The Piedmont Triad Wind Ensemble (formerly Archdale-Trinity Community Band) will perform at 7 p.m. today (Dec. 10), at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting, 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.
The concert is free, but donations are welcome.
Order pork shoulders now
Old Union United Methodist Church is taking orders for cooked pork shoulders. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Dec. 16.
The cost is $40 per shoulder. To place an order, call Jeffrey Smith at 498-7102.
The church is at 5077 Walker Mill Road in Sophia.
Advent meals continue
New Covenant Lutheran Church is holding a series of Advent meals at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 9, 16 and 23. An Advent service will follow each meal. The menu for the meals is soup and sandwiches.
The church will hold two services on Christmas Eve. The first, a family service, will be held at 5 p.m. and a candlelight service will be held at 11 p.m.
For more information, call 431-7491.
The church is at 10445 N. Main St. in Archdale.
Dixie Melody Boys to perform
First Pentecostal Holiness Church will host the Dixie Melody Boys Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. A love offering will be received.
For details, call 882-3615.
The church is at 100 Kenilworth Drive in High Point.
Free supper Dec. 11
Hopewell United Methodist Church will hold a free community supper from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
The menu includes turkey with all the trimmings. The meal is free, but donations will be accepted.
For details, call 431-9507. The church is at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.
‘Greatest Christmas Tree’ Dec. 12
Faith Baptist Church will present “The Greatest Christmas Tree,” a Christmas play, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. A special Christmas meal will follow in the fellowship hall.
For more information, call 434-4330 or 491-3405.
The church is at 2984 Rob Cruthis Road in Archdale.
‘Hope Has Hands’ Dec. 12
Rankin Memorial United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata, “Hope Has Hands,” at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Refreshments will follow the performance.
The church is at 314 Barker Ave. in High Point.
Pancake breakfast Dec. 12
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church will hold Second Saturday Pancakes, an all-you-can-eat breakfast, from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the church hut.
Beverages as well as a fully-loaded toppings bar are included. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
Proceeds will be used for new audiovisual equipment and the building fund.
The hut is at 9429 Archdale Road in Trinity.
Christmas cantata, play Dec. 13
Caraway Missionary Baptist Church will hold its Christmas cantata and play during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, Dec. 13.
The church is at 2928 Beeson Farm Road in Sophia.
Mount Gilead sets Christmas services
Mount Gilead United Methodist Church choir will present the Christmas cantata, “Emmanuel — Celebrating Heaven’s Child,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
A Christmas Eve service of candlelight and communion will be held at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24.
The church is at 4736 Mount Gilead Church Road in Sophia.
‘Glorious Impossible’ Dec. 13
Trinity Baptist Church will hold its Christmas cantata, “Glorious Impossible,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
For more information, call 434-1998. The church is at 6499 N.C. Hwy. 62 in Trinity.
Fairfield Methodist sets services
Fairfield United Methodist Church will hold its children’s Christmas program and youth drama at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
The church will hold its second annual live nativity Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19-20. Performances are at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This year’s nativity will include camels.
The church’s annual Christmas cantata will be held during the 10:50 a.m. worship service Sunday, Dec. 20.
The church is at 1505 N.C. Hwy. 62 in High Point.
Ernie Dawson & Heirline to perform
Landmark Baptist Church will host Ernie Dawson & Heirline from Jasper, Tenn., in concert at 2:30 p.m. during their regular second Sunday singing Dec. 13.
The church is at 6055 Sunset View Drive in Archdale.
‘The Christmas Shoes’ Dec. 13
Sophia Baptist Church will present “The Christmas Shoes” at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
There is no cost to attend. The church is at the corner U.S. 311 and Millikan Road in Sophia.
Archdale Methodist sets services
Archdale United Methodist Church’s Chancel Choir will present its Christmas cantata at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in the sanctuary.
The Chancel Choir will also perform during the Love Feast, set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. This service, based on Moravian tradition, will feature solos and instrumental music written by Chuck Cronham for bass clarinet, cello, flute and piano.
The church will hold a Christmas Eve communion service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24.
For more information, call 431-7111. The church is on the corner of Main and Petty streets in Archdale.
Blood drive Dec. 14
Fairfield United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14. Contact Perri Coltrane at 403-4301 to schedule an appointment.
The church is at 1505 N.C. Hwy. 62 in High Point.
Food give-away Dec. 19
Bethel United Methodist Church will give away food to the needy from 10 a.m. to noon, or while supplies last, Saturday, Dec. 19.
The church is at 3229 Old Glenola Road in Archdale.
‘God Speaking’ Dec. 20
Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting’s choir will present their Christmas musical, “God Speaking,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, in the sanctuary.
For details, call 861-5026.
The meeting is at 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.
Candlelight carol service Dec. 20
Liberty Grove United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas candlelight and carol singing service, with children’s nativity, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.
The church is at 5581 Liberty Church Road in Trinity.
Candlelight service Dec. 24
Gospel Tabernacle Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. The church is at 2007 Fuller Mill Road in Thomasville.
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BIBLE QUIZ
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Question: Where in Samaria did Jesus meet the woman at the well and give her “living water”?
Last Week’s Question: Who did Jesus call a “burning and a shining light”?
Answer: John the Baptist (John 5:35).

