Life can be hard, extremely hard. As I write these words, there are many who come to mind that I know are deeply hurting. This past year was a painful year for all of us. The start to this year has not been much better. When will it end? Will it ever? Saturday, January 16, 2021
What's in a label? That's Dr. Spence's subject this week as he suggests that 'Christian' might be better used as a verb instead of a labeling noun. Friday, January 15, 2021
Christian Ministry’s annual meeting is coming up on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. And due to virus-related restrictions, this year’s meeting won’t be held in person. It will be hosted over the Internet. Sunday, January 10, 2021
What's in a number? The numbers reported about the pandemic are concerning. The virus and other factors left us off-balance in most of 2020. Will any sense of balance be restored in 2021? This week, Dr. Spence talks about how God's plan will in time balance all. Thursday, January 7, 2021
It’s a collection of tasty treats so nice that, lo and behold, it’s coming out twice! It’s the second edition of the Daniels Lutheran Church cookbook, and it’s available now! Sunday, January 3, 2021
Pastor Ronnie W. Parker stepped into the Pulpit for the last time on Sunday, Dec. 27, not only as Pastor of Memorial Reformed Church of Maiden, but as a working member of the Clergy. Monday, December 28, 2020
Upcoming events to put on your calendar include Lighting The Tree in Crouse, a Drive-Thru Nativity at Cedar Grove Lutheran, Christmas Eve Services and more! Email your events to LH@lincolnherald.com. Saturday, December 19, 2020
The pandemic has produced more hungry people and has increased the need for agencies like the Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry. With Christmas approaching, ECCCM is trying to make sure nobody in our area goes hungry this Christmas. Thanks to a contribution from an anonymous donor, they've issued a Food Pantry Challenge to raise much-needed funds. Saturday, December 12, 2020
This is the week for toys and food donations to come in, so they can bag up toys and get the food ready for their give-out on Dec. 23. Donations are good but they still have not met last year’s total of $104,000. Thursday, December 10, 2020
Upcoming events to put on your calendar include Lighting The Tree in Crouse, Hot Dog Fundraiser For Coach Henley in Cherryville, a Free Bible Give-a-way and a Free Clothing Give-a-way and more events in the weeks to come! Email your events to LH@lincolnherald.com. Thursday, December 10, 2020
Ted Huggins and Sandy Grant will present a free concert of hymns and other Christmas music Sunday evening (Dec. 13th) at 6 PM at Dallas Baptist Church, W. Trade St. in Dallas. The concert will also be live-streamed on YouTube, the church's Facebook page, and the church website. Thursday, December 10, 2020
Christian Ministry of Lincoln County is grateful for those holding local food drives.The organization still has much to do if it is to meet last year’s fundraiser’s total of $104,000. Saturday, December 5, 2020
Upcoming events to put on your calendar include a Community Breakfast, a Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, a Gospel Singing, a free clothing give-a-way and more events in the weeks to come! Email your events to LH@lincolnherald.com. Friday, December 4, 2020
Like many churches, First Baptist switched from in-person worship to online services earlier this year. While congregational gatherings are now held (with certain restrictions) at 8:30 and 10:30 Sunday mornings, some at First Baptist and other churches have no doubt decided to 'take a break' on Sunday mornings. Thursday, December 3, 2020
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Four weeks before Christmas begins the "Advent Season" and ends with the Christ Child's birth. The first Sunday in Advent this year is November 29. Sunday, November 29, 2020
Upcoming events to put on your calendar include a Gospel Singing and more events in the weeks to come! Email your events to LH@lincolnherald.com. Friday, November 27, 2020
Our thanks go out to all of those who donated food. Thank you to the Turkey Federation, which donated more than 130 turkeys. Thank you to the Boy Scouts of America, who collected more than two tons of food. And thank you to the Lincoln County School System, which collected more than 60,000 pounds of food. Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Cedar Grove Lutheran Church will host a Thanksgiving Eve Outdoor Worship Service Wednesday, November 25 at 7 p.m. in and around the Arbor. You may bring your own chair or use one provided. Tuesday, November 24, 2020
We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing. Thursday will be Thanksgiving. It's going to be different this year as because of the pandemic many of our family gatherings will be replaced by phone calls and virtual visits. Saturday, November 21, 2020
Upcoming events to put on your calendar include the No Cold Pets Project, Scouting For Food, Gospel Singing, Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service and more events in the weeks to come! Email your events to LH@lincolnherald.com. Friday, November 20, 2020
On Wednesday, executive director Mitzi Williams told The Herald that her organization has so far received more than $22,000 from local contributors. Thursday, November 19, 2020
Upcoming events to put on your calendar include a prayer breakfast, BBQ Lunch, and more events in the weeks to come! Email your events to LH@lincolnherald.com. Friday, November 13, 2020
The Hickory Foundation YMCA is having its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast this year--but because of the pandemic, it will be different. Friday, November 13, 2020
