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Today

• Mission’s Fundraiser, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1891 Bethlehem Church Road (off N.C. 14 South), Reidsville. Breakfast 8 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. Inside Sale starts at 9 a.m. Canned goods, baked goods, and many other items available. 623-4072.
• Clothing Recycle Day, 9 a.m.-noon, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. 548-6112.
• 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.
• 100th Anniversary, 3-7 p.m., North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave., Eden. Celebration includes mini-Bible school, DVD of church history, cookout, special music by “Mercy’s Promise” and revival. Special worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday with dinner on the grounds. Complete schedule visit www.northspraychristianchurch.com or 623-2371.
• Elisabeth Von Trapp Concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Ridgeway United Methodist Church, 160 Church St., Ridgeway, Va. Acoustic music to inspire the listener’s journey of the heart and soul. From the family whose story inspired “The Sound of Music.” Free. Child care provided. (276) 956-33756.

Sunday

• Fall Bible Study on Jeremiah, 9:15 and 11 a.m., also Oct. 11 and 18; 6 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St. Madison. 548-6112.
• 57th Homecoming, 9:45 a.m., East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Guest speaker Danny Barnhill from Galivants Ferry, S.C. Covered-dish lunch after morning worship. 342-1517.
• Women’s Day, 11 a.m., New St. Paul Baptist Church, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. The theme is “From Purpose To Power, To Praise,” II Timothy 1:1-9. Morning speaker Associate Minister LeKeisha Wilson. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 3 p.m. speaker Elder Mary Jackson along with the Jerusalem United Holy Church in Reidsville. 635-1902.
• Pastoral anniversary, 11 a.m., Gospel Light United Holy Church, 856 Gospel Light Church Road, Axton, Va. Celebrate the fourth anniversary of Elder James Leath and First Lady Dianne Leath. Speaker Minister Terri Wilson, associate minister and first lady of Morning Star Baptist Church in Eden. 4 p.m. speaker Bishop Harry L. Cohen, pastor of The New Covenant United Holy Church in Burlington. (276) 650-2788.
• 113th church anniversary,
• 3 p.m., Bold Springs Missionary Baptist Church, 3241 Guerrant Springs Road, Ruffin. Guest preacher Pastor Edward L. Pope, accompanied by White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church family, Dry Fork, Va. Lunch after morning worship. 939-2931.
• “How to Develop a Powerful Prayer Life” adult discipleship class, 5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.
• “The Bondage Breaker” Adult Discipleship Class, 5 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.
• Revival, 6 p.m., also 7 p.m. Oct. 5-9, Fieldcrest Road Church of God, 312 S. Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Visiting evangelist will be Rev. Kenny Braswell of Tryon. 635-7564.

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 touched by separation or divorce. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org.

Tuesday

• Flu shots, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. To sign up, call 548-9508.
• GriefShare, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 8, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss. Lunch provided. Free. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800 or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

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.
• Family Mission Night, 7 p.m., East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. A special time of learning about mission work in our world. For all ages. 342-1517.

Thursday

• Reidsville MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), 9-11:45 a.m., Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. A mothers’ get-together with crafts, fellowship, speakers and food. Childcare provided. www.MOPS.org.

Friday

• Movie night, 8 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Featured movie “Hotel for Dogs.” Popcorn and drinks provided. Free. 548-9508.

Upcoming

• Annual bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Presented by United Methodist Women. Craft items, bake sale, white elephant sale, church cookbooks and flavoring. Biscuits available for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch. 635-3103.
• Stew and bake sale, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10, Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison. Stew $5 per quart. 548-9840.
• Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Goodwill Baptist Church, 1036 K-Fork Road, Madison. Photo ID required. Appointments: 427-4178.
• Stew, bake sale and casseroles, too! 11 a.m. Oct. 10, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Stew ready at 11 a.m. 623-6122.
• Revival, 8:45, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 11 and 7 p.m. Oct. 12-14, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Guest preacher Rev. Lonnie Riley. 342-4227.
• Homecoming, 10 a.m. Oct. 11, Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4933 N.C. 770, Stoneville. Special singing by Emmaus Road. Guest speaker Rev. Roger Collins. Dinner will follow in the fellowship building. 573-9467.
• Fall revival, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Oct. 12-14, Woodbine Baptist Church, 7546 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Visiting singers will present special music in all services. Nursery provided. 427-2600.
• Missionary Day Services, 4 p.m. Oct. 11, Gospel Light United Holy Church, 856 Gospel Light Church Road, Axton, Va. Special guest speaker Mother Carrie Reynolds from Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ridgeway, Va. (276) 650-2788.
• Lillian H. McLaurin Good Neighbor Association’s Annual Friendship Rally, 4 p.m. Oct. 11, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 420 Mizpah Church Road, Reidsville. Rev. Dale Snead and the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church choir will render the service. The 2009 Good Neighbor recipient will be recognized for service to the community. 349-6762.
• Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Thompsonville Baptist Church, 2033 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 342-9392.
• “Happy Feet” Brunch, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15, The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: Dr. T.W. Price will share tips on keeping our feet healthy and happy. Music by Jenny Hemrick of Danbury. Speaker, Audrey Payne from Cary will explain how “Problems Produce Precious Memories.” Free child care with reservations. Deadline by noon Oct. 12. $9. Shelby Baker, 939-2230, or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.
• Flu clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Maxim Healthcare Services will administer flu shots for the regular seasonal flu prevention. $30 for those who do not have insurance. 635-3103.
• Ride-the-Rock, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 17, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville. Bike tour of Rockingham County. Participants must be at least 18 years old and may choose among three routes of 20 miles, 40 miles or 60 miles. Participants must wear approved bike helmet. Entry fee $20 in advance or $25 on ride day. All preregistered riders will receive a T-shirt and be eligible to win door prizes. Lunch will follow. Proceeds help support the church’s outreach program. Entry forms at Reidsville Bike Shop, Backstreet Buzz Coffee House, the Reidsville YMCA, the church office or download form at www.fpcridetherock.org. 349-3474.
• Project Linus of Rockingham County, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 17, First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Learn blanket-making skills, share ideas and help make blankets for children in crisis. Volunteers welcome. Supplies provided. Sandy Wyatt, 634-0785.
• Harvest Festival, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 17, Happy Home Congregational Christian Church, 6941 N.C. 700, Ruffin. Stew, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, desserts. Stew $4.50 per quart. Orders: 939-2138 or 939-7310.
• Homecoming, 10:45 a.m. Oct. 18, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Guest speaker Rev. Stuart Noell. Covered-dish lunch will follow. 623-6122.
• Community Day, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 18, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Slides, rides, food, music, games and fun. Free. 549-6658 or madisonumc110@embarqmail.com.

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