CHURCH BRIEFS

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Published: October 9, 2008

Oct. 9-Oct. 26
Fellowship Baptist Church, 725 Gate Road, Madison, will be hosting the “One Nation Under God” program each Sunday Oct. 9-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 15
Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church offers Parenting Class. Join a small group of parents for five sessions exploring parenting children and teens for confidence, responsibility, positive discipline, and faithful living. Pastor Jay Sanderford will be the leader as we explore the nitty-gritty stuff of parenting in the 21st century. Classes begin October 15 at 7pm. at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6566 Spring Hill, Ruckersville. Please visit our website at http://www.brpcva.org for more info, or call the Church’s office at 985-8820 to register.

October 16, 17, 18
Revival & Homecoming, South River Methodist. The Rev. Henry Aylor will be the speaker for the revival at South River. October 16-18th. Special music will be Steve Minter the 16th, Precious Memories on the 17th, and Jimmy Lamb on the 18th, beginning at 7:30pm. Homecoming will be October 19th with the Rev. C. C. Kurtz as speaker. The Faruque Family will have special music. Mt. Vernon Methodist Church will share our homecoming services at 11:00AM.

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

Swift Run Baptist Church will be having there Harvest Festival,
Sunday, October 26th. Games start at 3:30pm. Soup and sandwiches at 5:00pm. Bring your favorite crock pot of soup and join us as the church provides grilled cheese sandwiches and peanut butter sandwiches, coffee and drinks. Costume Parade at 6:15 ( please no scary or bloody costumes ) with Trick or Trunking starting at 6:30pm. Fun time for all!

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.