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Today

• 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.
• Community Carnival, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 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., New St. Paul Baptist Church, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Fish and chicken plates, including 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, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Sandwiches, chips and dessert. Free. 548-9508.
• CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m., Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. Concert by Greystone Chapel. Free. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com

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.
• Stoneville Summertime Sing, 6 p.m., 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. Homemadeice 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 will move toHodgin Memorial United Methodist Church, 203Bryan St., Stoneville. www.hodginmemorialumc.org.
• Christmas in August Covered Dish Supper, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Bring a covered dish and see and hear World Changers’ mission trip report for Brunswick, Ga. Please donate school supplies.342-4227.

Monday

• 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. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.
• HEAVEN Book Study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 18, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Hermine Powell will lead a study of the book HEAVEN by Randy Alcorn. 342-4227.
• Old Time Revival, 7 p.m., through Friday, First Church of the Living God, Washburn Avenue and Thomas Street, Eden. Gospel singing and preaching. Guest Preacher Bishop Dwayne Pruitt from Bassett, Va. 627-0618.

Friday

• Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group,6:30 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Considering adoption? Have you adopted or are you a foster parent? Come spend time with families that have adopted and with others that have like concerns and experiences. Group meets first Fridays. Children welcome. 623-6064.

Upcoming

• Yard sale and fish fry, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 5, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Yard sale items, fish fry, hot dogs and sausage biscuits. 623-6122.
• Hot dog sale and gospel sing, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 5, First Church of the Living God, Washburn Avenue and Thomas Street, Eden. Gospel sing with New Addition begins at 7 p.m. Hot dog sale 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 627-0618.
• Southern Gospel Benefit for Penny Horsley, 5-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Holly Hills Christian Church, 255 Lakecrest Road (behind Boone Reynolds Funeral Home), Eden. Music by Dolon Priddy & Sweet Harmony, Called Out Ministry, and Living Faith. Hot dog supper 5:30 p.m. Singing begins 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit medical expenses for Penny Horsley. Davis Lee, 623-9600 or 627-7417.
• Reidsville MOPS (Mother’s of Pre-Schoolers), 9-11:45 a.m. Sept. 10, Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Mothers get together, do crafts, have fellowship, listen to speakers and eat great food. Child care provided. Group meets second Thursdays September through May. www.MOPS.org.
• Operation Faith, Hope, and Love for the Unemployed of Rockingham County, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. In cooperation with First Baptist Church of Reidsville. Variety of services offered and giveaways. Haircuts, manicures, dental and medical screenings, workshops, food, clothing, school supplies, automobile fluid checks and more. 548-6112.
• If You Were Mine: A Workshop for Those Exploring Adoption, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. An overview of what the Bible says about adoption, the different types of adoption and what you can expect from the process. Free attendance. $10 workbook. Registration: 623-6064.
• Missions Festival, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Fairgrove United Methodist Church, 1735 Cunningham Mill Road, Reidsville. Gospel music, games, bake sale, silent auction, antique tractors and cars, fire department smoke house, hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches and more. Proceeds benefit Camp Guilrock, the church’s mission outreach programs, and help people in need. Free. 349-8550.
• Career Enhancement and Finance Seminar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Sept. 12, CrossWalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Guest speakers Tonya Mill and Evangelist Carmen Palmer will provide career assessment and tips on resume writing, as well as cover a segment “Coupons and You.” Free. Light snacks. 623-4042.
• Homecoming service, 11 a.m. Sept. 13, Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 1611 Ashley Loop, Reidsville. Guest speaker Roger Johnson. Past and present members and friends invited. Covered-dish lunch follows service. 342-2550.

Ongoing

• First Baptist Church Preschool, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison, has preschool openings for ages 2-5 for 2009-10 school year. 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 friendly, 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 local music and game nights also featured during the summer. 623-6064, Ext. 315.
• Child care ministry, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Ages include six weeks through five 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 fall programs for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds. 548-6658.

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com