CHURCH BRIEFS

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Published: June 13, 2008

June 12-13
Vacation Bible School continues through June 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 Route 29/33 intersection, on Rt. 33 East and Moore Road, will hold Vacation Bible School through Friday, June 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

June 13
A Gospel Sing will be held Friday, June 13 at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, Route 20 North of Orange, turn onto 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 welcome; at 7 p.m., open stage and at 8 p.m. the James Lawhorn Family from Bedford will be special entertainers. 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, 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville, is holding a car show and chili cook-off Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting). For more information visit website at: http://www.springhillbaptist.org or call 434-985-2780 or Bill at 434-409-2811 between 6-10 p.m. Come and enjoy great food, chili cook-off, burgers, dogs, popcorn and drinks.

Shepherd of the Hills Church, Amicus Road, Quinque, is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for Greene County Habitat for Humanity Saturday, June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. All are welcome. For more details contact 434-985-3929.

Barboursville Ruritan Club will hold a yard/bake sale June 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ruritan Clubhouse, Community Center Road next to Four-County Players.

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 office at 672-9867.

June 22-25
Ruckersville Baptist Church Homecoming and Revival (Rt. 33 East and Moore Road) will be held Sunday-Wednesday, June 22-25, with the Rev. Roger Roller conducting homecoming service Sunday morning and revival services nightly at 7 p.m. Earl Brewer, pianist, will perform for homecoming day service and special music is planned nightly.

June 22-27
Vacation Bible School will be held at Swift Run Baptist Church, Sunday-Friday, June 22-27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for ages three and up. The theme is Outrigger Island, Living God’s Unshakeable Truth. On Sunday, June 22 a kickoff cook-out will be held at 5 p.m. For details call 985-7428.

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.

Mt. View United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday, June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to noon. We will have Bible study, crafts, recreation and refreshments each day. We invite ages three and up to join us for a week of learning and fun. There will be a program Friday at 11:30 a.m. followed by a picnic for everyone.

June 28
Westover United Methodist Church will have their annual lawn party on June 28 with lots of buffet-style food being served beginning at 5 p.m. Adults $8 and children $4; all-you-can-eat. Come and enjoy this wonderful time of fellowship and food. For more details call (434) 985-2709.

June 28-July 5
St. Anne’s Parish Church, along with several other churches, are having a huge yard sale June 28-July 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1125 James River Road in Scottsville. For more information call 434-286-3817.

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.