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Thursday, December 21-December 27, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 L O C A L CH U R C H E S E V E N T S A N D AN N O U N C E M E N T S E V E N T S A N D AN N O U N C E M E N T S S H E L B Y S H O P P E R S H E L B Y S H O P P E R & I N F O I N F O TO ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH OR BUSINESS CALL 704-484-1047 DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: Friday, 3 pm Prior to Thur. Publication Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center 846 E. Stagecoach Trail, Fallston, NC • 704-538-8631 POTEAT'S POTEAT'S Front End & Brake Shop Inc. 308 N. Washington St. Shelby, NC 704-482-8471 WITHERSPOON INSURANCE AGENCY Auto • Home • Life • Health Instant Rate Quotes by phone or on our Web Site www.witherspooninsurance.com 125 N. Lafayette St. • Shelby, NC (Across from First Baptist Church) 704-480-9595 704-487-1220 704-487-1220 109 E. GRAHAM ST • SHELBY, NC Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5PM • Sat. 9 AM-Noon • Closed Sunday Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5PM • Sat. 9 AM-Noon • Closed Sunday "Located in Historic Uptown Shelby" Flowers say Love, Care and Concern Finest in Flowers p Finest in Flowers Finest in Flowers Holly's Flowers Holly's Flowers Good Selection of Cemetery Arrangements Sain Grading & Backhoe Service Grading • Land Clearing • Footings • Driveways • Septic Tanks • Hauling • Skidsteer Work GREG SAIN Day 704/692-4397 Night 704/481-9179 CARS THAT FIT YOUR BUDGET 704-487-5520 tel/fax 1016 College Ave. (Hwy. 150) • Shelby, NC 28152 (Near Boiling Springs, NC) www.edsteibelimports.com IMPORTS STEIBEL ED LAUGHLIN FURNITURE 400 N. Lafayette St., Shelby • 704-484-3204 www.laughlinfurnitureoutlet.com Faith Faith ~ Family Family ~ Furniture Furniture Distribution is Drive Through Only Boiling Springs, NC ROBERT MORGAN Funeral & Cremation rsmorganfsl.com 704-300-2343 Fire, Lightning, Wind Storm and Extended Coverage, Non-Deductible Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cleveland County 102 N. Washington • Shelby, North Carolina 28150 RODNEY DEDMON, Agent 704-487-9692 RON'S BARBER SHOP 113 N. Main Street • Boiling Springs, NC 704-434-9711 704-434-9711 Where Real Men Go! Hours: Mon & Tues 8am-1pm • Wed. & Sun. - Closed Thurs. & Fri. 8am-5pm • Sat. 8am-12pm Saturday, December 23 Saturday, December 23 What: Annual Christmas Eve Breakfast When: 7:00 am until, December 23. Where: St. Peter's Methodist Church, 108 St. Peters Church Rd., Lawndale, NC. More Info: Located in Belwood, NC. All are welcome. Donations only. Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31 What: New Year Eve Watch Night When: 8:00 pm, December 31. Where: Hudson Memorial Baptist Church, 762 Warlick Rd., Lawndale, NC. More Info: All are welcome to attend this service to pray in the New Year at midnight. 2518 W. Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 704-487-5811 St. Peter's United Methodist Church 108 St. Peters Church Rd., Lawndale, NC. -ANNOUNCEMENTS- -ANNOUNCEMENTS- Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else's drug addiction. We meet in the class- room of Dale St., between Sumter and Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or the church offi ce, 704-482- 3467. We will not meet Tuesday, December 26th, as the church is closed. Walls Memorial Baptist Church Food Bank: TEFAP (Commodities) distribution is open to any neighboring county within North Carolina that does not receive TEFAP. Distribution will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. at Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150. January 16, 2024. All are welcome. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Al-Anon Family Groups Support: Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) support friends and family members that have been affected by someone's drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets every Monday at 12:00 noon at the Episcaple Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby, NC. Shelby AFG meets every Thursday at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St, Shebly, NC. To Announce Your Church Event, Email Your Announcement to: events@shelbyinfo.com CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS & CHURCH DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: FRIDAYS AT 3:00 PM PRIOR TO THE NEXT THURSDAY'S PUBLICATION PRIOR TO THE NEXT THURSDAY'S PUBLICATION Immanuel Baptist Church 2224 South Post Road Shelby, NC 28152 "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever." 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (Part 3 of "A Winter Wonderland" series) Have you ever had a season in your life that wasn't a winter wonderland dream? Instead, you were living a cold and dark nightmare. I have been there where financial difficulties, broken relationships, health is- sues and anxiety filled my life with pain and overwhelming stress. However, God came in and held me up, when I felt like giving up. He is our beacon of hope, guiding us through every storm. Even when we feel lost, alone, or fearful, His presence is a constant source of com- fort and strength. Isaiah 12:2 (NLT) says, "See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD God is my strength and my song; he has given me vic- tory." Cultivating Patience and Trust. Winter teaches us the value of patience and trust in God's timing. Just as the dor- mant seeds beneath the frozen ground await their moment to bloom, we too must patiently wait for God's plans to unfold in our lives. It is during these seasons of waiting that our faith is strengthened, and our reliance on Christ deepens. We can lean into God's prom- ise in Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT) which says, "But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riv- erbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop pro- ducing fruit." PRAY THIS PRAYER: Father, forgive me for com- plaining during these challeng- ing seasons. I don't always understand why I have to deal with a cold, dark season, but I thank you for always being with me. You are my mighty rock and refuge. When I go through deep waters, you are with me. When I go through rivers of difficulty, you will not let me drown. When I walk through the fire of oppression, you will not let me get burned up; the flames will not con- sume me. When my emotions try to get the best of me, please remind me to be strong and courageous, because I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. In Jesus' name. Amen. Connecting to God Are you missing love, joy, or peace in your life? It's not a feeling; it's a person. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, wants to fill the void in your life with himself - NOW and FOREVER! Hebrews 3:14 (CEV) says, …"If you hear his voice today, don't be stub- born like those who rebelled." Right now, ask forgiveness for all your sins. Then, ask Jesus to come into your heart to be your Savior and Lord. Ask God to fill you with his Holy Spirit and to lead you to a church where you can grow and serve. Start reading your bible every day. I'll be praying for you. Danyale Patterson would love to connect with you! Scan the QR code to subscribe to a weekly uplifting podcast, or contact her at www.danyale. com to share a testimony, send a prayer r e q u e s t , o r book her to speak. Chilly Season DANYALE PATTERSON