Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 5, 1994 TAG: 9403070131
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV7 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Blewett has been active in national and international conferences on Christianity and the environment. She's an adviser to the North American Conference on Christianity and Ecology.
Blewett will speak at an ecumenical worship service March 20, 11 a.m., at the Radford High School Auditorium. A reception will follow.
That evening, she'll talk at 7 p.m. at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, Radford.
March 21 and 22, she'll visit Christ Lutheran Church, Harvey and Second streets, Radford, at 10 a.m. both days.
Also March 21, Blewett will speak on "Ecology and Justice" at the Radford University Bread for Life program at noon in Heth Lounge C.
An evening session March 21 will be held at 7 at Grace Episcopal Church, Fourth and Harvey streets, Radford.
The series with Blewett concludes March 22 with a catered supper at 6:15 p.m. and a talk at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Radford, Fourth and Randolph streets.
Dinner tickets are $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12.
Except for the cost of the supper March 22, all events are free; however, an offering will be taken to help defray expenses. A nursery will be provided for all evening sessions and for the Sunday morning service.
Call 639-5341 or 639-2585.
\ Westbrook Barritt, Washington and Lee University professor emeritus, will read and interpret devotional poetry of Christina Rosetti on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Anglican Church, Wilson and Progress streets, Blacksburg. Rosetti, 1830-1894, wrote poems noted for their simplicity, devotion and musical quality. Among her best known works is the text for the Christmas hymn "In the Bleak Midwinter." Barritt recites Rosetti's works from memory and offers his own thoughtful commentary. Call 552-1771.
\ On the Gospel music circuit:
A gospel concert to benefit Kelly Wert will be held tonight at 7 at Auburn High School, Riner. Wanda Gail, Sounds of Harmony, Highland Gospel Singers and Gospel Strings will perform. There will be an auction of donated items, and refreshments will be sold.
The Pilgrim Gospel Singers will be at Dublin Church of God tonight at 7.
The Altar of Prayer Singers will be at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church of God, 1020 Cambria St., Christiansburg, Sunday, 11 a.m.
The Inspirations, Primitive, and The Bradleys sing Sunday at 2 p.m., at Carroll County High School auditorium, Hillsville. Tickets: $7 at the door, $6.50 in advance. Under 12, $1. Tickets are available at Slusher Clothing Outlet, Hillsville and Galax, Omega Book Store, Hillsville and Galax and other locations.
\ ST. JUDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1740 Tyler Road, Radford, holds a question-and-answer program Monday, 7:30 p.m., for Catholics who have been inactive. Call 639-5341.
\ Leon Spencer offers "What Does It Mean to be Male in Today's World?" on Sunday, 10:30, at the UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. Guests are welcome. A discussion follows the service. Call 552-8050 or 552-4749.
\ The CHRISTIANSBURG MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP, 40 Cedarwood Drive, continues its series on the family:
Today, 6 p.m., "Dare to Discipline."
Sunday, 9:30 a.m., "Human Sexuality."
March 13, "Communication in the Home."
March 19, 6 p.m., "Choosing the Right Mate."
March 20, 9:30 a.m., "How to Value Your Spouse." The Rev. Stanley Shirk conducts the sessions. Call 382-8787.
\ Revival services:
Grace Assembly, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg will present two services with evangelist Phil Dunn, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pastor Bob Goldstein has details at 381-0055.
Evangelist the Rev. David Hagee will preach Sunday through Wednesday at the Dublin Church of God. Services start at 7 each evening.
\ Women may register now for the non-denominational BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP ocourse on the life of Moses:
Sign up for the day class Wednesday or March 16, 9:10-11:15 a.m., at Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church. Call Elna Ribbe, 552-3437, or Dolly Thompson, 552-7378. Register for the evening class Monday or on March 14, 7:30-9:15 p.m., at Blacksburg United Methodist Church, Lee and Church streets. Call Joan Humphreys, 382-0175, or Arleta Tilley, 552-4976.
\ LENT OBSERVANCES continue at area churches:
In Pulaski, CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wednesday night community programs with the theme of ``Save the Children'' continue. A potluck meal at 6 at the church is followed by a message and discussion ending by 7:30.
Wednesday, the Rev. Terri Gregory , coordinator of community relations for Pulaski County, discusses youths at risk and ways communities can help.
March 16, Brenda Conner, Juvenile intervention officer for the Pulaski Police Department, will speak. She heads a group developing a temporary shelter for youths in crisis.
March. 23, Sheriff Ralph Dobbins of Pulaski County discusses youths and firearms.
All programs are free to the public.
ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, holds Wednesday evening services through March 23 with the theme "Praying the Psalms." A Lenten supper at 6 precedes the service at 6:45. Call 552-0879.
The RADFORD-FLOYD CLUSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES sponsor Sunday evening Lenten services:
March 20, 7 p.m., Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John C. Anderson and the Joyful Sounds.
March 27, 7 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe Green and the Willis United Methodist Church choir.
Call 639-4516 or 639-4448.
The Lenten Concert-Worship series at CHRISTIANSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 W. Main St., presents a series of Wednesday evening meditations "The Many Sides of the Cross," with the Rev. Vernon Miller. A light meal in the fellowship hall at 6:15 precedes music and devotionals in the sanctuary starting at 7.
Wednesday: Nitza Kats, pianist.
March 16: Robert Trent, classical guitarist.
March 23: Brahms Trio.
Donations are welcome. Call 382-2802.
The CHRISTIANSBURG MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION sponsors lunch and devotions Fridays at noon. Various Christiansburg congregations serve as hosts of the community worship around the theme "Put on the Armor God Gives!"
Friday, "Faith," at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, E. Main and Roanoke streets, Christiansburg.
March 18, "Salvation," at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220. W. Main St., Christiansburg.
March 25, "God's Word," First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 203 Phlegar St.
Call 382-2223 or 381-1558.
Five Blacksburg congregations are jointly sponsoring Wednesday evening Lent programs on "What Unites Us - What Divides Us."
Programs start at 6 with a meal. Messages and discussions follow at 6:45. Programs adjourn by 7:25.
Wednesday, Bishop Richard Bansemer of the Virginia Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, speaks at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church.
March 16, Bishop A. Heath Light of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia's Roanoke headquarters speaks at Christ Episcopal.
March 23, the final ecumenical service will be held at Luther Memorial Lutheran with the celebration of the Eucharist.
Child care is available through elementary age.
The FLOYD COUNTY CHURCHES OF THE BRETHREN hold Sunday evening Lenten services:
Sunday, the Rev. Horace Light speaks at the White Rock Church of the Brethren.
March 13, the Rev. Richard Thomas, speaks at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren.
Offering proceeds go the Floyd Community Action Center.
March 20, the Rev. E. L. Naff speaks at Parkway Church of the Brethren.
All services begin at 7:30. Call 789-7892.
\ NEW LIFE FOURSQUARE CHURCH, 900 Life Drive, Christiansburg holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m and Wednesday evening at 7. The Rev. Sterling Brackett is the pastor. Call 382-7100.
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