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Compiled by Erica Batten

First Baptist, Mooresville

Special event: “The Mooresville Christmas Celebration.” Musical performances by more than 100 voices, including children, student, adult and senior adult choirs. Instrumental music features handbells and orchestra. Dramatic scenes from the Nativity will be portrayed. A free reception and living Nativity will follow each performance. A love offering will be accepted. 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, and 6 p.m. Dec. 16. 150 S. Church St., Mooresville. www.fbcmooresville.com.

Fair View United Methodist, Mooresville

Children’s Christmas pageant: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12.

Cantata: The chancel choir will present “He is the Light of the World” at the 11 a.m. worship service Dec. 16. 1430 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville. 704-664-2880.

Faith United Methodist, Mooresville

Services: Worship service, 10 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school, 9 a.m. Bible study, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 430 Patterson Ave., Mooresville. www.faithumcnow.com.

St. Therese Catholic, Mooresville

Services: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and celebration, 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Advent meditation service, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. 704-664-3992.

Triplett United Methodist, Mooresville

Children’s Christmas program: The children’s choir will present “A Super Heroes Christmas.” 6 p.m. Dec. 16.

Bible study: 10 a.m. Dec. 17 at Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville. 838 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville. www.triplettumc.org.

Southview Baptist, Statesville

Reformers Unanimous: Bible-based addiction and behavior modification program. Children’s program included. Transportation available. Free. 7 p.m. Fridays. 625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville. 704-657-6040; www.southviewbaptistministries.org.

The Salvation Army of Iredell County

Emergency assistance program: Financial and food assistance. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Fridays at the Statesville office, 1361 Caldwell St., Statesville, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday at the Mooresville office, 470 N. Broad St. Suite C, Mooresville.

Church programs: Adult Bible study, 6-7 p.m. Mondays. Youth character-building program, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. 704-872-5623; www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/commands/statesville.

Rocky Mount United Methodist, Mooresville

Community café: Soup, sandwiches, more. 12:30-2 p.m. Fridays in the fellowship hall. 1739 Perth Road, Mooresville. www.RockyMountUMC.com.