Area churches are getting ready for their spring time festivities and Easter celebrations, and they want you to join them. If you would like your church’s information and events published, email crystalfaircloth@columbuscountynews.com. Take a look at what is going on near you.
- Happy Home Baptist Church will be having a ‘Come As You Are’ night of worship on Saturday, April 12, starting at 7 p.m. Service will be held on the lawn of the church. Happy Home is located at 2670 Happy Home Road in Nakina.
- Pireway Free Will Baptist Church will continue revival services through April 11. Weeknight services start at 7:30 p.m. Pireway FWB is located at 16213 Swamp Fox Hwy E., Tabor City.
- Pleasant Plains Church is getting into the Easter spirit this Saturday, April 12, for their yearly egg hunt. The event will begin at 10 a.m., and everyone is invited. The church is located at 31 Pleasant Plains Church Road in Whiteville.
- St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church is still holding their weekly food bank every Thursday at 11 a.m. The church can be found at 507 Moneyhole Rd in Freeman.
- Engage Life Church will hold their annual children’s Easter celebration on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. There will be finger foods, an egg hunt, and plenty of fellowship. Regular Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. at ELC, followed by the kid’s ministry at 11 a.m. The church is located at 386 Thompson Town Road in Whiteville.
- Hallsboro United Methodist Church has a multitude of things lined up for Holy Week. The church will be hosting Palm Sunday services on April 13. Praise and worship will begin at 11 a.m., and a covered dish luncheon will follow at 12:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Communion will be held on April 17 at 4 p.m. Bible study for HUMC is every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the parsonage located at 96 Wyche Street, and a craft night takes place every second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church. Easter Sunday services will commence on April 20 with adult Sunday School at 10 a.m. and the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. HUMC can be found at 1004 Hallsboro Road South. For more information or questions, contact Tric Zyzyk at 571.232.8680.
- Antioch Baptist Church will celebrate Palm Sunday this weekend, April 13, with a walk-through experience called ‘Journey to the Cross.’ Tours begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Food will be served after your walk. For more details or large groups that plan to attend, call Jessica at 910.770.0264. ABC is located at 1463 Antioch Church Road in Whiteville.
- Western Prong Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to attend their live tomb display that tells the story of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection to life. The event will be held on April 18 from 3-9 p.m. and on April 19 from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. WPBC can be found at 167 Peacock Road in Whiteville.
- Abundant Life Assembly of God will have their Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, from 12-2 p.m. The day will include the egg hunt, an interactive gospel lesson, refreshments, and lots of fun. If you would like to visit the church, services at held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. The address to ALAG is 5384 James B. White Highway South in Whiteville.
