Christmas drama
Macon Baptist Church, 159 Church St., off Hwy. 158 Business in Macon, will present a live outdoor drama on Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at the church. "The True Meaning of Christmas" will be presented twice each night at 6:30 and 7:15.
There is no charge for the presentation and guests are invited to join in the fellowship afterwards with a cup of hot cider or hot cocoa and a cookie.
For more information, call 252-257-5712 or 252-903-0941.

Men's Day service
First Baptist Church, Franklinton, will observe its annual Men's Day worship service on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. Pastor Andre' L. Johnson will deliver the message and the First Baptist Male Chorus will render the music.

Thanksgiving service
Louisburg United Methodist Church, 402 N. Main St., Louisburg, will observe its Community Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. Community fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Fannieleen Lee Fellowship hall.
Combined Choir practice will be conducted at 3 p.m. prior to the service.

Volunteers needed
The Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is seeking volunteers to help provide tax assistance in the nearby communities.
The VITA program serves the elderly and low-to-moderate income families with preparing their income tax returns.
Training will start soon. For more details, please call (919) 528-2715 and ask for Donnie Jones.

Gospel program
The Concord Community Center, Inc. will have its annual gospel program on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church.
Guests are the Kittrell Male Choir, Haywood Baptist Gospel Choir, the Singing Deacons, Hope James and Brothers of Faith and St. Matthew Gospel Choir of Oxford.

Willing Workers anniversary
The Willing Workers of Allen Chapel Baptist Church will be celebrating their 59th Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 10:45 a.m. Minister Sheila Alston of Jones Chapel in Warren County is the guest speaker.

Musical anniversary
A 2nd Anniversary celebration for Pastor Ron Clifton & Nu Phase will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. at Terrell Lane Middle School, 101 Terrell Lane, Louisburg. Doors open at 4 p.m. For tickets, contact Ron Clifton (919)495-7808 or Frances Malone, (919)624-3245, or any group member..
Groups appearing on the program will include The McDuffie's from Bennettsville, SC, Long John & New Silver Stars of Cove City, Johnnie Clifton of Louisburg, Souls of Calvary of Franklinton, Spiritual Entertainers of Oxford, Chozen of Wake Forest, and others. Mistress of ceremonies will be Sister Ann Alston from WYRN Radio.

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