2008 Project LAMB Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus, Council #12233 in Burnsville, with members of Mitchell and Madison counties have started their 2008 Project LAMB fundraiser. Last year, funds raised from the fundraiser were distributed to Mt. Opportunity and Special Olympics in Yancey, Mitchell and Madison counties, also the Residential House. For special donations, please contact Grand Knight Savio Gucciardo at 682-0448 or the Operation LAMB Chairman Ernie Pinto at 682-9410.

Donations Needed for Ministry *

The Tipton Hill Outreach food ministry for old people needs 2 or 3 old freezers to store their food.  Their freezers went out.  Call 385-0656.

High School Senior Will Work to Fund Mission Trip

A High-school senior is seeking to raise money for a mission trip to Thailand and will baby-sit, clean house, cook/bake, do yard work or help you in any way. The person is home-schooled and can work to accommodate your schedule. Please call 467-7141.

Revival with Revs. J.B. Cope & Marvin Silvers *

Revival will begin at The First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine Sunday October 5th at 6:00pm, 7:00pm through the following week.  The visiting evangelists will be Rev. J.B. Cope and Rev. Marvin Silvers.  Pastor Ralph Hedrick and the congregation welcomes everyone.

31st Annual Song Revival

The 31st Annual Song Revival will be held Sunday October 5th though Friday October 10th at 7:00pm nightly at Casi Full Gospel Church at 370 Cassi Road, Chuckey, TN just off Highway 107.  The performance schedule is as follows:

Thursday October 9th.......The McKameys
Friday October 10th.........The Hoppers

There is no admission: a free will offering will be taken.  Also appearing during the week will be The Ambassadors and Josh Garner: formerly of The Florida Boys.  Rev. Shawn Broyles, the pastor, and congregation invites everyone.  For more information call (423)257-5628 or (423)638-3121.

Yancey Baptist Association "Faith Sharing" Class

The Yancey Baptist Association is offering a free class on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3pm, on ‘How to share your faith in Jesus Christ with another’. All believers are invited to attend.

Revival at Windom Baptist Church

Revival will begin at Windom Baptist Church on Monday, October 6th until.... Services will begin at 7:00pm nightly with the Rev. Scott Garland preaching. Rev. Randall Robinson and congregation invite everyone to attend.

"Country-Style" Breakfast *

Crossnore Presbyterian Church will be serving breakfast “Country Style” Saturday, October 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The menu consists of: eggs to order, scrambled eggs, grits, biscuits-n-gravy, bacon, sausage links, warm cooked apples, and homemade pastries. There are some low sugar options and Take-Out available. The cost of the meal is by donation.  Crossnore Presbyterian Church is located off the east side of Highway 221. (Follow the signs.) For more information (828) 733-1939

13th Annual Heritage Day at Chestnut Dale Baptist Church

Chestnut Dale Baptist Church will be having their 13th Annual Heritage Day Saturday October 11th from 8:00am -5:00pm with demonstrations of such heritage activities as making apple butter, stone-grinding corn meal on a turn-of-the century grist mill and more; craft demonstrations such as blacksmithing and basket weaving; displays of local heirlooms and antiques; breakfast biscuits available in the morning and hot dogs and pinto beans and the fixings in the afternoon; gospel singing starting at 1:30pm; and country store with home made canned and baked goods.  All proceeds and donations will go to benefit local charities and church youth group activities.  You'll find the church in Avery County on Squirrel Creek Road, look for the signs.  For more information call 733-2435.

Founder's Day

Bull Creek Missionary Baptist Church will be having a Founder's Day Saturday October 11th at 8:00am.  Old timey artifacts will be on display.  They will also have demonstrations on how to make quilts, hominy, and apple cider.  A barbecue dinner will begin at noon for $5 per plate.  Special singing will begin in the afternoon.  Please come and enjoy a fun day with the congregation.  For directions call Renee Chandler at 682-7037 or 208-1536.

Fall Festival *

New Hope Baptist Church will be having a Fall Festival on Saturday October 11th starting at 1:00 pm.  It will be a day of fun, food, and games for all ages. Everyone is invited.  The Church is located six miles outside Spruce Pine in Avery County at the intersection of 19E and Hanging Rock Rd.

28th Annual Hominy Valley Fall Color Singing

The 28th Annual Hominy Valley Fall Color Singing will be held October 11th-12th and October 18th-19th at 2:00pm.  The singing is located on Highway 151 in Candler, NC at The Hominy Valley Music Park.  Tickets for adults are $14, children 12 years and under are free.  Bring your lawn chair or rent one for $1.  A large tent is provided in case of rain.  The groups appearing at the gospel singing with the Primitives are:

Saturday, October 11: Tony McGee & New Covenant
Sunday, October 12: Set Apart and The Narrow Way Quartet
Saturday, October 18: Reggie Sadler Family
Sunday, October 19: Paul Williams & Victory Trio & The Good Shepherd Quartet

For more information call the Primitive Quartet at (828)667-8502.

Potluck Supper Rescheduled

The Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Pot Luck Supper for the Widow's Oil Fund that was planned for this Saturday October 11th has been cancelled due to unforeseen events in the church.  The supper has been re-scheduled for next Saturday October 18th starting at 5:00pm.  The congregation apologizes for any inconvenience this change may have caused anyone.

Benefit Singing for Jake Robinson

There will be a benefit singing for Jake Robinson at Beans Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Sunday, October 12th at 2:00 pm. The singing will be to help his family pay for doctor bills due to injuries.

Solomon on Wealth*

The Spruce Pine church of Christ is presenting a series of lessons by Dr. Stan Bullington, author of the book Solomon on Wealth.  Dr. Bullington will offer a unique approach to subjects such as debt, financial priorities, get-rich schemes, and much more. This series of six-lessons on wealth management will be presented October 17-19. Join us Friday night at 7:00pm, Saturday morning at 10:00 and 11:00am and Sunday at 10, 11 and 6:30. Our building is located behind the Mitchell Vet Clinic in Spruce Pine. For more information, call 467-1463. For more information, call 828-467-1463.

1st Annual Harvest Day *

Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist  Church in Spruce Pine will be having the 1st Annual Harvest Day Saturday October 18th from 8:00am until 6:00pm.  Go hungry.  Barbecue will be served starting at 11:00am for $8 per plate or $5 per sandwich.  They will also have a Country Store with fresh apple butter and apple cider made at the church and handmade crafts.  Activities will include making apple butter, apple cider, and soap; blacksmith demonstrations; horseshoe contest; sack races for the kids; wagon rides and much more.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music.  All proceeds will go to the Mt. Calvary Youth Fund.  Pastor Jim Shoupe and his congregation invites everyone to attend.  You'll find the church on Brushy Creek Road right before you get to the Avery County Airport.

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner *

A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday October 18th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Pyatte Community Building. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children.  All proceeds will go to the family 6-year-old cancer patient Brad Jones, son of David and Melonie Jones.   For more information call 387-5389.  All donations are welcome.