Church news this week

By Gina Farthing

Published: August 7, 2008

Abundant Life Ministries Church; 12 Lincoln Ave., Staunton; behind Elliott Chevrolet; 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; food and drinks served 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 and directions to Trinity in Crimora: 942-4361.

Bible Truth Church of Stuarts Draft; Chinese auction Aug. 16 at Stuarts Draft VFW building, Route 340; bidding, from 2-3:30 p.m; first 25 tickets are $5, every set after is $3; many individual prizes plus a grand prize: $100 gas card; door prizes given away throughout the auction and 50/50 drawing; food and drinks available; for information, contact Rosalind Harris: 946-8155.

Crimora United Methodist Church; annual lawn party and auction Saturday rain or shine; at noon, food and drinks 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.

Evangelical United Brethren Archive; would like any surviving information from United Brethren or Evangelical United Brethren churches; includes church histories, ministers who served, bulletins, programs, clippings, obituaries of ministers, pictures and information on Camp Shenandoah, Camp Penn or Camp Overlook; send to: EUB Archive, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr., Winchester, Va., 22601-5195.
First Presbyterian Church; 100 East Frederick St., Staunton; worship at 11 a.m.; sermon: “Afraid of Ghosts;” scripture: Matthew 14:22-33; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Bible study will resume in the fall; for information: 886-0704, or http://www.stauntonfirstpres.org.
First Presbyterian Church; 11th and Wayne Avenue.; sermon, “Visionary Prayer;” scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11; 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.; for information: 949-8366, or visit http://www.firstpresway.com.

Fishersville Baptist Church; 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville; children 3 years old through the fifth grade invited to participate in TeamKid; kick-off celebration Sept. 3; 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: “Faith and Prayer;” scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Romans 10:5-15 and Matthew 14:22-33; tonight: dinner, from 4-7 p.m.; $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-10; Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: yard sale; The Stonewall Brigade performs at church picnic shelter at 4 p.m. on Sunday; bring a lawn chair; for information: 942-9355.

Glovier Memorial United Methodist Church; 688 Highland Ave.; Second Sunday Forum on Sunday at 7 p.m. Cpl. Derek Almarode of the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department speaks on “Identity Theft Explained;” a free lecture series, however, donations accepted to cover lecturer’s expenses; all are invited.

Greenmonte Fellowship; 1661 Cold Springs Road, Stuarts Draft; Brian Arnold, of Branson, Mo., in concert Sunday at 6 p.m.; free will offering accepted; for information: 337-3599.
Lyndhurst United Methodist Church; 2835 Lyndhurst Road; all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper and bake sale Aug. 16, 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.; Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.; sermon title: “What Binds You?;” scripture: Acts 12:1-17; for information: 942-1179.
Morning Star Baptist Church; 375 Mine Branch Road, Crimora; 100th anniversary and annual homecoming on Aug. 17; 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 Aug. 18 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; annual homecoming Sunday; 1 p.m. dinner; guest speaker for 3 p.m. service: the Rev. Ronnie Tucker, of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Steelon, Pa.; music by The Howard Ministries Combined Choir of Culpepper; revival: Monday-Thursday; guest minister: the Rev. Kenneth Bell, pastor of Green Hill and Potter’s House, of Bayboro, N.C.; devotions at 7 p.m.; service at 7:30 p.m.; worship leaders for the week: the Rev. Joseph Walker, the Rev. Michael Turner, the Rev. Elaine Rose and the Rev. Shelton Page; Old Fashioned Lawn Party and Gospel Sing Aug. 16 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.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church; 312 Port Republic Road; Sunday school at 9 a.m.; sermon: “Blame and Grace;” Bible study on Wednesday at 7 p.m.; for information: 943-5455.

Rejoicing Life Baptist Church; Route 340; Stuarts Draft (Broadmoor Plaza); 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.; for information: call 337-1025.

Ridgeview Christian School; accepting enrollment for kindergarten through 12th grade; a Christ-centered education; cost starts around $50 per week; for information, call Summer Woody: 337-1025, or e-mail: .

Rockfish Valley Baptist Church; 3395 Rockfish Valley Highway,  Nellysford; homecoming Sunday: starts with 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m.: music by Smokey Wilson; a meal follows; revival services: Aug. 11-13 at 7 p.m.; Earl Clarkson will be guest speaker; for information: 434-361-1360.

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.; sermon: “Immediate Gratification;” scripture: Matthew 19: 16-26;  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Disciple’s Kitchen, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; church-wide cleanup on Saturday; third Wednesday each month: food pantry, from 10 a.m. to noon; homecoming at the church on Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for information: 943-3211 or 943-3213.
St. James Baptist; 1094 Albemarle Ave.; appreciation service for Brother Frank Casey; at 2 p.m.: church will bestow Trustee Emeritus to Casey for services rendered to the church.

St. John the Evangelist Church; 344 Maple Ave.; Sept. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Health Care Fair; free blood pressure check, medication review, chair massage, DermaScan and more; 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.

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.; Sunday service in fellowship hall; sermon: “Changed by a Living God;” scripture: Genesis 32:22-31; talk-on session to follow; for information: 943-2152, or http://www.waynesborocob.org.

Waynesboro Covenant Church; joint service with First Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.; 3rd floor of First Presbyterian, corner of Wayne Avenue and 11th Street; message by the Rev. Glen Holman; Tuesday night: Summer of Praise; WCC worship band plays in the amphitheater at Ridgeview Park at 7 p.m.; for 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 the fifth grade; for information: 949-8070, or 949-8583.

Waynesboro Mennonite Church; 1801 Monroe St.; sermon title: “Freedom From Missed Opportunities;” scripture: Matthew 12:38-50; Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Wednesday class at 7 p.m.: Hannah Miller speaks about Mexico service trip; 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.; Sunday: Middlers Youth (CIA) and Senior High Youth (TLC) meet at 6:30 p.m. For information: 942-1145, e-mail or visit http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.