ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, May 18, 1996 TAG: 9605200016
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: In Religion
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
SERVICES
Blacksburg High School senior Stephanie Kraige will present her senior organ recital at 7:30 p.m. May 25 in the sanctuary at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. The program will include compositions by Bach, Brahms, Franck, Dandrieu and Penfield. A reception will follow the program in the Fellowship Hall. The program is free and the public is invited.
Kraige has studied piano for 11 years and is an accompanist for the Junior High and Senior High choirs at Blacksburg United Methodist Church. She began studying the organ with Katherine Burkhart in June 1995, when she also attended the Pipe Organ Encounter at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. The program educates high school students about the organ and organ playing.
In April, she won second place in the organ scholarship competition sponsored by the Roanoke chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
In addition to the piano and organ, Kraige also plays the trombone and is a member of the Blacksburg High School Symphonic Band. She recently participated in the All-District Symphonic Band.
Kraige is a merit scholar who will graduate in June. She will attend the University of Virginia in the fall, where she will study engineering. She also plans to continue studying music. She is the daughter of Glenn and Dale Kraige.
Blacksburg Presbyterian Church is at Church and Eakin streets. For information, call Burkhart at 951-0605.
* Blacksburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church on Harding Avenue will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m today and at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday.
* Soloist Rita Dairs will perform at Riner's Grace Brethren Church on Virginia 8 at 7 p.m. Sunday.
* The Rev. Patty Allen will speak on the "Art of Being Human at the Metaphysical Chapel on Lee Street in Blacksburg at 7 p.m. Sunday. 951-4848.
* The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley on Gladewood Drive in Blacksburg will host the Rev. Rudi Gelsey, who will speak on "We are as old as our cynicism, as young as our dreams," at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 552-2717.
REVIVALS
* There will be a two-night revival at the Dublin Church of God May 24-25. Evangelist Malcolm Riggins will be the guest speaker. Services will start at 7 p.m.
* Spiritual renewal services will be held at the Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church May 19-22. The Rev. Clarence Williams from Shelby, N.C., will be the guest evangelist. Services will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. A carry-in dinner will be in the Fellowship Hall following morning service. Services during the week will be at 7 p.m. 552-4924.
JOYFUL NOISES
* Auditions for summer music camp for kindergartners through 12th-graders will be 7 p.m. May 29 at First United Methodist Church in Pulaski. 980-0563.
* Dayspring Church in Blacksburg will have Vacation Bible School, "Kingdom of the Son," prayer safari June 24-28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dayspring Christian Center. The program is limited to children 4 years old to fifth-graders. 552-7777 or 951-2430.
SPECIAL EVENTS
* There will be an auction of donated items at the Lafayette United Methodist Church Saturday. Viewing will start at 9 a.m. and auction will begin at 10 a.m. Auction items include furniture, glassware, dishes, baskets, freezer, typewriter, dishwasher and lamps. Breakfast and lunch also will be available. Proceeds will go toward repairs of the church. 268-2719 or 268-5974.
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.r
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