Master teacher and storyteller Tex Sample will be speaking at St. Philip's Episcopal Church (205 E. Moore Street) on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:00pm, and at the 10:30am Sunday service on Sept. 22. He will also be at Trinity Methodist for a workshop Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10am-1pm.   He describes his topic, "The Craft of Discipleship," as being for "the ones who walk the talk." Shaped by his Southern oral heritage and early work as a cab driver, laborer, and oil field roustabout, and United Methodist-ordained, the Rev. Dr. Sample has been called "a theologian for ordinary folk." He is known for anchoring faith as Jesus did, in the narratives of everyday life. Now retired from a seminary professorship, he is a favorite speaker at conferences and in the more than 5,000 churches using the DVD series Living the Questions.   St. Philip's Church is offering these talks as a gift to Southport and its Eastern Carolina neighbors. There is no admission charge for any of the events, though free-will offerings will be accepted. For more information, email texinsouthport@gmail.com or call Nan Bush, 910-201-1484. ...»    ...»

The Blessing of the Fleet will be held at the Belhaven Town dock at 1:00pm on Saturday September 21. The Rev. Jim Lupton will bless the ships as part of an all day celebration to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the opening of the Inter Coastal Waterway. In 1928 it was reported that 20,000 people attended the first celebration. That day, the Honorable Josephus Daniels, former Secretary of the Navy and later Ambassador to Mexico, was the main speaker. The present event will begin at 11:00am in the yard of the former River Forest Manor (in 1928, the Wilkinson Mansion)located at 738 E Main St. The Ocracoke music group, Molasses Creek, will perform. All are welcome to this event!...»

Come to the 36th Annual  Lobster Fair at St. Timothy's Church located at 107 Louis Street in Greenville. On Saturday, October 12, from 10am to 3pm, participants can enjoy local musicians and crafts. There will also be a food court serving hot dogs, hamburgers and fries for those who want to save their lobster for home. Lobsters must be pre-ordered by Friday, October 4, by calling the church at 252-355-2125.  The lobsters, brought in live the evening before, are available cooked or live for $16 as well as packaged into a complete meal for $20. For more information, contact St. Timothy's at 252-355-2125 or visit www.st-tim.org.  All proceeds from the day's activities will be used in outreach ministries, including the fight to combat local and world hunger....»