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SATURDAY

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 your own guitar. Free. 623-4042.

Fun in the Son Day, 4-7 p.m., 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.

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.

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

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.

121st Homecoming, 11 a.m., Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 512 N. Henry St., Eden. Guest preacher will be Rev. Kaven Smith, associate minister of Mountain View Baptist Church in Martinsville, Va. Lunch after morning service. 3 p.m. guest will be Rev. Anthony R. Pass, pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Ringgold, Va. 623-3739.

MONDAY

Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m. through Friday, New Life Baptist Church, 1201 Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Bible adventures, games, crafts, snacks, science experiments and worship. Ages 3-12. 548-4055.

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

Revival, 7 p.m. through Friday, New Heights Baptist Church, 2796 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Guest speaker Dr. Joe Arthur of Jonesboro, Ga. Special guest Monday night will be Archie Watkins, former tenor singer with The Inspirations. 342-1087.

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. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.

THURSDAY

Back to School Carnival and School Supplies Give Away, 6-8 p.m., Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Hot dogs and free school supplies. Book bags for the first 30 students. 623-6122.

FRIDAY

2009 Bible School, 5:45-9 p.m., also 9:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Aug. 22, 2:30-5:40 p.m. Aug. 23, Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 S. 3rd Ave., Mayodan. Dinner included Friday, lunch included Saturday, and Sunday concludes with ice cream party. Children in nursery through grade 5 invited. www.mayodanmoravian.org. 548-2645.

UPCOMING

Youth yard sale and car wash fundraiser, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-9508.

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 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 school year. Trained leaders on site. Approved by the Rockingham County Schools system. Information: Bill Duke, 342-4227.

Homecoming and revival services, Aug. 23-26, St. 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. Come fellowship with us. Doors open to all. 627-7443.

Sunday School barbecue kickoff, 6 p.m. Aug. 23, First Baptist Church, 209 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.
lGrief Support, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one or any kind of grief, please join us. 548-9508.

Beth Moore Simulcast, Aug. 28-29, First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. Theme: “Coming Home to the Heart of our Desires.” $15 per person. Reservations: 623-3962.

Shrimp Fest, 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 28, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 315 Lindsey St., Parish Hall, Reidsville. All you can eat shrimp, chicken breast, macaroni and cheese, slaw, ice tea and coffee. $13 adults or $35 for family with 2 or more children. 349-3511.

Community Carnival, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29, First United Methodist, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Games, food, bounce house, events. Fun for all ages. Free. 349-6017.

Fish Fry and More, 11 a.m. Aug. 29, New St. Paul Baptist Church, 1020 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. Fish and chicken plates, which include two side items, bread and slice of homemade pound cake. $5 per plate or $3.50 per sandwich. Orders: Call by 7 a.m. the day of sale. Delivery available. 635-5171.

Community meal, noon Aug. 29, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Sandwiches, chips and dessert. Free. 548-9508.

CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. Greystone Chapel in concert. Free and open to the public. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com.

Stoneville Summertime Sing, 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Stoneville Rotary Stage, next to parking lot of Fidelity Bank, 103. S. Henry St., Stoneville. Presented by Hodgin Memorial United Methodist Church, musical talents from local churches will participate. Homemade ice cream, cold drinks and cookbooks available for purchase. Love offer for Beth Mitchell Memorial Fund. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the event would move to Hodgin Memorial United Methodist Church, 203 Bryan St., Stoneville. www.hodginmemorialumnc.org.

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 Dr., Eden. Lunch, dinner, free wireless Internet access, affordable specialty coffees, a friendly 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 during the summer. 623-6064, extension 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.