Church news

By Gina Farthing

Published: September 25, 2008

Basic United Methodist Church, 489 N. Winchester Ave.; 6 p.m.: Hispanic worship; Monday: Spanish classes, 6:30 p.m.; info: 949-8947.

Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren, Barren Ridge Community Building, Eakle Road, Barren Ridge; Saturday: fall crafts, gifts auction; 3:30 p.m.: doors open, 6 p.m., public invited.

Bethany Lutheran, 100 Maple Ave.; six-week series, through Oct. 29: “Accepting Your Grief,” Wednesdays 10 a.m.; info: 942-4361.

Blue Ridge Church of Christ, 1275 Goose Creek Road, Fishersville; Sunday: The Dills concert, 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; info: 949-7956.

Calvary Baptist Church, 68 Benz Road; today: hot dog, bake sale at Waynesboro Wal-Mart, noon to 5 p.m.; all funds go to church building fund.

Christian Poets Guild: poetry contest, free entry, $1,000 grand prize; info: http://www.freecontest.com, deadline Oct. 18.

First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Ave.; call office at 949-8187 by noon Tuesdays to reserve a shared time for family dinners each Wednesday at 5 p.m., followed by interactive Bible study for all ages; http://www.firstbaptistwboro.org.

First Presbyterian Church, 11th Street and Wayne Avenue; guest speaker: Rev. Glen Holman: “Fireproof Your Marriage,” Sunday, handicapped accessible, http://www.firstpresway.com, 949-8366.

First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Frederick St., Staunton; sermon: “Doing the Word;” info: 886-0704.

Fishersville Baptist Church, 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; Saturday 2 p.m.: annual Ladies’ Autumn Tea; info: 942-1058.

Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren, Crimora; Sunday: annual homecoming; revival through Tuesday; guest speaker: the Rev. Rick Edward, of First Church of the Brethren in Eden, N.C.; special music; covered dish meal follows service.

Friendship Church, 1601 W. Beverley St., Staunton; Thursday and Friday: revival services 7 p.m.; Saturday: fashion show, age groups: 2-16, 17-25 and 26 and up; trophies for best fashions; free will offering collected; info: Pastor Doris Woodson, 885-2156.

Glen Kirk Presbyterian Church: homecoming Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.; guest: Pastor Scott Conrad, “Our Bethlehem,” 10:45 a.m.; annual fall bazaar, Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; all welcome.

Glossbrenner Church; Saturday 7 a.m.: Churchville Fall Festival kick-off breakfast; festival at Churchville School, Route 250, west of Staunton; chicken barbecue at Community Park; info: 337-6839.

Glovier Memorial United Methodist Church, 688 Highland Ave.; United Methodist Women’s Ladies’ Day, 10:45 a.m., Oct. 5, guest speaker: Marilyn Hanger speaks on her missionary call to Mexico.

Hermitage Chapel, 140 Dalhousie Road; today 7 p.m.: gospel sing featuring local musicians; public welcome; info: 943-4710.

Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church, 1614 W. Beverly St., Staunton: fall festival and yard sale, Saturday. Info: 886-1176.

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 children 6-12, kids 5 and under free. Info: 943-8386, 943-6315 or the church at 943-8057.

Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, New Hope; Sunday 4 p.m.: Men’s Sunday; guest speaker: Minister Howard of Howard Ministries, of Bristow,  Mt. Woodland Baptist Church, Greenfield; Sunday’s guest minister: the Rev. Bertram L. Davis, Sr.; public welcome.

Mt. Vernon Church of the Brethren, Stuarts Draft; Homecoming on Sunday at 11 a.m.; special music and guest speaker.

New Beginnings Ministries will collaborate at Fosters Grill in the Waynesboro Martin’s shopping plaza today from noon to 7 p.m. to collect bottled water, easy-to-open non-perishables, can openers and financial support for those people affected by Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church; Sunday: church anniversary celebration; sermon: “High Seat Seeking.”

Rejoicing Life Baptist Church, Route 340, Stuarts Draft; Virginia Healing Outpouring meetings: 7 p.m. nightly; the Rev. Gerald Payne of Omega World Outreach ministers; all invited; info: 337-2447.

Rockfish Valley Baptist Church, 3395 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford; Saturday 6 a.m.: apple butter making, games and face painting; lunch served; info: 434-361-1360 or 434-361-1253.

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church, 234 Shiloh Ave.; every third Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: clothes closet; info: 949-6471, 649-6464 or 949-0532.

St. James Baptist Church, 1094 Albemarle Ave.; Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m.: revival; guest preachers and choirs: Pastor Glenwood Morgan on Monday, Elder David Mickens on Tuesday and Pastor Conchita Holtz on Wednesday.

Southside Church of God, 35 First St., Staunton; church celebrating 33 years; info: 885-6686, or http://www.southsidecog.com.

Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, 30 Tinkling Spring Drive, Fishersville; Oct. 5: dedication of spring renovations; Oct. 26: Stewardship Dedication, receiving new members, children’s choir to perform. Handicapped accessible, nursery provided for services and classes. Info: 885-0746.

Trinity Christian Center Assembly of God, 1900 Park Road; 7 p.m. nightly rain or shine: outdoor prayer meeting; public welcome; info: http://www.waynesboroforchrist.com or 943-8962.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro, 565 Pine Ave.; 11 a.m.: “Pursuing Purpose;” Oct. 5, from 3-5 p.m., speaker: Wendy Duke speaks on The Intuitive Art of Wendy Christine Duke; info: http://www.uufw.org/directions.htm.

Wayne Hills Baptist Church, 877 Ladd Road; concert: Greater Love Quartet, Saturday, 7 p.m., free will offering collection, info: 943-2237 or 292-7231.

Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave.; Sunday, 10:45 a.m.: Waynesboro Choral Society concert; info: 943-2152, 949-4413 or visit http://www.waynesborocob.org; handicapped accessible with hearing assistance and large print bulletins available.

Waynesboro Covenant Church, 1215 12th St.; Saturday 7 p.m.: “Coffee House” at the Solid Rock Café, open to everyone, childcare provided; Refuge performs; chess tournament in game room (bring own board); Pastor Keith Harris delivers message; dinner served; 1219 W. Broad Street; info: 942-4168.