Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, April 29, 1995 TAG: 9505020035
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The Continental Congress declared the first National Day of Prayer in 1775 as a way for people to acknowledge their dependence on God, to thank God for His blessings and to ask God to guide the nation's leaders and people.
Call 231-6240 for further information.
"All Have a Place at the Table" is the theme of MAY FELLOWSHIP DAY 1995. Church Women United groups in Blacksburg and in the Radford-Fairlawn area observe the occasion Friday at 11 a.m. A luncheon follows both services, and participants are asked to bring a salad or dessert.
Each service explores ways women can support each other in their homes and communities.
The Blacksburg service is at Blacksburg Christian Church, 240 Watson Ave. Offerings support Church Women United work in this area. Emily Bender, 951-1520, has more information.
Women of the Radford-Fairlawn area meet at New Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 312 Russell Ave., for a time of worship and friendship. For details, call Anna Frye, 639-0523, or Thora Jervey, 639-6447.
SERVICES
"From Plowshares to Swords: Recent Trends in Mainline Denominationalism" is the Rev. Kelly Sisson's topic Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. 552-3785 or 552-8050.
Revival service continue through Sunday, 7 p.m., at Pulaski Presbyterian Church in America, 975 Memorial Drive. Evangelist Dewey Murphy also conducts Bible study today, 10 a.m. Mitchell Ferrer sings. 980-2631.
Revival services with the Rev. Dr. Hurley Shortt are Sunday through Thursday at Grace Assembly of God, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg. Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; weekdays, 7 p.m. 381-0055.
Riner Grace Brethren Church, Virginia 8, Riner, has revival meetings May 7-10 with evangelist Ron Thompson. Services, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; weekdays, 7 p.m. 382-4654 or 382-7571.
The Rev. Dale Riddle holds revival services for the Staffordsville Circuit, United Methodist Church, May 7-10, 7 p.m. each day, at Sheffey Campground, Staffordsville. In case of bad weather, services are at Sheffey Memorial United Methodist Church. 921-1521 or 921-2612.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
The Gospel Strings, Young at Heart and Wanda Gail perform at a benefit gospel sing today, 7 p.m., at Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Phlegar Street. Donations benefit Terry Bland, who needs a bone marrow transplant. 382-4654 or 382-7571.
The Living Waters, The Otis Linkous Family and others perform today, 7 p.m., at the Congregational Holiness Church, Alleghany SPrings Road, Shawsville.
The Ferrum College Jazz Combo performs today, 7:30 p.m., at Oak Grove Pavilion, an outreach ministry of Zion Lutheran Church, Virginia 615 and 693, Floyd. Donation, $2 for those 10 and older.
The Scotts sing Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship at Edgemont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2289 Edgemont Road on the Mud Pike, Christiansburg. 382-2746.
Southern gospel recording artist WIllis Canada from Richmond appears Sunday, 6:30 p.m., at the Elliston Church of God on U.S. 460-11.
Fifth Sunday night singing is Sunday, 7 p.m., Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. All singers, groups and choirs welcome. 929-4324.
The Altar of Prayer singers appear Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Victory Temple Pentecostal Church of God. 382-4370.
Gospel recording artists J.D. Sumner & The Stamps of Nashville perform Friday, 7 p.m., Belview United Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Drive (off Peppers Ferry Road between Christiansburg and Fairlawn). The male quintet formed 70 years ago and is considered the oldest group of its kind. For information and tickets, call 382-6286 or 639-1230.
HAPPENINGS
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Roanoke and East Main streets, Christiansburg, holds a yard sale today, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., to support its vacation Bible school.
Gateway Christian Academy, a ministry of Gateway Baptist Church, holds Alumni Weekend today and Sunday. Activities begin with a potluck picnic today, noon-4 p.m., Nellies Cave Park, Blacksburg. Alumni members conduct morning worship Sunday, Gateway Baptist. All friends of Gateway are welcome. Donations benefit the activity center fund. Information: Sherry Burke, 382-1452. Contributions: Kim Smith, treasurer, at the church, 2196 Harding Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060.
The film "Scars that Heal" shows Sunday, 6 p.m., at Wesleyan Community, Blacksburg. It tells of the physical and spiritual recovery of Dave Roever, seriously wounded in Vietnam. 951-7911.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, celebrates "May Mission Madness" Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with a yard sale and bake sale, plus a car wash, fun events and games for kids and a chicken barbecue, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Barbecue tickets are $5. Proceeds go to local agencies to help families in the New River Valley. Leslie Skidmore, 382-1135.
White Memorial Church, Shawsville, celebrates homecoming May 7 following the 11 a.m. worship starting with a covered dish luncheon and a program of music. Jodie Pitzer, 268-5130.
Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, Virginia 730, Floyd County, dedicates a new addition and extensive remodeling May 7, 11 a.m. The work makes the building fully accessible to those who cannot manage steps and adds several stained glass windows and fresh carpeting. Beaver Creek Church is marking its 95th year. For the dedication, a potluck meal follows the morning worship. The Rev. Richard Thomas Sr., 745-2808.
PEOPLE
The Rev. Dr. JOHN A. REDHEAD JR. preaches the first of a series of 12 "The Protestant Hour" 50th anniversary programs Sunday, 6:30 a.m., on WRIS (1410 AM). The series, "The Past Speaks to the Future," features some of the best sermons from the program's archives. Redhead's program includes a message he first preached on June 24, 1945, the first of over 150 sermons he has delivered on "The Protestant Hour" radio program.
Redhead is the retired pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, N.C., and the father of Virginia Bethune of Blacksburg, whose husband is the Rev. Richard Bethune, retired pastor of Pulaski's First Presbyterian Church.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656. E-mail: Currentbev.net. 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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