Local Church happenings Dec. 29-Jan. 4

Salem UMC sponsors “Battle of the Choirs”

Choirs from the gulf coast region are invited to enter The Battle of the Bands at Salem United Methodist Church in Orange. The contest will be Feb. 26, 2011 at the church.

Deadline for registration and entry fee is Dec. 31. For more information, contact the church at 409-779-0049;409-365-4252 or 409-779-5147.

Salem UMC is located at 402 W. John Ave. in Orange. The church’s’ website may also be accessed at http://www.salemumcorange.org.

Southeast Texas Regional Bible College

Anyone desiring to give to a non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 status, may give at any MCT Credit Union to account # 90046134 – Southeast Texas Regional Bible College.

For more info or if you need a receipt call 409-779-9628

Harvest Chapel to host community gospel singing

You are welcome to come sing and fellowship at Harvest Chapel, located on 1305 Irving Street, on Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward.

Singing is held the first Friday of each month.

For more information call Eugene Darwin at 409-883-4181.