Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, August 27, 1994 TAG: 9408290022
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV 4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
For more information, call Price at 951-8990 or co-pastor Arnold Jones, 951-1781.
|n n| |SERVICES| nBlacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., begins "The Gathering," a weekly community service of praise, Sunday at 7 p.m.
nThe Christiansburg Roman Catholic community plans to continue offering services Saturdays, 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus hall, College Street, with the Rev. Louis Benoit. The community also offers religious education. Ned Letto, 382-8046, or Elaine Reese, 381-1944.
nThe Blacksburg Jewish Community Center, Roanoke and Church streets, holds services for the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah: 8 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 and 7. Shabbat Shuvah: Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur: Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 15, 9:30 a.m.; and Sept. 15, 6:15 p.m. Rebecca Scheckler, 951-0172, or Susan Cramer, 552-8238.
nThe Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg, holds its annual water ceremony marking the start of regular services Sunday, 10:30 a.m. A discussion follows the service. 552-3785 or 552-4749.
nThe Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) meets Sundays for silent worship at the former Camp Creek Methodist Chapel, Virginia 615 in Floyd. Gathering at 10 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. There is a children's program. From Virginia 8 at the Court House, go north on U.S. 221 for one mile, turn left on Virginia 615 and continue 5.1 miles.
|n n| |HOMECOMINGS| nFirst Christian Church, 524 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski: Today, 4 p.m., with picnic activities and games for all ages on the church lawn. A pit barbecue and covered-dish supper at Joe Morgan's begins at 6 p.m. A vesper service with the Rev. Jerry G. Whitt begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, church school is at 9:45 with the Rev. Coretha Gilmer Morra, guest speaker. A sandwich luncheon follows the morning worship service. 980-7144.
nBlacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Warren and Center streets: Sunday, the Pilgrim Gospel Singers.
nGlenwood United Methodist Church, Barren Springs: Sunday morning worship is at 11 with the Rev. Jim Goddard.
nBelview United Methodist Church, Onyx Drive, just off Peppers Ferry Road (Virginia 114): Sunday, with lunch at 1 p.m. Past and present members, families and friends are welcome. 639-1230.
nMidway Community Church, Virginian Drive off Merrimac Road: Sunday, church school, 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., singing with The Otis Linkous singers at 2 p.m. 381-9721.
nProvidence Methodist Church, Wilburn Valley, Pearisburg: Sunday, church school, 10 a.m., worship, 11 a.m., and dinner on the grounds at noon with music by The Scotts.
nRadford Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Second and Carter streets: Sept. 11, with the Rev. Gerald Stacy, former pastor. Sunday school 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., and lunch at 12:15 p.m. A nursery is available.
|n n| |REVIVALS| nThe Rev. James Dunn conducts revival services Sunday through Wednesday at Grace Assembly of God, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg, sponsored by the Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church and Grace Assembly of God. Services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and weeknights at 7.
nThe United Methodist camp meeting at Camp Alta Mons in Shawsville is Sept. 9-11. The Rev. Carl Douglass preaches, and Second Chance provides Southern Gospel music in the open-air pavilion. To get there, take Alleghany Road (at Meadowbrook Nursing Home) and follow the signs. 268-2409 or (800) 644-2434 evenings.
|n n| |HAPPENINGS| nTo welcome back students to the community, Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., holds a festive - and free - Hawaiian Luau on Sunday at noon. No reservations are needed. All students are welcome. 552-3869.
nPresbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St., holds a potluck picnic to celebrate the end of summer, Sunday, Aug. 28, in the fellowship hall following worship.
nGene Clemmons speaks about his missionary work in Ukraine on Sunday, 7 p.m., at the Church of Christ, 1250 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg.
nGlenwood United Methodist Church, Barren Springs, offers a country breakfast Sept. 3, 7-11 a.m. Take Exit 89-A off Interstate 81 and travel 6.5 miles south on Virginia 100.
nSt. Jude Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, just outside Radford city limits, offers inquiry sessions each Tuesday at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 6 for anyone interested in becoming a Roman Catholic. The church is one-half mile from Rock Road or two miles from Exit 109 off I-81. 639-5341.
nNorthside Presbyterian Church, Progress and Watson streets, Blacksburg, holds a public forum, "Physical and Spiritual Healing," Sept. 11, 3-5 p.m. Leaders will be Dr. William A. Fintel and Gerald R. McDermott, authors of the book "A Medical and Spiritual Guide to Living With Cancer: A Complete Handbook for Patients and their Families." Fintel is a Roanoke oncologist, and McDermott is an assistant professor of religion at Roanoke College.
|n n| |MAKING A| |JOYFUL NOISE| nThe Sounds of Harmony from Floyd are at the Riner Grace Brethren Church, Virginia 8, three miles south of Auburn High School, Sunday, 7 p.m. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-4654.
nA gospel sing to benefit Sam Price of Prices Fork, who needs a wheelchair lift for his van, is set for Sunday, 7:30 p.m., at Fairview Community Church, 3766 Glade Road, Blacksburg. All singers are welcome. Contributions also may be sent to 817 Glade Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060.
nThe Return sing at Straight Street Youth Center coffee house, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. Debbie Spencer sings Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
nSecond Chance sings Sept. 10 and 11, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church camp meeting, Camp Alta Mons, Shawsville. 639-6271.
|n n| |PEOPLE| nThe Rev. HEBRON QUESENBERRY is ordained Sunday, 11 a.m., at his home church, Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, Floyd. He serves as pastor of Fremont Church of the Brethren in Carroll County.
nThe Rev. KENNETH WURZBURGER is ordained Sunday, 7 p.m, at White Rock Church of the Brethren, Floyd, where he serves as pastor.
nSARAH WINDES, director of Christian education at Presbyterian Church of Radford for nine years, has announced her resignation, effective Sept. 30. Windes is to be married this fall and plans to move to Blacksburg.
|n n| |SHORT TAKES| nThe Rev. Clarence Dishman of Grove United Methodist Church, Radford, reports a record 357 people turned out for the opening night at Pages Camp Meeting near Fairlawn. The camp meeting was Aug. 21-24.
nChristiansburg United Christian Aid needs good clothing for needy school-age youngsters. Donations are taken weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church, next to Duncan's Texaco, Christiansburg. Use the covered side door. Warm jackets and small-size jeans and tops are especially needed. Monetary donations are welcome: Osie Sowder, 945 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. If your church can help, call Alice Alley, 382-3071.
nNew River Valley Church Hotline, a free telephone service, provides callers with schedules, special announcements, activities and devotions from Main Street Baptist, St. Paul United Methodist and Christiansburg Mennonite Fellowship. 382-2046.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization in care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656. Clear, sharp photographs accompanying news items are welcome. Items must be received by noon Wednesday for use in that week's column.
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