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By Brenda Bailey

Sheffield-Calahaln

Correspondent

Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Remember also that Davie County schools began on August 28 and we must be extra careful to watch for buses and children.

Birthday wishes to: Pamela Branham on Sept. 1; Craig Myers and Lester Edwards on Sept. 2; and Bill Reeves on Sept. 7. Happy anniversary to the following couples: Rodger and Melba Feimster on Sept. 4 and Wade and Linda Leonard on Sept. 6. If you would like a birthday or anniversary listed, please let me know.

Anyone interested in being a firefighter and serving the community, see Chief Gary Allen of the Sheffield-Calahaln VFD by coming by the department or calling 336-492-5791.

New Union thanks everyone for coming out to Hotdog Saturday. It was a wonderful time of great food and fellowship. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next one scheduled for Sept. 23.

New Union welcomes everyone to Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 each week.  A Blessing Box is full and ready for those in need  The Kids Power Hour begins weekly starting Sept. 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ijames Baptist Church’s worship service is each week at 10:30 a.m.  Bible Study is each  Sunday evening from 5-6 and TeamKID is each Sunday at the same time for children, ages 3 years to 6th grade. Ijames welcomes everyone to all services. Ijames is collecting non-perishable items for a Blessing Box on the church grounds, and the box now has a produce stand.  Anyone with an over abundance of garden vegetables may place their bounty on the stand.  Anyone in need may take what they can use.

A great time was had by children of all ages at VBS on Aug. 19 at Liberty Wesleyan Church.  It was a time of learning more about Jesus, enjoying playtime with each other and of course, snacks. Thanks to Pastor Rob Garrison for the photos.

A time of prayer is held at Liberty Wesleyan each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11. Choir practice is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church family wishes Pastor Rob and Bonnie Garrison the best as they start a new journey in ministry. They will be missed, and are much loved by everyone in the church and community.

Community Covenant invites you to join them on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. for worship and on Wednesday evenings at 6 for Bible study.

If you like to play music or just enjoy listening and dancing, check out the Meatlocker Jam on Mondays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and/or BoTyme each Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information and location of these jams, contact me via Facebook or email.

Cabarrus Station performed at Maw Maw’s Kitchen this past Friday.  Come out this Friday to hear Mona Jo & Friends from 6-8 p.m.

Prayer requests continue for Bryan Swain, Jean Reavis, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Betty Dameron, Tammy Keller, Charles England, Lincoln Dyson, Chester Reeves, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood,  Milton Tutterow, Nancy Peacock, Geraldine Lambert, Betty Beck, Sue Gobble, Bob Ellis, Helen Bulla, Paul Beck, Juanita Keaton, Betty Godbey, Emily Brown, Marsha Gobble, Mary Teague, Eddie Porter, Janie Williams, Larry Richie, Maria Knight, Violet Coursey, Clyde Jordan, Jack Seaford and Suzonne Stratton.  Our sincere condolences to the families of Doug Barneycastle and Tony Barney.

Please submit all news to me at brfbailey@msn.com, message me on Facebook or call me at 336-837-8122 no later than Friday.