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Published: January 21, 2009

Here is a comprehensive look at what is happening in the Mooresville-area faith community:

Freedom Christian Center

Freedom Christian Center is a non-denominational church located at 757 Oakridge Farm Hwy/Hwy 150E in Mooresville. If you have questions about this event, feel free to call us at 704-664-3600 or visit us on the web at www.fccmooresville.org.

Mooresville City Church

Continental breakfast is provided at the Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Services are held at the National Guard Armory, N. Broad St. Details: 704-562-1902.

Tuesday Night Fellowship is held from 7-8 p.m. Join for this time of round table discussion on the issues of life.

Holy Communion is served at the 10 a.m. service on the first Sundays.

Fourth Sundays are Soul Food Sunday. This will be a time of free food and fellowship with friends and families of the Mooresville community.

Lakeside Presbyterian

You are invited to join us at new service times. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:45 a.m. Join us for coffee and fellowship prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. All events at Lakeside Presbyterian Church (ARP), 381 Williamson Road. 704-663-6775. www.lakesidepresbyterian.org. Pastor John Dawson johndawson@lakesidepresbyterian.org

Redeemer's Light UMC

Relight is a Christian church that offers a casual, come as you are environment in which the message of Jesus is authentically presented in a way that is relevant to your everyday life. The talks are meaningful and uplifting, and the music is current and upbeat. At Relight, all are invited and welcome. Sunday at 10 a.m. at Mooresville Intermediate School, Coddle Creek Hwy. Children's church, "Kidz Outlet" meets at 10 a.m. for ages 3-5th grade. Casual praise & worship. Life Groups are offered on a continual basis.

Our Youth group has undergone a transformation! Come and check out Xtreme Life, aka XL. We are two ministries in one. First Xtreme Life Student Ministries under the dynamic teaching of Sr. Pastor Scott Ireland of Redeemer's Light and also Xtreme Life Outreach, where we take students into the community to minister to their peers and help reach the lost by teaching young people how to connect to Christ and have an everlasting and ever changing relationship with Him. Young people in high school and college are encouraged to attend. Meeting Wednesday evenings at Fieldstone Presbyterian gym. Cafe opens at 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. is start time. Xtreme Life is also hosting Open Hoops at the Intermediate School Sundays 5-8 p.m. beginning Jan. 25.

More info? Call the church office at 704-662-8663 or check out www.relight.org.

Williamson's Chapel UMC

The church is offering three new recovery groups, all meeting on Monday evenings. All three classes, Divorce Care for Kids, Divorce Care and Grief Share, will meet for 13 weeks beginning Jan. 26 from 5:45-7:15 p.m. in the upstairs of the B building, adjacent to the sanctuary. Registration is necessary to order books. Materials cost is $12, and scholarships are available. Details or registration by calling 704-664-3680 at www.williamsonschapel.org Childcare is available by reservation only.

Divorce Care for Kids, for ages 5-12, will be facilitated by Joann Simon and is designed to help children recover from the hurt of divorce. Divorce Care will be facilitated by Mary Lou Kornegay and Artie Whipple and offers support to help people during one of life's most difficult experiences. Grief Share, facilitated by Jerry Kornegay, who has a widower and Master's degree in counseling, offers help for those grieving the death of a loved one.

Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church, 575 Brawley School Road, is offering a new Saturday service at the church at 6 p.m. "Connexion" has begun, and offers contemporary music, Bible messages and the opportunity to make new friends and worship Christ in a casual, friendly community. Details, contact the church at 704-664-3680.

The singles ministry at Williamsons Chapel has ongoing events including: coffee time to welcome and visit with singles between services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the old parlor A from 10:45-11:15 a.m.; Bible study which meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room B201. Childcare is provided. No reservations are needed; Members work on a Habitat for Humanity program the first and third Saturdays of each month. Singles often meet for breakfast prior to going to the home site. Check www.williamsonschapel.org

The Wednesday youth schedule is: 5-5:45 p.m. God's Voice Youth Choir, led by Rev. Andrea Smith; 5:45-6:15, youth dinner, cost is $4; 6:15-7 p.m. Confirmation Class in the old fellowship hall; 6:15-7 p.m. youth groups meet in Rooms 105 and 106.

St. Luke Greek Orthodox

We are holding weekly services at 134 Talbert Pointe Boulevard in Mooresville. Sunday Divine Liturgy begins at 9:45 a.m.

Our website is www.stluke-nc.org; office phone is 704-660-6915.

Word of Hope Church

The Word of Hope Full Gospel Church meets at 139 Market Road, Mooresville. Visit their website at www.TheWordofHopeChurch.com. Details about activities, call 704-528-9845.

Fieldstone Presbyterian

Fieldstone gathers for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and for worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays and offers various activities throughout the week to deepen our spiritual walk. Anyone in the community is welcome to join for any or all of their events. Call to confirm time and location at 704-663-2188.

Studies will be held during the week as follows: Monday night study on "Mary, The Mother of Jesus" from 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday morning Bible Study on Revelation, from 10-11:30 a.m.; Wednesday night program, including children's choir, supper, Tonechimes, Adult Bible Study, and Children's Bible Study; Friday Night Theology on Tap at Beef O'Brady's from 6-8 p.m.; Couples' Bible study, the first Saturday of each month; and Spiritual Leadership Certificate Program, Sundays from 5-7 p.m.; Youth group meets twice per month.

The community is invited to join us for our weekly hotdog lunches, which are held every Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations are gladly accepted for this meal.

First Presbyterian

A workshop on personal finances from a Biblical perspective, "Discovering God's Way of Handling Money" will be conducted Jan. 30-31. We need to learn how God desires for us to address our financial needs and practices. Call or email the church office to register. Crown Financial Ministries is providing the materials for us. It will start Friday night from 7-9 p.m. Then return on Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is provided for $5 per person. Workbooks, a necessary part of the course, will be provided for $10 each. Childcare will be available, but only with prior notice, so let them know if that will be needed.

It is nearly time for our annual "Lent in the Living Room" small group series. Small groups meet once a week for six weeks during Lent, beginning the week of Ash Wednesday Feb. 22-28, and concluding the week of the 5th Sunday of Lent, March 29-April 4. The groups meet in homes or at the church to discuss the Scripture passage that the pastors will preach the following Sunday. This year, we are focusing on the Passion of Christ from Mark's Gospel. Signup for the groups will begin in February in the parlor.

Three sets of people are needed to make "Lent in the Living Room" work: People willing to host a group in their home for the six weeks of the series; people willing to facilitate—that is, lead the discussion—for a group with the discussion questions provided; and People willing both to host and to facilitate. Contact the pastor if you are willing to serve.

First Baptist

First Baptist Church, Mooresville preschool registration for the upcoming school year, Sept. '09-May '10, will be open to the public on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration will be held on a first come, first serve basis. The one-time registration fee of $85 and the first month's tuition are required to hold a space for the child. Both are non-refundable. Classes include Mother's Morning Out, 2-year-old classes, 3-year-old classes, 4-year-old classes and Pre-K extended day. For additional details about class options, costs and a registration form visit www.fbcmooresville.com or contact the director at 704-799-1280.

Coddle Creek ARP

A playgroup for moms and children is meeting on Fridays at 10 a.m. Contact Lisa Myers and Haley Bormann for more information.

A book exchange table is located in the foyer of the fellowship hall. All books can be had for 50 cents each. Proceeds will be divided between the Community Pregnancy Center and the Mooresville Area Bible Teachers' Association.

Covenant Kids meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. for supper, 6:30 p.m. for children's choir rehearsal and 7 p.m. for meetings.

A group is meeting each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. praying for the effort to plant a daughter congregation.

The youth groups meet at 5 p.m. on the second, third, fourth and fifth Sundays.

Southside Baptist

Southside Baptist Church has two mission opportunities. The first is a trip to Alaska with a tentative date of Aug. 1-9. The second is a trip to Cuba on Nov. 10-18. Contact the church office at 704-663-2892 for more details.

Southside's senior adults will visit Korner's Folly in Kernersville on Jan. 27. Korner's Folly is a home built in 1880 and is an eccentric structure with 22 rooms spread out over three floors and seven levels, with ceiling heights ranging from six feet to 25 feet. Contact Hal Green, senior adult pastor for more details at 704-663-2892.

The preteen and youth parent banquet will be on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Jeffery's Restaurant. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for students.

The Discovering Southside Class 101 will be each Sunday in January at 9:45 a.m. If you are a new member of Southside or if you are interested in membership, you are invited to attend.

In January Southside is enjoying a video series by Louie Giglio. The last session, "The Megaphone of Hope" will be at 6 p.m. on Jan 25. There will be an encore presentation on the following Wednesday from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

The Master's Men's breakfast will be on Feb. 7 at 7 a.m.

Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The sessions begin with a meal. There is a step study every Monday from 7-8 p.m. led by Jeff Rich.

Berea Baptist

Join on Wednesdays for family supper at 6 p.m., for Berea Kids at 6:30 p.m. and adult Bible study at 7 p.m.

Tapes of the worship services are available for shut-ins. Call the church office if you would like to receive the tapes.

The Women on Mission night group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Baptist Men's breakfast will be held on Feb. 1 at 8 a.m.

Centre Presbyterian

Mother's Morning Out meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

The 2 cents a meal offering will be received on Jan. 25.

The Business Women's Circle meets on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The Era Brantley Circle meets on Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.

The Ada Williams Circle meets on Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.

The diaconate meets on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

The session meets on Feb. 8 at 12:15 p.m.

The youth group meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Sundays.

On Sundays at 3:30 p.m. the Heavenly Ringers youth bell choir practices in the old manse.

The Praise Choir practices at 7 p.m. on Mondays in the sanctuary.

On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. the adult hand bell choir practices in the old manse, and at 7:45 p.m. the adult choir practices in the choir room.

DaySpring ARP

Visitors are welcomed at all services, which meets at 3875 Statesville Blvd. (Hwy. 70). For more information on our church, call 704-642-0855.

The Women's Fellowship meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Sunday youth groups meet bi-weekly at 4 p.m.

On Jan. 31 Christian Education Ministries will be sponsoring a day for the training of church officers. The host church will be the First ARP Church of Gastonia with Dr. Mark Ross serving as the speaker for this event. Dr. Ross will be speaking on "The Keys to the Kingdom". He will speak on the role of elders in admitting people to membership, dismissing people from membership and church discipline. He will also discuss admitting people to baptism and the Lords' Supper and will also include a presentation of "Why We Baptize Infants."

Our website address is www.dayspringarp.org.

Christ Church ARP

This mission congregation gathers for worship at 9:30 a.m. on the west side of Lake Norman at 7919 Natalie Commons Dr., Denver. Rev. Morrie Lawing serves as pastor. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1029, Denver, NC 28037, and the church phone number is 704-483-5510.

The congregation has established a Building and Land Fund.

We have a Fourth Sunday luncheon after worship once a month. Communion is celebrated on that day.

Faith Presbyterian

Join for Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and for evening worship service on Sunday at 7 p.m.

We are having a covered dish luncheon after church on the first Sunday of each month. Join on Feb. 1 for this time of fellowship.

The women in the church meet at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.

The Winter Meeting of Central Carolina Presbytery will be held on Jan. 24

First Wesleyan

The choir is rehearsing each Sunday following the evening worship.

A Hispanic Wesleyan Church meets in Charlotte.

Harbor Presbyterian

Audio and video of weekly sermons is available on the church website http://www.HarborChurch.org/

A men's prayer meeting meets on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at the church.

A men's prayer breakfast Bible study meets at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays at Bob Evans at Exit 36.

Carl and Cassandra Larson are hosting a home fellowship meeting at 5 p.m. on Sundays. Patrick and Lori Neilsen host another group at the same time.

The adult Bible study on Ezekiel, Daniel and Esther is underway with Chuck Peters leading the class.

First Sunday lunch will be held after worship on Feb. 1.

Check out our church's web site at www.harborchurch.org

Greater Harvest Reformed

Rev. David Olah serves as pastor and the worship service is at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday School is at 10:45 a.m.

The women's group is meeting weekly, and the men of the church meet monthly.

The congregation is doing outreach in the Mocksville area.

Huntersville ARP

The diaconate meets the third Monday of each month.

A men's luncheon meets on the first and third Wednesdays.

The ladies meet for a Thursday morning Bible study. Lunch is held on the first Thursday of the month.

Music rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons as follows: hand bell quartet at 4 p.m.; hand bells at 5 p.m.; and adult choir at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Nights in January Pastor Crotts is teaching a survey of every book of the Bible. They will have the study each Wednesday night, with the dinner and children's schedule remaining as done in this fall.

Mooresville ARP

A beginner's aerobic exercise class is held on Mondays and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Fitness Instructor Amy Rankin is the leader.

The session meets at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 1.

The Sunday evening youth groups are meeting.

The deacons meet on Feb. 15 at noon.

The ARPs will have lunch on Feb. 11 at noon in the Family Life Center.

The men's breakfast will be held on Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. at Corine's Café.

The Kennedy Circle meets at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3.

The Edwards Bluegrass Band from Salisbury will entertain at the Family and Friends Night today, Wednesday, Jan. 21. Supper begins at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. the hand bell choir practices, and at 7:30 p.m. the adult choir rehearses.

Church Web Site: www.mooresvillearp.org

New Perth ARP

Weight Watchers meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Circle #1 meets Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.

The session, diaconate and Circle #4 meets on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.

The Men's Ministry group meets on Mondays at 7 p.m.

A mom's Bible study is held on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

A senior adult Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

A youth lock-in will be held on Jan. 31.

Wednesday church includes bells at 5 p.m., supper at 6 p.m., children's and youth times at 6:30 p.m., adult Bible study at 6:45 p.m. and adult choir rehearsal at 7:45 p.m.

Our Sunday morning sermons are being recorded and can be heard the following Sunday at 10 a.m. on WSIC 1400/1500 AM and Time Warner Cable Channel 20.

The Men's Ministry meets on Mondays at 7 p.m.

The Keenagers meet for lunch at noon on Feb. 11.

Peninsula Baptist

Training is offered for our drama ministry on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

The Women on Mission day Bible study group meets on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

An ESL Class for Hispanics is offered on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. at Brawley Middle School.

Broad St. UMC

On Sundays, the Rainbow Ringers practice at 4:30 p.m., and the UM KIDS meet at 5 p.m.

On Wednesdays, the Master's Ringers at 6:30 p.m., the Joyful Ringers meet at 6:30 p.m. and the choir also practices at 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mike has begun a Bible study on the Gospel of Luke on Sundays beginning at 5 p.m.

The United Methodist Kids In Action is sponsoring a soup meal with salad and potatoes on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1. All proceeds will go to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. This is part of a nationwide program to benefit local programs to help feed the hungry.

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