BETHANY BAPTIST
Vacation Bible school will be June 22-27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be nightly drawings for various giveaways including one prize of four park-hopper tickets to Walt Disney World. Visit the Web site to register online. The church is at 3417 Rolesville Road, Wendell. For more information, see bethanybaptist-wendell.com.

GREEN PINES BAPTIST
The church will host “Outrigger Island” Bible school June 25-29. Ages 2 - sixth grade are welcome. The event will be 6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9-11 a.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.greenpines.org for more information and to register or call 266-1613.

CROSS POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church will host a multi-family yard sale June 28 at the vacant lot near the Knightdale Wal-Mart. The event will raise money for the purchase of land or a building to serve as the church home. The sale begins at 7 a.m.

PEARCE BAPTIST
The Singles Leaning on Christ group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 7 p.m. The church is at 4634 Pearces Road in Zebulon. For more information, contact Karen Orndorff by phone (269-9768) or e-mail (k_orndorff@msn.com).

CHILDREN’S BUS MINISTRY
Beacon Baptist Church just outside Knightdale provides free transportation to church for ages 4-18 throughout eastern Wake County. To enroll or for more information, call bus captain Toni Ingram at 217-9242 or the church office at 872-2215.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Advantage Hospice and the Triangle East Fellowship of Churches hold interfaith bereavement meetings the first Monday of every month from 7-8 p.m. at Wendell United Methodist Church (129 N. Main St.). “Our goal is to give spiritual, professional and community support during a time of need,” organizer June Kempinski said. No fees or commitments are required in order to attend. For more information, call St. Eugene Catholic Church office (365-7114) or Kempinski (365-5863).

SHOTWELL BAPTIST
An adult Bible study is held every Sunday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call the church at 217-0064. Vacation Bible school “Outrigger Island” will be offered for preschool-adults. It will be held Sunday-Thursday, June 22-26, from 7-9 each night. For more information, call Ben Holt at 366-3140.

KNIGHTDALE CHURCH OF GOD
Feed the Multitudes Food Pantry is open every Monday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Regular Sunday worship service will be at 11 a.m. Nursery will be provided. For more information or directions, call 261-0568.

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST
The church will have vacation Bible school June 22-26 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a kickoff event, The Island Luau, Saturday, June 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. All are invited to attend: children, youth and adults. For more information or to register, call 266-2486 or visit the Web site at bethlehembaptistnc.com.

The Fruit of the Spirit Cookbooks are now available for $15. Call or come by the church office for your copy.

LIVING SPIRIT LUTHERAN CHURCH
The church holds worship services each Sunday morning at 11 in the Steeple Square shopping center. For more information, call Amy Strickland at 266-9848.

BEAVERS CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Beavers Chapel and Hand of God Ministries offer tutorials for all age groups and grade levels every Tuesday evening from 7-8 at Beavers Chapel, 701 Proctor St., Zebulon. All children are welcome. More volunteer tutors are needed. For more information, call 269-9818.

JONES HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST
The church schedule includes Sunday school every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.; second and fourth Sunday worship at 11; prayer service every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and interactive Bible study at 7; Baptist Training Union every third Thursday at 7 p.m.; and Christian education every third Friday at 7 p.m. The church is at 688 Mulberry Road, Spring Hope (Pilot area). Visit the Web site at www.joneshillbaptistchurch.com.

NEW FIRE WORSHIP CENTER
Angel Food Ministry is now at New Fire. Once a month you get $60 of groceries for $30 along with other grocery specials offered by Angel Food. For more information, call 404-1477 or 404-0299. The church is at 405 W. Sycamore St., Zebulon.

NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church is a family-friendly, come-as-you-are contemporary church in the Little Village shopping center across from Knightdale Seafood and Barbecue. Sunday services are at 10 a.m. with a separate service for children age 2-fifth-graders. Child care is provided for infants and crawlers.

The church holds a Friday morning men’s Bible study at IHOP in Knightdale. The group meets for breakfast at 6:30 with Bible study from 7-7:30. For more information, call the church office at 261-8929 or visit www.northsidecommunity.com.

ROCKY CROSS HOLINESS
The church will have a yard sale and bake sale Saturday, June 28, from 7 a.m.–noon. There will be homemade desserts for sale as well as homemade biscuits for breakfast. All proceeds will go to the Rocky Cross Women’s Ministry. The church is at the Franklin/Nash County border in the Rocky Cross community.

GLORY CLOUD AND FIRE MINISTRIES
The food pantry is open the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. For emergency food assistance, call the church at 269-5830 for an appointment.

LIVING WATER FELLOWSHIP
Living Water Fellowship meets at East Wake Academy each Sunday for Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and contemporary worship at 10:30. The church also offers ministries for babies, children and youths at the same times. For directions and questions, go to livingwaterfellowship4u.org or call Pastor Carlyle Hall at 801-4901.

WAKEFIELD CENTRAL BAPTIST
The church hosts several support group meetings including Narcotics Anonymous for individuals recovering from drug addiction — a program of abstinence; Monday nights at 8. Next meeting date Is June 23.

A cancer support group for those dealing with cancer, those who have lost loved ones to cancer, cancer survivors, friends and family members affected by cancer meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting date is July 3.

Alzheimer’s and dementia support group for family and friends of Alzheimer’s or dementia patients and for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting date is June 19.

These support groups are open to the public and meet in the Hendricks Fellowship Hall of the church at 308 Proctor St. in Zebulon.

HEPHZIBAH BAPTIST
The church will host a DivorceCare program for people who are separated or divorced and are seeking resources for healing. The seminar will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15. Call the church at 365-7847 or Leroy or Lucille Witt at 455-0130 for information.

KNIGHTDALE BAPTIST
“Wonderful Wednesdays” programs will be Wednesday nights this summer. Programs include Son Force Kids for ages 3-sixth-graders with games, stories, music and crafts; YAK Live for youths grades seven-12 with recreation, music videos and movie clips designed to deepen their Christian lives; “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts” for adults complete with Bible study to understand the nature of spiritual gifts, a spiritual gifts “test” and discussion. All Wednesday summer programs begin June 4 and run from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Child care is provided and the public is invited to attend.

ZEBULON BAPTIST CHURCH
“Son World Adventure Park” vacation Bible school will be June 23-27 from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 3-seventh-graders (children must have turned 3 before Oct. 15, 2007). Registration will be June 22 from 5-6 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 269-7329.

SAINT EUGENE CATHOLIC
“Ten Secrets to Stress-Free Living” will be Saturday, June 21, from 8-10 a.m. This is a humorous practical workshop presented by best-selling author and nationally recognized expert Kirk Martin who has trained over 22,000 parents and teachers, a news release said. Celebration Calm specialized in working with intense children, including families affected by AD/HD, anxiety, sensory issues, Aspergers, autism, ODD and OCD. Admission is free and open to the public.

Saint Eugene Catholic Church, in cooperation with Covenant Presbyterian Church, offers vacation Bible school. The program, titled “Power Lab,” kicks off Sunday, June 22, and runs through Thursday, July 15, from 6-8:30 each evening. For more information or to register, call 365-7114. The church is at 608 Lions Club Road, Wendell.

HAND OF GOD CHURCH MINISTRIES
A fellowship service will be June 29 at 119 Horton St., Zebulon, at 3 p.m. Pastor Herbert P. Gray will be the speaker.

A plate sale fund-raiser will be Friday, June 20. Grilled chicken or fried fish fillet, plus two veggies, dessert and bread will be available for $6. Call 374-9549 to place orders.

Nonperishable food items will be available for needy families Saturday, June 21, from 9-11 a.m. (or while supplies last). Bring verification of residence. The event is sponsored in conjunction with Progressive Team Works Outreach. The church is at 116 W. Horton St., Zebulon.

LIVING THE LIFE OF FAITH CHURCH
The church at 251 W. Barbee St. will hold summer revival June 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Apostle Elijah Forte from Forte’s Ministry in Wilson. Call 334-8350 for more information.

ZEBULON FIRST BAPTIST
The church is holding its vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. through June 20. The theme is “Adventures in Faith: Faith Heroes.”

On June 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Eastern Ministerial Alliance will host a summit to discuss gangs and gang violence, and how this is impacting the communities. The public is invited to attend.

GENESIS PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS
Vacation Bible school “Where Does God Have You?” will be Wednesday-Friday, June 18-20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Saturday Fun Day June 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with games and hot dogs. The church is at 6724 Hankinson Road, Wendell. Call 365-0447 for more information.

STRAIGHTWAY TEMPLE MINISTRIES
The church will be in revival Wednesday-Friday, June 25-27. The speaker is Pastor Jimmie Bass of Word of Truth in Wilson. Services will begin at 7:30 nightly. For more information, call 269-5070. The church is at 3009 Rosinburg Road, Zebulon.

MIDDLESEX CHURCH OF GOD
Vacation Bible school “POWER LAB” will be June 23-28. Classes will begin at 6:30 nightly with a grand finale celebration Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This celebration will be open to the children and their families to show the accomplishments of the week and share in a time of fun, food and fellowship. All children ages kindergarten-sixth grade are invited, regardless of church affiliation. Preregister at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/midcogvbs or contact Youth and Children’s Pastor the Rev. Darrell Hooker at (252) 235-5885 for additional information. The church is at 5407 N.C. 231 S. in Middlesex.

BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHURCH
“God’s Big Backyard” vacation Bible school will begin Saturday, June 21, with a “Backyard Bash” from 5-8 p.m. Hot dogs will be served. June 22-26 a meal will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and then VBS will be from 6:30-9. Commencement is Friday, June 27, from 7-8 p.m. The church is at 1599 N.C. 231, Wendell.

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
The church will celebrate 145 years in eastern Wake County with homecoming July 4-6. On July 4 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be inflatable stations and other activities for the family. A banquet will be July 5 from 5-8 p.m. Sunday services July 6 will begin at 11 a.m. The church is at 952 Morphus Bridge Road, Wendell. Call 365-7292 for more information.

ST. PAUL NO. 1 CHURCH OF CHRIST
The church is having vacation Bible school through Friday, June 20, from 7:30-9 p.m. The public is invited. For more information, call Regina Mitchell at 269-3598. The church is at 1319 Pulley Gordon Road, Zebulon.

THE GOSPEL OF RECONCILIATION
An outreach crusade revival will be June 26-27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 for workshops, and evening sessions at 7 at the Zebulon Lions Club building, 118 E. Lee St. A children’s session will be from 2-5 each day. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Helen Watson at 633-9407 or 375-4055.

MIDDLESEX BAPTIST
On June 28, the church will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The “100 Years of Faith” celebration will begin Friday night, June 27, with fellowship at 6 p.m. and then a free concert by The Southern Ambassadors at 7:30 in the family life center. On Saturday, June 28, there will be an old-fashioned picnic at the Corbetts’ pond at 3 p.m. Volleyball, horseshoes and fishing will be offered along with a pig pickin’ with all the trimmings. On Sunday, June 29, Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service at 11. Guest speaker is the Rev. Milton Hollifield, executive director of the N.C. Baptist Convention. A meal will be served after the service. A commemorative plate and cookbook will be available for a donation to the piano fund. Anyone with historical items or pictures of the church is asked to call Norma Corbett-Askew at (252) 235-2429. For more information, call the church office at (252) 235-3532.

RILEY HILL BAPTIST
A women’s conference will be July 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and July 13 in the 11 a.m. service. The theme is “Clothed in the Fruits of the Spirit.” Speakers on Saturday will be the Rev. Valerie Fields of Miracle Ministries in Raleigh and Bishop Pamela Spence of ROC Fellowship in Raleigh. Sunday’s speaker is the Rev. Latonya Agard of Malaby’s Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in Knightdale. The church is at 6025 Riley Hill Road, Wendell.

EAST WAKE CHURCH OF GOD
The church will host a gospel singing June 21 at 6 p.m. featuring several performers. The church is located on N.C. 97 in Lizard Lick. Call Mary O’Donnell at 365-5655 for more information.

WHITE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH
The church will host a vacation Bible school for all ages July 6-10. The theme is “Beach Party: Surfing through the Scriptures.” The program will run from 6-8:30 p.m. The church is at 13943 Buffalo Road, Archer Lodge. For more information call 553-7560.

WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
The church will celebrate choir day June 29 at 3 p.m. The church is located at 809 Proctor St., Zebulon.