Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, July 29, 1995 TAG: 9507310019
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: In Religion
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The Catholic Community of Christiansburg will conduct Mass today at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The readings will be Genesis 18:20-32, Psalms 138:1-8, Colossians 2:12-14, Luke 11:1-13, and Romans 8:15. For more information, call 382-8028 or 382-8414.
At the Metaphysical Chapel in Blacksburg Sunday at 7 p.m. is Sharing Sunday, with Bill Sydor facilitating. On Wednesday, Estill Putney will conduct an "Introduction to Metaphysics" workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. 951-4848.
Cody Lowe, religion writer for The Roanoke Times, will give an outsider's perspective on Unitarian Universalism Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley in Blacksburg. 552-5273.
Goodwins Ferry Pentecostal Holiness Church on Spruce Run in Blacksburg will have a special service Sunday at 2 p.m. 552-2343.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Second Chance, International Country Gospel Music Association Southern Gospel Trio of the Year winner for 1995, will perform its gospel music Sunday at 11 a.m. at Huffville United Methodist Church in Floyd. 639-6271.
The Carpenter's Tools from Shawsville will perform at Stafford Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pulaski Sunday at 1 p.m. The Lacey's from Tampa, Fla., will perform at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Aug. 6 at 2 p.m., at Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday at 6 p.m., and at Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.
Les Petits Chanteurs du Comte de Flandre, a boy's choir from France on an international tour, will perform at Zion Lutheran Church in Floyd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The Bolt Brothers from Floyd County will perform blue grass gospel music Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at Little River Baptist Church in Floyd. 745-2904.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Christiansburg will host The Victors from Vinton, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. 382-0691.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Vacation Bible School at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Christiansburg is Sunday through Thursday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Seaside with the Savior," and it's for kids ages 4 to 12. 639-6322.
Little River Baptist Church in Floyd will conduct Vacation Bible School Aug. 6- 9 at 7 p.m. for all ages. 382-0792.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in Christiansburg Aug. 7-11, from 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 13. The program will include Bible study, arts and crafts, music, recreation and field trips. 382-4365 or 381-0920.
"Seaside with the Savior" is the theme at Vacation Bible School at First Wesleyan Church in Blacksburg, Aug. 7 to 11, from 7-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. Classes for all ages. 951-2947.
Vacation Bible School at Community Christian Church in Newbern is Aug. 7 to 11. The theme is "Jesus' Kids, Totally His." It's open to all ages and will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every night.
HAPPENINGS
The First Missionary Baptist Church in New River will have a homecoming Sunday at 3 p.m. 639-6947.
Dayspring Christian Academy Learning Center has openings for 4-year-olds for the fall school term. 552-7777.
A retreat for women at the Blue Ridge Christian Camp in McCoy is set for Aug. 5. The event will feature speakers, food. Registration is $15. 382-4057 or 382-2227.
Youths at Auburn United Methodist Church will perform house cleaning, mowing or weeding. Donations will be used to go to a youth conference. 382-4318.
Floyd Baptist Church is looking for former members to attend a homecoming in September. Contact the church with names and addresses of former members at 745-2677, 745-4473 or 745-3179.
Christian Community Outreach in Radford is having a food outreach on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Hall in Fairlawn. Food boxes will be available first come, first served to families and people who meet USDA income criteria. 639-5686.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization, along with photos, to Kenneth Singletary, New River Current, The Roanoke Times, 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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