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Today

* Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 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.

* Living Hope’s Angels Chinese Cultural Dance & Praise Team, 5 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Dr., Eden, and 5 p.m. Jan. 31, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Children ages 10-15 coming to the United States from China to share testimonies, music and cultural Chinese dance. Presented by Living Hope International, a Christian organization committed to caring for the orphans of China and showing the love of God. Free.

Sunday

* Haiti relief efforts, 8:45 and 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Jennifer Joyce of Madison will share specific ways Rockingham County residents can help with the relief efforts in Haiti. 342-4227.

* Early worship service, 9:15 a.m. Sundays, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. A place for spiritual friendship. No sermon, hymns, offertory. Dress casual. 548-6112.

* Baptist Men’s Day, 11 a.m., Baptist Temple Church, 729 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Rev. Mark Gray, team leader of Church Planting and Missions Development with the Baptist State Convention, will speak. 349-2396.

Monday

* Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m., Lowes United Methodist Church, 3191 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.   

* Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m., Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Photo ID required. Appointments: 548-6658. Information: 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.

* Grief Support, 7 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St. Mayodan. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. 548-9508.  

Tuesdays

* GriefShare Christian Ministry, 10:30 a.m. through April 13, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Thirteen-week video-based program for people struggling with grief and loss led by a qualified counselor. Light 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.

* New worship service, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. 623-6122.

Thursday

* Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m., Beaver Island Baptist Church, 3111 Ayersville Road, Mayodan. Photo ID required. Appointments: 427-6988. Information: 349-3434.    

Friday

* Pinto bean and cornbread supper, 5-8 p.m., Williamsburg Community Building, N.C. 87, Reidsville. Presented by Lowes United Methodist Men’s Club. Includes fixings, drinks and dessert. $6. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 98. (434) 203-0180 or 342-3056.

Upcoming

* Country breakfast, 7-10 a.m. Jan. 30, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 3708 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and homemade apples. Proceeds will help send LeeAnne Haynes for clinical trials on Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder of the central nervous system, to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance in Florida. Donations. 548-4455. 

* Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 S. 3rd Ave., Mayodan. Photo ID required. Appointments: 548-2645. Information: 349-3434.    

* Community meal, noon Jan. 30, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Serving pinto beans and cornbread. Free. 548-9508.

* Spaghetti supper, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 30, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, coffee or tea. $5. 623-6122.     

* CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m. Jan. 30, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. Christian music featuring John Hatchell, from Monroe, and former lead singer in the band Greystone Chapel. Free and open to the public. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com.

* Guest preacher Lance Cole, 8:45 a.m. Jan. 31, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

* HOPE (Helping Other Parents Endure) Support Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. For bereaved parents. Group meets the first Monday night monthly. 349-3026. 

* Beth Moore Bible Study “Esther,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, New Life Baptist Church, 1201 Bald Hill Loop, Madison. 548-4055.

* Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Dr., Eden.
Considering adoption? Have you adopted or are you a foster parent? Spend time with families that have adopted and others that have like concerns and experiences. Group meets first Fridays. Children welcome. 623-6064.

Ongoing

* Preschool openings, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Openings for 2- through 5-year-olds. Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. 
 

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