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Thursday, December 7 from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the City of Rocky Mount employees, 1221 Thorpe Road, Rocky Mount
Sunday, December 10 from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, December 13 from 1 until 5 p.m. at State Employees Credit Union, 1201 Eastern Avenue, Nashville

On last Sunday, as I officially began preaching through the Gospel according to Luke, I began by observing a few moments of silence. This moment of silence was in relation to my sermon title, "The Silence Is Broken." As it was time for the morning sermon, I just stood at the pulpit without saying a word. Because this was1 unannounced, I stood and watched the congregation as one by one they began to look up and wonder why i was not speaking.

Well my fellow Followers of the Way, it's here - the 2017 Advent season is upon us, which means it's the start of a brand new year in the church calendar. Though the world follows the Gregorian calendar which hails from Roman gods and emperors, it's important to know the church calendar as it reminds us each year of the life of Jesus.

On a beautiful autumn Sunday morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. It being the first Sunday in Advent, the candle of 'Hope' was lit in the Advent wreath.
Jane May, church pianist, was welcomed back after being out for a while recovering from surgery. She is a gifted and dedicated musician, who is greatly appreciated for her talent and dedication to Peachtree Church.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas A. Cooper graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

ROCKY MOUNT -- For the first time this season, all of Nash County's four high school wrestling teams were in action at the same facility last Saturday.
That's when Rocky Mount hosted its annual Grant Wilder Invitational Tournament, which features an individual format -- as opposed to a dual-team schedule.
Certainly, a full day of action was in order for fans, competitors and coaches -- albeit with a one-hour delay due to a scheduling snafu.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Bishops hosted their 30th Annual Roger Taylor Invitational Men's Basketball Tournament last Friday and Saturday in Everett Gym, splitting a pair of games behind the play of All-Classic picks A.J. Frye and Robert Wilson.
Last Friday's action kicked off with undefeated Virginia Wesleyan University downing Greensboro College by 101-83 score.

STANHOPE -- Thanks to an appropriately named player, Southern Nash almost scored a miraculous comeback last Friday against long-time rival Nash Central in non-league girls basketball action.
With Stacie Winner pouring in threeballs in the second half in prolific fashion, the Ladybirds just about erased what appeared to be an insurmountable Nash Central advantage in the second half of action.

NASHVILLE -- Nash Central Middle School's basketball schedule will open today at home against Parker Middle School in Tri-County Conference hoops action.
The girls game will begin at 4 p.m. and will be followed by the boys event. Tickets will be available at the gate.
Minnie White (girls) and Mitchell Wells (boys) return as the head coaches for Nash Central.

ZEBULON -- Once again, the Carolina Mudcats are offering holiday ticket and gift packages for the baseball fan on your list.
The Santa's Cap Pack costs $50 and features the following amenities:

STANHOPE -- As a senior transfer from nearby Bunn High School, Southern Nash's Jalen Lucas might not be currently known to some Firebirds' basketball fans.
But that is quickly changing -- especially after Lucas' clutch-time performance last Friday against backyard rival Nash Central.
Lucas and the Firebirds trailed heading into the closing period, but he made some huge plays down the stretch to help Southern Nash rally for a 48-43 decision over the Bulldogs in what is now a non-conference meeting at the SNHS Gymnasium.

CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced the game times for the 104th annual Football State Championships.
All eight games will be played this Saturday at four locations across North Carolina and be televised by a network of stations across the state put together by Sinclair Broadcasting Group.

GREENVILLE -- Season tickets for the 2018 East Carolina University baseball and softball campaigns are currently on sale and can be ordered through ECUPirates.com or by calling (252) 737-4500.
Renewal applications for both teams are in the process of being mailed to 2017 season ticket holders, but fans can utilize ECU's Online Ticket Center (http://bit.ly/2gJlK0Y), reserve by phone or visit the ticket box office in the meantime to make purchases by the January 12 deadline.

RED OAK -- Red Oak Middle School will kick off its 2017-18 boys and girls basketball campaigns today at home against rival Edwards Middle School.
The girls event will tip off at 4 p.m. and will be followed by the boys contest at the ROMS Gymnasium.
Russell Rouse (girls) and Kristian Cox (boys) will once again return as the head coaches for Red Oak.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Senior KeChae Parker poured in 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead her North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishop women's basketball team to a 75-58 win over Mary Baldwin University on Sunday in Everett Gym on the NCWC campus.
The USA South victory is Wesleyan's first of the season after the team dropped its league opener on Saturday to Ferrum by a 53-44 score.

Nashville Academy of Martial Arts held a belt test on November 18, with two students testing. Pictured (L-R) are: Trey Evans, Caleb May, who earned his green belt with black stripe; Chris May, who earned his green belt and Brandon Bunn. Pictured kneeling is Sensei Allen Clark, owner and instructor for Nashville Academy of Martial Arts.

Northern Nash's Ari Barnes (right) surveys the situation during a match as part of last Saturday's Grant Wilder Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Rocky Mount High School.

(L to R) Northern Nash's Jayvien Romney and Nash Central's Montevius Joyner get tied up during last Saturday's wrestling action at the annual Grant Wilder Invitational Tournament, which was staged on the campus of Rocky Mount High School.

Darius Edmundson (left) will provide a key frontline presence this season for the Southern Nash High School boys basketball squad under the tutelage of veteran head coach Robbie Kennedy.