Church briefs

Contributed
Published: July 31, 2008

FLAT RUN BAPTIST
The Academy of Arts will be performing a dramatic production entitled “Creation, Evolution and the Flood,” Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at Flat Run Baptist Church, 2736 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, near Germanna Community College and Lake of the Wood. The program will consist of professional stage lighting, sound and sets.

ANTIOCH BAPTIST, MADISON
Antioch Baptist Church, Madison, homecoming and revival services continues through Aug. 1 with devotion beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1, the Rev. James Victor from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Arlington will be guest speaker.  Special guests on Thursday, July 31, will be the Voices of Chestnut Grove Baptist, Eheart, and on Friday, Aug. 1, St. Stevens Baptist Church from Stevensburg.

BLUE RUN BAPTIST
A clothing giveaway will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12-noon at Blue Run Baptist Church, Rt. 231, Somerset. There will be lots of clothing for all.

MT. CALVARY
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT
The youth from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Nasons invites you to a Community Back-to-School event on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prospect Heights Middle School old football field. We are asking each church, organization or business to sponsor one item on the back-to-school list or to make a contribution. Any contribution you make is appreciated; please keep in mind that this is a community event for our children. We will have free hot dogs, potato chips and drinks and free school supplies. Back-to-school supply list includes: pencils, paper, erasers, binders, dividers, crayons, colored pencils, colored markers, ink pens, calculators, rulers, pencil pouches, index cards, folders, composition notebooks, pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, book bags, etc. For more information, contact Kim Jones at 540-854-7788 or Angela Smith at 540-832-7113.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST
New Hope Baptist Church, Mine Run, will be having their annual Homecoming celebration Sunday, Aug. 3. The public is invited to attend worship service from 11-12-noon, followed by a luncheon on the grounds. At 2 p.m. there will be praise music by Immersed and the first of four revival sessions led by Pastor Charlie Chilton. Each evening, Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 4-6, beginning at 7 p.m. the church will host a free entertainment event leading into the revival session. For more information contact Delores Darnell at 540-308-5444.

HARTLAND
COMMEMORATIVE
SERVICE
Touching Lives for Eternity 1983-2008 - The staff, students, constituency, and the board of directors request your presence at the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Service, Sunday, Aug. 3 from 3-5 p.m. at Hartland Institute of Health and Education, Hartland’s campus, 444 Hartland Oak Drive, Rapidan. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 540-672-3100 ext. 232.

EMANUEL BAPTIST
USHERS DAY
Emanuel Baptist Church will have Ushers Day Sunday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Gregory Mack of Divine Ministry Church, Culpeper. All ushers are asked to be in uniform. Dinner will be served.

OAK CHAPEL BAPTIST VBS
Oak Chapel Baptist Church, 11415 Montford Road, Orange, would like to welcome your child to “God’s Big Backyard.” Vacation Bible School begins Sunday, Aug. 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and continues through Thursday, Aug. 7. Your child will take an outdoor adventure that starts in the backyard and gets bigger each day as the kids take the love of Jesus into their neighborhoods and communities. Music, skits, crafts, Bible stories, snacks, puppets, games and lots of fun! Come join the fun in “God’s Big Backyard.”

MT. OLIVE
HOMECOMING
Homecoming at Mt. Olive will begin Sunday, Aug. 3, with the Rev. Hudson and his congregation from Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, Washington, DC, as guests. The regular service begins at 12-noon conducted by the Rev. Glaspie with dinner served immediately following at 2 p.m. The evening service begins at 3 p.m. with the following speakers: Wednesday, Aug. 6 the Rev. Howard Butler and congregation from Hopewell Baptist, Rapidan; Thursday, Aug. 7 the Rev. Leon Easterling and congregation from Mt. Holy Baptist, Unionville and on Friday, Aug. 8 the Rev. Marshall and congregation from Free Union in Gordonsville. Everyone is invited.

GRACE BAPTIST
Grace Baptist Church, Orange, will be holding “DinoDetectives” Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 6-8 p.m. for ages 4-12. Come for songs, games, crafts, snacks and stories from God’s word. Friday will be “ice cream sundae Friday.” Call 672-5169 or visit http://www.gbc-orangeva.org for more information.

ABUNDANT LIFE
CHRISTIAN
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship invites all children ages three and up to come join the fun every Wednesday morning (Aug. 6) from 10 a.m. to 12-noon. The church is located just off Rt. 20, across from Orange Airport at 19103 Brick Church Road. For more details call 672-9867. Do you have a biblical question but not sure where to go for the answer? You may submit any questions to Pastor Dwane Pugh at or you can mail your questions to Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, 19103 Brick Church Road, Orange, VA 22960. All inquiries remain anonymous.

ORANGE BAPTIST FOOD MINISTRY
Orange Baptist Church has had a wonderful response in regards to their food ministry program “Angel Food.” The deadline for August orders is Friday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. Distribution will be Saturday, Aug. 23 at noon. Questions, contact Melinda Clark at 672-2996.

GOSPEL SING AT
ABUNDANT LIFE
Gospel Sing will be held Friday, Aug. 8 at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, Orange, with dinner at 6 p.m., (bring a covered-dish if you like, everyone is welcome); 7 p.m. open stage and prayer requests and at 8 p.m. “The Blood Connected” from North Carolina will be the featured group. A love offering will be received. Take Rt. 20 north of Orange to Rt. 631 across from Orange County Airport, large white church on right. For information call (540) 854-7433 or church phone at 672-9867.

LITTLE ZION BAPTIST
Little Zion Baptist Church Youth Department picnic will be held Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Join the youth as they enjoy fellowship, food and fun.

DEPRESSION RECOVERY SEMINAR
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. a Depression Recovery Seminar with Dr. Neil Nedley’s DVD Lectures with workbook and discussions will be held in the basement fellowship hall at Orange Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 212 Peliso Avenue. Free admission, bring a friend. Call 540-672-1150 for more information or to register; pre-registration encouraged but not required. In this age of political, social and financial unrest, come and learn techniques for dealing with the stress and emotional trauma you may be facing or learn how to help a loved one. Dr. Nedley holds live depression recovery clinics and now the same information is being made available to our community via DVD and a trained coach.

MT. ZION BAPTIST
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Criglersville, will have the Rev. Harvey Henderson of Dale City as guest speaker for the month of August. He is the associate pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lorton.

RHOADESVILLE BAPTIST
Gospel recording stars, The Flowers Singers, featuring Elder James Flowers and family will be in full concert at Rhoadesville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 26042 Lafayette Drive on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. The West Bottom Baptist Church Praise Team from Fluvanna will also be featured guests. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; children 12 and under, free. There will be drawings for prizes at intermission and light refreshments. Proceeds will benefit Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund. For tickets or more information contact Donna Ellis at (540) 854-6283 or Gloria and Bobby’s Christian Bookstore, 672-1030; Orange Christian Bookstore, 661-1122 or Praise the Lord Christian Bookstore, 825-8551.

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST
Homecoming at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Orange, will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. and the 3 p.m. guest speaker will be the Rev. Larry Owens, Jr. and the congregation from Bethany Baptist Church, Montpelier, VA. Revival will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Sept. 8-12 with the Rev. Joel Nelson as guest speaker. Various choirs will provide the music each night.

WOMEN IN WORSHIP CONFERENCE
Registration is open for the third annual Women in Worship Conference to be held in Fredericksburg Sept. 26-27 sponsored by Wayland Blue Ridge Women’s Auxiliary and Friends. Guest speakers will be Cynthia Brazelton, Victory Christian Ministries in Washington, DC and vicinity, the Rev. Tammie Armstead Pulliam and the Rev. Janice Steels, Victory in Christ Ministries. Musical guests include Missy “Octavia” Yates and Psalmist Eric Armstead. For vendor and registration information, contact conference coordinator Minister Patricia Wormley at 540-786-8736 or auxiliary president, Sis. Nan Butler-Roberts at 540-399-1539 or email . We look forward to meeting and greeting you in September. Higher prices will apply after Aug. 22.

SPIRITUAL TIDINGS
PROGRAM
The Spiritual Tidings Program has served the community for 20 years with Brother Edmond Harrison, Jr., as gospel announcer. From 6-8 a.m. join Brother Harrison every Sunday morning for music to uplift your spirit over radio stations WCVA 1490 AM Culpeper and WVCV 1340 AM Orange. Tune in for the best in gospel music that minister’s to your heart and soul.

MEDIATOR MISSIONS
Mediator Missions, 9467 Everona Road, Unionville, (540-854-4309) every Saturday (Aug. 2) at 9 a.m., Rev. D. Vogt: Reserve your sales tables today! Come: Rt. 20 N. Orange, 9 miles, left onto Rt. 617 before Rt. 522 intersection light, ½ mile on right at “the three crosses.”