News from our faith community

Freedom Christian Center

Teens and adult women are invited to attend a summer Bible study entitled, "Me, Myself and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover". This 6-week course began on June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Christian Center. The study will be held each Tuesday night through Aug. 4 and should last approximately 1 hour. The meetings will be held in the educational building. Participants will go through workbook lessons and view the related DVD lesson. Workbooks are available at the first class for $12. Freedom Christian Center is a non-denominational church located at 757 Oakridge Farm Hwy/Hwy 150E in Mooresville. If you have questions about this event, call the church at 704-664-3600 or visit www.fccmooresville.org

Mooresville City Church

Continental breakfast is provided at the Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Services are held at the National Guard Armory, N. Broad St. Details: 704-562-1902.

Tuesday Night Fellowship is held from 7-8 p.m. Join for this time of round table discussion on the issues of life.

Holy Communion is served at the 10 a.m. service on the first Sundays.

Fourth Sundays are Soul Food Sunday. This will be a time of free food and fellowship with friends and families of the Mooresville community.

Lakeside Presbyterian

You are invited to join us at new service times. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:45 a.m. Join us for coffee and fellowship prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. All events at Lakeside Presbyterian Church (ARP), 381 Williamson Road. 704-663-6775. www.lakesidepresbyterian.org. Pastor John Dawson johndawson@lakesidepresbyterian.org

The canned food drive continues at the church. There is a bin for the canned goods in the hallway. These will be given to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.

Redeemer's Light UMC

Relight is a Christian church that offers a casual, come as you are environment in which the message of Jesus is authentically presented in a way that is relevant to your everyday life. The talks are meaningful and uplifting and the music is current and upbeat. At Relight, all are invited, and all are welcome.

Sunday services at 10 a.m. at Mooresville Intermediate School, Coddle Creek Hwy. Nursery provided. Children's church, "Kidz Outlet" meets at 10 a.m. for ages 3-5th grade. Life Groups are offered on a continual basis.

More info? Call the church office at 704-662-8663 or check out www.relight.org.

Williamson's Chapel UMC

On July 7 at 10:30 a.m. the Ever Ready's senior group will gather for lunch and devotions at the church. Their mission project will be military outreach. Those attending are encouraged to bring individually wrapped snacks, drink mixes, coffees, toiletries, zip locks, white socks, magazines, sports balls, etc. Contact Lisa Poore for more information at conniepoore@gmail.com

We go to Galveston, Texas on July 25-Aug. 2 for rebuilding in areas devastated by the hurricanes.

Williams Wednesdays for Women are underway at 10 a.m. with three studies being offered.

Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church, 575 Brawley School Road, is offering a new Saturday service at the church at 6 p.m. "Connexion" has begun, and offers contemporary music, Bible messages and the opportunity to make new friends and worship Christ in a casual, friendly community. Details, contact the church at 704-664-3680.

The singles ministry at Williamsons Chapel has ongoing events including: coffee time to welcome and visit with singles between services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the old parlor A from 10:45-11:15 a.m.; Bible study which meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room B201. Childcare is provided. No reservations are needed; Members work on a Habitat for Humanity program the first and third Saturdays of each month. Singles often meet for breakfast prior to going to the home site. Check www.williamsonschapel.org

The Wednesday youth schedule is: 5-5:45 p.m. God's Voice Youth Choir, led by Rev. Andrea Smith; 5:45-6:15, youth dinner, cost is $4; 6:15-7 p.m. Confirmation Class in the old fellowship hall; 6:15-7 p.m. youth groups meet in Rooms 105 and 106.

St. Luke Greek Orthodox

We are holding weekly services at 134 Talbert Pointe Boulevard in Mooresville. Sunday Divine Liturgy begins at 9:45 a.m.

Our website is www.stluke-nc.org; office phone is 704-660-6915.

Word of Hope Church

The Word of Hope Full Gospel Church meets at 139 Market Road, Mooresville. Visit their website at www.TheWordofHopeChurch.com. Details about activities, call 704-528-9845.

Fieldstone Presbyterian

Fieldstone gathers for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and for worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays and offers various activities throughout the week to deepen our spiritual walk. Anyone in the community is welcome to join for any or all of their events. Call to confirm time and location at 704-663-2188.

Studies will be held during the week as follows: Monday night study on "Mary, The Mother of Jesus" from 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday morning Bible Study on Revelation, from 10-11:30 a.m.; Wednesday night program, including children's choir, supper, Tonechimes, Adult Bible Study, and Children's Bible Study; Friday Night Theology on Tap at Beef O'Brady's from 6-8 p.m.; Couples' Bible study, the first Saturday of each month; and Spiritual Leadership Certificate Program, Sundays from 5-7 p.m.; Youth group meets twice per month.

The community is invited to join us for our weekly hotdog lunches, which are held every Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations are gladly accepted for this meal.

St. Patrick's Episcopal

Holy Eucharist Rite II is held at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays.

Park Avenue UMC

Wednesday night church activities include an informal worship service from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sunday services begin with contemporary worship service at 8:45 a.m., Meet and Greet with donuts and coffee at 9:45 a.m., Sunday school at 10 a.m. and traditional worship service at 11 a.m. and community movie night at 6 p.m.

Coddle Creek ARP

The Appalachia Missions Team meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. They will leave for the Appalachia Mission's trip on Saturday at 8 a.m.

Rev. Justin Kendrick, former youth intern, will preach for us on Sunday.

Rev. Mark Miller, former youth intern, will preach for us on July 12. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service.

The youth leave for the Appalachia Missions Trip on Saturday at 8 a.m.

A college age Sunday School Class will meet this summer for 8 weeks. It began June 14. Graduating high school seniors, college students, and young singles are encouraged to attend.

A playgroup for moms and children is meeting on Fridays at 10 a.m. Contact Haley Bormann for more information.

A book exchange table is located in the foyer of the fellowship hall. All books can be had for 50 cents each. Proceeds will be divided between the Community Pregnancy Center and the Mooresville Area Bible Teachers' Association.

The Wolf Scouts meet Mondays at 6:30 p.m., and the Tiger Scouts meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

A group is meeting each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. praying for the effort to plant a daughter congregation.

The youth group meets at 5 p.m. on the second, third, fourth and fifth Sundays.

Berea Baptist

Join on Wednesdays for family supper at 6 p.m., for Berea Kids at 6:30 p.m., and adult Bible study at 7 p.m.

Tapes of the worship services are available for shut-ins. Call the church office if you would like to receive the tapes.

The Women on Mission night group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Baptist Women's evening group meets on July 21 at 7 p.m.

The Baptist Men's breakfast will be held on July 5 at 8 a.m.

The Baptist Men's supper will be held on July 21 at 7 p.m.

The Baptist Women's morning group meets on July 20 at 11 a.m.

Our youth will be going to Deep Impact Mission Camp this summer in Red Springs.

The deacons meet on July 7 at 7 p.m.

The Sounds of Joy Choir resumes rehearsals on Aug. 4.

The Chapel Ringers resumes rehearsals on Aug. 9.

The SYBA Children's Ministry Summer Camps will be July 16 and 30 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Baptist Center.

The church-wide lake outing/cookout will be held at the home of Ricky Stutts at July 5 at 2 p.m.

The Finance Committee meets on July 19 at 9:45 a.m.

Vacation Bible School will be held through July 2.

The young adult Bible study continues on July 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 2. All classes begin at 5:30 p.m.

Centre Presbyterian

Mother's Morning Out meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

The 2-cents-a-meal offering will be received on July 26.

The Business Women's Circle meets on July 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The Era Brantley Circle meets on July 7 at 10 a.m.

The Ada Williams Circle meets on July 5 at 3 p.m.

The diaconate meets on July 2 at 7 p.m.

The session meets on July 12 at 12:15 p.m.

The youth group meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Sundays.

Vacation Bible School will be held July 6-10 from 9 a.m.-noon.

On Sundays at 3:30 p.m. the Heavenly Ringers youth bell choir practices in the old manse.

The Praise Choir practices at 7 p.m. on Mondays in the sanctuary.

On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. the adult hand bell choir practices, and at 7:45 p.m. the adult choir practices.

DaySpring ARP

Visitors are welcomed at all services, which meets at 3875 Statesville Blvd. Hwy. 70. For more information on our church, you may call 704-642-0855.

The Women's Fellowship meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Sunday youth groups meet bi-weekly at 4 p.m.

The session will meet on July 26 at 2 p.m.

July 10, 1509 is the birthday of John Calvin, minister of the Word and Sacraments, in Geneva, Switzerland. Calvin had, and still has, a profound influence on the protestant church and on ordered and free society. A conference is being held next week in Geneva, which will commemorate Calvin's life and work.

John and Carlene Schafer will have their annual gathering at their lake home on July 19 at 2 p.m. Mission congregations of First Presbytery are invited as well as neighboring ARP congregations. A hot dog supper will be provided as well as a vesper service.

Calling all campers, counselors and friends of Camp Joy. Come on July 4 to Bonclarken for a celebration of 30 remarkable years of ministry. Check in at Convocation Hall (under the dining hall), starting at 10 a.m., and stay for lunch, fellowship, silent auction, and fun.

Our website address is www.dayspringarp.org.

Christ Church ARP

This mission congregation gathers for worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays on the west side of Lake Norman at 7919 Natalie Commons Dr., Denver. Rev. Morrie Lawing is the pastor. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1029, Denver, NC 28037, and the church phone number is 704-483-5510.

The church has established a Building and Land Fund.

A home Bible study is meeting.

The congregation has a fourth Sunday luncheon after worship once a month. Communion is celebrated on that day.

Faith Presbyterian

Join for Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and for evening worship service on Sunday at 7 p.m.

We are having a covered dish luncheon after church on the first Sunday of each month.

The Women in the Church meet at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.

The Summer Meeting of Central Carolina Presbytery will be held on July 25 at 9 a.m. at Christ Covenant Church, Matthews.

First Wesleyan

The choir is rehearsing each Sunday following the evening worship.

A Hispanic Wesleyan Church is meets in Charlotte.

Harbor Presbyterian

Audio and video of weekly sermons is available on the church website http://www.HarborChurch.org/

A men's prayer meeting meets on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at the church.

A men's prayer breakfast Bible study meets at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays at Bob Evans at Exit 36.

Carl and Cassandra Larson are hosting a home fellowship meeting at 5 p.m. on Sundays. Patrick and Lori Neilsen host another group at the same time.

First Sunday Lunch will be held after worship on July 5.

A music theory and note-writing class is being offered to adults at the church on Saturdays through July 11 from 11 a.m.-noon. Contact Jean Whatley at 704-663-3283 to register. There is no charge for the class.

A women's Christian book review club will begin meeting on July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring a book you would like to share with others.

An Explorers Class will begin on Aug. 23. Those interested in joining the church should attend.

Check out our church's web site at www.harborchurch.org

Greater Harvest Reformed

Rev. David Olah is pastor for the church, which gathers for worship at 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. Sunday School is at 10:45 a.m.

The women's group is meeting weekly, and the men of the church meet monthly.

We are doing outreach in the Mocksville area.

Huntersville ARP

Music rehearsals are held on Sundays at follows: ladies hand bell quartet at 4 p.m., hand bells at 5 p.m. and adult choir at 6 p.m.

The diaconate meets the third Monday of each month.

A men's luncheon meets on the first and third Wednesdays.

The ladies meet for a Thursday morning Bible study. Lunch is held on the first Thursday of the month.

Mooresville ARP

The Sunday night youth groups are meeting.

A beginner's aerobic exercise class is held on Mondays and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Fitness Instructor Amy Rankin as the leader.

The session meets at 6:30 p.m. on July 5.

The Kennedy Circle meets at 10 a.m. on July 7.

The ARP Senior Adults will meet today, Wednesday, July 1, at noon.

The Grier Circle meets on July 14 at 7 p.m.

On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. the hand bell choir practices, and at 7:30 p.m. the adult choir rehearses.

Church Web Site: www.mooresvillearp.org

New Perth ARP

Weight Watchers meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Circle #1 meets July 5 at 2 p.m.

The diaconate and Circle #4 meets on July 2 at 7 p.m.

The session meets on July 9 at 7 p.m.

The Men's Ministry group meets on Mondays at 7 p.m.

A mom's Bible study is held on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Glory Girls meet on July 13 at 7 p.m.

A senior adult Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

Wednesday church includes bells at 5 p.m., supper at 6 p.m., children's and youth times at 6:30 p.m., adult Bible study at 6:45 p.m. and adult choir rehearsal at 7:45 p.m.

Our Sunday morning sermons are being recorded and can be heard the following Sunday at 10 a.m. on WSIC 1400/1500 AM and Time Warner Cable Channel 20.

Peninsula Baptist

Training is being offered for our Drama Ministry on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

The Women on Mission Day Bible Study Group meets on Tuesdays at noon in the fellowship hall.

An ESL Class for Hispanics is being offered on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. at Brawley Middle School.