Turkey shoot

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will have a Turkey Shoot at 7:00 p.m., on Feb. 26, at the American Legion Fairgrounds. Come on out for great fun and great fellowship and great prizes. Food will be available in the booth. For more information call 706-401-9333 or 359-3612. Proceeds go to the Veterans projects.

Prayer brunch

The St. Luke Baptist Church, 3130 Metasville Road, Lincolnton, Georgia, will have its Annual Women on the Move For Christ Prayer Brunch, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kathy Jones and her congregation from Freedom Ministries will be the special guests.

The Virtuous Women of Praise will be in charge of musical entertainment. All women are encouraged to attend this spiritual and revitalizing service. Lunch will be served.

For more information, please contact Cender Walton, 706-825-4060. Rev. Alvin Rivers in Pastor.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11 at the Lincoln County Public Library. All retired educators are invited to attend.

Garden club meeting

The Pine Needle Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on March 8 at the Lincoln County Library. It’s time for club dues and reservations for our spring luncheon in Augusta.

Master gardener, Lillie Turner will present our program. Please bring a small picture frame. Hazel Pool will furnish refreshments. New members are welcome.

Retreat rescheduled

The Lincoln County Sunday School Union’s Annual Valentines Retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6th at First Baptist Church, where Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Registration will be held from 9 to 9:30 am. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a friend. Come share the love and have a great time in the spirit of Christ Jesus. For more information, please contact Denise Freeman at (706)- 359-2232.

Yard sale March 6

Martin’s Crossroads Church at Hwy. 220 and Double Branches will have a yard sale Sat., March 6 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and shop. They will have lots of good things.

Breakfast buffet

Faith Temple/Faith Community Church will have its monthly all you can eat breakfast buffet on Sat., March 6, 7 - 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Cookies available

Girl Scout Cookies are now available! To get your long-awaited goodies, please contact Michelle Holloway at 706-359-3826 or 706-401-3830.

Coaches, umps needed

Lincoln County Little League is underway and we are looking for coaches and umpires. If you are interested in being a part of a great program and love kids, then join us Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library.

Youth revival

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have a youth revival March 17 - 19 beginning at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Speakers will be: Wed. - Minister Cullars of First Baptist Church, Lincolnton; Thurs. - Pastor Rivers of St. Luke Baptist Church, Lincolnton; Fri. - Evangelist Robinson of One in Christ, Augusta. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

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.

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!

Country buffet

Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have an all you can eat country cooking supper on Sat., March 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate.

Tyner to speak

Cindy Tyner, Author of the book Enemy of Darkness, will be speaking at Jones Chapel on Saturday, March 6th at 6 p.m. She will also be speaking at the 11 a.m. service and 6 p.m. service on Sunday, March 7.

Cindy died in 2006 and visited heaven before returning to her body. Come and hear her amazing testimony. She also will be ministering at the conclusion of each service. Pastor Tom Smalley and the congregation at Jones Chapel cordially invite you to come and receive a blessing from the Lord! Covered Dish Lunch following morning service.

Revival at LBC

Lincolnton Baptist Church would like to invite you to revival beginning Sunday, March 7 through Wednesday, March 10. Sunday morning service begins at 11 a.m. and the evening services will begin at 7p.m.

Our guest speakers for the week will be Sunday morning – Rev. Danny Watters, Sunday evening – Dr. Benny Pate, Monday and Tuesday - Bucky Kennedy, Wednesday – Dr. J. Robert White.

Scott Bridges will lead the music for each service. Please call the church office at (706)359-3303 if you need further information.

Gospel Explosion

A Gospel Explosion will be held at The Lincoln Center on April 3 at 5 p.m. with various groups from in and out of town. A drawing will be held for Easter baskets prior to the program at a cost of $2 per ticket. See the Blackmon and Wynn families for tickets. Prizes will be given at the program.

Bingo at Post 194

Play Bingo at American Legion Post 194 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of goodies at the Snack Bar operated by the Ladies Auxiliary during Bingo. Special Bingo games are also played. Come out and see if you are lucky enough to win the Jackpot. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun.

Pastor anniversary

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will have its pastor anniversary program March 14 at 11:45 a.m. with Rev. Stanley Key as guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Robert L. Crawford is pastor.

Dinner served

Every Friday is steak night at American Legion Post 194. Menu includes a generous portion of steak, baked potato, shrimp cocktail, large variety salad bar, Texas toast, delicious homemade dessert and iced tea beginning at 7 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal every Wednesday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday dining menu changes weekly.

Visit us for delicious meals in a friendly dining atmosphere. For more information call 706-359-3445.

Youth concert

Solomon Pool Youth Department will have a youth concert Sat., March 20 at 4 p.m. featuring different groups and soloists. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Barbecue plate sale

Loco VFD will be having a Chicken BBQ plate sale on March 13, 2010 from 11am until sold out. Cost per plate is $6.00. Please come out and support your Loco Fire Department.

Anniversary prog.

The Deacons and Trustees of New Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, March 7, at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Anthony A. Dicks, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina will deliver the message.

The public is invited to attend.

Rev. Matthew Harden is the pastor.

St. Patrick’s Day dance

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 597 will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dance Sat., March 20 beginning at 9 p.m. The music will be provided by D.J. Vontrae’. An admission fee will be charged at the door. Attire is casual and if possible, everyone is asked to wear something green. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Glenda Norman at 706-359-4765 or Leverta Elam at 706-359-4462.

LCFP to meet

The Lincoln County Food Pantry will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library Thurs., March 18 at 1 p.m.

Church anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church will be celebrating its “136th Church Anniversary” at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Rev. Charles Lacey, Pastor of Mt. Neebo of Wilkes County and Pleasant Grove of Hepzibah, Ga. will be in charge of the service.

All are invited and welcomed to come help us lift up the name of Jesus on our special day.

Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is our Pastor.

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.

Scholarship concert

A Gospel Alive scholarship concert will be held at The Lincoln Center Sat., March 6, 6 p.m. Featured guests will be Ms. Dominque Daniels, Mr. Leonard Williams of the William’s Brothers, the Jones Family known as Determined, Rocky Branch Male Chorus and a local female soloist. Special M.C. will be Rev. Steve Ivey.

Advanced tickets are $7 or $9 at the door. To purchase tickets, see Ms. Mamie L. Garnett, Mrs. Helen Cavitt, Mr. David Harris, Mr. Melvin Harris, Mr. Gregory Harris, Mrs. Leila Ramsey, Ms. Kathy Harris and Mrs. Mary Lowe. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Bible study Thurs.

You are invited to a Community Bible Study each Thursday Night at Lincolnton Church of Christ, 1832 Highway 220 W.

Strawberries for sale

Lincoln County High School FFA/ FCCLA is having a strawberry sale. Flats (8qts.) - $25; 1/2 flat - $14; 1qt. - $4. Order by March 3. Available the week of March 15. Contact Lynn or Dennis Gay at 706-359-3121 or lgay@lincoln.k12.ga.us or dgay@lincoln.k12.ga.us.

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.

SAL to meet

The Sons of the American Legion will have their monthly meeting on March 9, 7 p.m. at the post home. All members need to attend and bring your dues if you haven’t paid. Membership is needed.

Accepting apps.

Goshen Baptist Church is accepting applications for the Harriet Goldman Butler Scholarship Fund. Individuals may inquire by calling 706- 359-4962. Applicants must meet qualifications.

Breakfast buffet

Men’s Ministry of Parks Grove will be held March 6 from 8 a.m. - until for the all you can eat buffet style breakfast. Cost is $5 a plate. Everyone is invited. Tonita Cody is pastor.

Yard sale Sat.

Price’s Grove Baptist Church will have a gigantic yard sale and breakfast biscuit sale March 6 beginning at 8 a.m. All proceeds will go toward Relay for Life.

Clean up day

The City of Lincolnton and the Lincoln County Government is sponsoring their Annual Spring Clean Up Day Sat., April 24. Call 706-359-5525 to sign up or for more information.

Turkey shoot

The Sons of the American Legion will have a turkey shoot March 19, 7 p.m. at the American Legion Fairgrounds. Great prizes, fellowship, fun and food will be available. Mark your calendars and come on down.

Spring revival

Annual Spring revival will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Mon. - Wed., March 15 - 17 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest minister will be Rev. T. C. Edwards. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Discipleship classes

Discipleship classes are held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church each second Wednesday at 7 p.m. during March. The classes will be held March 10 and March 31. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

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.

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.

LCHS council meeting

The Lincoln County High School Council will meet March 11, 7:30 a.m. in the media center.

Family reunion meeting

The Garnett-Harris family reunion group will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Kelly on Sat., March 13 at 6 p.m.

Dist. convention

The Tenth District Convention will meet at Springfield Baptist Church, Thomson, Ga., Fri. - Sat., March 5- 6. The Laymen will meet Friday at 7 p.m., the women’s auxiliary and parent body will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. Rev. Frederick Favors is pastor.

Cookies available

Time is running out to get your Girl Scout Cookies. Buy some extra to stash in the freezer for later this year. We still have some boxes of Thin Mints and Somoas left. Call Michelle at 706-359-3826 or 706-401-3830 to get your boxes.

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will hold its monthly meeting Thurs., March 11, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please remember to bring items for the food pantry.

Usher’s anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate their usher’s anniversary on March 28 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jessie Johnson and Rehoboth Baptist Church will be the guest. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Disney trip

Newberry Baptist Church Spring Break Disney Trip is scheduled for April 3 - 7, 2010. For more information and to sign up, please contact: Ms. Shelby Turner, 706-359-4755, Mrs. Jessie Turner, 706-359-2957, Ms. Sandra Turner, 706-359-6715, or Mrs. Shirley Leverett, 706-597- 0318.

Black history prog.

The Annual Seniors Day Recognition will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sun., March 7 during regular worship service, 10:15 a.m. The unity colors are green and white. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor. Everyone is invited

Cookbooks available

First Assembly of God has published a cookbook of local recipes that are on sale now at a cost of $12.00 each. All proceeds go to Speed the Light Missions. They can be purchased at the church office from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday thru Friday or call 706-359-7237. They are also available at Crawford and Breazeale Drug Store.

Lions Club meeting

The Lincolnton Lions Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Call Jim Butler at 706-359- 4114 for more information.