Church and worship news, April 25 to May 1

From staff reports
Published: April 25, 2008

Basic United Methodist Church, 489 N. Winchester Ave., corner of Delphine and Fifth Street, Waynesboro, the Rev. Don Gibson — The children’s choir will meet at 9:30 a.m. Church school begins at 9:45 a.m.

The Sunday morning worship service will begin at 11 a.m. An Hispanic worship service will be held at 6 p.m. Also at 6 p.m., the United Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet.

There will be no school or tutoring on Monday, April 28.

Tuesday through Thursday, tutoring will be held from 4-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Hispanic prayer time is at 5:30 p.m., prayer time is at 6 p.m. Choir practice and adult ESL are at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, an education meeting will be held at 6 p.m. An administrative council meeting will take place at 7 p.m.

You may contact the church at 949-8947.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 100 Maple Ave., Waynesboro, Pastor Timothy Bohlmann — Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., allowing children and adults to participate together in an opening and then break into groups based on age for further Bible study and activities. Traditional worship is at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary worship is at 11 a.m. Nursery services will be available all morning.

Other ministry areas include Christ Care Small Group ministry, music ministry, with handbells and choir, and a senior ministry, which meets each Wednesday at 10 a.m. for Bible study. We also offer a variety of activities for middle school and high school youth.

Bethany’s mission is simple – to share God’s love and life with all. Call the church at 942-4361.

Calvary Baptist Church, 68 Benz Road, Waynesboro, Pastor W.T. Cole and Associate Pastor Joey Locklear – Sunday school classes begin at 9:45 a.m., with an 11 a.m. worship service led by Pastor Cole. Children’s church will be provided during the morning service. An evening service will begin at 6 p.m., led by Associate Pastor Locklear. Nursery care will be available during both services.

A Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting will take place at 7 p.m., with Brian Read.

Children’s programs will be held during both the Sunday and Wednesday evening services.

On April 26, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the church will host a hot dog, ham biscuit and bake sale at Wal-Mart in Waynesboro. All funds will go to the church’s building fund.

First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Frederick St., Staunton, Dr. Richard S. Dietrich — Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship will begin at 11 a.m. Dr. Richard S. Dietrich will deliver the message, “He Descended Into Hell,” based on the Bible text 1 Peter 3:13-22.

Bible study is at 10:30 a.m., 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Bible study will take place on Wednesday, April 30, with Dr. Richard Dietrich. The study will be based on Bible text Luke 24:44-53. Morning study will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the chapel. Evening study will take place in the Potter Building from 6:45-7:45 p.m.

For more information, contact the church at 886-0704 or visit the Web site at http://www.stauntonfirstpres.org.

First Presbyterian Church, 11th Street and Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, the Rev. Glen Holman — A service will begin at 8:30 a.m., with communion served. Praise and worship is at 9:30 a.m. and traditional worship is at 11 a.m. The Rev. Glen Holman will deliver the message, “The Living God,” with Acts 17:23-31 serving as the text.

The Sunday school schedule is as follows:

9:30-11 a.m. — ages 3-5.

9:30-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — kindergarten through fifth grade

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sixth to eighth grade.

10:30 a.m. to noon — ninth to 12th grade.

9:30 a.m. — adult Sunday school.

On Thursday at 7 a.m., the men’s Bible study group will meet at Cracker Barrel to discuss the Book of Romans. Women’s Bible study meets at the church at 1:30 p.m. The food bank opens at 2 p.m.

The church is handicapped accessible and welcomes all.

Contact the church at 949-8366, or visit the Web site at http://www.firstpresway.com.

Fishersville Baptist Church, 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville, Pastor John Hamric – Sunday school begins at 9:40 a.m., for all ages. Sunday services will be held at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Summer hours will be in effect from June 1 to August 31 and will be as follows: Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. Worship services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The following will take place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: Adult Bible study, TeamKid (ages 3 through the fifth grade) and Set Apart Youth. Choir rehearsal begins at 7:30 p.m.

Fishersville Baptist Church will host a block party for all ages on April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. in the church parking lot. Activities include moon walks, platform games, popcorn, snow cones, hotdogs, face painting and more. All the activities and food are free. At the end of the event, everyone who is registered will have a chance to win a prize.

For more information, contact the church or visit the Web site at http://www.fishersvillebaptistchurch.com.

Fishersville United Methodist Church, 1600 Jefferson Highway, across from the post office, Fishersville, the Rev. Roy P. White – Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., including 10 adult Sunday school classes.

An informal worship service will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a traditional service starting at 11 a.m.

The pastor will deliver the sermon, “Where No One Has Gone Before … Except Jesus,” based on the Bible text Acts 17:22-34, 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21.

For more information, contact the church at 942-9355.

Glen Kirk Presbyterian Church, 767 Calf Mountain Road, Waynesboro, the Rev. Charles Reller – Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., with a worship service at 10:45 a.m.

You may contact the church at 943-2896.

Main Street United Methodist Church, 601 West Main St., Waynesboro, Pastor Todd Schlechty — Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. Contemporary worship service is at 8:30 a.m., with a traditional service taking place at 11 a.m. A children’s worship service will also begin at 11 a.m.

The sermon for this Sunday will be “Jesus for Everyone,” delivered by Pastor Todd Schlechty. The message will be based on the Bible text, Acts 8:26-40.

On Wednesday evening, the Wednesday Night Family Meal will take place from 5:15-6 p.m. Discipleship small groups will meet at 6 p.m.

Contact the church at 942-1179.

Mint Spring United Methodist Church – On May 3, from 3-7 p.m., join the congregation in a Party on the Lawn. Enjoy a barbecue chicken plate, hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, rolls, homemade ice cream, baked goods and beverages. The cost for the dinner is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

The Faithful Men will sing at 5:30 p.m. A local ecuminical group, the vocalists love the Lord and lift their voices in worship and praise.

There will be plenty of children’s activities including a bounce house, duck pond, face painting and games.

Bring your own lawn chairs. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Mint Spring United Methodist Church building fund.

Mt. Eagle Baptist Church, Adial Road, Faber – April 25 will be the last night of the church’s spring revival starting at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Vernon Lee will be the evangelist, and a guest choir will provide the music.

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 241 Sandy Ridge Road, Waynesboro, the Rev. Theresa K. Woodson – The church will celebrate its 98th anniversary on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker for the service will be the Rev. Glenwood Morgan, pastor of the Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Nellysford. Music will be provided by the Mt. Eagle Baptist Church choir.

Mt. Salem Baptist Church, 1015 Stuart St., Staunton – A youth workshop will be held Friday through Sunday.

Friday, 7 p.m. – Joy Night with local youth groups performing.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Minister Rashaad Cartwright, of Virginia Beach, will lead the workshop. Cost is $5 per person. Lunch will be provided.

Sunday, 10 a.m. – Minister Cartwright will lead the 10 a.m. morning worship service.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 312 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro, Pastor J. Avery Miller – Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. The Sunday worship service takes place at 10 a.m. Pastor J. Avery Miller will deliver the message “That’s It, I Quit.”

Bible study takes place every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

Contact the church at 943-5455.

Ridgeview Baptist Church, 124 Ridgeview Drive, Stuarts Draft, Pastor Don McClure — Sunday school, for all ages, will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship service will begin at 11 a.m.

The Sunday evening service and Bible study, for all ages, will begin at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible studies are held at 7 p.m. and are for all ages.

The church Web site is http://www.ridgeviewministries.com. You may contact the church at 337-1025.

Rockfish Valley Baptist Church, 3395 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, Pastor James Lundy – Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The morning worship service begins at 11 a.m., with an evening service at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, at 6 p.m., Bible study will be held. Choir practice will begin at 7 p.m.

A gospel sing will be held on May 3 from 2-5 p.m. There will be a meal served after the event.

For more information, call 434-361-1360.

Second Presbyterian Church, 133 N. Delphine Ave., Waynesboro, The Rev. Dr. John L. McDonald — Sunday school classes meet from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This Sunday, the preschool and Kids’ Journeys in Faith class will study “Jesus Called Disciples.” The Thoughtful Sunday school class will study faith issues.

The Sunday service will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Guest Pastor Wray Sherman of Hermitage Presbyterian Church will deliver the message, “A Tourist in Athens,” based on the Bible text Acts 17:22-31.

On Tuesday, Disciples’ Kitchen will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with Smyrna Presbyterian Church serving.

On Wednesday, the adult choir will meet at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Disciples’ Kitchen will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church serving.

On Saturday, the men’s prayer breakfast will be held at 8 a.m.

All programs will be held at the church.

On the third Wednesday of each month, the food pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon.

The second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Mary Baker Quilters will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The church is handicapped accessible and all are welcome. For more information, call 943-3211.

Shiloh Baptist Church, 234 Shiloh Ave., Waynesboro, the Rev. Warne B. Dawkins – The church will host the Waynesboro branch 21st Annual Youth Day/Education Program on Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m.

Dr. Celeste R. Thomas of James Madison University is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. Music will be provided by the Beverly Manor Baptist Church Youth Choir. Refreshments will be served immediately after the program. The public is welcome.

Youth Ministry leaders are having a fundraiser called The Footprint Rally on Saturday, May 10, at 4 p.m. The music will be rendered by the St. James Mass Choir of Waynesboro and the Beverly Manor Youth Choir. Light refreshments will be served. Please come out and support us and have a great time in the Lord.

For more information, contact Sister April Casey at 540-249-3385.

Stuarts Draft Full Gospel Church – Laura and Eddie Beckford will be speaking at the church on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. The Beckfords are missionaries to Arad, Israel. They will be sharing testimonies, sharing about their ministry and about the persecution of Christian beliefs in Arad.

For more information, call Bob Silling at 540-249-1854. The church is located on Howardsville Turnpike.

Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, 30 Tinkling Spring Drive, Fishersville – Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery care is provided for both services and Sunday school. The church is handicapped accessible.

Upcoming services are as follows:

On Sunday, services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

April 27 will be music Sunday. Both services will be led by Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church choirs.

On May 4, Dr. Jason Whitener will preach.

On May 11, Shawn Hevener, ministry assistant, will preach.

On May 18, Dr. Jason Whitener will preach.

On May 25, Dr. Jason Whitener will preach.

The church is now registering 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2008-09 year. If interested, please call 886-7974.

Union Baptist Church of Avon – The church will sponsor a program on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave., Waynesboro, Pastor Edward L. Carl – The congregation invites the community to join them for the 10:45 a.m. worship on the sixth Sunday of Easter. Pastor Ed Carl will deliver the message “Dependent on the Love of Christ,” from the Bible text John 14:15-21.

Everyone is welcome to share in these services of traditional worship.

Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m., with classes for children, youth and adults.

For more information, call the church at 943-2152 or visit http://www.waynesborocob.org.

Waynesboro Covenant Church, Pastor Keith Harris – This Sunday, the congregation will meet at the new location in the upper room of First Presbyterian Church. The service will begin at 11 a.m. The upper room is handicapped accessible, just ask about the elevator.

The pastor will deliver the message, “Down that Road Again,” from the book of Acts. The service will include children’s church, special music and contemporary worship. Waynesboro Covenant Church is a community church dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ and his radical lifestyle of love. The church is non-denominational and everyone is welcome. First Presbyterian is located on the corner of Wayne Avenue and 11th Street. Follow the blue WCC signs. For more information, call 942-4168.

Waynesboro Free Methodist Church, corner of Ivy Street and Hopeman Parkway, Pastor David Kurtz — Waynesboro Free Methodist Church invites you to fellowship this Sunday morning.

Sunday school classes, for all ages, begin at 9:30 a.m. The worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary worship music, hymns and a dynamic message by Pastor David Kurtz.

A staffed nursery for babies and a Mothers’ Room are available for small children where mothers can see and hear the service.

Junior church, “Discovery Road,” is available for children from 4 years old through the fifth grade.

At 7 p.m., on Tuesday, is junior teens’ night.

At 7 p.m., on Wednesday, is kids’ time. An adult prayer meeting will also take place.

At 6 p.m., on Thursday, is senior teens’ time.

If you do not have a church home, have any questions about current church activities, or need pastoral assistance of any kind, come by the church or call Pastor Dave Kurtz at 949-8070 or 949-8583.

Waynesboro Mennonite Church, 1801 Monroe St., Waynesboro, Pastor Howard Miller — Sunday school classes, for all ages, are at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Miller will deliver the message, “Following the Footprints,” from the Bible text I Peter 2:19-25 and I Peter 4:12-14.

On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Celebrate Recovery meets. Wednesday evening classes, for all ages, begin at 7 p.m.

This Sunday, at 6 p.m., the church will host the Southern District Music Festival. This will be a time of worship and special music from each congregation. The adult and children’s choirs will perform.

You can contact the church at 949-0446.

Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1700 Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro, Pastor Will Johns — This Saturday, Sabbath school is at 9:30 a.m., with Bible study classes geared specifically for children from birth through age 18. There are also several adult classes available, which are currently studying the topic of the wonder of Jesus.

The main worship service is at 10:50 a.m. and includes time for singing, prayer and a Bible message from the pastor. All are welcome.

Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist is hosting a Financial Peace Seminar as a service to the community. Classes are held every Sunday, through June 1, at 3 p.m.

If you would like to find out more about the church, call 949-7291 or visit the Web site at http://www.waynesborosda.com.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1904 Mt. Vernon St., Waynesboro, Dr. Jonathon Lovelady — The Red Door contemporary service is at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel. Blended service is at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Dr. Lovelady will deliver the message “Growing Better Relationships: Weeds,” based on the Bible text Galatians 5:16-21.

Sunday school classes, for children and adults, are held at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. to accommodate persons attending both worship services.

Junior high fellowship will be held at 6 p.m. and TLC (high school fellowship) will be held at 7 p.m.

The softball team will have a game on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at Basic Park. A special collection will be taken on Sunday to benefit the “One Great Hour of Sharing” program.

During the month of April, donations will be collected to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

You may contact the church at 942-1145. Visit the church Web site at http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.

The Community Bible Study announces their newest study. The title of the six-week study is “Fully Alive: Step into a life of Freedom and Fullness in Christ,” with James Robison and Beth Moore.

The study will take place Thursdays, concluding May 22, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Fishersville Baptist Church. The cost is $5 and includes a workbook and childcare. The format for the study will involve fellowship, worship, DVD teaching, small group discussion and light homework. For more information, please call Sandy Royals at 248-8206.

The Wayne Hills United Methodist Church will serve a ham dinner on April 26. The menu will include baked ham, macaroni and cheese, peas, tossed salad, a roll, dessert and a beverage. The price is $8 for adults, $5 for youth and free for children under 12 years old. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The church is located at 932 Fir Street in Waynesboro.

Grace Christian School’s annual Boots and Bandana Benefit Auction will be held on April 26. More than 400 items will be auctioned off during the silent and live auctions. The silent auction starts at 2 p.m. A barbecue dinner and live entertainment will be from 5-6 p.m. The live auction begins at 6 p.m. Over 500 items will be auctioned off. The auction will be held at the Grace Christian School Activities Center, which is located at 1218 Middlebrook Ave. in Staunton. The ticket price is $10, which includes dinner – tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, call the school office at 886-9109.

The United Methodist Women of Lyndhurst United Methodist Church will sponsor a sausage gravy breakfast at the church, located at 2835 Lyndhurst Road, on April 26, beginning at 6:30 a.m. The menu is sausage gravy, biscuits, eggs, hash brown potatoes, apples, juice and coffee. The cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Take out orders will be available. For more information, call 943-3685 or 943-6315.

A release of Brent Pirkey’s new CD, “Pure Gospel,” will happen at Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The church is located at 36 Crimora Mine Rd., in Crimora, on the corner of Routes 612 and 340. For more information, call the church at 836-0788.

Brent and Darlene Pirkey will debut a new CD at the annual Brent Pirkey Ministries benefit concert on Saturday at William Perry Elementary School. The music will start at 6 p.m. Pizza will be served. Brent will be playing a beautiful grand piano courtesy of Gary’s Pianos in Harrisonburg. The community will have an opportunity to hear several featured guests including Tony Fortune, Terry Kent and the Celebration Church choir. Proceeds will be used to expand a music ministry that touches communities from Mississippi to Massachusetts.

Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a May Friendship Day service on May 2. The theme will be “God’s Wisdom Inspires Hospitality,” written by Pauline Robertson and Joan Brown, members of the Celebration Committee.

All are invited to come and plant a seed of hospitality and reap a bouquet of friendship. The Christian Women Ministry will provide special music. Fellowship is at 10 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. The event will be sponsored by Waynesboro Church Women United. All are welcome.

The Tuesday Morning Afton Men’s Fellowship invites you to join them in a special National Day of Prayer service for the nation on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Rodes United Methodist Church. The group represents Rodes UMC, Hebron Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church, Church of the Blue Ridge, Christ Fellowship Church and Afton Chapel.

This is the 52nd annual National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme, “Righteousness Exalts a Nation,” is based on Proverbs 14:34, “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.” This is a critical time for our nation.