Church news (week of Oct. 12, 2011)

 

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Healing Prayer group

The Healing Prayer Group meets every other Tuesday at Bedford Presbyterian Church. The prayer group focuses on self-healing and spiritual growth. The group will meet on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. promptly. For additional information, call Elizabeth at 586-8064.

 

New Prospect Church Revival

New Prospect Church, 4445 Sheep Creek Rd., will hold revival Oct. 11-14, 7 p.m. The Rev. Earl Ragland will deliver the message. Directions: past Johnson's Orchard, continue to end of paved road, church in the fork in the road. For more information call 586.1940.

 

Pastor Appreciation Month

The Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy has chosen “Pastor Appreciation Month” to introduce its new pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Lester, and his family.

The Rev. Lester, who has been a member of the Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy since 2002, was appointed to be pastor by State Overseer of Virginia (who himself was the long-time pastor of this church), Bishop Wayne Murphy. The Rev. Lester assumed the Pastorate in April 2011.

The Rev. Lester, his wife Sandi, and their two children Megan and Ryan, live at 1786 School Crossing Road, Lynch Station.

Sunday School classes begin at 9:45 a.m. with morning worship beginning at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening Bible study begins at 7 p.m. for the adult group. The children and youth classes also begin at 7 p.m.

 

Celebrate Regeneration

Celebrate Regeneration is a Christ centered, biblically based program for individuals and their families who struggle with emotional distress and additictive issues. Based upon the proven world-wide ministry of Celebrate Recovery, CR provides a safe place for healing through God's love, grace and mercy. CR meets at 6:30 every Friday night at the Dwelling Place church in Moneta, (next to ShopRite, lower level parking area) 1050 Hendrick's Store Rd., Moneta. Phone: 540.598.HOPE (4673). No child care available at this time. Celebrate Regeneration begins with a Friday night barbeque Oct. 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. First CR meeting to follow at 6:30. Call 540.598.HOPE (4673) to RSVP.

 

Mentow plans special services

Mentow Baptist Church, Huddleston, will be celebrating 110 years of service/ministry on Sunday, October 16.  The day will begin with breakfast at 8:45, followed by Sunday School at 9:30.  The morning worship service will be at 10:30.  Immediatley following the morning services, there will be a covered-dish lunch, this to be served in the Fellowship Hall.

On Sunday evening, October 16, revival will begin and continue through Wednesday, October 19.  Services will begin at 7 each evening, and Commonwealth's Attorney Randy Krantz will be the guest speaker.

The church is located at the intersection of Route 43 (Leesville Road) and Route 628 (Mentow Drive). For additional information, call 540-297-4051 or 540-397-4494 and email mentowbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. 

 

Exercise class

Free exercise class 7 p.m. weekly Union United Methodist Church. Call Carla 540.650.4065.

 

Fall revival

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Bunker Hill Community, will he having a Fall Revival Oct. 17-21. The preacher for the week will be the Rev. Dr. M.D. Mays from Otterville Baptist Church. Prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. and revival service will begin at 7:30 p.m.

 

Community Bible Study

For men, women and children (infants through home-schooled sixth graders).  Meets Wednesdays through May from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Halesford Baptist Church, 2485 Lost Mountain Road, Wirtz.  For registration call 721-9338 or log onto http://smithmountainlake.cbsclass.org.

 

Calendar

 

Saturday, Oct. 15

 

Country breakfast

Emmaus United Methodist will hold a Country Breakfast Saturday, October 15, 7:30-10 a.m.  Sausage, gravy, biscuits, eggs, pancakes, and more will be available.  Freewill donations accepted.  Proceeds benefit Moneta and Chamlisburg Rescue.  2282 Meadors Spur Rd, Moneta  297-5117.

 

Terrace View Baptist Church Fall Festival

1040 Matthew Talbot Road, Forest. Saturday, October 15, 2 - 5 p.m. Food, fellowship, youth activities/games, gospel music, hayride. Phone: 434 525-3002.

 

Fall Festival

A Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 15, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. featuring car, bike, truck show, corn hole tournament, live music, and craft vendors. There will be food and Kids' Korner with bouncy houses and horse and pony rides. Location: Curry's Building and Field, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston. For more information call 297-7507.

 

Diamond Hill Baptist Church Fall festival

A Fall Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Live music 1- 4 p.m. Games and activities for all ages: apple butter, hot dogs, chili contest, popcorn, snow cones, crafts, fire truck, ambulance, antique tractor, hay rides, holiday retirement-door prizes. Welcome booth and Dream Acres- Alpacas, rabbit, rooster and dog. Antique and classic car show. Register by calling Laura at 540.871.4792. Come meet the new pastor: Monroe Baldwin and family.

 

Sunday, Oct. 16

 

Concert

On Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at the New Life Baptist Church, Bedford, the Trying Gospel Tears will be in concert. The Rev. William Goode is Pastor.

 

Youth Day

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Bunker Hill Community, will be having Youth Day on Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. with Min. Charles Braxton, Associated Minister from Rising Sun Baptist Church will be the preacher for the morning service.

 

AWANA

Morgans Baptist Church is having its AWANA program Sunday, Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for preschoolers (age 3) through eighth grade. This week's theme is AWANA Worker Appreciation Night. Clubers are encouraged to make a card for their leaders and bring them to club. If you would like to join the club, come by on Sunday or contact the church at 297-4959.

 

Anniversary services

Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Forest, 105th Church Anniversary will be held on Sunday, Oct.16.   Pastor Baker will preach the 11 a.m. service followed by dinner.  At 3:30 p.m. Dr. Joseph Keaton and his church family from the Central Baptist Church in Roanoke will be the special guests.

 

Saturday, Oct. 22

 

Community Yard Sale

Community Yard Sale, Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. until. Rain or shine. Palestine Baptist Church, 9244 SML Parkway, Huddleston. Tables $5 each and large spaces $10 each. Hot dogs, drinks and coffee for sale. Proceeds from food, tables & spaces benefit Helping Hands. To purchase a space or table go to Palestine Church office, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday.

 

Sunday, Oct. 30

 

Gospel sing

Lighthouse Free Will Baptist church of Bedford will host a Sunday night gospel sing every fifth Sunday in the worship center.  Join on October 30 and every other fifth Sunday.  Start time is 6 p.m. The address is 942 Burks Hill Road.  Visit the Web site at www.lighthousefwbc.com.   Call Pastor Larry Ross at 540-587-8962 or email him at edrynn@verizon.net for more info.

 

Monday, Oct. 31

 

"Trunks Of Treats" Community Event
Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church of Bedford invites you to visit the church parking lot  for free candy and treats on Halloween night beginning at 6 p.m.  Games and refreshments will be offered inside the fellowship hall.  The address is 942 Burks Hill Road and is located across from Liberty Lake Park.  Bring your children.  Call Pastor Larry Ross at 540-587-8962 or email him at edrynn@verizon.net for more info. Visit the church at www.lighthousefwbc.com.