ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, July 20, 1996 TAG: 9607220031
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: in religion
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
Members of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church recently hosted a group of young people from Chicago for a weekend of swimming, fun and fellowship, continuing a partnership with church members from that city since 1983.
The group swam in local pools, tubed on the New River, and attended picnics and services during its busy weekend.
The yearly tradition started when members of the church's youth group traveled to Chicago in 1983 to help renovate a hotel to be used for homeless and destitute families. Since 1991 young people from Chicago have visited Blacksburg, staying with host families, and their yearly visit has become a highlight for them, they say.
SERVICES
Christiansburg's Holy Spirit Catholic Church will have Mass at its summer hours at 6 p.m. today at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Christiansburg. 382-0299.
Blacksburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church on Harding Avenue will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. today, and at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The readings will be: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Psalms 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Romans 8:26-27; and Matthew 13:24-43. 552-1091.
Blacksburg's Metaphysical Chapel on Lee Street will host Bill Sydor, who will talk about "Talking to the Trees" Sunday at 7 p.m. 951-4848.
Dick Burry, retired professor of outdoor recreation and parks, will speak on "Forest Management Practices" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley on Gladewood Drive in Blacksburg. 951-1720.
First Missionary Baptist Church in New River will have its annual homecoming at 3 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Andrew Arnold from Rural Retreat. 639-6947.
Belspring Presbyterian Church will have a homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by lunch. 639-0395.
St. Paul United Methodist Church on West Main Street in Christiansburg will have its annual picnic at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Camp Alta Mons. 382-2410.
Indian Valley Presbyterian Church will have homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday. 789-4396.
Radford Church of God in Christ will have "Azusa '96 Old Fashion Tent Revival Via Satellite" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 639-5948.
Union Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church in Riner will have a revival with the Rev. Jim Hilliard at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 28 and at 7:30 p.m. July 29 through 31. 951-1257.
A Camp Meeting at Piedmont Campground near Shawsville will be Friday through Aug. 4 with daily services, speakers, youth activities, music and food. 268-2163 or 268-1042.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
At Grove United Methodist Church on Tyler Avenue in Radford from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday through Wednesday. 639-2807.
At Gethsemane Baptist Church from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 639-3059 or 731-9527.
At Glenwood United Methodist Church in Barren Springs at 7 p.m. July 29 through Aug. 2.
At Christ Episcopal Church in Blacksburg two family night programs Wednesday and Aug. 24 will replace the usual ecumenical vacation Bible school this summer. A potluck meal at 5:30 p.m. will begin the events with the programs beginning at 6:15 p.m. and ending by 8:30.
JOYFUL NOISES
The Farley Brothers will perform at Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church on Montgomery Street at 7 p.m. Sunday. 381-0779.
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: new river@infi.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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