CHURCH BRIEFS

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Published: September 25, 2008

September 26
You’re invited to movie night, an evening of wholesome entertainment for the entire family, at Bethel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Rt. 29 and 641, four miles south of Ruckersville, Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.; the cost is free and running time is 83 minutes. We will be showing Appalachian Trail. Call Sharon for information at 434-985-8765.

September 26-27
Registration continues through Sept. 19 for the third Women in Worship Conference (2008) to be held at Hospitality House and Conference Center in Fredericksburg on Sept. 26-27 sponsored by Wayland Blue Ridge Women’s Auxiliary and Friends. The conference check-in on Friday begins at 10 a.m. and the Expo with vendors and mini-informational sessions begin at noon. Guest speaker is Cynthia Brazelton, Victory Christian Ministries, Washington, DC and vicinity; also 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 the conference coordinator, Minister Patricia Wormely, 540-786-8736 or auxiliary president, Sis. Nan Butler Roberts, 540-399-1539 or email: . Higher prices apply for onsite registration and meals are not guaranteed. We look forward to meeting and greeting you Sept. 26-27.

September 27
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Route 810, Dyke Road, two miles from Route 33 on left, will have a fall yard sale Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church shelter. Bargains galore as well as hot dogs, baked goods and funnel cake.

Sept. 28-Oct. 26
Fellowship Baptist Church, 725 Gate Road, Madison, will be hosting the “One Nation Under God” program each Sunday Sept. 28-Oct. 26. Children, teens and adults can come together to celebrate our American history and heritage that is so often left out in our public schools and arenas. Services are held at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship; 7 p.m. Sunday evening and 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. For more information call 540-948-5970.

Sept. 29-Oct. 9
Need a place to attend High Holy Days? Congregation Beth Israel (Reform) welcomes you to its High Holy Days services beginning with Rosh HaShanah on Monday evening Sept. 29 and continuing through Yom Kippur on Thursday, Oct. 9. Call 295-6382 for information about times, locations, and attendance.

October 3-4
There will be a Women’s Conference Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. at First Bible Baptist Church, Route 33, three miles west of Ruckersville and three miles east of Stanardsville. This conference is free and we will be enjoying dessert Friday evening and breakfast Saturday morning; no childcare will be provided. Paula Dunn has been using her dynamic voice and unique story to encourage, challenge and inspire audiences of all ages. PaulaDunnMinistries.com

October 4
Grace Episcopal Church, 97 Main Street, Stanardsville, is hosting a social Saturday, Oct. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event “Building Faith” will include the blessing of the newly refurbished parish hall. For information call (434) 985-7718.

Stanardsville Baptist Church will have a church yard and bake sale Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the basement fellowship hall, lower level, door No. 6, featuring a wide variety of household items for sale including books, toys, fall/winter clothing for babies through adult, etc. Benefits mission projects. Follow signs, Rt. 230, Madison Road.

October 4-5
Holy Infant Catholic Church, 101 Marshall Ave., Elkton will have their annual chicken barbecue and family fair Saturday, Oct. 4 from 4-9 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Something for everyone; used book booth, fudge factory, baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles, silent auction, raffle, gems and frankincense jewelry store, food court and mini concert. Mark your calendar now.

October 24
Area youth are invited to showcase their talent in the first “The Gospel” youth talent showcase Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville. There are five categories: solo, duo/group, dance/step, spoken word and instrumentalists; winners awarded trophies as determined by local area judges. Registration fee is $10/per entry and applications must be received by Oct. 15. For application or more information contact (Octavia) Missy Yates at 540-829-5466 or email to: or . Mail applications to Attn.: The Gospel Youth Talent Showcase, 19131 Yates Haven Place, Culpeper, VA 22701. The event is sponsored by Wayland Blue Ridge Association Youth Department.

October 25
Westover United Methodist Church Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 beginning at 8 a.m. Bruce Johnson will be making Brunswick stew in a big iron kettle and grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available beginning at 11:30. The stew can be ordered in advance at $10 per quart or you can enjoy a bowl at church. Entertainers announced later; spaces for rent, bring own tables for items you may have to sell. For more information or to rent a space call 981-8980 or 985-2709.

Mt. Pisgah, Tanners, has canceled the trip to Lancaster, PA to see “In the Beginning” on Oct. 25. Please call Jean Wood at 540-672-3717 if you have questions.

NOTICES
Shiloh Baptist Church will be on Channel 13 every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. on the Charlottesville Public Access Television. You can view the program on the Internet at http://www.cpat.org.

Swift Run Baptist Church is getting children connected to God; parents bring your children to join us for our exciting Children’s Church. We will be exploring fun and creative ways to learn God’s word on Sundays at 11 a.m. Swift Run Baptist early worship begins at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 and 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Mark Holder is pastor. For more information call 985-7428.

Tune into the broadcast of Morning Star Deliverance Tabernacle with Pastor Ronnie Shifflett every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on Adelphia Cable Channel 13. For further information or to support this ministry, please call 434-286-6780. Morning Star Deliverance Tabernacle is located at 5832 Jefferson Mill Road, Scottsville, VA 24590. Come worship with us; church schedule is Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages; Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Thursday night prayer service at 6:30 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s Table is a ministry providing a free meal to anyone in need, whether the need is economic, spiritual, fellowship, or whatever (no questions asked) and is held every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Stanardsville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Court Street (across from the Courthouse) in downtown Stanardsville.  Food is provided and prepared by Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon, Stanardsville, Mountain View and Westover United Methodist churches, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church and other service organizations. Limited delivery is available upon request, call 985-3888.

The Spiritual Tidings Program has been serving 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.