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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. Bring your guitar. Free. 623-4042.   

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.        

Homecoming services, Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 146 Fisher Hill Road, Eden. Sunday school 9:30 a.m., morning worship 11 a.m., lunch about 2:30 p.m., afternoon service 3:30 p.m. with special guest Rev. Dr. Otis R. Dillard of the County Line Missionary Baptist Church, Vernon Hill, Va. 627-1841.

Considering Adoption? 9:30 and 11 a.m., Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Visit and hear what God has to say about our role in adoption and orphan care. Representatives from Rockingham County Department of Social Services, Rockingham County Guardian ad Litem, Children’s Home Society of N.C. and Bethany Christian Services will answer questions. 623-6064.  

Vacation Bible School, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 8460 N.C. 14 North, Eden. Theme: “Be A Soldier of the Cross.” 627-7986.   

Monday

Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m., Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Presented by the Rockingham County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Photo ID required. 349-3434.  

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

Genealogy research, 9 a.m-noon, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Family History Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Access to thousands of records. 623-7154.    

Angel Food Ministries Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday,4:30 -7 p.m. Thursday, and 10:30-1 p.m. Friday, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Cash or food stamps. Food distributed at church from 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 22. Debit or credit card orders visit www.angelfoodministries.com. 558-4035.

Upcoming

Fun in the Son Day, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 15, First Wesleyan Church, 607 Church St., Eden. Water slide, bouncy bounce, face painting, nail painting, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Entertainment by the Community Youth Band. Fun for all ages. Free. Rain date Aug. 22. 635-1649.

Summer Ministry in South Africa, 8:45 and 11 a.m. Aug. 16, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Drew Herring, second-year divinity student at Duke Divinity School, will share his experiences during a summer ministry in South Africa. 342-4227.

Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17-21, New Life Baptist Church, 1201 Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Join us for Bible adventures, games, crafts, snacks, science experiments and amazing worship. For ages 3-12. 548-4055.

Free school supply giveaway, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 22, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St. (Draper Section), Eden. Students and parents of Draper Elementary invited to come by and pick up their supplies. 616-7754.

Back to School Prayer Walk, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 22, Rockingham County Public Schools. All Christians in Rockingham County are invited to walk at the school of your choice and pray for the upcoming year. Trained leaders on sight. Approved by the Rockingham County School System. Information: Bill Duke, 342-4227.

Homecoming and Revival Services, Aug. 23-26, Saint John United Methodist Church, 1112 Center Church Road, Eden. Aug. 23 Sunday school 9:45 a.m., morning service 11 a.m., lunch will follow. Rev. Jacques Moody, pastor of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Ridgeway, Va., will be guest speaker at 3 p.m. service. Revival will be nightly Aug. 24-26, with devotion at 7 p.m. and service at 7:30 p.m. 627-7443.

Ongoing

First Baptist Church Preschool, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison has preschool openings for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds for Summer Mornings Out Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon through August and 2009-10 preschool. To enroll, call Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. Church: 548-6112.

One Way Cafe, weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m and 5-8 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Lunch, dinner, free wireless Internet access, affordable specialty coffees, a relaxing atmosphere and a way to minister to the community and provide a Christ-centered place for everyone. The Clubhouse play area available for children. Live music and game nights in summer. 623-6064, Ext. 315.  

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

Fall Preschool Registration, Madison United Methodist Church Preschool, 100 W. Academy St., Madison. Registration for 2-, 3- and 4-year-old fall programs. 548-6658.  

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-4881, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com