Church news

By Gina Farthing

Published: September 11, 2008

Basic United Methodist Church, 489 N. Winchester Ave.; sermon: “All for One;”  6 p.m.: Hispanic worship; Saturday at 10 a.m.: Staunton District Conference at Maury State Park in Buena Vista and 11 a.m.: Multi-Cultural Festival in Maury State Park; information: 949-8947.

Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren, Barren Ridge Community Building, Eakle Road, Barren Ridge; fall crafts and gifts auction on Sept. 27 at 3:30 p.m.; auction begins at 6 p.m. Info: 248-0938

Beech Grove Christian Church; homecoming on Sunday at noon; revival Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.

Beulah Baptist Church, 12 China Clay Rd., Stuarts Draft; 118th anniversary Sunday; lunch follows morning service; guest speaker: the Rev. Willie Washington; at 3 p.m.: Men of Zion perform.

Calvary Assembly of God Church, 1516 Springhill Rd., Staunton; gospel bluegrass music with the Deans, of Standardsville Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m.; food available for purchase; outdoor event; bring lawn chairs; in case of rain will be held inside church; information: 886-3059.

Ebenezer Baptist Church; homecoming on Sunday; 11 a.m. speaker: Rev. Mark Birdsong, of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Newark, N.J.; guests: Pastor Roy R. Dennis Jr., choir and congregation, of Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham, N.C.; all welcome.

First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Ave.; sermon: “Life with Jesus;” reserve by noon Tuesdays for family dinners each Wednesday at 5 p.m., followed by all-ages interactive Bible study; http://www.firstbaptistwboro.org. Reservations: 949-8187

Fishersville Baptist Church, 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; 3-year-olds through fifth grade invited to TeamKid Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; contact: Shannon; Sept. 27: annual Ladies’ Autumn Tea at 2 p.m.; information: 942-1058.

Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren, Crimora; annual homecoming Sept. 28; revival Sept. 28-30; guest speaker: the Rev. Rick Edward, of First Church of the Brethren in Eden, N.C.; special music; carry-in covered dish meal following service.

Glossbrenner Church, Route 250, west of Staunton; Churchville Fall Festival on church property on Sept. 27: kick-off with 7 a.m. breakfast; information: 337-6839.

Haines Chapel, Route 56 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Montebello; homecoming Sunday; covered dish lunch at 1 p.m.,  service followed by music of Mountain Messengers.
Jollivue United Methodist Church, 551 Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton; lawn party and silent auction on Sept. 20, from 4-7 p.m.; food and drinks available; cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children; no reservations necessary, casual attire; live entertainment by The Gospel Sounds; bring lawn chairs; take out available; pavilion or social hall depending on the weather.

Middle River Church of the Brethren; chicken barbecue benefit for Haiti Mission Fund on Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Sidney Ruritan Park; advance orders: contact Becky Miller at 363-5768; fee is $3.50 per half; pickup at the park, Verona Food Lion or New Hope Grocery.

Mountain View Church of Afton; Sunday school class to sponsor a fellowship and prayer breakfast on Sunday, from 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 241 Sandy Ridge Road; homecoming and revival services on Sunday at 11 a.m.; lunch from 1-2:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. sermon: Rev. Maynard Jones, pastor of the Union Branch Baptist Church in Arvonia; his choir provides the music; revival week, Monday-Thursday; music by area choirs; revival services at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, Grottoes; annual homecoming on Sunday; noon service; dinner 1 p.m.; 3 p.m. service.

Mt. Woodland Baptist Church, Greenfield; annual yard and bake sale Saturday,  8 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall and the pavilion.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Newtown Road, Greenwood; homecoming and revival Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m. morning service; lunch served; 3 p.m. service; evening services begin at 7:30 p.m.

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 invited; information: 337-2447.

Rockfish Valley Baptist Church, 3395 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford; on Sept. 27: apple butter making at 6 a.m.; information: 434-361-1360 or 434-361-1253.

Rockfish Valley Fellowship in Christ, Greenfield; community hymnsing on Saturday at 6 p.m., bring music and hymns; church homecoming on Sunday; information: 470-0027.

Rodes United Methodist Church, Afton; annual Lord’s Acre Harvest auction sale Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.; auction at 10 a.m.; lunch served at 11 a.m.

Second Presbyterian Church, 133 N. Delphine Ave.; sermon: “Triumphant Forgiveness;”  Disciple’s kitchen on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; third Wednesday of each month: food pantry, from 10 a.m. to noon; information: 943-3211 or 943-3213.

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

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

St. James Baptist Church, 1094 Albemarle Ave.; homecoming services start at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21; lunch served after morning service; 3 p.m.: the Rev. Lloyd Martin is guest preacher; revival: Sept. 22-24 at 7 p.m.; guest preachers and choirs: Pastor Glenwood Morgan on Sept. 22, Elder David Mickens on Sept. 23 and Pastor Conchita Holtz on Sept. 24.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 2000 Shutterlee Mill Rd., Staunton; first ever Glory Days Celebration on Saturday and Sunday; fellowship, fun and worship; free admission; on Saturday, from 4-8 p.m.: rides, inflatables, games, live bands, dunking booth, volleyball, horseshoes and more; food and drinks provided; church open for self-guided tours; bonfire, from 8-9 p.m.; on Sunday, from 10-11:30 a.m.: worship service; visit: http://www.stpauls-umchurch.com.

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.

Union Baptist Church of Waynesboro, 820 East Main St.; will host a blessing of students on Sunday; 11 a.m.: music by the Spiritual Lights of God; church blessing of Sunday school students by Assistant Superintendent of Waynesboro Public Schools Vermell Grant and Dr. Donald Winston Johnson senior church pastor.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro, 565 Pine Ave.; Sunday at 11 a.m.: “Random Thoughts on Understanding: What We Know and How We Know;” presented by Jack McClenahan, member and resident philosopher; information: 942-5507 or visit http://www.uufw.org.

Wayne Hills Baptist Church; on Sunday, luncheon, donations support the mission team going to Thailand; on Wednesday: at 6:30 p.m.,The Next Step, to assist people who make the choice to be free from an addiction to substances; based on a Christian 12-step program developed by Saddleback Church; meets weekly; cost of workbook is $7; the group will complete two workbooks by Christmas, each workbook is a six-week study; information: Teresa Sours at 941-6281 or 943-2237; Wednesday nights: Worship Kidstyle for kindergarten through fifth grade.

Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave.; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; sermon: “What About the Word ‘Cross’ Do You Not Understand?;” information: 9 43-2152 or visit http://www.waynesborocob.org; handicapped accessible with hearing assistance and large print bulletins available.

Waynesboro Covenant Church, 1215 12th St.; Saturday at 7 p.m.: Coffee House at the Solid Rock Café, open to everyone; childcare is provided; Tony Williams speaks and Paradigm and H.I.S. perform; tryouts for the three-on-three basketball tourney will begin; night of food, fun and fellowship; Solid Rock Café is located at 1219 W. Broad Street; information: 942-4168.
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 fifth grade; for information: 949-8070, or 949-8583.
Waynesboro Mennonite Church, 1801 Monroe St.; Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Ridgeview Park Amphitheater: William Washington, of the Bridge Ministry, speaks; music provided; bring lawn chairs; Tuesday at 7 p.m.: “Celebrate Recovery” meets; Wednesday at 7 p.m.: “The Character of Communication” classes; information: 949-0446.
Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1700 Lyndhurst Road;  adult class topic: “Agents of Hope: God’s Great Missionaries.” For information: 949-7291, or http://www.waynesborosda.com.
Wayne Hills Baptist Church; Valley Mothers of Preschoolers kick-off cookout on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; information: Amy Walter at 706-499-7768 or e-mail: .
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1904 Mt. Vernon St.; Saturday at 6 p.m.: covered dish fellowship in social hall;  9:30 a.m. contemporary worship; 11 a.m. traditional worship; Sunday at 6:30 p.m.: The Middle School and High School Youth meet; information: 942-1145, e-mail or visit http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.