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Salmon Church news

The Helping Hands Ministry of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church is giving away free clothing for men, women and children to anyone who needs it.

If you are in need of clothing, go by the church on Tuesdays from 11:30-1 p.m. and 5- 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m.; and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.

Some canned foods are also available.

For more information, call 864-489-8391 during the above hours.

White Plains Baptist Church, 206 Soap Stone Road, will have a craft and bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon until 5 p.m.

All proceeds will go to reupholster the pews.

There will be silent auction tables, special collectibles, limited edition items and fitness equipment.

A hot dog or chicken stew dinner will be available with tickets $5 at the door.

The All Male Chorus of Bethel Baptist Church will celebrate its 37th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m., with a singing program.

Various choirs and groups from the surrounding area will be participating in the program.

You are invited to come and help the men uplift the name of Jesus through song.

Bethany Baptist and Rehoboth Baptist churches will join their choirs to present, "There is Peace in the World tonight," by Randy Vader with music by Jay Rouse.

The cantata will be presented at Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.

This stirring presentation celebrates the birth of Christ.

Jesus knows about peace - He is, indeed, the Prince of Peace.

How then can we define peace...? Peace is not the absence of conflict - Peace is the presence of God.

Joy to the world, the Lord is come - there is peace in the world tonight.

Rehoboth and Bethany invite you to join them for a time of fellowship and finger food refreshments following the cantata. Bethany is located at 215 Wilkinsville Hwy.

For more information, contact the Rev. Roger W. Ham, pastor of Bethany, at 488-5553.

Minister Pierre Salmon, associate minister of Mikes Creek Baptist Church, will preach his affirmation sermon on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at the church.

The public is invited to attend.

Holiday events

A Christmas bazaar and breakfast with Santa will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m.

Pancakes are $4 and pictures with Santa are $5 at 9:30 a.m.

The first 50 children will get a free bell to ring Santa in at 9:30 a.m.

You can eat breakfast with Santa for $4 or can have your name embroidered on a hat or stocking for $6. All proceeds to the Acteens.

Special events

Eggers Funeral Homes of Chesnee and Boiling Springs will host its seventh annual Holiday Remembrance Service on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m. at Eggers Funeral Home in Chesnee.

Meetings

Blacksburg VFW Post 4941 and its Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Community Building in Blacksburg. We will be having our Christmas get-together at this time. All Post and Auxiliary members are urged to attend.

Cherokee County Branch of the NAACP will have its monthly meeting and a reception for all lifetime members Dec. 9 at Westside Full Gospel Church at 7 p.m.