ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, December 9, 1995 TAG: 9512110038
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: In Religion
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
"Who Will Minister to Them," a Christmas play by local playwright Glena Jessee King, will be performed at Elliston Church of God today at 7 p.m.
The play is based on the true story of King's grandfather, Preacher Jim Hood, who ministered to area residents during a measles epidemic in the early 1920s. Hood lost two of his seven children in one night to the disease.
The play also features a Biblical portion about Elisabeth and Zacharias, parents of John the Baptist, and Mary and Joseph, and others.
All are welcome to attend. The play is free, but an offering will be accepted.
SERVICES
Christiansburg's Holy Spirit Catholic Church will celebrate the second week of advent with Mass today at 5 p.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Cambria Street.
Readings will be Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-2; Luke 3:4-6.
For futher information, please call 382-8028.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, on Gladewood Road in Blacksburg, will hold an "Advent Garden" service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
At 8:45 a.m., John Newcomb will talk about "How Much Government is Necessary?'' during a roundtable discussion.
For futher information, please call 552-2717.
Services at Midway Community Church on Virginian Drive in Christiansburg are Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6.
Blacksburg's Metaphysical Chapel at Church and Lee streets will welcome Chris Faulconer, who will speak on the Holy Family at 7 p.m. Sunday.
For futher information, please call 951-0566.
Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren is host of a Christmas Tree sale by Habitat for Humanity through Dec. 20.
Sale hours will be Monday through Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.
For futher information, please call 552-8422.
A service of lessons and carols for Advent will be held at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Sunday from 7-8 p.m.
The church is on Shadow Lake Road in Blacksburg.
For futher information, please call 552-3364.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Cambria Street in Christiansburg conducts a new informal evening worship Wednesdays at 7.
The 45-minute service is for people who work on weekends, for community newcomers, and for people looking for a midweek worship opportunity.
For futher information, please call 382-2223.
Christmas services at St. Jude Catholic Church in Radford are a penance service at 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Mass for children at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve followed by carols at 11:30 p.m. and Midnight Mass. Mass will be celebrated again at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day.
For futher information, please call the Rev. Jim Grealish at 639-5341.
JOYFUL NOISES
The New River Valley Community Chorus will present its Christmas Concerts at 8 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski and at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church in Radford.
The performances will include "Joy to the World," "Silver Bells" and "Go Tell it on the Mountain." The concerts are free, but donations are welcome.
The Music Ministry of Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg will present "Go Change the World - An Angelic Celebration," Dec. 16-18 at 7:30 each night. The musical pageant depicts the life of Jesus and features music and drama by more than 100 church members.
Nursery care will be provided, and the event is free, though an offering will be taken.
For futher information, please call 382-2160.
HAPPENINGS
The New River Parsonage will sponsor a Christmas crafts sale today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The church is beside Morgans Chapel on New River Road.
A centerpiece will be given away, and many arrangements will be available.
For futher information, please call Will Shewey at 639-5185.
The Blacksburg Jewish Community Center will have a Hanukkah party Dec. 17 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Blacksburg Recreation Center.
The event will feature singing and children's activities. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
For members, tickets are $4 for adults and students, $2 for children. For nonmembers, tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children.
Make reservations with Rita Klein, 552-5451, or Susan MacMillan, 951-1731.
Youths at Auburn United Methodist Church will clean house, mow or weed. Donations will be used to travel to a youth conference.
For futher information, please call 382-4318.
Christian Community Outreach in Radford has a food outreach on the third Thursday of December at 7 p.m. at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Hall in Fairlawn. Food boxes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to people who meet USDA income criteria.
For futher information, please call 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, 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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