The Battle of the Churches 5K Run is an exhilarating and community-oriented event that combines elements of friendly competition, fitness, and a strong sense of church spirit. Participants from various churches come together to engage in a spirited race that not only promotes physical well-being but also fosters a sense of unity and camaraderie among the different congregations.

The event places a significant emphasis on church spirit, recognizing it as a fundamental aspect of the competition. Each participating church is awarded a maximum of 10 points for their spirit, which includes factors such as enthusiasm, creativity in team attire, and overall representation of their church’s values and identity.

In addition to church spirit, the competition includes a points system based on the average time of participants from each church. The churches are ranked based on their finishing times, with the top three finishers receiving points for their respective churches. The point distribution for the top finishers is as follows: 1st place earns 20 points, 2nd place earns 10 points, and 3rd place earns 5 points.

Furthermore, each church earns 1 point per participant, encouraging widespread involvement and support. This emphasizes the inclusive nature of the event, as churches are not only competing for speed but also for overall representation and participation.

The Battle of the Churches 5K Run goes beyond a mere athletic competition; it serves as a platform for churches to come together, celebrate their shared values, and build stronger connections within the community. The combination of fitness, friendly competition, and church spirit creates an uplifting and memorable experience for all participants, fostering a sense of unity that extends beyond the race itself.





All Food collected in CLEVELAND COUNTY WILL STAY IN
CLEVELAND COUNTY!! We now have 5 homes in our county. Let’s support them BIG this year. Please bring food and gift cards to the GCCBA Office by April 25, 2024!
A list of needs will be in April’s Beacon or you can go to bchfoodroundup.org

 


 




 




Would you like to volunteer for Shelby’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore?  They are desperately looking for volunteers to help, whatever hours they can, whatever days they can.  Anything would help.  Contact manager Dallas Banks, Sr. with questions.  

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
323 W Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 482-6289
Open for Shopping and Donations
    Monday – Friday 10AM – 4PM
    Saturday 9AM – 3PM

 


Totally Free Clothing Store

The Totally Free Clothes Store is in need of volunteers to work in our store. We are a non-profit  organization that provides clothing items, food, and toiletries to those in our community who need it,, We need volunteers to help sort and hang donations, fill racks, help customers, and keep the store clean. We are open  to the public Mon, Tuesday, thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Wednesday is our workday, We are closed to the public but work to restock and clean. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Melanie Burr at 704-692-2389.