CHURCH BRIEFS

Contributed article
Published: June 6, 2008

June 7
The Fine Arts Ministry of Word of Faith Church, corner of Hydraulic and Lambs Road beside Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, will host a dynamic Liturgical Dance Workshop Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Christina Chambers and Alveta Nash, founders of The Karar Dancers, leading the sessions. Dress to participate. The event is free and a love offering will be received. For information call 434-978-7984 or http://www.wordoffaithva.org.

June 8
Shiloh Baptist Church, Stanardsville, with Pastor Harrison Williams will be celebrating the choir’s anniversary, June 8 at 3 p.m. with various musical groups participating. Please come and join us as we celebrate this joyful occasion.

June 9-13
Vacation Bible School will be held June 9-13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 71 Shiloh Road, Stanardsville, with classes for ages three to adults.

Ruckersville Baptist Church, one block East from the Route 29/33 intersection, on Rt. 33 East and Moore Road, will hold Vacation Bible School June 9-13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for pre-kindergarten through sixth grader.

June 13
A Gospel Sing will be held June 13 at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, Route 20 North of Orange to Route 631 across from Orange County Airport; go to large white church on right. At 6 p.m. there will be a covered-dish dinner and everyone is welcomed; at 7 p.m., open stage and at 8 p.m. the James Lawhorn Family from Bedford will entertain. A love offering will be received. Bring a covered-dish if you like. For more information call 540-854-7433 or church number at 672-9867.

June 14
Spring Hill Baptist Church is holding a car show and chili cook-off Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have a classic car, truck or motorcycle that you would like to display at the show or if you are interested in competing in the chili cook-off call Tom at (434) 985-2780.

June 15-20
Vacation Bible School will be held June 15-20 at Stanardsville Baptist Church with the theme “Outrigger Island, Living God’s Unshakeable Truth.” Catch a wave for Bible study, crafts and outdoor fun Sunday through Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Registration is June 15 and family night hot dog supper will be Friday at 7 p.m.

June 16-20
Summer Bible School will be held at Mt. Hermon Mennonite Church for classes K-1 through adult June 16-20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more details contact Vernon Peachy, pastor at 540-948-4948 or Mervin Glick, deacon at 434-985-6365.

June 21
A Gospel Sing will be held June 21 at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in memory of Hobert Bourne, Sr. from 6 to 8 p.m. with The Bourne Family Gospel Singers and Don Sisk and New Highway Gospel group as guests. Take Route 20 north of Orange to Route 631 across from Orange Co. Airport; go to large white church on right. A love offering will be received; refreshments and snacks also available. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 540-854-7433, 854-6841 or church at 672-9867.

June 23-27
Vacation Bible School will be held at Nathanael Greene Elementary School Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. for children 4 through 12; bring a friend, win a prize. The theme is Amazon Expedition (a brand new VBS by http://www.answeringenesis.com) which takes kids through the entire Bible in five days! Contact for more details.

NOTICES
Swift Run Baptist Church is getting children connected to God; parents bring your children to join us for our new and 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 Church early worship is at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 and at 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Mark Holder is pastor. For more info, 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 info or to support this ministry, please call 434-286-6780. Morning Star Deliverance Tabernacle is located at 5832 Jefferson Mill Rd., 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, a ministry providing a free meal to anyone in need, whether the need is economic, spiritual, fellowship, or whatever (no questions asked) 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.