Churches enjoy pulpit exchange
Two churches did something recently that they hope will be the beginning of a new tradition. Westminster United Methodist Church and St. Augustus AME Zion hosted a pulpit exchange April 14.
The Rev. Julian Pridgen, pastor of St. Augustus, preached at Westminster, and the Rev. T.R. Miller, Westminster pastor, preached at St. Augustus. They were received and enjoyed by both congregations, with lots of fellowship following the services.
Buddy Ritch, former Kinston mayor, has had the pulpit exchange idea for a long time as a way to approach some of his concerns for the city. As a Westminster member, he welcomed Pridgen to the church and introduced him to the congregation. Many congregants expressed the hope that other churches will host similar exchanges in the future.
Appraiser to return to library
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will host a program featuring renowned Farmville antiques dealer and appraiser Michael Cable at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The program will be held in the Schechter Auditorium of the library, 510 N. Queen St. Audience members are invited to bring up to two items to be discussed and appraised.
The free program is sponsored by Friends of the Library. Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged for this popular program.
For more information, or to reserve seats, call 252-527-7066, ext. 120.
Wake-Up Lenoir has executive briefing
The North Carolina Partnership for Children is hosting several early childhood investment briefings around the state, and one in Kinston is scheduled for Thursday. The event will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Chef & the Farmer, 120 W. Gordon St., with breakfast provided.
Kinston business leaders Stephen Hill and Randall Boehme will discuss early childhood investments as a key strategy in improving North Carolina’s workforce pipeline and in developing a strong economic foundation for the state. Hill is chairman of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors — which is co-hosting the event. Boehme is Production Division manager with Sanderson Farms.
Effective early childhood programs enable children to become more creative, adaptable, team-ready employees by developing “soft skills.”
To respond, contact Molly Taylor with The Partnership for Children at 252-939-1200 or m.taylor@lgpfc.com.