Gospel concerts
Union Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church, 51 Harrison Road, Wilson's Mill is hosting a Gospel Explosion concert 4 p.m. Jan. 29. Gospel artists include the Johnston County Fellowship Mass Choir, the male chorus of St. Peter Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, For Your Glory, praise dancers of Galilee Baptist Church and Angels in Christ, praise dancers of Union Hill AME Church.
Living Waters of Princeton presents Southern Gospel for any occasion, 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at Niagara Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1820 Bagley Road in Kenly. Call Pastor Randy Anderson, 897-4522 or Janice Massengill, 631-5417.
Italian Supper
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Lee Court, Clayton is having an Italian supper 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3; $8 per plate. Call 553-2810 for reservations.
Preschools host open house
Knightdale Christian Childcare Center, 7114-A Knightdale Blvd. is sponsoring an open house noon- 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. This center is the only center in the area that offers first and second shift care and weekend care as well. Call 217-4449.
Come to the Discovery Church Preschool open house 9 a.m.-1p.m.Monday Feb. 6 and meet the teachers. Call Kimberley Strickland, Director, 333-8830 or email preschool@discovery-church.us for information.
Preschool registration
Hocutt Baptist Preschool is now enrolling children for the fall (2012-2013) school year. The registration fee is $100 per child and the three-day program is $150 monthly. The five-day program is $245 monthly. Call Sherry Morgan at 553-9897 or email sherry@hocuttbaptist.com.
Free clothes
Members of Mount Vernon Christian Church want to help struggling families. They are in need of new or gently used items for children ages birth to toddler. Call Katie Sanders at 333-4029 for information about this donation drive.
Our Lord's Closet has new and used clothing, coats and durable medical goods. Schedule an appointment to shop through these free items on Sunday afternoons. To schedule an appointment, call 269-3453 and ask for Dave or Joan. All services are free, but by appointment only. Our Lord's Closet is an outreach ministry of Patetown Church of God.
Support groups
Holy Cross Lutheran Church is hosting a Divorce Care session 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Childcare is available and preregistration is required. The church is at 2920 N.C. 42 West. For information, call 938-0073.
The Church at Clayton Crossings Divorce Care classes are 7 p.m. Tuesdays in room 121 of the church, 11407 U.S. 70 Business West, Clayton.
Shiloh Baptist Church offers a grief support group for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one. This group continues until April 4 and meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Participants can enter the cycle at any time. A nursery and children's programs are also available if requested. The church is at 3414 N. Shiloh Road, Garner. For details, call Lee Smith, 553-3319 ext. 202 or visit shilohgarner.org.
Bible studies
Hope Church's Youth Group invites sixth to 12th-grade youths to a 13-session course that offers answers to biblical questions. Sessions, which continue until March, are at 6 p.m. on alternating Sundays at Amelia Church, 1696 Amelia Church Road in Clayton. For more information, call Luke Long at 612-2029 or email hcclayton@nc.rr.com.
Clayton Ministries
Clayton Area Ministries is open 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday at 307 East Main St. For information, call 553-5644.
Worship service
The Just Blessed Life Center Ministries Inc. has worship service at Comfort Suites, 761 Enterprise Drive in Clayton. All are welcome. For more information, call 412-4207.
