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Compiled by Erica Batten

St. Therese Catholic, Mooresville

Preschool registration: Little Way Preschool is enrolling children ages 2-4 for the 2013-14 school year. $80 registration fee. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. For information or to schedule a tour, contact Dayna Auten at DAuten@sainttherese.net or 704-664-7762.

Lenten prayer: Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. March 22.

Palm Sunday masses: 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m. March 24. Spanish mass at 2:30 p.m. 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. 704-664-3992.

Centre Presbyterian, Mooresville

Lenten series: “24 Hours That Changed the World.” Nursery provided. 6:45-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Meal served at 6 p.m.

Easter drama: Two-part drama. Part one at 7 p.m. March 29; part two at 11 a.m. March 31.

Easter sunrise service: 7 a.m. March 31. 129 Centre Church Road, Mooresville. 704-664-3160.

Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist, Mooresville

Easter family fun: Games, crafts, treats. 5-7 p.m. March 22.

Palm Sunday services: 8:15, 9:30, and 11 a.m. March 24.

Prayer and healing service: 7 p.m. March 25 in the chapel. 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. www.williamsonschapel.org.

Tabernacle of Joy Ministries, Mooresville

Prophetic conference: 7:30 p.m. March 21-22 and 9 a.m. March 23. Brunch afterward. 421 Parker Ave., Mooresville. 704-799-0774.

Concord Presbyterian, Statesville

Spring bazaar: Breakfast, bake sale, cruise-in, yard sale, crafts, more. 8 a.m.-noon March 23. 3867 Taylorsville Highway, Statesville. 704-872-7344.

Rehobeth United Methodist, Terrell

Palm Sunday services: Palm processional, music by children and adults. 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. March 24. 9297 Sherrills Ford Road, Terrell. 828-478-2518.

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.

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., 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.

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.

First Baptist, Mooresville

Musical drama: “The Living Lord’s Supper: Is It I?” will recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting. Drama includes spoken thoughts by each of the disciples of Jesus. The Rev. Eddie Hicks will lead the 60-voice choir and soloists, and Senior Pastor Dr. Jerry Cloninger will narrate. The bell choir will also perform. Free. Nursery provided. 7 p.m. March 22 and 24; 2 p.m. March 23. 150 S. Church St., Mooresville. www.fbcmooresville.com.

Mount Pleasant United Methodist, Sherrills Ford

Presentation: Daniel Tasman, speaking on behalf of Jews for Jesus, will present “Christ in the Passover.” The presentation, including a table set with traditional Passover items, will explore the common elements between the Jewish Passover and Jesus’ Last Supper. Child care provided. 5 p.m. March 24. 4136 Mount Pleasant Road, Sherrills Ford. 704-483-3087.

Triplett United Methodist, Mooresville

Halftime Kids: Supper, Bible story, crafts, games for children age 3 through fifth grade. 5:45 p.m. March 20 and April 3. Halftime Kids meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Easter egg hunt: All kids up to fifth grade invited. Egg dyeing, games, stories, refreshments, giant egg hunt. 2-4 p.m. March 23. 838 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville. www.triplettumc.org.

Fair View United Methodist, Mooresville

Children’s Easter event: Hay rides, Easter Bunny, crafts, games, hot dogs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 23. Egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-3, 11 a.m. for ages 4-6, and 11:30 a.m. for ages 7-11. 1430 Mecklenburg Highway, Mooresville. 704-664-2880.