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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:
A Chicken & Rice Plate Sale is planned for Saturday, June 9, beginning at 11a.m. All proceeds go to benefit Jessica Allen Ludlum. Cost of plates is a donation. Bake sale items will also be available. The fundraiser is sponsored by Hickory Grove Baptist Church and the Bladenboro Benefit Committee. Share:
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:
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:
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 …..
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. …..
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 …..
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:
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 …..
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, …..
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 …..
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 …..
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, …..
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 …..
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 …..
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; …..
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 …..
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:
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:
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:
The 5th Sunday Evening Worship with Rev Tim Reaves is at 7 pm on April 29th at Purdie United Methodist Church located on NC 87 between Dublin and Tar Heel. The meal will begin at 6 pm. The public is invited, please join and bring some friends with you. For further information, contact Rev Al Marshburn at 910-876-0091 or revamarshburn@gmail.com Share:
East Bladen High School graduate, Isaac Keyshawn Monroe, passed away on Monday, April 9th from injuries sustained in a vehicle wreck on Airport Road in Elizabethtown. His funeral services are being provided by Johnson Funeral Home. In honor of the late 21 year old soccer player and his beloved family, Dublin First Baptist Church has created a funeral line for Monroe’s funeral expenses. Donations are being collected until Sunday, April 15 at the church and on the church’s website. All donations need to be earmarked for the Monroe funeral line. Below is the church’s information. Dublin First Baptist Church P.O. Box 187 Dublin, NC 28332 https://www.dublinfbc.org/give Related article: https://bladenonline.com/one-killed-in-monday-afternoon-wreck/ Share:
Contributed There will be National Day of Prayer services conducted on Thursday, May 3rd, at 7 p.m. at the Bladenboro Historical Society Building. The building located at 818 S. Main Street in Bladenboro. Share:
First Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Family and Friends Day 2018 on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. There will be a morning service only. Pastor Corey M. Lyons will deliver the message. Dinner will be served immediately after the service. Please come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus as one BIG family. First Missionary Baptist Church is located at 501 Martin Street in Elizabethtown. Share:
Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. in the Dublin community will be having a Joy Night on Saturday, April 14, at 6 p.m. Come join us a we worship the Lord through song. Share:
Do you want to hear some great gospel music? Come to Baldwin Branch. The Baldwin Branch Male Chorus anniversary is Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. SHARP. Rev. Andy Anderson of Whiteville NC is the master of ceremonies. Several singing groups will be live at da Branch on Sunday. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South; Elizabethtown NC. Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. https://www.facebook.com/BaldwinBranchMissionaryBaptistChurch/videos/1170374566329086/?t=11 Share:
Isn’t it a glorious thing to live on the other side of our Savior’s resurrection? Question: Are you living out your life for this one thing: to glorify God by the way you live? Tuesday, April 3rd, at 8:30 a.m. is our next scheduled meeting of the Bladen County Ministerial Association and it will be held at the hospital’s solarium. Come and let us share time around the table in fellowship and celebration for what God is doing in our area and plan how we can get more engaged in ministry. The meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m., so, come early in time to get your breakfast before the meeting …..
The Faith Temple United Outreach Center in Dublin members collected toiletries within the congregation and distributed nearly 180 gift bags to the residents at Bladen East Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as well as Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown on Saturday, March 31st, 2018. Members thoroughly enjoyed interacting and spreading love with the residents. Uslessess Ballard, Pastor of Faith Temple, expressed the importance of the churches fellowshipping with area facilities as these citizens need to see the “church” in action. Share:
Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. (282 Center Rd. Elizabethtown, NC) Annual Car Show will be Saturday, May 5. Registration will be 8am to 12pm. Judging will be 1pm to 2pm and Awards 2pm to 3pm. If you would like to enter your vehicle in the show there is a $25 entry fee or to be a vendor there is a $15 registration fee (no food vendors allowed). Food and drinks will be sold by Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. Please contact Danny LeSane at (910) 876-3582 if you have any questions or would like to participate. Share:
Spring is a time for new beginnings and it is that time of year. White Lake is a popular vacation spot for many during the warmer months. Easter weekend is the first official weekend for some businesses at White Lake. Camp Clearwater has egg hunts planned for their residents. Ski Burger is geared up for a busy weekend. Last but not least, the new Christian camp that was once Lasley’s Motel is officially opened for business. The opening of the retreat center is the culmination of several months of work. Pastor Cameron McGill declared the White Lake Christian Camp and Retreat Center to be “open and ready for business.” In …..
Hickory Grove Baptist Church invites the community to join in our Easter celebrations. On Saturday, March 31st, at 11:00 a.m., children of all ages are invited to our Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt, where we will hear the Easter story, enjoy games, and have lunch. On Sunday, April 1st, an Easter Sunrise Worship Service will be held at 7:00 a.m., followed by breakfast. Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:00 a.m., with a Worship Service in celebration of Christ’s resurrection following at 11:00 a.m. Our church and family life center are located at 6414 Center Road, Bladenboro. Please plan to join us in worship on this special day. For …..
Elizabethtown – The Wreath Construction Ministry of Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church recently demonstrated love toward Dr. Katrina Boykin, Baldwin Branch’s First Lady by presenting her a wreath constructed by the members of the ministry. Additionally the following poem written by Debra McKoy, ministry president was recited during the recognition. Read the poem below: Lady Boykin A Lady of beauty. A Lady of style. A Lady of Compassion. A Lady of Great Faith. A Lady that lights up any room that she walks into with her smile. A Lady that has stride in her walk. A Lady that works diligently on whatever her hands find to do. A Lady of …..
By Erin Smith Easter Week or Holy Week, as it is known around the world, is a time of great reverence for many individuals. Many churches will mark the occasion with activities and special services. Many churches and other groups in Bladen County have announced special schedules. Tuesday, March 27, Passion Week Services continue at 7 p.m. at St. James Fire Baptized Holiness Church in Elizabethtown. The guest speaker will be Overseer Lonnice Graham. Wednesday, March 28, Passion Week Services continue at 7 p.m. at the Dublin Highway Holiness Church in Dublin. The guest speaker will be Pastor Billie Thompson On Thursday, March 29, Passion Week Services continue at 7 …..
New Light Church of Bladenboro, NC, donated funds to the Southeastern Health Foundation to purchase two Kangaroo Boards which are used as Neonatal Intensive Care emergency response kits. The bags will be placed in the emergency department and operating room at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Pictured at the check presentation on March 22, from left, were New Light Church Children’s Pastor Donna Hester, Creative Pastor Cory Hester, SRMC NICU Manager Andrea Pratt, SeHealth Chief Nursing Officer Renae Taylor, and SeHealth Foundation Executive Director Sissy Grantham. Share:
A concert to benefit the Matthew 25 Center of Tabor City will be held Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the Clarkton Presbyterian Church in Clarkton. The concert, will feature musicians from Bladen and Columbus counties. Featured Bladen musicians are Anna Ogden Clark, Tim Olsen, and Randy Page. All contributions will benefit the Matthew 25 Center of Tabor City. The Matthew 25 Center is a nonprofit organization created to provide housing to families of incarcerated men and women when they come to visit their loved ones. The name, Matthew 25, is based on the scriptural reference in Matthew 25:40, “……verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have …..
The Trinity United Methodist Men’s Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser will be Thursday, April 5th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $8.00 per plate. Tickets can be purchased at Bladen Builders, Dickerson’s Pharmacy, or the Trinity United Methodist Church office in Elizabethtown. Share:
The Bobby Deal Family will be in concert at Friendship Baptist Church on Sunday, April 15, at 11 am. The church is located at 1989 Bull Street near Garland. For more information, please contact Rev. Gary McMillan at 910-876-1148. Feel free to come and join our worship service. Share:
The month of April Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church will be having their Annual Birthday Celebration on Saturday, April 21st, at 4 p.m. Rev. Edwin Ferguson, pastor of Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, choir and congregation will be the special guests at Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. where Dr. Delora LeSane is the pastor. We look forward to seeing you at 282 Center Road, Elizabethtown, NC (Dublin Community) where everybody is somebody and Christ is Lord. Share:
EASTER EGG HUNT: Pleasant Grove Independent Church invites you, your children and friends to our Easter Egg hunt 11:30 a.m. on Saturday March 31st. During this event children will hear the gospel message about Jesus and will have hotdogs with all the trimmings and sides. Please come and join in the fun, food and fellowship! SUNRISE SERVICE: Sunday morning April 1st at 7:00 a.m. Pleasant Grove Independent Church will have a sunrise service followed by a “good ‘ole fashion country breakfast”! Sunday school will start at 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 11:00 a.m. Please come and worship with us and enjoy a time of food and fellowship! CHURCH ADDRESS: Pleasant Grove …..
The Dublin Ministerial Alliance will be having Passion Week Service Sunday, March 25-April 1, 2018. Please come and join us. Sunday, March 25 at 6pm at Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. Dublin, NC the guest speaker will be Pastor Joyce Kea Lawrence. Monday, March 26 at 7pm at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Dublin, NC the guest speaker will be Dr. Delora LeSane. Tuesday, March 27 at 7pm at St. James Fire Baptized Holiness Church Elizabethtown, NC the guest speaker Overseer Lonnice Graham Wednesday, March 28 at 7pm at Dublin Highway Holiness Church Dublin, NC the guest speaker Pastor Billie Thompson Thursday, March 29 at 7pm at Full Gospel …..
Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church is have Palm Sunday as well as a seven up program. The event will be at 3:30 on Sunday the 25th of March. Special guests and Speaker Class leader Sis Jean Kelly and Class members Number 4 and families will be hosting the event. Come join us and Be our guest on this joyous occasions. Share:
Fellowship Bible Church will have a yard sale on Saturday, April 7, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Proceeds go to benefit Operation Christmas Child. A variety of items will be available including handmade crafts. The church is located at 2503 Waddell Street in Elizabethtown. Share:
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, March 24, 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:
Sandy Grove Baptist Church will hold Revival Services in April. The services will be on Sunday, April 8th, at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, April 9th, through April 11th, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 8299 NC Highway 242 South, Bladenboro. Share:
White Lake Baptist Church will hold a Community Outreach Program on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. at the church. There will be many different public safety agencies providing educational and informative demonstrations. There will be an open session in the Church Sanctuary from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and event programs will begin at 11:10 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. Door prizes will be available. Programs will include: CPR, Are You Okay sponsored by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Department, Special Needs Registry, Code Red Reverse 911, Fire Department, EMS, Department of Aging information, Funeral Arrangement Planning,v Opioids Addiction and Prevention, and Southeastern Carolina Crossroads …..
A Youth Leadership Summit is planned to take place on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in Hickory. The event will invite high school students to learn about the opioid problem and discuss how they can help confront the issue at home. The summit will focus on raising awareness and building advocacy skills. The interactive and hands on event will also introduce ideas and tool kits for community action and charge the participants with developing a community project that confronts the opioid epidemic. Leading to Change, a nationally awarded training agency will help to facilitate the event. Paid lodging options may be provided for the night of April …..
Clarkton PFWB Church invites you, family and friends to join our congregation for our Spring Revival. Worship services will be held April 8th through April 11th, each night featuring a different speaker with special singing provided by Mr. T.J. Tatum. *April 8th at 6 p.m. the speaker will be the Rev. Johnny Guyton, pastor of Ammon PFWB Church. *April 9th at 7 p.m. the guest speaker will be the Rev. Donnie Carlye, former pastor of Welcome PFWB Church. *April 10th at 7 p.m. the guest speaker will be the Rev. Joe Foster, pastor of Dublin PFWB Church. *April 11th at 7 p.m. the speaker will be the Rev. Leroy Wright, pastor of Salem PFWB Church. Invite your friends and family now to join us each night for …..
The Elizabethtown Church of God has announced the schedule for Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 1st. Share:
Tar Heel Baptist Church located at 521 Tar Heel Ferry Road in Tar Heel will celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 1st. Share:
Trinity United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown will hold sunrise service at Old Trinity on Sunday, April 1, at 7 a.m. Share:
There will be a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 4, at the Clarkton Entertainment Center at 6:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring 12 candy filled eggs and a flash light. All other items will be supplied and the Egg Hunt will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is a donation and all proceeds go to the Elf Angel Fund (also known as Needy Children Fund). Share:
A Pastor from Bladen County has penned a book describing what it means to walk in faith. Bradley Tatum, who resides in Bladenboro, and is the Pastor of Forest Lawn Baptist Church in Tabor City, has released a book called Following A Man You’ve Never Met: On A Road To Redemption. Tatum said a book signing is planned for Sunday, April 29th, after the morning worship service at Forest Lawn Baptist Church. There will also be a free meal, said Tatum. According to the book’s synopsis: “As you meander through the pages of this discourse, you’ll discover things concerning your walk in life that you never knew existed. You’ll come …..
Sandy Grove Baptist Church near Bladenboro has announced their schedule of Holy Week Services. Here are the upcoming Easter Events: Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, March 29th, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join us for a night of worship and communion as we remember the Lord’s last supper with His disciples and the start of the Passion Week, Spring Fest with Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 31st, from 3-5 p.m. All kids (and adults) are welcome to join us for a time of games, coloring, food, and an egg hunt. Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 1st 7 a.m. Sunrise Service 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. – Easter Worship Service Sandy Grove …..
This past week Storm Frith a Bladen County resident announced she has been called to the mission field. Frith who was once an art teacher wants to help reach the Roma Gypsy people of Hungary. A GoFundMe page has been started to assist Frith with her mission. Below is the information Frith shared on the page along with the link. “ Dear Family and friends, I am writing you to share some of the desires of my heart and the call I feel the Lord has placed on my life, and asking you to prayerfully sow into these desires and callings through financial seeds of blessings. A lot of you …..
By Congressman Robert Pittenger Wednesday was a great day for Dr. Billy Graham. On Tuesday evening, he went to bed a frail, old man. On Wednesday morning, he woke up in the arms of Jesus, truly home at last. Billy Graham was a remarkably humble man, instantly recognizable around the world but fully aware that his success was not his own. When family or associates would share with him stories about the impact of his ministry . . . literally, of lives that had been changed . . . he would raise his hand and say “all glory to the Lord.” Even in his final months, confined by the bonds of old age, …..
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 8:00a.m. to 1 1:00 a.m. The food pantry, From His Table to Yours will be open the same day 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:
Elizabethtown – The Youth Missionary Ministry of Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church is collecting white athletic socks to distribute to the local nursing homes. The goal is to have 200 pairs of socks. Sometimes it’s the small things that are the greatest gifts. The youth believe that giving a pair of socks to keep the nursing home residents’ soles warm and comfortable can bring the Love of Jesus to their soul. Collection Dates: February 12 – March 11, 2018. Drop off locations: WBLA Radio Station 1440 AM located at 512 Peanut Road, Elizabethtown on Mondays – Fridays and at the church Sundays 9 a.m. – 12 noon and Wednesdays 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC …..
Tatum’s Sixteenth Annual Gospel sing will be held on Saturday, March 24th, at 6 p.m. at New Life Church located at 107 South Maultsby Street in Whiteville. This year will feature Nadine & Stevie; the Beaverdam Boys plus a special appearance by T. J. Tatum. No admission charge. Share:
REVIVAL at Friendship Baptist Church has been scheduled for March 18 – March 21. Services will begin at 11 am on Sunday, March 18 and at 630 pm on Sunday night. Services will start at 7 pm Monday thru Wednesday nights. Rev. Warren Hill will be our guest speaker. Friendship Baptist is located at 1989 Bull Street, Garland, NC. For more info, please call Rev. Gary McMillan at 910-876-1148. Share:
Community Lenten services will take place from 12:00 noon to 12:30 beginning February 28th through March 21st. See the schedule below. 2018 Lenten Schedule Share:
The Rev. Dwight Cannon, AME Zion Church Director of Global Missions, will be the Black History Program speaker at Bladen Community College on Monday, February 5th, at 11 a.m. Share:
Please come out and join us for Pastor Corey M. Lyons’ Installation Service on February 4, 2018, at 4 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 501 Martin Street Elizabethtown, NC. Dr. Timothy Lance of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Whiteville, N.C. will be the guest speaker along with his choir and congregation. Other pastors to appear on the program will be; Apostle Patrick McNair of Transforming Life Ministries, Pastor Jerry McDowell of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Jared Lewis of New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church, Elder Teresa McLeland of St. Paul Holiness Church, Dr. Q. Jimmel Williamson of Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Carl Smith of Piney Grove …..
Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Elizabethtown is offering free groceries and a free hot meal each month. The church is located at 807 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Members and Rev. Edwin M. Ferguson will offer a free hot meal every fourth Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the church, beginning Friday, Jan. 26. The church is offering free groceries every second Friday of each month with the next one scheduled Feb. 15. For information, call (910) 247-6579 or email mtzionelizabethtown@gmail.com Share:
Elizabethtown – Calling churches, schools, bike clubs, greek organizations, masons, eastern stars, beta clubs, JROTC, school organizations, etc…. The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Young Adults Missionaries are nationally registered partners with the NFL to collect cans of soup for their annual “Souper Bowl For Caring” Drive. The drive started January 21 and ends Saturday, February 3, 2018. Donations will be given to the church’s food pantry to aid in feeding the community and help care for those in need. Help tackle hunger in our communities! Everyone is asked to give cans of soup for the occasion. Collection sites are, WBLA Radio Station; 512 Peanut Road; Elizabethtown NC; Monday-Friday, Baldwin …..
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The food pantry, From His Table to Yours will be open the same day 10 a.m. to 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:
Photos by Joy Warren The North Carolina Baptist Singers and Orchestra performed live, “By His Love,” at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church on Monday evening. The well attended event featured musicians and singers from across North Carolina who come together to perform choral music. The NC Baptist Singers and Orchestra features 60 musicians and 60 singers. Comments about the concert included “what a treat to hear” and how much everyone, including children, enjoyed the music of the evening. For more information on the NC Baptist Singers, to learn how to join or how to host the group, go to https://www.ncbaptist.org/index.php?id=744. Share:
The United Methodist Men will host a Wild Game Dinner at Bethlehem United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on February 3. Share:
RALEIGH – Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina joined law enforcement and local area houses of worship in presenting training to security personnel from diverse faith communities on protecting religious institutions and houses of worship from violence. This one-day Protecting Houses of Worship Seminar was held at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, North Carolina and was attended by nearly 450 people representing local churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. opened the training remarking, “Faith leaders typically have limited contact with local law enforcement agencies. Yet establishing a partnership before an emergency arises is a key component of a …..
The Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a program in the church’s activity building on Monday, January 15th. The program will begin immediately following the Martin Luther King Jr. parade. There will be a lunch provided and the guest speaker will be Pastor Willie McCaskill Jr. of Freedom East Presbyterian Church in Raeford and Panthers Ford Presbyterian Church in Red Springs. The public is invited to attend. Share:
A Joy Night service is planned for Saturday, January 13th, at 7 p.m. at Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. The speaker for the evening will be Missionary Bernadette Cromartie of Dublin Highway of Holiness, Dublin, N.C. Overseer Lonnice Graham, Pastor. Share:
Winter Revival will take place at Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. The theme is “Forgetting the Pass and Reaching Forward” Philippians 3:13-14. Services will start January 16th, though January 19th at 7 p.m. nightly. Resuming Sunday, January 28th, starting at 6 p.m. and January 29th through January 31st, at 7 p.m. nightly. The church is located at 284 Center Road, Dublin, NC. Dr. Delora LeSane, pastor. Share:
One local non-profit is asking for support. Bladen County Released Time, a non-denominational, non-profit has new goals and great needs for the new year. “The needs are near and dear to our hearts,” Dean Hilton, a board member of Bladen County Released Time stated. Some of the needs listed are: prayers, handicap accessible bus, Bibles, and workers to help spread the gospel. Hilton explained the non-profit has put together some sponsorship programs. Businesses may help support the non-profit as a tax write off with different levels of donations. Businesses sponsoring Bladen County Released Time at certain levels will receive advertising and most of all blessings for spreading the good news. Individuals may also sponsor a child …..
Trinity United Methodist Men in Elizabethtown will host an Oyster Roast on Thursday, January 11th. Share:
The Elizabethtown Church of God will conduct a Watch Night service on December 31st, beginning at 9 p.m. There will be a foot washing service, communion, food and fellowship. Share:
By noreply@blogger.com (Chris Denny) on Dec 24, 2017 06:30 am Matthew 2:1-2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” Lord, the Star shines Brightly, Brilliantly, Guiding, Inspiring, Twinkling, Beckoning me to follow. “Star of Wonder, Star of night Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, Still proceeding Guide us to Thy Perfect Light.” The Magi followed that star to meet the Christ child, the King of the Jews. This …..
Registration is now open for RA/GA and Acteens basketball. There are teams for grades K-3, 4-6, and 7-9. Each church is responsible for their team. Registration ends on December 29th and games begin on Saturday, January 6th. For more information call Connie Holland at 910-862-3496 or Pam Stephens at 910-876-0861. Share:
Bladen County Released Time is a ministry reaching children in the mother county. Currently, there are about 1,000 students enrolled in Bladen County Released Time. The ministry was founded in 2010 to spread the Good News (gospel) of Jesus Christ and the importance of the family of God to public and private primary and middle school students during the school day in Bladen County so lives can be changed. Barbara Knight a volunteer with the non-profit sat down with Charlotte Smith with BladenOnline.com to talk about the importance of the local ministry. Knight explained through prayers and the many dedicated volunteers Bladen County Released Time has already made a positive …..
Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church family is presenting their 2017 Gospel Extravaganza December 31, 2017 at 10 p.m. Those involved are celebrity “look-alikes” such as BeBe & CeCe Winans, Kiera Sheard, Byron Cage, Shawn Jones & The Believers, Tremaine Hawkins, and many more. Pastor Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin will provide a sermonizing message. Baldwin Branch is bringing in the new year with praise, laughter and expectation. The church is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South; Elizabethtown NC. Share:
Purdie UMC will have a service celebrating the Moravian Lovefeast at 11 a.m. on December 31. This Lovefeast traces its origin back to the Agape meal celebrated by early Christians. There will be singing, juice and bread, along with a candle service. Purdie UMC is located on NC87 between Dublin and Tar Heel. Please plan on coming and bringing others. For more information, call Rev. Al Marshburn at 910-876-0091 or email at revamarshburn@gmail.com. Share:
Some of the Baptist churches in Bladen County have announced special times for their Christmas Eve services. Share:
The Christmas celebrations are in full swing. The Bladen County lawn drew a crowd Saturday due to the live Nativity set up for all to see. W.E.W. Ministries hosted the event. Evangelist Doris Cromartie with W.E.W. explained the hope for the day was to tell others about Jesus and his saving grace. Different Pastors, Ministers, and believers stepped up on the steps to proclaim the true meaning of Christmas. Actors and Actresses help their places in the live Nativity from 11 a.m. until about 3 p.m. View the video from the Live Nativity: Share:
There will be a Live Nativity on the front lawn of the Bladen County Courthouse on Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the W. E. W. Ministry. Share:
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Their food pantry, “From His Table to Yours” will be open the same day from 10 a.m. – 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. The Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:
St. Thomas AME Zion Church in White Oak, located on NC Highway 53 West, will conduct a Youth Joy Night on Saturday, December 16th, at 6 p.m. If you have a youth that wants to come out and show their talent, please do so. It can be singing or praise dancing. It can also be Christmas related because “’tis the season,” but it does not have to be. Share:
Butters Baptist Church will host a Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10th, 2017 at 6 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1877 Berry Lewis Road, Bladenboro. Share:
Center Road Baptist Church Children and Youth will be presenting their annual Christmas play on Wednesday evening, December 20th, beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to share this special event with us. Share:
Center Road Baptist Church will be celebrating the Christmas season with a Christmas Cantata, presented by the Adult Choir, on Sunday morning, December 17th, at 11 a.m. Share:
Celebrate Fair Tuesday with WorldCrafts! Use code FTD17 to save 20% off your WorldCrafts purchase of $100 or more through 12/13/2017! Each WorldCrafts product represents lives changed by the opportunity to earn an income with dignity and to hear the offer of everlasting life. Shop Now Share:
Elizabethtown Christian Academy’s Scholastic Holiday Book Fair to benefit the school and books may be donated to the Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina. Please plan to shop with us and spread the word – anyone is welcome to come by and shop! Our fair is online at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=eca Share:
Monday may have been one of the busiest days for the local Central Drop Off site for Operation Christmas Child at Fellowship Bible Church in Elizabethtown. Bladen and Columbus County residents helped pack boxes with presents for children in other countries to enjoy for Christmas. Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child is a mission many participate in. The mission has grown since it first started in the 1990’s after Dave Cooke, a father of four from Wrexham, North Wales, saw the horror of abandoned children in Romanian orphanages on the news and asked friends to help fill a truck with toys to drive to the children’s home in Romania. Churches, Boy Scouts, non-profit groups, …..
By: Charlotte Smith Photos by: Mark Summerlin Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude. Some Churches in Bladen County have been doing this for the ninth year in a row by feeding others on Turkey Day. Bladenboro and Elizabethtown Church members have been working together to feed hundreds each year. This year was no exception. Randy Andrews, Pastor of Open Door Ministries said, “When you can look past denominational lines and have a kingdom attitude, that’s when you can start getting stuff done.” Together the churches handed out 475 plates with a bountiful blessings of food and love. Share:
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church was excited about the opportunity to provide food baskets to those in need just in time for Thanksgiving. Members of the congregation, plus one guest, provided ninety (90) baskets to needy families of Bladen County via the Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy and Bladen County’s primary and middle schools. The baskets held a complete Thanksgiving meal for a family of 5-8. Ingredients for each basket were: A frozen turkey, stove top dressing, rice, sweet potatoes, Mac & Cheese, green beans, Jiffy Corn Bread mix, cake mix, icing, sugar, Kool-Aid, gravy and cranberry sauce. This 12-year ministry was incredibly gratifying and appreciative by the school personnel …..
The White Oak Family Worship Center will host an Oyster Roast on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $35. There will also be shrimp, fish, chicken bog and hush puppies available. There will also be a bazaar from 4 until 8 p.m. sponsored by the Children and Youth Department of White Oak Family Worship Center. For tickets, information or booth rental, call 910-866-3543 or 910-229-6276. Share:
Sandy Grove Baptist Church, located at 8299 NC 242 Highway South, Bladenboro, will host their annual Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m. Share:
Sandy Grove Baptist Church, located at 8299 NC 242 Highway South, Bladenboro, will present their annual Christmas Play. The play will be held on Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. Share:
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Clothes Closet will be open Saturday, November 18, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Their food pantry, “From His Table to Yours” will be open the same day 10 a.m. – 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. The Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:
The North Carolina State Convention was held the second week in November this year. The President of the Convention is a Pastor in Bladen County. Cameron McGill, Pastor of Dublin First Baptist Church and President of the North Carolina Baptist Association spoke to the large crowd. Share:
Christmas is just over a month away, but many folks have been preparing all year for a special Christmas mission project. Bladen and Columbus County citizens have been plugging away to spread the love with Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Fellowship Bible Church is a Central Drop Off site for Operation Christmas Child. Pat Warrick, the local Coordinator for the mission work, and Lynn Ransom, helping with Church Relations, assist with the mission in Bladen and Columbus Counties. Warwick explained the boxes are not only collected by churches. Boy Scouts, non-profit groups, organizations and businesses help every year with this non-denominational mission to spread the Word and Love using gift …..
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism that is primarily a result of deficiency or complete lack of insulin secretion by the beta cells of the pancreas or defects of the insulin receptors. In order to educate the community regarding this disease process Caitlin Dalton, Nutritionist/Life Coach, and the Health and Wellness Ministry of Baldwin Branch MBC will be offering the community an opportunity to improve their health. This educational opportunity will consist of a series of 16 classes. Support our efforts to make Bladen County and surround areas a healthier community! Program participants at high risk for type 2 diabetes will meet …..
Join us for some good gospel singing on Saturday, November 18, at 6 p.m. as we give thanks for the November birthday recipients. The birthday program will take place at Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. (284 Center Rd. Dublin) where Dr. Delora LeSane is the pastor. Share:
