Announcements

Hear directly from the candidates running for office in Gaston County on topics that will affect our community. Deirdre Pippins will be representing The Links, Incorporated as a hostess of the event. 

When: September 30th at 7pm

Where: St. Stephens AME Zion Church

             201 W. Franklin Blvd.

             Gastonia, NC 28052

Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $40.00. Please see Sis. Kim Heyward to purchase tickets. Call 704-215-0710. 

We are accepting candy donations for our Fall Festival October 26th. 

SMBC's Fall Festival will be held on October 26, 2024 from 1-6pm. Please see Crystal Armstrong, Anjel Rankin, or Robin Chapman to be a Vendor, or Volunteer. All candy or cash Donations are welcomed and needed. If you are interested in being a vendor, food vendor, or volunteer you can click the link below to sign up.

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Link: https://linktr.ee/smbcstanleyyouth

Children's Church is  every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday. Located in the Life Center.

Small Children:

Children's Church: Ages 4-11yrs.old

Youth Church:

SMBC Youth Ages: 12-19yrs. old

With Covid on the rise masks are optional. However, if you have any symptoms, please consider listening to service online through YouTube, our website,  or by tuning in to 87.9 FM

September 29, 2024 Dr. Antonio Roberts will be the speaker. The Missionary Circle is asking a donation of $20.00 to support mission outreach from each member. 

Assisting the sick and shut in each 3rd Sunday of the Month. 

Rev. Barnwell is helping raise funds to restore clean water for a community in northern Ghana, where people are currently drinking unsafe river water. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a huge difference in their lives, he would be grateful if you could click the link below to donate or share it with others who might be moved to help. Thank you!

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Link: https://gofund.me/54ed4667

Please visit Springfield's YouTube page to view videos of Rev. Terry Barnwell's trip to Africa 

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8XLxLvL7gE

Please make sure you are registered and have a picture ID. You can get a FREE ID at the Board of Elections. Registration forms are available in the church office. Please feel free to contact the church office or Board of Elections at 704-852-6005, if you have any questions. Early voting begins Thursday, October 17th, 2024. A complete list of locations and times are located on the church office door. 

Everyone is invited to join us for scripture and prayer or just to listen in. We also take prayer request. Please join us on Thursdays at 7:00pm - 7:30pm The prayer line number is (681) 999- 0258 Code: 394142#. Also, the Prayer Ministry Day and Time has changed. The day for prayer is no longer on Saturday at 10am. The new day and time is Tuesday at 4:00pm. 

If anyone needs tutoring, please see Mrs. Shirley Friday.