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OPEN THE FLOODGATE OF REVIVAL FIRE
Event Date: March 2nd 2014
Event Time: 6:30 pm daily
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Oasis of Peace Community Church
Address Line 1: 500 S. New Hope Road Suite 106
City, State, Zip: Raleigh, NC 27610
Event Description: Come hear the man that has LIFE TRANSFORMING testimonies and a message from God.
“Bishop Milton Boyd”
Event Contact: Bishop John Oti
Event Contact Number: 919-649-9191
Affordable Care Act Presentation
Event Date: 03/04/2014
Event Time: 7:30 pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Refiner’s Fire Community Church
Address Line 1: 1001 E Main St
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27701
Event Description: Refiner’s Fire Community Church (RFCC) in conjunction with Manpower Development Corporation (MDC) is hosting the Affordable Care Act Presentation to educate the community on what Obamacare means to them. The deadline to register for benefits is approaching and we want to ensure that you have all you need to make an informed decision. Come out and be enlightened by the presenter, Ms. Tiki Windley.
Event Contact: RFCC
Event Contact Number: (919) 688-0010
FIRE CONFERENCE
Event Date: FEB.28TH 2014 THROUGH MARCH 2ND 2014
Event Time: FRIDAY FEB.28TH AND SATURDAY MARCH 1ST AT 7PM, AND SUNDAY MARCH 2ND AT 10AM IN THE MORNING
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD: VICTORY TEMPLE
Address Line 1: 8470 GARVEY DRIVE
City, State, Zip: RALEIGH NC 27616
Event Description: THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD VICTORY TEMPLE INVITE EVERYONE TO THE FIRE CONFERENCE DIVINE IMPARTATION ACTS1:8. MINISTERING : BISHOP DAVID BAKARE
HOST : PASTOR BISI AND YOMI OSIKOYA
Event Contact: —
Event Contact Number: (919) 247-9668
PASTOR’S/ELDERS /AND SPOUSES LUNCHEON
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 12PM
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: BISHOP VERNA L PETERKIN
Address Line 1: 1701 TEED DEE STREET
City, State, Zip: RALEIGH, NC 27610
Event Description: BISHOP VERNAL L PETERKIN(PRESIDING PRELATE) OF THE BRIGHT HOPE DIVINE HOLY CHURCH OF GOD, INC…16 BRAGG STREET/RALEIGH NC IS SPONSORING A PASTORS/ELDER AND THEIR SPOUSES LUNCHEON ON SATURDAY/MARCH 1ST AT 12PM AT THE MARTIN STREET BAPTIST CURCH(JOHNSON BUILDING) LOCTATED AT 1001 MARTIN STREET. ALL PASTORS/ASSISTANT PASTORS/YOUTH PASTORS AND THEIR SPOUSES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. CHARGE IS FREE!
ATTIRE: BUSINESS CASUAL.PLEASE COME OUT AND BE BLESSED OF THE LORD!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (919) 828-9444
Nutrtion Education and Cooking Demonstration
Event Date: 02/28/2014
Event Time: 6:30pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Riley Hill Baptist Church
Address Line 1: 6101 Riley Hill Road
City, State, Zip: Wendell, NC 27591
Event Description: The Nutrition Education and Cooking Demonstration Workshop Series is sponsored the Riley Hill Family Life Center with to support the development of the Riley Hill Faith Partners for Healthy Communities Collaborative. The collaborative seeks to increase physical activity among residents in the Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon areas.
Join us on Friday, February 28th at Riley Hill Baptist Church (6101 Riley Hill Road, Wendell, NC) for a healthy dinner and educational information to improve your eating habits and increase your ability to become more physically active. The event will feature cooking demonstrations, healthy resources, take home recipes, a Free Healthy Dinner and an opportunity to register for upcoming workshops and sponsored activities. The event is FREE and open to the public with activities planned for members of the entire family- all ages are welcome!! Register now to hold your seat!!
Event Contact: Kimberlee Hyman
Event Contact Number: 919-612-6332
Macedonia New Life Church Prayer Conference
Event Date: 03/01/ 2014
Event Time: 8:00am- 1:00pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Macedonia New Life Church
Address Line 1: 2004 Rock Quarry Road
City, State, Zip: Raleigh, NC 27610
Event Description: MACEDONIA NEW LIFE CHURCH PRESENTS
PRAYER CONFERENCE 2014
“ANCHORING DOWN PERFECTING SAINTS THROUGH PRAYER”
BE JOYFUL IN HOPE, PATIENT IN AFFLICTION, FAITHFUL IN PRAYER
ROMANS 12:12
Event Contact: Mary Rodgers
Event Contact Number: (919) 832-2784
EMBRACE Watch Us Work Conference 2014
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 8:30 AM- 6PM
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Duke University- Richard White Hall
Address Line 1: 1308 Campus Drive
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708
Event Description: EMBRACE 2014 Conference: Watch Us Work!
Duke University
Join EMBRACE for their very first conference on Saturday, March 1, 2014!
EMBRACE is an intimate gathering of women of African, Latina, Asian (South and East), Native American and Multi-racial descent who are interested in accompanying and assisting each other in exploring and challenging our understanding of ourselves and our common/differing realities.
Community Bible Study
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 3pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Assembly room at Wilson Co. Library
Address Line 1: 249 Nash st.
City, State, Zip: Wilson, NC, 27893
Event Description: We are hosting a community Bible study every 1st and 3rd Saturday @ 3pm in the Wilson County Library. All are welcome to attend and snacks will be served!
Event Contact: Elder George or Evangelist LaShonda Truesdell
Event Contact Number: —
Event Contact Email: (252) 294-5855
13th Pastoral Anniversary Appreciation Service
Event Date: 03/02/2014
Event Time: 4 PM
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: House of Praise Ministries
Address Line 1: 671 W. Manchester Road
City, State, Zip: Spring Lake, NC 28390
Event Description: With all the blessings we receive from attending HOUSE OF PRAISE MINISTRIES, we want to take time to honor those who lead us; Dr. James “T&T” Thomas, Jr., Senior Pastor and Evangelist Vickie McAllister Thomas, Co-Pastor. We invite you to attend our 13th Pastor’s Appreciation Service on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at four o’clock .
Please join us at House of Praise Ministries in their honor. We hope to see your face in the place and your feet at a seat. See you there.
Blessings,
House of Praise Ministries Church Members
671 W. Manchester Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
910-436-0007
SPEAKER: APOSTLE GEORGIA WALKER
NEW HOPE GOSPEL MINISTRIES
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Event Contact: Ena McAllister
Event Contact Number: 910 551-5101
Women entrepreneurs showcase
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 9 am
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Female Entrepreneurs Showcase
Address Line 1: 3000 Fayetteville Street
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC. 27707
Event Description: Female entrepreneurs will showcase their products and services at White Rock Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Saturday, March 1, 2014, 9:00am-2pm. Please come out and support our women. Our guest speaker, Ms. LaShon Harley, Director, Small Business Center at Durham Technical Community College, will be the keynote speaker, and will host a workshop on “the importance of branding your business.” A light breakfasat and brown bag lunch will be served. Call 919-688-8136 to register. ”
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Rev. Dr. Irene E. Gilbert Perry
Director, Christian Nurture
Event Contact: Rev. Irene Perry
Event Contact Number: (919)688-8136
ALL God’s Women R.O.C.K.
Event Date: 02/28/14
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: REFUGE Community Church
Address Line 1: 2314 L A Dunham Rd
City, State, Zip: Fayetteville, NC 28312
Event Description: Women of Faith Ministry of REFUGE Community Church Presents
ALL God’s Women R.O.C.K. (Relay on Christ the King) 2Samuel 22:2-3
Speaker Apostle Deandra Miller.
Women choirs, groups, soloist are invited to join us in praising the Lord and hearing of the Word.
Event Contact: Minister Gwendolyn Lewis
Event Contact Number: (910) 299-8954
: Fourth Annual FREE Health and Information Fair
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 8am – 2pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: McQueen Chapel Unithed Methodist Church
Address Line 1: 331 McQueen Chapel Road
City, State, Zip: Sanford, NC 27330
Event Description: An opportunity to sign-up for Affordable Healthcare (Obamacare)
31 March is the deadline to sign-up for Obamcare without penalty.
Mini Health Screening: Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, BMI, Blood Sugar
Veteran’s Information, Estate Planning, Fitness & Nutrition Information,
Dental/oral care Information, Children’s Health Information and much more.
Event Contact: Rev. Dr. James H. Henderson
Event Contact Number: 919. 919.550.4037 or 919.333.6078
Saint Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 7:30am
Is this event FREE?: NO
Venue Name: McDougle School Track
Address Line 1: 900 Old Fayetteville Road
City, State, Zip: Chapel Hill NC 27516
Event Description: The Second Annual St. Paul Village Community 5K Walk/Run will be held at McDougle Middle School in Carrboro, NC on March 1, 2014. The event features electronic timing by Cardinal Track Services, an awards ceremony with prizes for winners, and a family friendly atmosphere with kid-approved games and food available for purchase. Every paid entrant will receive a free T-shirt. The price for regular early bird stays the same until February 1st – which is $20 or $40 (family depending on the number of kids). To register online go to http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventtld=11566. Proceeds will primarily benefit St. Paul Village, a multi-use and multi-generational development that will provide amenities and resources to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community as well as fulfill the church’s need for expanded worship and fellowship spaces. To fulfill the congregation’s commitment to assisting in the community, a percentage of the proceeds will be distributed to TABLE ( a non-profit that provides emergency food to hungry children in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities) and Club Nova (a non-profit built to address the needs of Orange County citizens living with mental illness). Learn more at http://www.stpaulamechapelhill.org or by calling 919-967-3961.
Event Contact: Rev. Thomas O. Nixon
Event Contact Number: 919-967-3961
YAM Friday Night Live Gospel Concert
Event Date: 02/28/2014
Event Time: 7:00 pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: First Calvary Baptist Church
Address Line 1: 1311 Morehead Avenue
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27707
Event Description: Join the First Calvary Baptist Church Young Adult Ministry as they host their 2014 iPray Conference, February 8th – 28th. The celebration begins on Saturday, February 8th from 7 – 11 pm
with a Purple & Black Classic: Essence of Soul banquet.
: Installation Service and Church Anniversary
Event Date: 03/01/2014
Event Time: 4:00 pm
Is this event FREE?: YES
Venue Name: Christ Deliverance Ministry of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.
Address Line 1: 2248 East Williams Street
City, State, Zip: Apex, North Carolina 27539
Event Description: Installation service for Elder Lincoln Gordon and our first year church anniversary.
Event Contact: First Lady Donna Gordon
Event Contact Number: (919)523-8536 or (919)762-7090
Event Contact Email: cdministry@live.com
Event Web Site: http://www.cdministry.org
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