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Church News

 Lineberry Church
Lineberry Church located at 2559 Handy Road is hosting an Eater Egg Hunt with prizes on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 2-4 pm. Come and join the fun!
On Sunday, March 31, 2024 there will be an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30am with breakfast to follow. All are welcome.

Denton Wesleyan Church is hosting a free Community Meal
on Thursday, March 21
The meal will be held at Denton Wesleyan Church in the lower level of the church in the Red Room. Eat in or take out (take out available after 6pm). The church is located at 16345 S NC Hwy 109, Denton.
Menu: Chicken pie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, green beans and dessert
Groceries will be available to those who need them while supplies last.
We invite everyone to join us for some great food and fellowship.
Time:  5:30pm - 6:30pm    
Deliveries are available for those who are not able to attend.
Please call the church at 336-859-4565 by 12pm on Thursday, March 21.
Please leave your NAME, ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER.

Faith Baptist Church

Faith Baptist Church, 4518 Shiptontown Road, Denton will be having a BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 until 4:00. Plate includes 1/2 bbq chicken, potato salad, slaw, roll and dessert. Tickets are 10.00 - Take out only. To reserve tickets, call Dolly Fields at 336-242-3784 or you can purchase tickets at the door.

Fairview UMC Holy Week Services
Please join us for our Maundy Thursday Service on March 28th at 7:00pm and Good Friday Service on March 29th at 7:00pm. On Saturday, March 30th you may drop in at your convenience between 10:00am and 4:00pm to experience The Stations of the Cross, a series of self-guided and reflective meditations on the events of Holy Week. Please join us for Easter Sonrise Service, Sunday, March 31st at 7:00am. All are welcome! 5629 Old NC Hwy 109. You may contact Pastor Amy at ahiggins@wnccumc.net with any questions.

Holy Week Services at Central United Methodist Church

Central United Methodist Church (276 W.1st Street) cordially invites members of the community to attend our Holy Week services.  The Palm Sunday service at 11:00 am on March 24 will include special music and the traditional Palming of the Cross by the entire congregation.  A Maundy Thursday service, with Holy Communion, will be at 12:00 noon on March 28 in the church sanctuary.  The Central United Methodist Church family will join with the community to meet at the Denton Wesleyan Church to observe Good Friday at 7:00 pm on March 29th.  Denton CUMC Rev. Amy Hutchison will conduct an Easter Sunrise observance on March 31 at 7:00 am in the Denton Cemetery.  The 11:00 am service on Easter Sunday morning will feature two anthems by the chancel choir, the Flowering of the Cross, and Holy Communion.

Good Friday at Liberty Fellowship
Take a Walk-through History. Through the… Denial, Betrayal, Suffering, Crucifixion, Death and Burial of Jesus. Reflect and Worship. Friday March 29th from 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Come whenever you like. This is a self-guided walk-through experience. Come, bring family and friends. Reflect and worship. Experience Good Friday as never before.
Liberty Fellowship Church 8165 New Hope Rd. Denton, NC 27239.
LFChurh@live.com

Sunrise Service at Gravel Hill
Baptist Church
Gravel Hill Baptist Church, located at 6737 Gravel Hill Rd. Denton, NC, will have sunrise service at 7:00am. Breakfast to follow at 7:30, Sunday School 9:00, 10:00 worship. Everyone is invited.

Lineberry Church

Lineberry Church located at 2559 Handy Road is pleased to announce the beginning of a new ministry opportunity for the youth of our community. This ministry is specifically designed for elementary and middle school age children (ages 5-12). We will offer a special service during our 11:00am Sunday worship service. The new ministry is a kid friendly, fun and exciting time, with games, crafts and learning God’s word! This service is offered to all. As always, we will have our nursery available for younger children. Hope to see everyone here! “Let the little children come to me.” Matthew 19:14

Fairview UMC
Please join Fairview UMC Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm for Stations of the Cross for Children. This event is free, but please use the QR code to register. We ask that an adult/guardian remain with their child(ren) for the event.
 

The Pentecostals of Denton
The Pentecostals of Denton host Celebrate Recovery meetings every Tuesday at 7pm for those who are battling addictions.
Grief Share also meets every Thursday at 6pm for those dealing with a loss of a loved one.
Call (336) 247-1618 for more information.

Food pantry/Grocery pick-up
Denton Wesleyan Church
16345 S NC Hwy 109, Denton
Drive around to the lower level to the door marked “Kitchen” to pick up groceries.
Pick- up hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm

CENTRAL UMC FOOD PANTRY
Central United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30 until 12:00 for “Sharing God’s Abundance” to those in our community.  The church is located at 276 W. 1st Street, Denton.  Look for signs leading to the church entrance.  One food bag is available per family once a week.  
 

 

Obituaries
 
Dewey Carroll
Mr. Dewey C. Carroll, 94, of Royston, GA, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at The Gables in Royston.
Born on May 13, 1929 in Richfield, NC, he was the son of the late Olon Carroll and Anna Wyatt Carroll.  Mr. Carroll attended Jones Business School, and was the accounting manager for the GMAC in Atlanta. He was a member of the Royston First Baptist Church, and he loved gospel music. Mr. Carroll was a US Navy veteran and served during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife of 73½ years: Mary Snider Carroll of Royston; one son: Michael Carroll (Terri) of Hartwell; four grandchildren: Andrew Carroll (Abby) of Atlanta, Alan Carroll of Atlanta, Ansley Carroll of Denver, CO, Alyson Carroll of Atlanta; and one great-grandchild: Will Carroll. Mr. Carroll is preceded in death by his parents; one son: Gregory “Greg” Carroll; and one brother: Tommy Carroll.
The family received friends Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at their respective homes.
Funeral services for Mr. Dewey Carroll were held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Burial was in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gables, 12 Cobb Village Dr, Royston, GA 30662.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.  On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.

 
 

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