NA meetings

N.A. meetings are held at the Lincoln County Library from 6 - 7 p.m. every Friday. For more information, please call 706-359-5808.

Christmas fellowship

The annual Tenth District Christmas Fellowship will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sat., Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Former officers wanted

The Lincolnton Chapter of FFA is celebrating its 75th year anniversary. We would like to invite all former FFA officers to help in our celebration during the upcoming Christmas parade. If you are interested in participating please contact Dennis Gay at 706-401-0429 or e-mail: dgay@ lincoln.k12.ga.us.

Town hall meeting

The CSRA Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging will hold a town hall meeting Dec. 14, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Henry H. Brigham Senior Center, Augusta to discuss programs and services for older seniors and boomers. Suggestions are sought and will be appreciated.

To contact The Area Agency on Aging call toll free 1-888-922-4464.

Choir anniversary

The Harmony Baptist Church Choir will be celebrating its "6th Choral Anniversary" on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm. All are invited and welcomed to come help us lift up the name of Jesus in song!

Path of Christmas

"The Path of Christmas" will be presented Dec. 13, 14, and 15th at Lincolnton First Assembly of God. Tickets are free but must be gotten ahead of time at the church office, Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce of Crawford-Breazeale Drug Store.

Sleigh rides will run through the woods every 15 minutes from 6 - 8 p.m. Come enjoy live nativity, Dickens carolers in period costumes, festival of trees and the Christmas cafe.

Tree of Remembrance

A light "In Honor" or "In Memory" of can be placed on the Remembrance Tree for $1 donation per name. Registers for the names are displayed at the following locations: Lincolnton City Hall, City Pharmacy, Crawford-Breazeale Drug Co., Farmers State Bank, Farmers and Merchant Bank, Goldman and Wengrow and Jericho Florist. You may also mail requests to Mrs. Laura Spratlin, P. O. Box 463, Lincolnton, Georgia 30817. Names will be listed in the Lincoln Journal each week.

In addition, registers will be avail- able on November 21st at Pioneer Days at the Historical Park.

Pastor anniversary

The pastoral anniversary of Rev. Willie J. White will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sun., Dec. 6 during regular worship service at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Gold Walton will be guest minister.

Letters to Santa

It's almost time for Christmas! The Lincoln County Library will be taking letters from parents for their children to the North Pole. Include items wanted for Christmas, their name, address, family or pets name, etc. Cost is $5. Proceeds will go to the CSRA Alzihmers Association. Deadline will be Dec. 14.

Christmas concert

Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir will sponsor a Christmas Concert Sat., Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. All church choirs or individuals are invited to come out to the first rehearsal Sat., Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. Contact Shavonne Cody-Fuller at 706-945-0122 or Shelby Lewis at 706-760-0312. Rev. Ray C. Lewis is pastor.

Candlelight service

The Harmony Baptist Church Missionary Ministry will be hosting its annual "Missionary Candlelight Service" on Sunday, December 20, 2008 at 5:00pm. Rev. Ray C. Lewis and Tabernacle Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

All are invited and welcomed - Come and be Blessed. Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr.- Pastor.

Bridge games

Duplicate bridge games will be held weekly at two area locations. The first is at Hickory Knob State Park restaurant every Monday. The restaurant is open immediately before and immediately after the game that begins at 1:30 Monday afternoon.

The other game is held on most Thursdays at the Savannah Lakes Village Activity Center in McCormick at 6:30 pm. Both games are open to all interested players at all skill levels.

Although it is best to bring your own partner, we will always try to find you a partner. The Monday game is sanctioned by the ACBL, and master points are awarded. Players are not required, however, to be members of the ACBL.

For more information and/or partners for either game, call John Cotty at 391-5904 or email JohnCotty @aol.com. Cell number 704-517- 5382.

H1N1 vaccines

Lincoln County Health Department now has H1N1 Flumist, open to all children ages 2-24 without asthma or other severe medical conditions, healthcare workers up to age 49 and caregivers of children less than six months old. Quantities are limited.

Hadley to speak

The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, R. J. Hadley will be the guest speaker at the Lincoln County Democratic meeting Mon., Dec. 7 at the Lincoln County Library Annex at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Auxiliary food booth

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will have a booth at the Christmas Parade. They will serve chicken and dumplings, pinto beans, chili, vegetable beef soup, cornbread, dessert and soft drinks. Please stop by and enjoy the ladies delicious home cooking.

194 Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will hold their monthly meeting Thurs., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at the post home. Please remember this meeting will start 30 minutes earlier in order to have the ladies annual Christmas party. Remember to bring a $10 gift. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please also remember to bring items for the Food Pantry.

CWC luncheon

December provides opportunities for holiday gatherings with family and friends, sharing traditions, songs, and favorite foods.

We invite you to attend the Savannah River Christian Women's Connection Luncheon, "Our Christmas Gathering". We will meet on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Tara Country Club from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. The cost of the luncheon is $13.00.

Ms. Ann Hart will share how she searched for the missing pieces to her puzzle and what happened when she finally found them.

Our guests will be entertained by Ms. Jean Anderson. She will share two song selections for our enjoyment. She will sing a song for the season and a song for the reason of the season.

Please call Joy Roberts at 864-391- 3625 in the McCormick area or DiAnn Griffin at 706-359-3212 in the Lincolnton area for reservations. We look forward to the pleasure of your company.

Family needs help

Help is greatly needed by the Wallace family. Due to their disabilities, they, along with their teenage daughter, have become homeless. They are staying at the Lincoln Motel right due to the kindness of others but monetary donations are needed to help keep a roof over their heads. If you have a place for them to stay right now, it would also be greatly appreciated.

They have no money coming into the home since the father was hit by a car and disabled, any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Evelyn Wallace at 706-401-5650 or Louise Harris at 706-359-5547 if you can help.

Mom's Day Out

Faith Community Church Youth will have Mom's Day Out Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost is $20 per child for ages birth through 12 years. Price includes lunch, nine hours of child care and craft supplies.

Registration is limited to 40 children. Deadline to register is Dec. 5. You may pick up registration forms at the FCC vendor site parade day, the library or call Gayle Elder at 706- 401-8750 or Patti Arthur at 706-990- 9597.

Weight Watchers meet

Weight Watchers meets every Sat., 9 a.m. at Morningside Baptist Church. The church is located at 483 Elm Street (Augusta Hwy.) in Lincolnton. For more information, please call 359- 1370.

Bible study Wed.

Revival begins in one's heart, with one soul, with one word. Come study the true word of God Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call 359-6759.

Popcorn fund-raiser

Cub Scout Pack 203 is currently selling popcorn as a fund-raiser for the newly chartered organization. Please see one of the Scouts for more information and to order your popcorn. You may also contact Al Danner at 706-823-4655 or email cubscout pack203@yahoo.com for more information.

Revival services

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have revival services Dec. 10 - 13 at 7:30 on Thursday and Friday night and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Guest speaker will be Minister Denise Hearst Williams of Atlanta, Ga. Minister Williams is a former student of LCHS. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Living Christmas Cards

Lincolnton Baptist Church announces the return of Living Christmas Cards on Sun., Dec. 20, 6 - 8 p.m. Drive through their parking lot to see the love and joy of Christmas brought to life!

Choir anniversary

Pastor Marilyn C. Smith and Prices Grove family invites everyone to come out Sat., Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. t help celebrate its choir anniversary.

Dist. 1 meeting

Denise Freeman, Dist. 1 Board of Education member will have an open meeting Dec. 9, 6 p.m. at Lincoln County Library Dova Partridge Annex for citizens/parents with any questions or concerns about our school system. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Bingo is Friday

Bingo is played at the American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Georgia, every Friday at 7:30 p.m. A snack bar is operated by the Ladies Auxiliary available during bingo.

Collecting box tops

The Pine Needle Garden Club is collecting "Box Tops for Education" for our elementary school. Please drop off your box tops at Bell's, Papa's Pizza or Crawford & Breazeale Drug Store. Thanks for your support!

Christmas prog.

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas program Wed., Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Fruit donations will be given to senior and homebound members. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit comes to the Lincoln County Health Department once a month..

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department at 359-3154 for more information and to schedule an appointment for Dec. 22.

Interpreted sermons

First Assembly of God has begun a new ministry to reach the hispanic community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermons are now interpreted via a microphone/ earphone system. Those who do not understand English wear earphones and the service is translated by Ms. Isabel Garrett. Anyone who knows of someone who might benefit from this ministry is asked to call the church office at 706-359-7237.

Membership drive

The Lincoln County Historical Society will be conducting a membership drive and selling First Edition Lincoln County Historical Society Cookbooks at their table in front of the library for Holidays in Olde Lincoln Town on Saturday, December 5. Only $20 for a beautiful hard bound cookbook with great Southern Cooking recipes. If you liked the food at Pioneer Day, you'll love the cookbook!

Tour of Homes

The Christmas Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society, will be held Saturday, 12 December, from 4 to 7 pm. Tickets are only $10 per person ($5 for teens 13 to 17, children 12 and under are free) and can be purchased in advance at the Development Authority or on the 12th at the May House in the Lincoln County Historical Park.

Bible study Thurs.

You are invited to a Community Bible Study each Thursday Night at Lincolnton Church of Christ, 1832 Highway 220 W. We are discussing, "Jesus in a World Gone Bad."

Donations welcomed

The Lincoln County Food Pantry welcomes contributions. Your donations are tax deductible. You may mail your contributions to: The Lincoln County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 473, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

AA meeting

There is an Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al Anon meeting being held each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the old Leah Fire Dept station across from Pair of Jacks on Washington Rd. in Leah Georgia.