The Wards of Waynesville and Exodus, a female trio from Alabama will perform a free concert on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Living Word Ministries in Lowesville. Wednesday, October 16, 2019
This is the season for forest fires in California. Dry conditions coupled with high winds mean that the tiniest spark can start an inferno that burns uncontrolled for days or weeks, destroying everything in its path. Sunday, October 13, 2019
Sunday’s “Amazing Race Against Hunger” was a big success for Christian Ministry. The event has raised more than $6,000 so far, and more funds are still coming in. Thanks to all the participants and donors to this worthy cause. Saturday, October 12, 2019
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most talented men in history. He was a great draftsman, an engineer, a thinker, and of course one of the most famous artists who has ever lived. Can you imagine being great at everything? Saturday, October 12, 2019
One goal that I had while growing up was to be famous. I didn’t know how I was going to accomplish this dream, but the thought of being well known and well-loved suited me to a tee. There was just one problem with this goal: I wasn’t good at anything. Saturday, October 5, 2019
BBQ, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival, Blessing Of The Animals, Homecomings, Race Against Hunger, 50th Anniversary Celebration Crouse Fire Department and More! Friday, October 4, 2019
Our pets are a blessing to us, join us in blessing them! Bring your pet, or photo of your pet, to A Blessing of the Animals at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 5 at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Monroe-based Littles gospel group is coming to our area for two free concerts. They’ll be at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Maiden, this Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:45 a.m. And the Littles will also perform another free concert on Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Living Word Ministries in Lowesville. Wednesday, October 2, 2019
For more than a generation, this meals-on-wheels program has helped countless local elderly and shut-in residents by bringing hot meals to their doorsteps. Monday, September 30, 2019
Even in the midst of our struggle, we haven’t lost everything. If we will seek God sincerely with our whole heart, we will find Him in the situation like a light at the end of the tunnel. Sunday, September 29, 2019
I took my wife out to lunch a few days ago to a Chinese restaurant in Hickory. It was a nice change of pace for lunch and the best part was that it was a buffet bar! Saturday, September 28, 2019
Come out and celebrate the 140th Anniversary of the founding of Dallas Baptist Church on September 29 at 10:30 a.m. Their guest speaker will be former associate minister, Rev. George Rossi. Stay after the service for a covered dish meal. Friday, September 27, 2019
The Georgia-based Cook is well known for singing gospel tunes in Elvis’s famous style. Much honored throughout his gospel career, Cook was recognized as the 2015 Lighthouse Gospel Music Soloist of the Year. And in 2016, he won the Lighthouse Gospel Music Soloist and Male Vocalist of the Year honors. Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Get on your marks, get set and go. Down to Christian Ministries, that is to stop by now and get your race packages for the “Amazing Race Against Hunger.” The annual fundraiser for the ministry’s LINC Meals home meal delivery program. Tuesday, September 24, 2019
After the first touch Jesus asked him, “Do you see anything?” but He already knew the answer. He knew that the man’s sight was restored but it would take more to heal him completely. Sunday, September 22, 2019
Rev. Steve Hines, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, presented checks Friday (Sep. 20th) to Hesed House and Christian Ministry of Lincoln County. Saturday, September 21, 2019
Come help us celebrate 111 years in mission and ministry to the world on Homecoming Sunday at Crouse United Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Plan to stay after worship for our traditional Homecoming Fellowship Covered-Dish “Dinner on the Grounds.” Friday, September 20, 2019
Emergency services helped 1,936 individuals; some 764 families were helped with food and 65 families with utilities/rent. Fifty-four showers were taken, and 263 families were helped with furniture/household items and personal items. The LINC Home Meals program delivered 1,615 meals. The soup kitchen served 3,590 meals to 2,824 individuals. Monday, September 16, 2019
Some of the most well-known passages in the Bible can be found in Matthew during the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus went up on a mountainside to teach his disciples many important lessons. Sunday, September 15, 2019
When I was a child, I would stay up late at night on the weekends to watch the series “In Search of,” when it discussed various myths. Take for instance the legend of Big Foot. Saturday, September 14, 2019
There's an old song, "Let Others See Jesus in You." Among other places, you'll find it in the Baptist Hymnal. This week, Dr. Spence reminds us that it's also important that we see God in others. Friday, September 13, 2019
Lots of Fun, Food and Fellowship coming up with family reunions, concerts, fundraisers, homecomings and Daniels Lutheran 245th Anniversary! Thursday, September 12, 2019
In 1981 Rabbi Harold Kushner wrote the classic bestseller “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” after his son Aaron died of progeria, a fatal disease that makes children age rapidly and die in their teenage years as an elderly person. Sunday, September 8, 2019
The ministry’s emergency services needs sheet sets in all sizes, including twin, double, queen and king-sized varieties. The clothing closet needs help, too. Saturday, September 7, 2019
One of my least favorite things to do every morning is to shave. I dislike it so much that I grew a beard in order not to shave. However, I grew tired of the beard because it got long and grey and my grandchildren started calling me, “Santa,” and, “HoHo,” so I went back to shaving. Saturday, September 7, 2019
A little over three weeks ago I was sitting on a beach just outside of Nags Head, a beautiful part of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. While listening to the waves crash and roll under my chair, I was reading an article related to hatching chickens. (1 comments) Tuesday, September 3, 2019
This week I saw an article about a 2018 Gallup poll that found 85% of people do not like their jobs for six reasons - the salary, the hours, their co-workers, the company culture, lack of advancement opportunities, and just not liking the duties themselves. Sunday, September 1, 2019
Thank you to all those who came out to Salem Lutheran and United Church of Christ last Sunday for the annual ice cream social. The proceeds benefit Christian Ministry’s soup kitchen. This year, we received more than $3,000, and we are so very grateful to all those who came out to support us. Saturday, August 31, 2019
Just about every morning I wake up and remember bits and pieces of dreams I had the night before. Some dreams are great memories of my past. Saturday, August 31, 2019
Lots of Fund, Food and Fellowship coming up with a Mud Dodge Ball Tournament, Homecomings, Movie Nights, BBQ Fundraisers and more! Thursday, August 29, 2019
Sunday’s “Cool Event” ice cream social was a big hit with the local public. Ronald Lineberger, with his butter-pecan ice cream, was this year’s winner of a homemade pottery prize and over $3,000 was raised for the soup kitchen! Wednesday, August 28, 2019
My favorite novel from my time at Appalachian State was “All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn Warren. The theme of this novel is the “great spider web theory.” If the spider web is touched at any point, the touch echoes throughout the web. Any decision or interaction has an impact on future events and touches countless others. Monday, August 26, 2019
I just returned from a trip to San Diego to visit my son James, and every day we had fun. One day James planned for us to go kayaking in the ocean. I have never been kayaking because they look so flat and unstable. Is a kayak really a boat? Sunday, August 25, 2019
I remember it as though it happened yesterday, but this took place years ago. It was 4:15 a.m. in the morning when I was awakened by a high-pitched sound in my bedroom. I figured it was a cricket, a big one with strong lungs. Saturday, August 24, 2019
