In other news, also Saturday, McKendree Methodist Church will hold a barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Most of the proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund in western North Carolina. Eat-in, take-out and drive-through options will be available at the church, located at 3357 Maiden Hwy., just outside of Lincolnton. Each plate will feature pulled-pork barbecue, coleslaw, baked beans and a dessert. Plates are $10 each, and both cash and checks will be accepted. 

And elsewhere, the ministry is collecting used toys for its annual used-toy giveaway. Donors may drop off toys at the ministry office, located at 207 S. Poplar St. in downtown Lincolnton, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Relatedly, the angel tree toy drive is ongoing, and angels are ready to be picked up, as Williams noted.

“Get some for your family, your friends, your church or your business,” she added.

She encouraged those interested to call Mimi Rhyne at (704) 732-0383 to get yours, or stop by the office, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., to pick them up.

Want to contribute to the ministry’s annual Christmas campaign? Williams said you may donate money, toys and/or food.

“You can donate your time, helping us sort food,” she said. “The two weeks after Thanksgiving are the best weeks to help sort.”

She continued that it’s even possible to have your group scheduled for the weekends or on a weeknight. Call Williams at (704) 732-0383 to schedule your volunteers.

With the help of its member churches, local businesses, social groups and individual supporters, Christian Ministry seeks to meet the needs of those who are less fortunate through its emergency services, soup kitchen, annual Christmas campaign, nursing home program and, for local elderly and shut-in residents, the delivery of LINC Home Meals.

To learn more about Christian Ministry, be sure to see the group’s Website at www.christianministryoflincolncounty.org. And e-mail Williams at christianministry2017@gmail.com if your donation is in honor or memory of someone, along with the name/address of who to notify.

You may also mail your donations to: Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 423, Lincolnton, N.C. 28093.

Located at 207 S. Poplar St. in Lincolnton, Christian Ministry is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (704) 732-0383 to learn more.