood and Recovery
  • 09/28/2018
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By Rev. Chris Denny on Sep 27, 2018  Loving God, the Source of strength and restoration and healing, we pray together for all who suffer in our communities today. In the wake of wind and waves, destruction and flooding, make your presence known through our generosity to our neighbors, near and far. Give us the vision and patience to live and labor faithfully through this season of response and recovery. As we clean up and rebuild, give us your joy and peace. Give us, above all, the love for one another that is your best gift always. In the name of the Triune God, we pray. Amen. Share:

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Hurricane Florence Prayer Vigil for Bladen County

All churches in Bladen County are asked to sign up for a non-denominational  prayer vigil. Lisa Clark from Clarkton, North Carolina has asked for assistance with obtaining church volunteers in Bladen County to pray during the vigil. The vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16 and last until 6 p.m. Monday, September 17. People of prayer are being asked to pray for a hour at a time where you are planted. Please do not leave a place where you are safe to pray in a different location. If you wish to participate in the prayer vigil sign up on our Facebook event page by clicking here or …..

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Pastor Kevin Joyner and Men Of Standard (MOS) 2nd Anniversary
  • 09/13/2018
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Pastor Kevin L. Joyner, Sr. of Kevin Joyner & Men of Standard (MOS) and who is the Minister of Music at Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Elizabethtown, NC will be celebrating his second anniversary along with MOS November 3, 2018 at the Waccamaw Association Building; 600 Pine Log Road; Whiteville NC.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., program at 7:00 p.m., donations $10. Vendors are welcomed and should call (910) 840-6786 for vendor information.   Rev. Joyner is pastor of River Of Life Outreach Center, Chadbourn NC. Share:

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Baldwin Branch MBC to offer Clothes Closet, Food Pantry September 22
  • 09/13/2018
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Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The food pantry, “From His Table to Yours”, will be open the same day from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Personal transportation and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Cry Out America canceled; never forget

There is still hope, prayer and remembrance. Founded following the infamous 9/11 terrorist attacks, Cry Out America is a grassroots prayer initiative signaling hope. Though the State of Emergency announcements canceled the local annual event organized to remember those who lost their lives 17 years ago, residents are still asked to pray. September 11, 2001 was a moment that forever changed America. “It was a national event which affected us all,” stated Ashley Wilson, former Cry Out America National Coordinator and current pastor of Lifegate Church in Lexington, KY. Collapsing structures, a culture of fear, emotional despair, increasing terrorism, and the encroachment of Islam sounded a spiritual alarm for this century. How did …..

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Trinity UMC Methodist Men to hold Lobster sale
  • 09/04/2018
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The Methodist Men of Trinity UMC in Elizabethtown will conduct a Lobster plate sale on Thursday, September 20, from 4 until 6 p.m. Plates are advance sales only and deadline to purchase is September 15th. Tickets cost $25 for live lobster and $25 for cooked lobster. For more information call (910) 862-3706.   Share:

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Free Seminar on “How Money Works”

The time has come to educate, equip and elevate the community one family at a time. Please join FergusonStrong & Associates at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Please come learn how money works. You will also be able to enjoy vendors including jewelry, hats/bags, Mary Kay, & more. Bring a friend to this FREE seminar & learn how you can secure your financial future. If you desire to be a vendor & want to get a FREE Table, call 910-247-4422. If you need supplemental or extra income, call us today for this great opportunity.  Tell everyone from anywhere to be at this …..

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Get Answers!

Contributed Does God exist? How can anyone believe in religion when science has neither a need nor a place for God? Is evolution happening today? If God is a God of love, why do we suffer and die? Creation Ministries International is coming to your area soon with answers to these important questions. Come and hear Scott Gillis expose the bankruptcy of the evolutionary myth. You’ll be amazed to see how weak the scientific evidence for evolution is. This is an issue that affects everyone. Evolution teaches us there is no need for God, there is no spiritual realm, and there is no afterlife. According to the theory, spirituality is …..

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First Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate Homecoming
  • 08/30/2018
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First Missionary Baptist Church of Elizabethtown will be having Homecoming on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Dennis Williams of Charlotte, NC will be the guest speaker.  Dinner will be served immediately after the morning service. There will be no afternoon service.  Come on home for Homecoming!. Share:

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Remembering Aretha Franklin, A Celebration of Life

Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Women of Faith Ministry presents “Remembering Aretha Franklin, A Celebration of Life” at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018.  Pastor Priscilla L. Jackson of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church; Council NC is the guest speaker.  Refreshments served.  Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South; Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Fundraiser planned for Friday
  • 08/28/2018
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A fundraiser is planned for liver transplant survivor Josh Baker for Friday, August 31, at Singletary United Methodist Church in Dublin beginning at 10 a.m. The fundraiser will consist of chicken and rice plates and plates will cost $6 each. All funds raised will go to Josh Baker to assist him with medical expenses. Baker was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that affected his liver. Following a successful liver transplant, Baker is currently having to stay near Duke Hospital during his recovery period. To purchase a green mailbox bow or business storefront bow to welcome Baker home, contact Pastor Shannon Ross at sross@nccumc.org or call 910-876-4160. The fundraiser is a joint effort of the congregations of …..

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Renovating for worship 

A building once used to clean clothes is now used for worship. Levine and Marie Bridgers from Bladenboro left Joyce Campbell from Clarkton a building she has big plans for. Campbell worked with the Bridgers for about 10 years providing personal care services. After they passed away, the couple left Campbell the old laundry mat building located on 10368 US Hwy 701 Bypass in Clarkton. She is refurbishing the building into the JS House of Prayer. The first Friday evening of every month someone is there praying, singing and worshiping the Lord. The building needs some repairs, but Campbell is relying on the Lord to provide. If someone would like …..

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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate Homecoming
  • 08/25/2018
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On the Second Sunday, September 9th, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (Lisbon Community) will host its annual “HOMECOMING for FAMILY and FRIENDS.” at our 11:15 AM worship service.  Pastor A. Pabon and Lady G. Pabon along with the New Hope Church Family certainly do consider you to be in one of the above categories (family and/or friend), so; we’re anticipating fellowshipping with you on the 9th.  Our guest MESSENGER  for the service will be Pastor Carl A. Smith, Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Council, NC.. Rev. Rachel Mitchell, Chairperson. Share:

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Victory Generation and Back to School Bash

Victory in Jesus Ministries announced their Back to School Bash coming up this weekend. WORKSHOPS FOR GIRLS & BOYS SCHOOL AGE KIDS (K-12) -Street Talk -STD Awareness -Boys 2 Men -Social Media..Let’s Get Social -Young Entrepreneurship…Mind Your Business -Finances…Show Me The Money – KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. ALEX ELLIS  …”Dress For Success”  (Dr Ellis works with Steve Harvey & has also appeared on Disney Chanel) INCLUDED: -Light Breakfast (starts at 8:15am) -Lunch -Snack THEN ON SUNDAY…..MORE FUN *11am: Sunday Morning Youth Service *2pm -6pm: BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH FREE: Food, Entertainment, Face-painting, Basketball, Hair Styles & Haircuts (come with your hair already shampooed & blow dried) School Supplies!!!!! This is going …..

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Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate Usher and Greeter Anniversary
  • 08/21/2018
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Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church usher and greeter anniversary is Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.  Guest messenger, Rev. K. Dwayne Parrish, pastor of Big Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Clinton, NC.  Musical ministry by the Big Piney Grove Choir.  Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown, NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Back to School with supplies

Bladen County students and their caregivers had a chance to grab some free school supplies, hair cuts and more this weekend. Local churches, non-profits and businesses all worked together to help Bladen County students start off the new year well supplied. There were 1500 book bags given away between the two events. Free hair cuts were offered; school supplies, food were also given away. Saturday there was the Back 2 School Blast with over 1,000 people in attendance. The event was organized by Rev. Brock Meyer with Bladen Charge, Billie Hall with the Town of Elizabethown, Sondra Guyton with Bladen Community College and Rev. Darrell Copeland with Wesley’s Chapel. Billie …..

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Sandy Grove Baptist Church will conduct Revival Services
  • 08/15/2018
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Sandy Grove Baptist Church will conduct Revival Services from Sunday September 9, through Wednesday, September 12. Mark Smith from the NC Baptist State Convention will be the speaker for the Revival. Services will be on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., then Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Share:

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Volunteers paint Senior Center

Contributed The Elizabethtown Senior Center has received a make over recently in the form of fresh paint. Volunteers have been busy recently painting the unfinished offices, break room, senior kitchen, exercise area, senior lounge and restrooms, the Medication Assistance office, and the conference room. Bladen County Division on Aging Director Kelly Robeson said, “These youth were a pleasure to have in our office and even played “chair volleyball” with the seniors!” This group of volunteers was from Lebanon United Methodist Church of Jarratt, Virginia. They stayed at the White Lake Christian Camp and Retreat Center, White Lake, NC. The Camp has hosted several groups this summer that have been involved …..

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Smithfield, Bladen Released Time and Foundation Bible Back 2 School Bash

Contributed Foundation Bible Church, the coordinator of the Back 2 School Bash, would like to thank Smithfield Foods, Inc.  for their generous donation to Bladen County Released Time for the purchase 1,000 backpacks and school supplies.  This event is designed to support the students of Bladen County as they start the new school year. Pictured is Ryan Godwin, MD at Foundation Bible Church, Rhonda Campbell, Sustainability Coordinator  of Smithfield Foods and Dean Hilton, Board Member of Bladen Released Time. Share:

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Thoughts While Shaving

Thoughts While Shaving

Rain, rain, go away, for a while…. Enjoyed the 2018 PGA Championship.  Brooks Koepka won his third career major, the latest in St. Louis yesterday and likely ‘sewed up’ the Player of the Year.  Tiger Woods finished 2nd, best showing in many years. And, following the sports thought, high school football begins on August 24th.  East Bladen travels to Clinton and South Brunswick will be at West Bladen for 7 PM games. Willie Gore, longtime South Columbus coach/administrator is the latest to defect to South Carolina.  Understand salaries and subsidies make it attractive.  West Bladen’s AD/baseball coach, Kim Cain headed south a few weeks ago after a long, successful career in North Carolina. Think …..

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Graham Tabernacle FBH Church will be hosting a 4-night Revival
  • 08/11/2018
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Graham Tabernacle FBH Church will be having a 4-night Revival on August 13-16 at 7:30 pm. 13th – Evang. Vermethia Lance, 14th – Dr. Joyce Gause, 15th – Evang. Blanche McFarland, 16th – Pastor Merkethia Clarida. Graham Tabernacle FBH Church is located at 281 Grand Road, Clarkton. Rev. Samuel Bellamy Sr., Pastor. Hope to see you there! Share:

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Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Announcements
  • 08/11/2018
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Elizabethtown NC – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  The food pantry, From His Table to Yours, will be open the same day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Personal transportation and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry.  Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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New Hope MBC to celebrate Gospel Choral Choir anniversary

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Gospel Choral Choir will celebrate its 16th Anniversary on Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 pm. Please join Pastor and Lady A. Pabon, Sis. Jackie Hiliard, President and The New Hope Family as they Lifting up Jesus through song. The New Hope Missionary Baptist Church had its annual “Back to school hangout” on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. The siblings of the late Samuel L. and Lillian Smith gave out at least 50 book bags full of supplies and Mr. Xavier Wooten received  the Samuel L & Lillian Smith Scholars Scholarship. The Smith’s moto is “If you come, we’ll give”, next year they are looking forward to seeing you. Share:

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Friendship Baptist Church to hold Revival

Friendship Baptist Church will hold Revival services beginning Sunday night, October 14, through October 17 with Rev. Bradley Tatum of Forest Lawn Baptist Church in Tabor City.  There will be special singing nightly and we invite everyone to come and worship with us.  Sunday night services will begin at 6:30 pm and Monday – Wednesday night services will begin at 7 pm nightly. Friendship Baptist Church is located at 1989 Bull Street of Garland.  For more information, please contact Rev. Gary McMillan at 910-876-1148. Share:

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Carolina’s Best 2018 Finalists

Pastor Kevin L. Joyner, Sr. of Kevin Joyner & Men of Standard and the Minister of Music at Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Elizabethtown, NC has been selected in the top three gospel groups for WIDU Carolina Best out of 100 quartets.  The competition continues 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville NC.  He and the Men of Standard will compete for best gospel group.  Rev. Joyner is pastor of River Of Life Outreach Center, Chadbourn NC. Share:

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Back to School Blast planned

As the lazy days of summer are winding to a close, many parents are beginning to think about sending their children back  to school. To help parents with the many tasks involved of preparing for back to school such as purchasing school uniforms, school supplies and haircuts, a Back to School Blast has been planned for Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown. The Back to School Blast will offer free haircuts, free uniform exchanges, health screenings, and more. For more information call Billie Hall at 910-862-2066 or Pastor Brock Meyer at 919-606-6350.   Share:

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Bladen County Dementia Workshop

Melanie Bunn who is a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and a Dementia Training Specialist, from Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, will be presenting on “What Happenings Next?” at the Bladen County Community Dementia Workshop on Wednesday, August 29th. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown. Understanding the progression of dementia can help us learn what to expect and how to better interact with those we care about.  Follow  the story of one family as they move through the stages of dementia.  Learn along with them what works, what doesn’t work, and how to keep the peace along the way. The church is located …..

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Faith-based Leaders Learn about Opioid Crisis

By Erin Smith Faith-based leaders gathered on Saturday at Bladen Community College to learn more about opioids, and to begin a Countywide Opioid Sunday event in September. As September is National Recovery Month, which is set aside to raise awareness and understanding of substance abuse and mental health disorders, those gathered Saturday decided to begin planning for an event in Bladen County. The Countywide Opioid Sunday will be a time for churches to raise awareness about substance abuse disorder and its impacts on families. However, a date was not announced. William Sellers with Eastpointe MCO said, when it comes to pain, “We want a quick fix.” Sellers also explained that …..

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Almost Daily Prayer Saturday Devotion – Passion for God
  • 07/21/2018
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By Rev. Chris Denny Review highlights of the day, creating a word-picture of what you have experienced. Ask:  What is one image that stuck with you today? (something you saw)  What is something you heard from stage that made you think?  How easy or hard is it to put pieces back together? Think about the creation of a Mosaic. What all does it take to make a masterpiece truly come together? Colossians 3:12-17 (The Message): So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick …..

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Faith Based Leaders Brunch planned

By Erin Smith A free Faith Based Leaders Brunch is planned for Saturday morning at the Bladen Community College Auditorium hosted by a subcommittee of the Bladen County Opioid Task Force. Registration and brunch begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m. The guest speakers will include William Sellers with Eastpointe MCO, who will present an Opioid 101, Richard Allen with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, Friar Bill Eberle with the Brunswick County Opioid Task Force will discuss the recent Opioid Sunday held in Brunswick County, and there will be a brief time for each speaker to take questions and answers. There will be plenty of information regarding the opioid crisis and how …..

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Hickory Grove to host One Day Revival/Creation Seminar
  • 07/20/2018
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Contributed Hickory Grove Baptist Church will host a One Day Revival and Creation Seminar featuring Rev. Steve Levinson. Rev. Steve Levinson is a Creation Specialist and Speaker. He is a graduate of Liberty University and has been pastor to adults and youth and worked with “at risk” youth in over 60 schools in five states.  Since 2004 he has traveled throughout the U.S. and several countries teaching the truth of creation and the error of evolution.  Steve is a captivating speaker who uses illusions, a fossil collection, and more, to keep the attention of young and old while teaching them truths that are basic to our Christian faith and our …..

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Purdie United Methodist Church to hold 5th Sunday Service
  • 07/18/2018
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Purdie United Methodist Church will have a 5th Sunday Evening Community Service on Sunday, July 29, 2018.  Our guest speaker will be Rev. Eckie Lancaster.  We will begin at 6 p.m. with a covered dish meal and then Praise and Worship at 7 p.m. Purdie UMC is located on NC87 between Dublin and Tar Heel.  Please plan on attending and bring some people with you. If you need further information, contact Rev. Al Marshburn at 910-876-0091 or email at revamarshburn@gmail.com Share:

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Pleasant Grove Independent Church Gospel Sing
  • 07/17/2018
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Pleasant Grove Independent Church will host Heart Song gospel singing group from Shannon and Red Springs, N. C.,  6 pm Sunday evening July 22nd. Please plan to attend and worship in spirit and song!   The church is located at; 2039 Pleasant Grove Church Road Bladenboro, N.C. 28320! For additional information call 910-874-3531. Share:

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Trinity United Methodist Church to conduct Vacation Bible School
  • 07/16/2018
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Trinity United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown will host Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 23rd, through Wednesday, July 25th, for ages Pre-K through 6th grade. Classes will meet from 6 p.m.  to 8:30 p.m. each evening, with dinner being served from 6 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.  The church is located at 901 West Broad Street in Elizabethtown. All are welcome!   Share:

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Baldwin Branch Celebrates Sixth Pastoral Anniversary
  • 07/16/2018
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Elizabethtown – Six years Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin and wife, Dr. Katrina Boykin have faithfully fulfilled the pastoral ministry at Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church (AKA “da Branch”). The Boykins have been an enormous blessing to “da Branch”. The pastoral anniversary is an annual experience where the pastor is celebrated for all of the spiritual guidance and teachings he provided the congregation.  Additionally, this is a time period to demonstrate care for his ministry and call to lead. The New Testament honors vocational ministry as one of God’s highest callings. First Thessalonians 5:13-14 asks church members “to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and …..

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Wesley’s Chapel to hold VBS
  • 07/12/2018
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Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown will host Game-On Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 15th, through July 18th. Classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. The church is located at 2409 Peanut Plant Road, Elizabethtown. Register by calling 910-645-4011.       Share:

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Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church to offer Clothes Closet, Food Pantry
  • 07/12/2018
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​​​Elizabethtown NC – The  Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, ​July 28, 2018 from 8​ a.m. to 11​ a.m.  The food pantry, From His Table to Yours,​ ​will be open the same day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Personal transportation and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Pleasant Grove Church to hold Game On VBS
  • 07/11/2018
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Pleasant Grove Church in Bladenboro will host the Game On Vacation Bible School from July 15ht through July 20th. Classes will be held from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. nightly. There will be a Bible study and craft classes for all ages, even adults. Also, a light meal will be provided each night. Come join us as we gear up for life’s big game. The church is located at 2039 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Bladenboro, N.C. 28320 Share:

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Upcoming Events

Oak Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church VBS

Oak Grove Church is hosting vacation bible School from July 16 thru July 20, 2018, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm each night.Children and adults are welcome. Supper will be served each night. Come have a bible adventure! The address is: 1423 Oak Grove Church Road Bladenboro, NC 28320 Share:

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First Missionary Baptist Church to hold Prayer Breakfast
  • 06/22/2018
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First Missionary Baptist Church will be having a Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Evangelist Ollie Maultsby will be the guest speaker.  If you want your soul to be uplifted, come out and share in this experience with us you will be glad you did. Share:

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From The Hill: America will not forget about Pastor Andrew Brunson

By Sen. Thom Tillis Andrew Brunson is a loving father, husband, and Presbyterian pastor who has been sharing the word of the Gospel to the people of Turkey for the last 20 years. In October 2016, Brunson was arrested by the Turkish government, accused of being an American spy and terrorist who helped the plotters of the failed coup attempt against the Turkish government earlier that summer. This spring, days before the start of Pastor Brunson’s trial, I traveled to Izmir, Turkey to meet with Pastor Brunson at the prison where he was being held. It was immediately evident that Brunson was not in good health. Although he has been …..

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Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers

FEMA Releases Guide to Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers FEMA released the guide on Engaging Faith-based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers. Faith-based and community organizations offer a wide variety of human and material resources that can prove invaluable during and after an incident. This guide provides a methodology for emergency managers to engage with faith-based and community organizations in enhancing the resiliency of our nation. By identifying, engaging, and building partnerships with these groups, particularly those in racially, ethnically, economically, and religiously diverse communities, emergency managers can provide training and technical assistance to strengthen their skills, connect them with existing partners, and …..

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Gospel artist Euclid Gray to perform

The famous gospel artist Euclid Gray will be featured in the Blue & Silver Banquet on Saturday, July 14, at the Faith Temple Evangelist Center in Clarkton. Dinner will be served at the banquet but seating is limited for the event. Tickets will cost $20 and to purchase the tickets and for more info call LoWanda at (910) 988-4475. Formal attire required.   Share:

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Gospel Explosion set for Faith Temple Evangelist Center

The Gospel Explosion will be taking place on July 7th at the Faith Temple Evangelist Center in Clarkton. It will begin at 6 p.m. with various groups and singers there for entertainment. If anyone would like to be added to the service contact LoWanda at (910) 988-4475. Share:

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Family and Friends Day at Mt. Hebron Church

The McKoy and Elliott families will be celebrating their annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, June 24, at Mt. Hebron AME Zion Church located at Highway 211 East, Bladenboro. The Rev. Carl Ballard, Rev. Fannie Dooley, Pastors. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Florence S. Brown, Presiding Elder of the Clarkton District. Dinner will be served immediately after the service. Everyone is invited to come fellowship with our family. Share:

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Galeed Baptist Church to offer Life Line Screening
  • 06/12/2018
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Galeed Baptist Church of Bladenboro will offer Life Line Screening on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Galeed Baptist Church is located at 571 Galeed Church Road, Bladenboro. To schedule your screening time Call:1-888-653-6441 or visit  http://lifelinescreening.com/ communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979 Share:

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Galeed Baptist to hold Vacation Bible School
  • 06/12/2018
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Galeed Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from  July 27-29. Classes will held on Friday, July 27th, from  6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Saturday, July 28th, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Sunday, July 29th, from 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Register at www.vbspro.events/p/galeed2018 Share:

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Baldwin Branch MBC holds recognitions

The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Elizabethtown recently held recognitions for Mothers of the Year, Cadet Kieara Porter and the 2018 graduates. Mothers-of-the-Year who were recognized were  Ardenlian “Dean” Jessup and Hilda F. Cromartie.  Ardenlian Jessup was selected due to her enthusiasm and effectiveness in all that she does as a member.  She is dedicated to the ushers ministry and the United Voices Choir.  Hilda Cromartie is a very committed mother.  She is extremely friendly, outgoing and a friend to all that attend the worship services during her ushering experience.  She is known for her magnificent and famous “chicken salad”.  Theses are a just a few of their wonderful and brilliant qualities. Cadet Kieara …..

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Baldwin Branch offers clothes closet, food pantry
  • 06/11/2018
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​​​The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, ​June 23, 2018 from 8​:00 a.m. to 11:00​ a.m.  The food pantry, From His Table to Yours,​ ​will be open the same day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Personal transportation and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry.  Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Greater McKoy’s Chapel to celebrate Father’s Day

Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc., in Dublin, NC, where Dr. Delora LeSane is the pastor, will be celebrating Father’s Day Sunday, June 17, during the 11 o’clock morning worship service.  Rev. James McKinnon, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, will be the guest preacher.  Come join us as we celebrate our father’s with the love of the Lord. Share:

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Hickory Grove Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School
  • 06/07/2018
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This summer at Game On! Vacation Bible School, Hickory Grove Baptist Church invites your kids to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drum-line, they will realize God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another! Classes meet nightly June 22 – 27, from 6:30 pm – 8: 45 pm, for kids ages birth through high school.  Snack supper will be provided each evening.  Parents are asked to register each of their children to assure we have a T-shirt and enough materials for everyone. Registration forms are available in the church foyer.  We …..

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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to hold Vacation Bible School
  • 06/06/2018
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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will have its Annual Vacation Bible School Monday, June 18th, thru Friday, June 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. nightly until 8:30 p.m. We are expecting your entire family to join us; also, come meet our new Pastor, Rev. A. Pabon, Lady G. Pabon and family.  “Follow the Leader” is our theme this year! Share:

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Worship Without Walls is back

Worship Without Walls is back at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Elizabethtown. On Friday, June 8, please come pray for the community with us at 6 p.m. as we walk! On Saturday June 9, from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. we will have our Sole-2-Soul Extravaganza which will feature booths by Legal Aid, Employment Office, Cape Fear Valley Hospice, and many other Agencies will be present. There will be games and free food. On Sunday, June 10,  at 10 a.m. we will have our Worship Service in the church parking area. The guest preacher will be Pastor Jared I. Lewis. Everyone is encouraged to come out for this event. …..

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Bethlehem United Methodist Church Invites Children to Shipwrecked VBS: Rescued by Jesus

White Oak, NC–A summer kids’ event called Shipwrecked VBS will be hosted at Bethlehem UMC from July 15th  to July 19th.  Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and classes will begin at 6:15 p.m. At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Shipwrecked is for kids from Pre-K to Youth and also an Adult class will be available and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. …..

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Summer Sports Camps available

The Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church is offering Summer Sports Camps for children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, bowling, hiking, music, skating and more. Cost is $35. for more information or to sign your child up for camp, call 910-862-3736.     Share:

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Join the men of Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church

Join the men of Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church, Inc.  located in Dublin, NC where Dr. Delora LeSane is the pastor, on Sunday, June 4 at 4pm for their Annual Men’s Day service.  Elder David Marible, Jr. , pastor of St. Paul Church of Christ DOC of Clinton, NC will be the guest preacher.  Come join us for a mighty move of God. Share:

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Graham Tabernacle to conduct plate sale
  • 05/24/2018
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There will be a barbecue pork and chicken plate sale on Saturday, May 26, from 11 am to 3 pm at Graham Tabernacle FBH Church. The church is located at 281 Grand Road, Clarkton, NC. Cost of plates will be $5.00 each. Please Call Carolyn at (910) 549-9895 for more information. Share:

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First Baptist Church 4th Annual Jesus Jam

First Baptist Church 4th Annual Jesus Jam Community Event on June 09, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bounce houses, game truck, water slides and much, much more. We will have all sorts of games, food, booths and vendors. You can also register for Vacation Bible School at this time. We are located at 501 Martin Street, Elizabethtown, NC. Please come out and join us, there is plenty of fun to be had by all. You don’t have to be a member to participate in the event. Just come! Share:

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Baldwin Branch Presents Clothes Closet and Food Pantry
  • 05/19/2018
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​The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 8​:00 a.m. to 11:00​ a.m.  The food pantry, From His Table to Yours,​ ​will be open the same day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Personal transportation and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry.  Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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Volunteers package meals for the hungry

Kyle’s Farm in Harrells was a hub of activity on Saturday as more than 50 volunteers gathered to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. The volunteers, who were from various churches and the community, packed 20,088 meals which will be shipped to areas around the world impacted by natural or environmental disasters or extreme poverty. Each meal bag contains a protein, dehydrated vegetables, rice, and a seasoning packet. Each meal bag is estimated to feed six people. As each set of 1,000 meals was completed a gong would sound and the Gym at Kyle’s Farm would erupt in cheers as the volunteers got closer to their goal. Rise Against Hunger is based …..

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Fundraiser planned to assist church

By Erin Smith The Colly ECA is planning a fundraiser is planned to assist Evening Light Holiness Church with rebuilding their church. The fundraiser is planned for Friday, June 1, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.at the Bladen County Cooperative Extension Office located at 450 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown. The Evening Light Holiness Church was located at 1371 Airport Road, Garland, and was destroyed in a devastating fire on December 12th, 2017. All proceeds will go to Evening Light Holiness Church building fund. The fundraiser will consist of late with your choice of fried fish or grilled bar-be-que chicken, baked beans, slaw and bread. Cost is $8 per plate and donations will be accepted. …..

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Just 1 helps to reach the lost

By Erin Smith Many Christians study the word of God, but many people find it intimidating to share their faith with another person. Evangelist David Pait hopes to change that with his ministry Just 1. Evangelist Pait wants to remind everyone of the Great Commission we have all been given to make disciples for Christ. He wants to help everyone to reach “just one” person who is lost . He plans to do this through the use of the social media platform Facebook. Evangelist Pait preaches a message of hope to those who are lost using the livestream feature. Evangelist Pait said the first Just 1 event was held on …..

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First Missionary Baptist Church Health Fair

There will be a Health Fair at First Missionary Baptist Church at 501 Martin Street Elizabethtown, NC  on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.   It is so very important for us to live the healthiest lives possible. Come out and get your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Sugar Level and BMI checked to find out what your numbers are and where you stand. This is a free event and open to the public, come out and bring someone with you. Share:

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Clarkton PFWB Church 65th Homecoming Service

 A warm invitation is extended to you, family and friends to join us at the Clarkton PFWB Church on June 3rd to celebrate our 65th Homecoming. At the 10 o’clock hour, The Silence Family of Jacksonville, NC will uplift us with their Southern Gospel sound they are so well known for. Mr. TJ  Tatum will also uplift us with his soft and  inspiring songs for the Lord. Our Homecoming speaker, Rev. Marty Tew  will share his message during the 11 o’clock hour.  Rev. Tew is the World Witness Director of the PFWB Missions Department in Dunn, NC. A Homecoming meal will be served in our fellowship hall at noon. There will be no evening service on this day. Call Rev. Charlie Tatum at 910-648-2963 or 910-991-6540 for any questions. Please invite friends …..

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New Ministry to Assist Families With Loss of Mom

All over the country in a few days we will celebrate Mother’s Day.  This will be a time of joy and sadness.  Mothers are very special and having to learn to live without them can be pretty tough.  Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor, Dr. Louie Boykin and Dr. Katrina Boykin partner to assist families with a ministry called, “When Mom Is Gone” (WMIG) pronounced WeMig.  It is a therapeutic christian based support ministry designed to help families cope and live with the the death of their mom. Monthly meetings consist of service and educational components.  It’s mission: *  Serve as a conduit for healing *  Educate on such topics as grief, mourning, …..

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Bladen County marks National Day of Prayer

By Erin Smith Bladen County residents marked the National Day of Prayer on Thursday with two remembrances.  The first remembrance took place at 12 noon in front of the Elizabethtown Municipal Building by the flag poles. Three people turned out to pray for our nation, our state and our county. The theme for this year’s event was Unity.  Clara Adams led the prayer session in Elizabethtown. She said the first time she conducted the National Day of Prayer, it was under a tree across the road from her home. Since that day, the gatherings have varied in size but have always been held in front of the Elizabethtown Municipal Building.  G. C. Bryan joined …..

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Church: Ministry feeding the hungry with more than food 

Contributed There are needs we all have from day to day. Some local people have found a way to help the hungry and downtrodden with more than food.  Second Chance Community Church, Love of Christ Ministries, Inc., and others are working together for the betterment of their community. In Elizabethtown on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., joy can be found along with a hot meal and encouragement at Second Chance Church. The church, located beside the Post Office in Elizabethtown, hosts a worship and prayer time, along with a free lunch for those who are hungry in the community. This is accomplished by working with the Love Of Christ Ministries Inc.  According to …..

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Teen Challenge offers treatment options needed in Bladen County

By: Charlotte Smith The Opioid Task Force has been trying to find new ways to offer treatment and support for addicts in Bladen County. Back in January, Bladen County Commissioner and Chairman of the task force, Charles Ray Peterson said he had received a letter from Albemarle Teen Challenge. Peterson explained to the group at the January meeting the members with Albermarle Teen Challenge was requesting a meeting with the Bladen County Opioid Task Force. Since January, Teen Challenge has been raising money to apply towards the purchase of a home on Lula Long Road in Ammon. The Bladen County Teen Challenge, is a treatment program that will be offered to women, …..

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National Day of Prayer services set

By Erin Smith Thursday is designated as the National Day of Prayer and events marking the occasion are planned for Bladenboro.  Rev. Warren Hill said the National Day of Prayer Service in Bladenboro will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bladenboro Historical Society Building. The building is located at 818 South Main Street in Bladenboro. This year’s National Day of Prayer theme is Unity. The Bible verse for this year’s event is Ephesians 4:3 which reads, “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” The National Day of Prayer was begun in 1952 with a Congressional resolution and was signed by President Harry S. truman. The law …..

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Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church Announces a Pair of Celebrations

Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church, Inc. of Dublin, NC will be having a Pre Birthday Celebration program on Sunday, May 20, at the hour of 5pm.  The awesome and anointed Pastor Luevenia Dewitt, DD  of Deliverance Prayer Temple in Loris, SC will be ministering the word.  You don’t want to miss it. Everyone is invited. Sunday, May 27 Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church, Inc. of Dublin, NC will be celebrating Family and Friends at the hour of 11 am.  The Rev. Carl Smith, pastor of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, will be the guest preacher.  You don’t want to miss  a day of celebrating the goodness of the Lord with Family and Friends.  We are looking …..

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Pack-The-Pew Weekend by Baldwin Branch YAM’s

Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Young Adult Missionaries (YAMs) are sponsoring a Pack-the-Pew festival April 28th starting 9:00 a.m. with a PTP basketball tournament in the Bladen County Recreation Gym located at 803 West King Street; Elizabethtown NC.   Special halftime entertainment during the championship game will be by Ricky DD’s Entertainers.  Across the street the spring festival begins at 1:30 p.m. behind the Municipal Building; 805 West Broad Street; Elizabethtown NC.  There will be games, prizes, bounce houses, horse rides, kid fashion (sports costumes), great festival food and entertainment for the entire family.  Sunday, April 29th at Baldwin Branch the Pack-the-Pew morning worship services begin at 9:45 a.m.  Invitees are: Pastor Jacqueline Coleman Shiver from Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; Fayetteville NC, Pastor Latoya Brewington; …..

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Joseph Habedank to appear a Fayetteville Community Church Sunday

Contributed Joseph Habedank will perform at Fayetteville Community Church on Sunday, April 22, during the morning worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Daywind recording artist Joseph Habedank is a Dove Award winning, GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter and Singing News Magazine’s 2017 Soloist of the Year. He has a unique and equally powerful testimony that has been featured on FoxNews.com’s Spirited Debate, TBN’s Praise the Lord, and in such publications as Billboard Magazine, CCM Magazine, and Glenn Beck’s The Blaze.  For ten years, he served first as baritone, then as the lead singer for one of Southern Gospel’s favorite family groups, the Perrys, and shared his songs in some of America’s greatest churches and …..

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May 19 5K Trail Run & Walk

White Oak Family Worship Center’s College and Careers Group is hosting a 5k Trail Run and Walk at Jones Lake State Park, on Saturday, May 19. Jones Lake State Park is located at 4117 NC-242, Elizabethtown, NC . Admission is $25. For more information and registration details go to: payit2.com/event/100198. Share:

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Rise Against Hunger Event May 12th

A Rise Against Hunger event is planned for Saturday, May 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at Kyle’s Farm in Harrells, NC. Rise Against Hunger International is a non-profit hunger relief organization which packs and distributes nutritious food which is distributed worldwide to areas impacted by natural disasters and emergencies, providing nourishment to those who have basic individual needs, and empowering communities to become self-sustaining. To volunteer for this event, call 910-532-2061. Everyone is welcome to come out and help pack food. Contributions are also welcome and checks can be made payable to Epworth United Methodist Church. Kyle’s Farm is located at 380 Ward Road, Harrells, NC.   Share:

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Baldwin Branch Presents Clothes Closet and Food Pantry
  • 04/13/2018
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The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  The food pantry, From His Table to Yours, will be open the same day from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Personal transportations and identifications are required.  No fee is involved in either ministry.  Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South, Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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