Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, November 6, 1993 TAG: 9311050197
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY METRO
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
A one-time nightclub entertainer and musician, Steele entered the ministry as a second career. Since 1980, he's combined his talents to take his gospel message to churches and church gatherings during part of each year.
Steele is one of the few sightless pastors in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He's a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory Winchester and Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pa.
A spaghetti supper at 5:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall will precede Steele's appearance.
\ A rally to provide information about a new CHRISTIAN SEX EDUCATION PROGRAM that emphasizes abstinence until marriage will be held this evening at 6:15 at Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg.
The program, "True Love Waits," is being promoted among Southern Baptist congregations. However, tonight's rally is open to all, not just Baptists.
Today is a church workday for members of PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RADFORD, 201 Fourth St. Bring your own shovels, rakes and enthusiasm. Call 639-2585.
\ The Rev. Dr. James A. Ellis, president of Fundamental Baptist Home Missions of Bessemer City, N.C., will preach Sunday through Friday during the fall revival at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2006 Preston St., Radford. Music and message is scheduled for 7 each evening. Nursery is be provided.
Lane Board will will be guest evangelist Tuesday-Sunday at Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church. Services begin at 7 p.m. through Saturday and at 6:30 Sunday evening. Call Don Leonard Jr., 639-1757.
Lafayette and Halls United Methodist churches will hold a charge-wide revival Nov. 14-18, with the Rev. Jerry Wyms. Services will begin with music each evening at 7, followed by the revival service at 7:30 at Lafayette United Methodist Church. Call Tina Sarver, 268-5098.
\ Ujima Dance Theater of the Black Cultural Center at Virginia Tech will perform Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF THE NEW RIVER VALLEY, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg.
Guests are welcome. Discussion will follow. Call 552-8050 or 552-4749.
\ Sunday is Stewardship Dedication Sunday at CHRISTIANSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 W. Main St. Morning worship service starts at 10:55. Call 382-2802.
\ The Gospel Strings will sing at the Lord's Full Gospel Mission Church, Virginia 621, Pilot, tonight at 7. Call Carl Ratcliffe, 382-4654.
Young at Heart will sing Sunday evening at 7:30 at Fairview Community Church, Glade Road, Blacksburg. Call 951-2321 or 953-0367.
\ A SPIRITUAL FORMATION WORKSHOP is set for next Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Blacksburg United Methodist Church on Church Street. It is designed to help churches learn how to effect changes in the spiritual lives of churches and members. Participants should bring brown-bag lunches. Drinks will be provided.
\ United Methodist Women of the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church will hold a BAZAAR today, starting at 9 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served, there will be a country store, and crafts and baked goods will be on sale.
Newport-Mount Olivet United Methodist Church will hold its COUNTRY BAZAAR today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the fellowship hall off Virginia 42 in Newport. Call Donna Martin at 544-7183 or 626-3572.
The 51st HOLIDAY BAZAAR sponsored by Blacksburg United Methodist Church is today, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the church, Church and Lee streets. Child care is provided. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Pat Marlow, 552- 4354.
First Christian Church, N. Jefferson Avenue in Pulaski, will hold a FALL FESTIVAL today, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with handmade crafts, homemade baked goodies, candy, country ham biscuits and lunch featuring homemade vegetable soup. A white elephant sale also will be held. Call Lucy Huff, 980-5410.
St. Paul Methodist Church will hold its annual FALL BAZAAR today. Doors open at 9 a.m. for crafts. They start serving the turkey lunch at 11:30 a.m. Call Donna Chafin at 382-4981 or 381-0576 (after 6 p.m.).
A benefit all-you-can-eat SPAGHETTI DINNER AND BAKE SALE will be held 5-7 tonight at Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church, New River Road (Virginia 624), in Pulaski County. The supper is $3.50 for adults and $2 for kids 10 and under. Carryouts are available. All proceeds go to helping the Agee family with medical expenses. Call Linda Hanshew at 639-0324.
It's BINGO NIGHT Friday, 7-9 p.m. at the Prices Fork Grange Hall to raise money for the St. Michael Lutheran Church Justice and Mercy Fund and the Montgomery County Food Bank.
Prizes will be awarded, and refreshments and homemade baked goods will be on sale. Call Pastor Jacob Mayer, 552-0879.
Park United Methodist Church, 303 Park St., Christiansburg, will hold its annual FALL HOLIDAY BAZAAR next Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Homemade baked items, apple butter ($4 a quart and $2.50 a pint), crafts and handmade items will be on sale. Turkey dinner will be served starting at 10:30, and carryout meals will be available. Adults $4, children 6-12 $2.50, children under 6 free. For information or meal delivery, call 382-4062.
by CNB