Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, July 17, 1993 TAG: 9307160183
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Her husband, Joe, is pastor of Radford's Central United Methodist Church. The couple's 7-year-old daughter, Hannah, sometimes participates in her mother's concerts.
In addition to her musical endeavors, Beth Green has worked in broadcasting since 1979 and does radio and TV commercial voice-overs.
Call 639-2807.
Two area churches will celebrate HOMECOMING month:
Belspring Presbyterian Church will hold its annual homecoming Sunday at the church. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., and worship at 11 a.m., followed by lunch in the fellowship hall. Call 639-0395.
First Baptist Church, 1730 West St., Radford, has its homecoming July 25 at 11 a.m. The Rev. William C. Bailey of Christian Love Baptist Church of in Baltimore will be the speaker, and his church's choir will sing. The Christian Love Baptist Church choir also will present a concert July 24 at 7 p.m. Call 639-3873.
The Rev. Rob Ely of Oklahoma will preach at the 83rd annual\ PIEDMONT CAMP MEETING, which continues through July 25 at the historic Piedmont Camp Grounds, 5007 Jewell Drive, on the South Fork of the Roanoke River. Weekday services are at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday evenings at 7. A children's service will be offered at 10 a.m. each day, and there will be daily youth activities.
To get there: at Shawsville, take Alleghany Springs Road (Virginia 637) next to Meadowbrook Nursing Home; go seven miles, then turn left onto Jewell Drive. Call 674-4431.
The calendar includes these REVIVALS
Sunnyside Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2275 Lick Run Road, Blacksburg, Sunday and through July 25. Services will begin each evening at 7:30, with guest evangelist Steve Board of Beckley, W.Va. Call 382-8559.
Blacksburg Church of God, July 22-25 at 7 each evening with the Rev. Don Arney, evangelist.
Indian Valley Presbyterian Church, on Virginia 754, begins July 25 with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Buford Jessup will be guest speaker. Services and music will continue each evening through July 28 at 7:30. Other preachers include Phyllis Cantor, Harold Cox and church pastor Bryan Childress. Call 789-4396.
Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church holds a\ YARD SALE today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the church at 1264 Misty Circle Drive. Clothing, crafts and furniture will be on sale, along with hot dogs and drinks. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. Call 639-5664.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, East Main and Roanoke streets in Christiansburg, sponsors a DAY CAMP for youngsters of all ages Aug. 9-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration deadline is July 31. Educational activities and field trips are planned. To register or find out more, call 382-4365.
On the gospel-music circuit:
HEAVENLY VISIONS will be in concert tonight at 7 at Hieland Hills, Virginia 8 south of Floyd, just past Turman and Yeatts Motor Co. Admission is free. Call 763-3296 or 763-3502.
The GOSPEL STRINGS will sing at Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church tonight at 7. The church is off Virginia 100. Call 382-7571 or 382-4654.
\ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL this week at:
Seneca Baptist Church, Roanoke Road, Elliston, Vacation Bible school, Monday through Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. Transportation is available. Call 268-1455.
New Hope Church of God, Mud Pike Road, Christiansburg, Monday through Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for all ages. Call 731-3178 or 382-7956.
Main Street Baptist Church, 100 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Monday through Friday. Classes for ages 3 years through sixth grade will be 8:45 a.m.-noon. An adult class will be held daily, 11 a.m.-noon. A nursery will be provided for children under 3 years old for adults attending class. Youths in grades 7-12 meet each evening, 7-9, in various homes. Transportation is available; call 382-2160.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 155 Dunlap Drive, Christiansburg, beginning Sunday with the Summershine Missions Carnival. The carnival, which will be held rain or shine, will feature games, prizes, food, music and more. Vacation Bible school for ages 3-18 will be held at the church Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 p.m. Call 763-2525.
Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, Monday-Friday for ages 3 through sixth grade, starting at 6:30 p.m. A closing program will be held Friday, 7:50 to 8:30 p.m. Call 382-2221.
St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 3 1/2 through sixth grade. To register, call 382-8165 or 382-2410.
Auburn United Methodist Church, a block off Virginia 8 at 3940 Five Points Road, Riner, July 26-30, 7-8:45 p.m. for all ages. Nursery is available. Registration is required; call 382-4478.
The Roman Catholic community in Blacksburg and Christiansburg will sponsor Vacation Bible school for families July 26-30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Register children ages 3 to 10 by calling 552-1091.
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St., Aug. 1-Aug. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The church will be turned into a Biblical-era village. Call 382-2802.
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church and Northside Presbyterian Church in Blacksburg, ages 3 through sixth grade, Aug. 16-20, 9-11:45 a.m., at Northside Presbyterian, 1017 Progress St. To register or for further information, call 951-1000 or 552-4327.
\ STRAIGHT STREET-NRV, 300 N. Franklin Ave., Christiansburg, celebrates its second anniversary July 24, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Among musical groups set to appear are The Gospel Travelers, The Nippers, David Carrol, Mark Alan Spangler, Ascension and Decision. The Heartmenders Drama Troupe also will be on stage.
Call 381-1006.
\ CHRISTIANSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 W. Main St., will receive the 2-cents-a-meal offering Sunday during morning worship services at 8:45 and 10:55. Speaker will be the Rev. John Kearfott Boyd, who recently retired as pastor of the New Dublin Presbyterian Church. Call 382-2802.
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