Greetings from the Central Community!

I will use this space to keep you informed of upcoming events and news that pertain to the churches in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, Cumberland, and Sampson counties.

I would like to invite all Pastors, Educators, CRE’s (active and retired) to join us at one of the local luncheons held monthly.

Robeson County

• GlenFlora Nursing & Assisted Living Facility
• 5701 N. Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton
• Meets 1st Thursday of each month
• Noon – 1:00
• Free lunch provided by GlenFlora
• Combined meeting with Hoke County pastors
• Special combined meeting in October at the Ingathering at Centre Presbyterian Church
• Brief program
• Contact Doug Hix for reservations

Cumberland County

• Westminster Presbyterian Church
• 2505 Village Dr., Fayetteville
• Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month
• Noon- 1:00
• Bring a bag lunch
• No program, just fellowship
• Contact Steuart Link for more information

Bladen & Columbus Counties

• Various Restaurants in the counties
• August 21, East Wind Chinese Restaurant, Whiteville
• September 18, Dales Seafood, Lake Waccamaw
• October 16, La Hacienda or San Jose, Elizabethtown
• November 20, Joe’s Bar-B-Que, Whiteville
• Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
• Noon – 1:00
• Occasional programs
• Contact John Goodman for more information

Sampson County

• Please feel free to attend any of the above luncheons that fit your schedule