APR 7: THE MAN CALLED JESUS, Easter Play, Performed by Olive Grove Baptist Church of Casar, 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome.  Admission is free.  His gift is priceless.   For more info, call Rev. Terrill Crump at 704-538-7949.

APR 7: COUNTRY BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 8173 Old NC 18, Lawndale, 7-10AM.  Cost: $5 per plate for adults. Zion Hill is located five miles south of South Mountain State Park.  For more info, call 704-538-8551.

APR 8: “PARDONED,” EASTER DRAMA at Corinth Baptist Church, Casar.  Join us and bring friends and family.  You will see an original courtroom drama where a man is on trial to prove whether or not there is enough evidence to prove he is a Christian.  Easter morning service is at 10:00am.

APR 8: EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 6:30am, breakfast at 7:30am, Sunday school at 9:00am, and Worship at 10:00am. “Praise 150” will bring the music for both services on Easter Sunday. New Covenant UMC, 14514 Lucia-Riverbend Hwy, Mount Holly.

APR 8-12: SPRING REVIVAL with Evangelist Morris Gleiser.  The church choir will be singing each service plus other special music from the church.  Service times are Sunday at 10:00am, 11:00am and 6:00pm; and 7:00pm through the week.  For more info, call 704-739-9339 or visit www.ebckingsmountain.com.  The church is located at 602 Canterbury Road across from the Senior Center.

APR 14: 6TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Free Admission & Hot Dog Lunch. Live Band, and more! Vendors will be there too! All Bikers Welcome to Lincolnton Church of God, Family Life Center, 1435 Riverview Rd. (Hwy. 150 W. Bypass), Lincolnton.  Hosted by Driven By Grace Biker Ministry. Church Phone Number: 704-732-0012. Rain Date: April 21.

APR 16: “EMPOWERED: THE BEST YOU” LADIES NIGHT OUT PROGRAM.  Using humor and her own experiences, acclaimed motivational speaker Holly Sweat will present a message of hope and inspiration at the annual Ladies Night Out at Double Springs Baptist Church. Accomplished pianist and cancer survivor Bryte Warrick will give her testimony and provide music for the evening, which begins with dinner at 6:00pm. Tickets are $10 each and may be ordered by calling the church at 704-434-2258 by April 12.

APR 20-21: SPRING/SUMMER KID’S CONSIGNMENT SALE at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 4051 King Wilkinson Road, Lincolnton.  Shop on Friday for the best selection from 7:30-9:30pm, or shop our half-price sale on Saturday from 8:00am-12:00noon.  Gently used children’s clothing, shoes, infant items, books, toys, equipment & so much more!  If you wish to consign, or if you need more info about the sale: 704-732-7529 or slconsign@gmail.com.

APR 21: COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST BUFFET, Pleasant Hill U.M.C. (located on Warlick Road, between Belwood and Casar), 7:00-11:00am.  Price: Adults $7, Children $4, and under 6 FREE!  Proceeds go to help pay the fire insurance.  All you can eat!  Carry outs available!  For more info, call 704-538-7985 or 704-538-3995.  Menu: scrambled eggs, country ham, bacon, sausage, pancakes, livermush, gravy, grits, biscuits, coffee, orange juice, fruit bar & snack bar.

APR 21: FISH FRY at St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 2622 News Prospect Church Rd., Shelby, 5:00PM Until. Meal will include fish with all the trimmings, pinto beans and hot dogs with all the trimmings, drinks and dessert.  We are asking for a donation and proceeds will go to STOP HUNGER NOW. Everyone is invited!

APR 21: 2ND ANNUAL BBQ, CAR SHOW, BIKE SHOW & AUCTION hosted by Daystar Motorcycle Ministry and Daystar Family Worship Center, 115 Industrial Park Rd, Lincolnton (704-736-9949). Special appearance by the 3:16 Gospel Band!  Come & join with us for our special event from 11:00am-3:00pm on Daystar Family Worship Center church grounds.  This event is to raise funding for the building project & to assist various Outreach Programs to provide for hurting lost souls of Lincolnton and surrounding counties.  With your help, we can win souls to The Kingdom of God and provide funding for food, clothes, shelter and other needs of God’s people.

SHELBY CHURCH HELPS THOSE IN NEED WITH A SHOE DRIVE TO BENEFIT SOLES4SOULS® INC, THE SHOE CHARITY, at Ross Grove Baptist Church through April 19.  Cleveland County residents are invited to recycle their ‘gently worn’ shoes in an effort to help distribute shoes to people in need. You may drop off these items at the rear doors of Ross Grove Baptist Church on any Thursday, between 4:00-6:00p.m. Volunteers will be available to assist you. Ross Grove is located at 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby. Phone: 704-482-6051.