CHURCH BRIEFS

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Published: November 13, 2008

Operation Christmas Child. Would you like to bring joy to a child in need to hope? A simple gift- a shoe box containing toys, school supplies, and toiletries- can do just that. Operation Christ Child, a Program of Samaritan’s Purse (Franklin Graham, president) distributes gift-filled shoe boxes given by people like you who want to make a difference. Join us at Ruckersville Baptist Church as we endeavor to change the world-one child at a time. For information call 434-985-4857

November 13
Den Meeting at the Spring Hill Baptist Church, 6:30-7:30pm. Visitor’s welcome.

Booth Brothers, Southern Gospel Music Trio, in concert Nov. 13 at Zion Baptist Church starting at 7:00pm. For More information or directions please call 540-672-3382

November 14
Free Admission…You’re invited to a 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, Fri. Nov. 14th at 7:00pm. The movie being shown will be Red Runs the River. This is a story of two wars- one in the hearts of General Richard Stoddert Ewell and the other on the battlefields of Manassas and Bull Run. The film traces the influence of General Stonewall Jackson’s vigorous faith upon the profane, unbelieving Ewell. When Ewell meets God on the battlefield, he learns that surrender to God brings true victory. The story of these two men is complemented by the exploits of the flamboyant General Jeb Stuart. Red Runs the River is a sage of history, humor and excitement. Running time: 90 minutes. (For upper elementary, teens ad adults) Call Sharon for more information at 434-985-8765.

November 17
The 17th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008, at Grace Episcopal Church on the corner of Main Street and Ford Avenue in Stanardsville.  This festive, buffet dinner will be served in the church’s parish hall from noon until two o’clock pm.  Home-delivered meals are also available.  Please call Grace Church at 985-7716 or Jenny Morris at 985-4332 for more information or to request a take-out meal.

November 26
Swift Run Baptist Church will host a Thanksgiving service on Wednesday November 26th at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and join us.  If you have any questions please feel free to call the church office at 985-7428
December 14
A Musical Christmas Gift, Elizabeth Young, Mark Curtis and friends, Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4:00 pm. at Grace Episcopal Church, 97 Main St. in Stanardsville. Refreshments to follow. Free will offering to benefit Food Bank.

NOTICES
The Charlottesville Church of the Brethren operates a “Clothing Closet” on Saturdays form 2-3pm. Which they have done for many years. If you have any questions please call Mitch at 540-289-8228

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. 434-286-6780. Location: 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. 985-3888.
 
The Spiritual Tidings Program 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.