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Theological Seminar, Community Food Distribution, Church-Wide Prayer Gathering (Pastoral Emphasis for 8/5)

For those who missed the announcement at the church family meeting: Bobby Dunn will become an Elder Candidate.

Have you ever struggled with knowing you're saved? Join us for our upcoming Theological Seminar on 8/25 on the Assurance of Salvation. Dr. Dwayne Milioni, Professor at SEBTS & Pastor of Open Door Church will be our speaker. Registration will start this week.


Our 2018 Youth Explosion will be on Friday, 8/17, from 6pm-9pm. Please spread the word and invite youth (grades 6th to 12th grades) to join us. If you are interested in serving on the Youth Explosion Team, please contact Sis. Jakayla Allen or Sis. Tracy Dunn for more details.

On Saturday, 8/18, will be our next Community Food Distribution (in partnership with Zaxby's & Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC). This distribution is to help families in need of food assistance and will be from 9am to 12 pm. We need your help for this community outreach effort. Please contact Deacon Rufus Credle if you wish to volunteer.

We are currently in The Prayer Series looking at the importance of prayer. So everyone is invited to join us at our next Church-Wide Prayer Gathering on Tuesday, 8/7, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. You can also submit prayer requests online and we'll pray for you.

We have other activities and events happening like a Back to School drive so please check the announcements in your bulletins, on the screen during the offering, and our church website.

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