Local church news

By Gina Farthing

Published: July 31, 2008

Abundant Life Ministries Church; 12 Lincoln Ave.; Staunton; behind Elliott Chevrolet; The Deanes will perform a bluegrass family concert Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.; to benefit the building fund of Beacon of Hope Holiness Church; 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 on Aug. 31 during morning service; for information: Pastor Mike and Gail Auen: 241-2317.

Bethany Lutheran Church; 100 Maple Ave.; Vacation Bible School through today, 9-11:30 a.m.; all children must be potty trained; for information, or to register, contact the church. 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 the VFW building in Stuarts Draft, on Route 340; bidding from 2-3:30 p.m; first 25 tickets are $5, every set after is $3; prizes: Walmart gift cards, movie passes, Massanutten Watermark passes, Lisa Geiman print, bookbags, school supplies, MP3 player, Red Lobster gift certificates and more; 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 Aug. 9; activities held rain or shine; at noon, food will be available: fried chicken, barbecue, country ham sandwiches, hot dogs, baked apples, cole slaw, baked beans, assortment of baked goods and drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea and lemonade; ice cream will be available in cones, dishes or with a slice of homemade pie; plate lunches will be sold; games for children; cake walks at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; country store: fresh vegetables, clothing and knick-knack items; from 4-5 p.m., live music; at 5 p.m., auction with auctioneer James Adams: new and used articles and items donated by area merchants and individuals; donations accepted for the auction and may include items on consignment; 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; sermon: “We Need a Little Miracle;” scripture: Matthew 14:13-21; Bible study will resume in the fall; for information: 886-0704, or http://www.stauntonfirstpres.org.

First Presbyterian Church; 11th and Wayne Avenue.; sermon, “A Promising Future;” scripture: Phillipians 4:19; women’s Bible study will resume in the fall; Thursday at 7 p.m.: men’s Bible study in church fellowship hall; food bank: 9-11 a.m.; for information: 886-0704, or http://www.firstpresway.com.

Fishersville Baptist Church; 1518 Jefferson Highway; Fishersville; Aug. 31: Keith Plott in concert in fellowship hall; love offering accepted; come early on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. for annual ice cream social – please bring favorite ice cream and toppings to share; Single’s Day of Renewal Sept. 20; for information: Barbara at 942-1058, or http://www.fishersvillebaptistchurch.com.

Fishersville United Methodist; 1600 Jefferson Highway; Fishersville; guest speaker John Baker; sermon title: “Go For It! Play To Win Rather Than Playing Not To Lose;” scripture: Genesis 32:22-31 and Matthew 14:13-21; Lord’s Acre Day dinner on Aug. 8, from 4-7 p.m.: tickets sold at the door for silent auction, bake sale, craft sale and homemade ice cream; tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 4-10; on Aug. 9: yard sale, breakfast/lunch, bake sale, craft sale, homemade ice cream, produce and plants; for information: 942-9355.

Glovier Memorial United Methodist Church, 688 Highland Ave. will host the second Sunday forum on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Cpl. Derek Almarode of the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department will speak on “Identity Theft Explained.” This is a no-cost lecture series, however, donations will be accepted to cover the lecturer’s expenses. A short question and answer session will follow. All are invited.

Greenmonte Fellowship; 1661 Cold Springs Road; Stuarts Draft; Brian Arnold, of Branson, Mo., will be in concert Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.; Christian songs from gospel to contemporary; free will offering accepted; for information: 337-3599.

Main Street United Methodist Church; 601 West Main St.; guest speaker the Rev. Bud Davis; sermon title: “The Bread That Endures;” scripture: John 6:1-13, 25-35; for information: 942-1179.

Mountain View Church of Afton; community gospel sing Saturday at 6 p.m.; Brother John Toiver guest speaker at 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church; 312 Port Republic Road; sermon: “Don’t Weed the Garden;” 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 begin Sunday at 10:30 a.m.; nightly meetings 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; now 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; Pastor James Lundy; Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday at 6 p.m.; homecoming Aug. 10: starts with 10 a.m. worship service, 11 a.m.: music by Smokey Wilson, a meal will follow; revival services: Aug. 11-13 at 7 p.m.; Earl Clarkson will be guest speaker for homecoming and revival; 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.; hymn sing will start early Sunday; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Disciple’s Kitchen, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; committee at 2 p.m.; church-wide cleanup on Saturday; third Wednesday: food pantry, from 10 a.m. to noon; second and fourth Wednesday: Mary Baker Quilters, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; homecoming at the church on Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for information: 943-3211 or 943-3213.

SherLynd Baptist Church; 20 Winterview Lane; Lyndhurst; 4th annual Back to School Clothes Closet on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until supplies last); free gently used clothing, shoes, book bags, new school supplies and toiletry items; hair cuts provided free of charge for children going back to school; face painting, blood pressure screening, finger printing and more for children and families in need; for information: 943-0891, or e-mail: .

Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church; 30 Tinkling Spring Drive; Fishersville; nursery care provided for services and Sunday school; church is handicapped accessible; 8:30 a.m. service held in the pavilion, weather permitting; lay pastor and Tinkling Spring member Ramona Bosserman will preach the message at both services; 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.; sermon: “Surrendered to God, Transformed by Christ, Empowered by the Spirit;” scripture: John 12:24-26a; talk-on session to follow; the church will recognize the 300th anniversary of the first baptism this Sunday; for information: 943-2152, or http://www.waynesborocob.org.

Waynesboro Free Methodist Church; corner of Ivy Street and Hopeman Parkway; staffed nursery for babies and mothers’ room available for small children where mothers can see and hear services; junior church, “Discovery Road,” available for children from 4-years-old through the fifth grade; Tuesday evening is Junior Teens night at 7 p.m.; Wednesday night, at 7 p.m., adult prayer meeting; for information: 949-8070, or 949-8583.

Waynesboro Mennonite Church; 1801 Monroe St.; sermon title: “Freedom From Careless Words;” scripture: Matthew 12:14-37; Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 7 p.m.; classes for all ages Wednesday at 7 p.m.; for information: 949-0446.

Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church; 1700 Lyndhurst Road; Sabbath school: 9:30 a.m.; Bible study geared for children from birth through age 18; adult classes available, studying topic: “Agents of Hope: God’s Great Missionaries;” for information: 949-7291, or http://www.waynesborosda.com.

Westminster Presbyterian Church; 1904 Mt. Vernon St.; sermon: continuation of “Finding Hope in a Hopeless Place;” the Last Minute Gospel Band will perform, from 9:30-10:45 a.m.; Sunday 6 p.m.: Middlers Youth (CIA); Sunday 7 p.m.: Senior High Youth (TLC); all invited for lunch at noon on Monday at the Purple Foot; Monday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lifeline screenings in the social hall; for information: 942-1145, or http://www.wpc-waynesboro.com.