CHURCH BRIEFS

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Published: October 2, 2008

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.

Oct. 5-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.

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 15-17
Rev. Darrell Dumas. Touching hands ministries. Prophesy Conference, October 15th, 16th, 17th at Morning Star Deliverance Tabernacle, Rt. 619 Jefferson Mill Rd. Scottsville, VA. Come and hear the most graphic bible teaching in regards to last day events and related subjects from one of the best prophesy teachers in the country. Contact Pastor Ronnie Shifflett for more information 434-286-6780 or 434-960-6635
Learn more about Rev. Dumas at http://www.darrelldumas.com

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.

October 26-28
Homecoming and Revival. Stanardsville Baptist Church - 80th anniversary.  Join us on Sunday morning for worship service at 11:00 AM followed by fellowship luncheon, and each evening at 7:00 PM.  Guest speaker, Rev. Phil Peacock, former pastor.  Special music nightly.  One block off Rte. 33 on Rte 230/Madision Road

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.

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.