Church news

By Gina Farthing

Published: September 4, 2008

Basic United Methodist Church, 489 N. Winchester Ave.; sermon: “Providing A Way;” scripture: Isaiah 35:8 and Romans 10:14-15; information: 949-8947.

Beech Grove Christian Church; homecoming on Sept. 14 at noon; revival on Sept. 15-18 at 7 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Ave.; Sunday, 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.

Fishersville Baptist Church, 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; church youth will hold a car wash in the church parking lot on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, contact: Shannon at 942-1058; children 3 years old through the fifth grade invited to participate in TeamKid every Wednesday at 6 p.m.; contact: Shannon; Sept. 27: annual Ladies’ Autumn Tea at 2 p.m.; for information: 942-1058.

Fishersville United Methodist, 1600 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; Youth/Promotion Sunday; 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.; prelude service at 10:15 a.m.; worship at 10:30 a.m.; no church school scheduled for this week; sermon: “Now It’s Our Turn;” scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; consecration of recently completed addition and renovations; Heritage Sunday lunch at noon in the fellowship hall; information: 942-1179.

Mountain View Church of Afton; song and praise on Saturday, from 6-8 p.m.; public is welcome.

Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, Grottoes; annual homecoming: Sept. 14; noon service; dinner served at 1 p.m.; 3 p.m. service.

Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, New Hope; homecoming on Sunday begins with lunch at 1:15 p.m.; afternoon service at 3 p.m.; the Rev. Michael Turner guest speaker; Men of Zion perform; all are welcome.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Newtown Road, Greenwood; homecoming and revival for the week of Sept 14-19; 11 a.m. morning service; lunch served; 3 p.m. afternoon service; evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 312 Port Republic Road; Holy Communion; Sunday school at 9 a.m.; sermon: “Recovering: The Cutting Edge;” Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m.; information: 943-5455.

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.

Rockfish Presbyterian Church, Route 151, Nellysford; fall-winter schedule begins Sunday; information: 434-361-1221.

Second Presbyterian Church, 133 N. Delphine Ave.; Saturday: men’s prayer breakfast at Shoney’s; Sunday is Rally Day; The Lord’s Supper observed during 11 a.m. service; third Wednesday of each month: food pantry, from 10 a.m. to noon; for information: 943-3211 or 943-3213.

Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church, 901 Shenandoah Ave.; Glory Bound Motorcycle Ministry yard sale on Sept. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; proceeds benefit mission trip.

Springdale Mennonite Church, Route 340, Friendship Park; Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., community yardsale and festival to benefit Augusta Free Clinic and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank; rain or shine; food, games, live music, free health screening, deaf awareness; bring non-perishables for the food bank table; information: 949-8945.

Staunton Grace Covenant Church, 410 W. Beverley St., Staunton; Alpha course, an introduction to the Christian faith, starts Sept. 17; ten-week course; free dinner provided, from 6-7 p.m.; class is 7-8:30 p.m.; information: 886-8076 or e-mail .

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Maple Ave.; Sunday, 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; 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; information: http://www.waynesboroforchrist.com or 943-8962.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro, 565 Pine Ave.; Sunday at 11 a.m.: participants are encouraged to bring a sample of water that represents a meaningful summer experience for them; information: 942-5507 or visit http://www.uufw.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: “Fool For Christ;” scripture: I Corinthians 1:18-31; Tuesday at 7 p.m.: “Celebrate Recovery” meets; Wednesday at 7 p.m.: “The Character of Communication” classes; Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Ridgeview Park Amphitheater: William Washington, of the Bridge Ministry, speaks; music provided; bring lawn chairs; 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.

Wayne Hills Baptist Church; Sunday: first night of Awana: open house and family night; Sunday: Stepping Up, by Beth Moore, at 6 p.m.: takes a look at the pilgrimage theme found in Psalms 120-134 and explores major feasts of Israel; Ladies Bible study on Wednesday, from 9-11 a.m. in the fellowship hall, bring breakfast snack to share, childcare provided, cost of book is $13; Valley Mothers of Preschoolers kick-off cookout Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; MOPS meets second and fourth Monday of each month, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the church; Christian non-profit organization for mothers of young children; all mothers with children, from infancy through kindergarten, are invited; free childcare; information: Amy Walter at 706-499-7768 or e-mail: .

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1904 Mt. Vernon St.; 9:30 a.m. contemporary worship; 11 a.m. traditional worship; sermon: “Lessons For a White-Water World”; Sunday at 6:30 p.m.: The Middle School and High School Youth meet; Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.: covered dish fellowship in social hall; information: 942-1145, e-mail or visit http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.