Church news

By Gina Farthing

Published: August 14, 2008

“God Searches for a Heart Fully His,” part of the Precept Bible Study series of Kings and Prophets, is a five-week study to begin Sept. 4. The study is offered at two times and two locations. The morning study is from 9-11:15 a.m. and will be held at the Fishersville Baptist Church, on Route 250 in Fishersville. Childcare will be provided on-site. The evening study is from 7-9 p.m. at Church on the Hill, at the junction of I-64 and Tinkling Springs Road in Fishersville. No child care is available for the evening study. Precept Bible studies are written by Kay Arthur and a workbook is used to help students dig deeply into God’s word. Following a discussion of the week’s homework, there will be a videotaped lesson taught by Arthur. For more information, call Nancy at 337-1663.

A study of the “Beloved Disciple, The Life and Ministry of John: You are Christ’s Beloved,” is scheduled for the following places:
n Mt. View Mennonite Church, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.; childcare available; for information, call LuAnne at 943-6464.
n Creative Wonders Learning Center, Stuarts Draft, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.; no childcare; for information, call LuAnne at 943-6464.
n Bethany Lutheran Church, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.; childcare available; for information, call Angie at 942-4361.
n Fishersville Baptist Church, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m.; childcare available; for information, call Sandy at 248-8206.
Workbook fee is $15. Childcare fees are determined by location. This is an eleven-week study that should be completed before Thanksgiving.

Abundant Life Ministries Church; 12 Lincoln Ave.; Staunton; The Deanes perform a bluegrass family concert Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.; benefits Beacon of Hope Holiness Church’s building fund; freewill offering accepted; refreshments during intermission; for information: Bill Trice at 377-6185, Dee Brooks at 245-0206 or the Rev. Keith May at 289-9845.

Beech Grove Christian Church; Southern gospel quartet Transformed performs Aug. 31 during morning service; for information: Pastor Mike and Gail Auen at 241-2317.

Bethany Lutheran Church; 100 Maple Ave.; Serenity at Trinity services at 7 p.m. on Wednesday; for information: 942-4361.

Bible Truth Church of Stuarts Draft; Chinese auction Saturday at Stuarts Draft VFW building, Route 340; bidding, from 2-3:30 p.m; first 25 tickets are $5, every set after is $3; prizes: grand prize, door prizes and 50/50 drawing; refreshments available; for information, contact Rosalind Harris: 946-8155.

Crimora United Methodist Church; annual lawn party and auction Saturday rain or shine; at noon, refreshments will be available; plate lunches sold; games for children; 4-5 p.m.: live music; 5 p.m.: auction with auctioneer James Adams; pick-up service available; for information: 943-4800 or 943-7453.

First Baptist Church; Lutheran Family Services Grief Support; Dr. Cynthia Long Lasher moderates “A Time for Sharing and Support Following the Death of a Loved One to Suicide”; fellowship hall, 10-10:45 a.m., Aug. 31 and Sept. 7; public welcome.
First Presbyterian Church; 100 East Frederick St.; Staunton; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m.; sermon: “Let the Dogs Eat Cake;” scripture: Matthew 15:10-28; Bible study resumes in the fall; for information: 886-0704 or http://www.stauntonfirstpres.org.

First Presbyterian Church; 11th and Wayne Avenue.; sermon, “Rebuilding Your Broken World;” scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20; women’s Bible study resumes in the fall; Thursday at 7 a.m.: men’s Bible study in church fellowship hall; food bank: 9-11 a.m.; Mother’s Morning Out begins Sept. 2, call for space availability; church is handicapped accessible; for information: 949-8366 or visit http://www.firstpresway.com.

Fishersville Baptist Church; 1518 Jefferson Highway; Fishersville; Aug. 31: ice cream social at 6 p.m., bring ice cream and toppings to share; Calvary’s Mercy, of Orange, performs at 7 p.m.; love offering collected; children 3 years old through the fifth grade invited to participate in TeamKid; kick-off celebration Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.; contact: Shannon at 942-1058; Sept. 20: Single’s Day of Renewal; for information: Barbara at 942-1058, or http://www.fishersvillebaptistchurch.com; Sept. 27: annual Ladies’ Autumn Tea at 2 p.m.; for information: 942-1058.

Fishersville United Methodist; 1600 Jefferson Highway; Fishersville; sermon title: “Change Your Mind;” scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, and Matthew 15:10-28; nursery care provided for worship and Sunday school; for information: 942-9355.

Haines Chapel, Route 56 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Montebello; homecoming Sept. 14; covered dish lunch at 1 p.m., followed by service; music by Mountain Messengers.

Lyndhurst United Methodist Church; 2835 Lyndhurst Road; all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper and bake sale Saturday, from 4-7 p.m; $6 for adults, $3 for 6-12 years old and free for 5 and under; take-out available; for information: 943-8386 or 943-6315; after noon on Saturday, call 943-8057.
Main Street United Methodist Church; 601 West Main St.; contemporary worship: 8:15 a.m.; Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.; sermon, “The Call”; scripture: Acts 12:20-13:12; for information: 942-1179.

Morning Star Baptist Church; 375 Mine Branch Road; Crimora; 100th anniversary and annual homecoming Sunday; begins with 11 a.m. worship service; lunch served at 1 p.m.; 3 p.m.: guest preacher, the Rev. Otis Spellman, of Galilee Baptist Church in Louisa, with choir and congregation; four nights of revival begin Monday at 7:30 p.m.; guest speakers and choirs: the Rev. Conchita Holtz and Community Methodist choir, the Rev. J. Avery Miller and Pleasant View United Methodist Church choir, the Rev. Dr. Donald Johnson and Union Baptist Church choir, the Rev. T.E. Payne Sr. and Oak Grove Baptist Church choir.

Mt. Bethel Baptist Church; 503 Round Hill School Road; New Hope; Old Fashioned Lawn Party and Gospel Sing on Saturday at 5 p.m.; bring lawn chairs; dinner served; groups to appear: The Disciples of Harmony, The Mt. Zion Mass Choir, The Crawford Brothers, The Silent Faces, Milton Dandridge, Tyrese and Thlib Halliburton, Davant’e Robinson, The Howard Family, The Mt. Salem Sanctuary Choir and Mt. Bethel Youth Choir; for information: 363-8075 or 294-0521.

Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries; 223 Oak Grove Church Road; honors Pastor T.E. Payne, Sr. for his 21st pastoral anniversary Saturday at 5 p.m.; cookout at McKee Recreational Park and Pool in Stuarts Draft; anniversary celebration continues Sunday during 11 a.m. worship service; guest speaker: Pastor Michael Exum, associate pastor of The Potters House in Dallas; for information, call 943-4352 or e-mail .

Pleasant View United Methodist Church; 312 Port Republic Road; Sunday school at 9 a.m.; sermon, “And Jesus Stood Still”; Sunday at 5 p.m.: Men and Women in Black and White service; Mt. Salem Baptist Choir will perform; theme: “Get Right Church and Let’s Go Home”; Bible study on Wednesday at 7 p.m.; for information, call 943-5455 or e-mail .

Rejoicing Life Baptist Church; Route 340; Stuarts Draft; Virginia Healing Outpouring meetings held nightly at 7 p.m.; the Rev. Gerald Payne of Omega World Outreach will minister; all are invited; for information: 337-2447.

Ridgeview Baptist Church; 124 Ridgeview Drive; Stuarts Draft; studies for all ages Sunday at 6 p.m.; Bible study and prayer meeting for all ages Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Southern Gospel concert Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.; public is invited; Transformed and The Primitive Quartet performs; love offering collected; for information: call 337-1025.
Ridgeview Christian School; accepting enrollment for kindergarten through 12th grade; costs about $50 per week; for information, call Summer Woody: 337-1025 or e-mail: .

Rockfish Presbyterian Church; Nellysford; new schedule through Sept. 7; one worship service at 10 a.m.; no Sunday school; for information: 434-361-1221.

Second Presbyterian Church; 133 N. Delphine Ave.; homecoming Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the Rev. Dr. McClintock guest pastor, the Rev. Dr. McDonald will assist; no Sunday school this Sunday; lunch afternoon service at 1 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Disciple’s Kitchen, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; revitalization at 2 p.m. Tuesday; third Wednesday each month: food pantry, from 10 a.m. to noon; for information: 943-3211 or 943-3213.

Southside Church of God; 35 First St.; Staunton; revival; Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information, call 885-6686, e-mail or visit http://www.southsidecog.com.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; 344 Maple Ave.; Sept. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Health Care Fair; for information: 949-6145.

Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church; 30 Tinkling Spring Drive; Fishersville; nursery provided for services and Sunday school; church is handicapped accessible; the church now registering 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2008-09 year; for information about pre-school: 886-7974; for information about the church: 885-0746 or http://www.tinklingspring.org.

Trinity Christian Center Assembly of God; 1900 Park Road; outdoor prayer meeting in the church’s field; 7 p.m. nightly rain or shine; the public is welcome.

Union Baptist Church; Afton; annual homecoming and revival services Sunday at 11 a.m.; different ministers and choirs each night.

Valley Baptist Church; 26 Sunny Slope Lane; Stuarts Draft; announces a new program: Master Clubs for children ages 3 to grade 6 beginning Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. For information: 337-4181.

Waynesboro Church of the Brethren; 364 Bridge Ave.; come early for fellowship prior to 9:30 a.m. service; service in fellowship hall for August; sermon: “Just Like Jesus;” scripture: Matthew 14:22-33; talk-on session to follow; for information: 943-2152 or http://www.waynesborocob.org.

Waynesboro Free Methodist Church; corner of Ivy Street and Hopeman Parkway; staffed nursery and mothers’ room; “Discovery Road,” available for children from 4 years old through the fifth grade; for information: 949-8070, or 949-8583.

Waynesboro Mennonite Church; 1801 Monroe St.; Youth Sunday; Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Wednesday class at 7 p.m.; Friday at 7 p.m., movie night, Flywheel, free popcorn and drinks; for information: 949-0446.

Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church; 1700 Lyndhurst Road; Saturday services; adult class topic: “Agents of Hope: God’s Great Missionaries.” For information: 949-7291, or http://www.waynesborosda.com.

Westminster Presbyterian Church; 1904 Mt. Vernon St.; Red Door contemporary service at 9:30 a.m.; “Finding Hope in a Hopeless Place” series continues; Sunday: Middlers Youth (CIA) and Senior High Youth (TLC) meet at 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 24 is Rally Day with light breakfast at 10 a.m., with combined worship at 10:30 a.m.; for information: 942-1145, e-mail or visit http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.

The Vintage Gospel Lads will perform on Sunday at 10 a.m. at West Waynesboro Church of Christ; 2212 Cortland St. For information: 949-8670.