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SATURDAY

Yard sale and spaghetti lunch, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1308 Coach Road, Reidsville. Crafts, baked goods, plants and yard sale items. $4 lunch, eat in or take out. Thrivent-sponsored activity. 349-6278.

Spring plant sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by the Men’s Garden Club. Also in parking lot of Dr. Wayne Keeling’s office, 601 S. Main St., Reidsville. Geraniums, salvia, marigolds, impatiens, vincas, petunias, begonias, tomatoes, peppers, and hanging baskets.

“Black Tie and Blue Jeans” Banquet and Auction, 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. Presented by Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Featuring food and fun, entertainment, silent and live auctions. Sponsored food tables will offer “grazing” or tasting a variety of main-course foods with specific themes. Desserts also featured. More than 300 auction items up for bidding. Free. Reservations required. Reservations: Gail Evans-Jones, 623-5540.

SUNDAY

Encounter Ministry, 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Contemporary music, prayer and Bible-based message. Come as you are. 548-9508.

Christian Conversation and Coffee, 9 a.m. Sundays, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Place for spiritual friendship. No sermon, hymns, offertory. Dress casual. 548-6112.

91st Homecoming, First Church of The Living God, Washburn Avenue and Thomas Street, Eden. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. with Bishop Bucky Davis from Biscoe and singing with The Gospelairs from Mount Airy. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. No Sunday night service. 627-0618.

Homecoming, 10:30 a.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Cookout, music, games for kids and fellowship will follow the morning service. 548-9508.

250th Anniversary Homecoming, 11 a.m., Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Rev. Dr. Sam Marshall, General Presbyter of Salem Presbytery, will preach. Covered-dish lunch will follow in fellowship hall. Several former pastors attending include Bill Brown, David Garth, Reid Montgomery, Laurie Valentine and Jean Rodenbough. Speedwell is the oldest established church in Rockingham County. Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

Community Choir, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. Seven churches form a mass choir to perform songs promoting peace. Event will support area ministries with a love offering. Take a canned food item to donate to the Lord’s Pantry and the Salvation Army. Free admission. Ann Pratt, 427-5165, extension 2045.

MONDAY

Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Glencoe United Methodist Church, 601 Glencoe Chruch Loop, Summerfield. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

Emergency Services Ministry Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. EMTs, firefighters and law enforcement invited. 932-0441.

GriefShare and DivorceCare Support Groups, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss or those touched by separation or divorce. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org

WEDNESDAY

The Sale & Exploitation of People: Victims of Human Trafficking, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Sandra Johnson from the Triad Ladder of Hope will speak. 342-4227.

FRIDAY

Movie night, 7 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Double feature with “The Apple Dumpling Gang” and “The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again.” Popcorn and drinks provided. Free. 548-9508.

UPCOMING

Family Fun Day (Operation In As Much), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9, Mayodan ballpark, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Presented by First Baptist Church of Mayodan, Mayodan United Methodist Church, Woodbine Baptist Church and New Vision Fellowship. A one-day mission blitz to give back to our community. Hot dogs, games, prizes, face painting, balloon sculptures, bouncy house, crafts, clowns and music. Free. 548-2565 or 932-3442.

Ed Kilbourne, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 10, Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Dr., Reidsville. Singer, storyteller and folk theologian will lead the morning worship offering songs and stories to help interpret the lessons of the Gospels. Musical concert at 7 p.m. Ed Kilbourne combines acoustic guitar and keyboard with his singing and storytelling. 349-8773.

Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. May 11, Good News Baptist Church, 1215 W. Academy St., Madison. Photo ID required. 349-3434.
lYard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16, Comer’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1990 Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Proceeds benefit Ukraine Missions Team. 548-2575.

ONGOING

First Baptist Church Preschool, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison has openings for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds for Summer Morning Out, 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays and Thursdays in June, July and August. Information: Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. Church info: 548-6112.

Childcare ministry, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Ages includes 6 weeks through 5 years. Also drop-in care and after-school care available first-come, first-served. Low weekly rates and DSS accepted. 342-1517 or 342-1099.

Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have own guitar. Free. 623-4042.