CHURCH NEWS

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Quakerfest Oct. 31

Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting will hold Quakerfest, a Halloween carnival and trick or treating alternative, from

6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

The event includes games, candy and free hot dogs.

For more information, call 861-5026.

The meeting is at 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.

Trunk or treat Oct. 31

Old Union United Methodist Church will have a free trunk or treat for children ages 13 and under and a hot dog meal from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

The menu includes hot dogs, potato chips and a drink. Take-outs plates will be available.

For more information, call 498-7102.

The church is at 5077 Walker Mill Road in Sophia.

GED classes at Mt. Vernon

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church will offer free GED classes, in cooperation with Randolph Community College, on Monday, Oct. 26.

Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 26 through Dec. 14.

An instructor will work with students to plan a program of study to meet individual needs and goals. Students will work at their own pace.

Books will be provided for classroom use.

To enroll, call 862-7980.

The church is at 4732 Robbins Country Road in

Trinity.

Fall festival Oct. 24

Colonial Baptist Church will hold its fall festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The day includes games, inflatables, face painting, hot dogs and snow cones. All events and food are free.

The church is at 6792 Welborn Road in Trinity.

Children’s festival Oct. 24

First Baptist Church of Archdale will hold their children’s festival from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The church’s Baptist Men will hold their annual barbecue sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, call 687-4358.

The church is at 10607 N. Main St. in Archdale.

Fish fry Oct. 24

Gospel Baptist Church will hold a fish fry to benefit its missions team from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The menu includes flounder, slaw, potatoes, hushpuppies, tea and dessert.

Tickets are $7 for adults. Children ages 5 and under eat free (dine in only). Take-out plates are available. Call 434-3861 to place an order for pickup.

The church is at 9042 U.S. Hwy. 311 in Archdale.

Barbecue, country store Oct. 24

Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting will hold their annual fall barbecue and country store with homemade items from

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the fellowship hall.

For more information, call 861-5026.

The meeting is at 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.

Pumpkin party Oct. 24

Centenary United Methodist Church will hold a “pumpkin party” featuring an outdoor viewing of “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

Other events include a free hot dog dinner, magic show, bake sale, face painting and carnival games.

The church is at 2300 W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro.

Fall festival Oct. 24

Archdale United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

Canned and baked goods willb e sold, as well as a trash and treasure sale and a silent auction.

A children’s carnival will be held in the pumpkin patch. Admission to the carnival is $5.

For more information, contact the church at 431-7111. The church is on the corner of Main and Petty streets in Archdale.

Register for Upward Basketball

Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting is accepting registration for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. The cost is $65 per child before Oct. 19 and $75 afterward.

For more information, call Scott Whitaker at 215-2448 or the meeting at 861-5026.

The meeting is at 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.

Darrell Ritchie to perform

Thomasville native Darrell Ritchie will perform at

6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Trinity Baptist Church.

A love offering will be received.

For more information, call 434-1998. The church is at 6499 N.C. Hwy. 62 in Trinity.

Garage sale Oct. 17

Archdale First Church of God will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

All proceeds from the sale will be given to Children’s International Lifeline in Haiti, a mission outreach that provides solid Bible teaching, food, clothing, medical supplies and facilities for education assistance for the underprivileged children and their families.

For more information, call 431-1337. The church is at 4009 Weant Road in Archdale.

Poor man’s supper Oct. 17

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will hold an all-you-can-eat poor man’s supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 17. The cost is by donation.

The church is at 2354 Finch Farm Road in Trinity.

Country breakfast Oct. 17

Hopewell United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast buffet from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

The menu includes eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham and a choice of beverage.

The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

Proceeds will benefit the church’s building fund. The church is at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.

Register now for Divorce Care

Archdale United Methodist Church will offer Divorce Care beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.

For more information, or to register, call the church office at 431-7111. The church is on the corner of Main and Petty streets.

Harvest Day Oct. 17

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church will hold its annual Harvest Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

Events include free games and inflatables for children, craft vendors and a silent auction. Food available includes fried and frozen apple pies, chicken stew, hamburgers, hot dogs, Brunswick stew and baked goods.

For more information, call 431-7217. The church is at 4732 Robbins Country Road in Trinity.

Home Field Advantage Oct. 16

The youth ministry of Trinity Baptist Church is sponsoring a free Home Field Advantage event after the football game on Friday, Oct. 16, and again on Friday, Oct. 23.

Doors open at 9 p.m. There will be live music, food, door prizes and video games.

For more information, call 434-1998. The church is at 6499 N.C. Hwy. 62 in Trinity.

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HOMECOMINGS & REVIVALS Caraway Baptist Church will hold revival services Sunday through Wednesday, Oct. 25-28, with the Rev. Steve Gunter as guest speaker. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The church is at 2928 Beeson Farm Road in Sophia.

Liberty Grove United Methodist Church will celebrate 115 years of ministry at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The Rev. Ronnie Cooper of St. James and Jackson United Methodist churches will be the guest speaker. For information, call 431-1481. The church is at 5581 Liberty Church Road in Trinity.

PUMPKIN PATCHES Archdale United Methodist Church will hold its annual pumpkin patch through Oct. 31. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 431-7111. The church is on the corner of Main and Petty streets.

Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its pumpkin patch through Oct. 30. The hours are from 2 p.m. to dark Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For details, call 472-7718. The church is at 101 Randolph St. in Thomasville.

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BIBLE QUIZ Question: What is the name of the man who slew all but one of his 70 brethren in the house of Jerubbaal? What is the name of the one who survived?

Last Week’s Question: Which prophet asked, “Have we not all one father? Hath not one God created us?”

Answer: Malachi (Malachi 2:10).