Church briefs

Trunk or Treat 

MOORESVILLE — The public is invited to the Trunk or Treat party Sunday, 5-7 p.m., in Prospect Park at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 W. N.C. 152.

There will be moon bounces, a petting zoo, hay rides, games and a soup and sandwich supper.

The actual Trunk or Treat activity, when costumed children walk from car to car, collecting candy and other goodies, begins at 6:30 p.m.

Everything is free.

Prizes will be awarded for best decorated trunks for those who wish to give out candy.

For more information, call 704-664-1514.

• CHINA GROVE — Highest Praise Family Worship Center, 1700 Bostian Road, is holding a free community event, Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m.

There will be candy for kids, a cake walk, pumpkin painting and hayrides.

 

Blackwelder Park 

Blackwelder Park Baptist Church, 2299 N. Main St., will hold its annual Fall Festival at “The Park” Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m., with fun for all ages. 

The event includes inflatables and cake walks.  There will be a drawing for a $50 gas card and other prizes.  

The public is invited to  enjoy popcorn, candy apples, hot dogs, fountain drinks and candy. Admission is free. 

Call 704-932-4266 for more information. 

 

Chicken dinner

North Kannapolis Methodist Church, 1307 N. Main St., will host the second “BockBock@The Rock” barbecued chicken fundraiser Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The dinner includes half a Port-a-Pit barbecued chicken, slaw, baked beans and a roll.

Raffle tickets will be sold for $2 each for a framed and matted Cannon Mills print by photographer Chad Mitchell.

Proceeds from  fundraiser and raffle will benefit the church sanctuary restoration.

Hot dog roast

First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis plans an outdoor Hot Dog Roast behind the church on Sunday.

Activities begin at 4 p.m., and include pony rides, a moonwalk, inflatable play area, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a hay ride and games for older children and teens. An informal worship service around the fire will be at 6 p.m.

The Kannapolis Fire and Police departments will provide vehicles for children to inspect. Hot dogs will be provided,along with marshmallows at 4:30. Participants should bring their own lawn chairs and roasting sticks. A grill will be provided for those who do not wish to roast hot dogs over the fire. Meat-free hot dogs also will be available.

The worship service will include singing camp songs and familiar hymns and choruses. There will be special music by the Kidz Khoir.

For additional information, call 704-938-4623 or visit www.FirstPresb.org.