Church news

By Gina Farthing

Published: August 21, 2008

Abundant Life Ministries Church, 12 Lincoln Ave., Staunton; The Deanes perform a bluegrass family concert on Saturday 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.

“Beloved Disciple, The Life and Ministry of John: You are Christ’s Beloved,” study 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 determined by location. This is an eleven-week study to be completed before Thanksgiving.

Christian vocal group auditions; high-school and college-age males; Sept. 1, from 6:30-8 p.m.; information: 292-0756 or e-mail .

First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Ave.; Aug. 31 and Sept. 7, from 10-10:45 a.m.; two-part series: “A Time for Sharing and Support Following the Death of a Loved One to Suicide;” church fellowship hall; moderated by Dr. Cynthia Long Lasher, grief support specialist for Lutheran Family Services; open to the public.

First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Frederick St., Staunton; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m.; sermon: “Into the Swim;” scripture: Exodus 1:8-2:10; Bible study resumes in the fall; for information: 886-0704, or http://www.stauntonfirstpres.org.

First Presbyterian Church, 11th and Wayne Avenue.; sermon, “Making an Impact;” scripture: Esther 4:11-17; 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. 27: annual Ladies’ Autumn Tea at 2 p.m.; for information: 942-1058.

Fishersville United Methodist, 1600 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; sermon title: “Offer Yourselves;” scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Exodus 1:1-2:10 and Matthew 16:13-20; 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.

Main Street United Methodist Church, 601 West Main St.; contemporary worship: 8:15 a.m.; Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.; sermon, “The Story of God”; scripture: Acts 13:13-52; for information: 942-1179.

Mt. Woodland Baptist Church, Greenfield; homecoming and revival on Sunday at 11 a.m.; lunch to follow; afternoon service at 2:30 p.m.; revival services will continue Monday-Wednesday, prayer and praise at 7:45 p.m. and worship at 8 p.m.; open to the public.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 312 Port Republic Road; sermon: “Pregnant: Waiting on Due Season;”  information: 943-5455

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

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; Southern Gospel concert Thursday at 7 p.m.; public is invited; Transformed and The Primitive Quartet performs; love offering collected; for information: call 337-1025 or 337-2380.

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.

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, orwww.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; information: http://www.waynesboroforchrist.com or 943-8962.

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.;  sermon:  “Wherein Is Our Hope;” scripture: Matthew 15:21-28; talk-on session follows; 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.; sermon:  “Jesus’ Trust, Our Trust;” scripture: John 19:25-27; 21:20-25Wednesday at 7 p.m.: “The Character of Communication” classes

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.; Sunday is Rally Day with light breakfast at 10 a.m., with 10:30 a.m. worship; Hearts of Praise at Praise in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park on Tuesday at 7 p.m.; for information: 942-1145, e-mail or visit http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.