ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, December 16, 1995 TAG: 9512180038
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: in religion
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
SERVICES
Christiansburg's Holy Spirit Catholic Church will celebrate the third week of advent with Mass today at 5 p.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Cambria Street. Readings will be Isaiah 35:1-6, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11; Isaiah 61:1. Also, on Tuesday, the church will have a special reconciliation Mass at 7 p.m. 382-8028.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley on Gladewood Road in Blacksburg will present Chris Faulconer, who will give an interpretation of the Holy Family at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. At 8:45 a.m., Barbara Taylor, a professional astrologer, will talk about "Serious Astrology" during a roundtable discussion. The church's Christmas Eve service will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. 552-2717.
Christiansburg Church of the Brethren on South Franklin Street will have a Christmas cantata during its morning worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, and a children's Christmas program at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, the church will have a Christmas candlelight service at 7:30 p.m., with a nursery provided.
Blacksburg's Metaphysical Chapel on Church and Lee streets will be host for Estill Putney at 7 p.m. Sunday. On Friday at 7 p.m., the church will celebrate the Winter Solstice. 951-4848.
Grace Assembly of God on Redwood Street in Christiansburg will have a Christmas program, "While Angels Watched," Sunday at 7 p.m. Bob Goldstein, 381-0055.
Asbury United Methodist Church's Sunday School on Stuart Street in Christiansburg will have its annual Christmas program Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The program is entitled "A Committee of Angels," and everyone is invited. 382-0734.
First Baptist Church on Third and Downey streets in Radford will have a candlelight Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. The public is invited, and a nursery will be provided. 639-4419.
Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren is host for a Christmas Tree sale by Habitat for Humanity through Dec. 20. Sale hours will be Monday through Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. 552-8422.
Slusser's Chapel Church of God on Mt. Tabor Road in Blacksburg will have a live nativity scene Thursday and Friday from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is invited for coffee, dessert and entertainment. 951-1757.
Blacksburg United Methodist Church on the corner of Lee and Church Streets will have a live nativity scene Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 24, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The church will hold two Christmas Even services, a service of worship, music and celebration for families at 5 p.m. and a service of scripture, carols, candles and Holy Communion at 8 p.m.
St. Peter's Anglican Church on West First Street in Christiansburg will observe the fourth Sunday of Advent at 8:20 a.m. Christmas Eve, followed by morning prayer and celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Later that day the church will conduct a carol service at 10:30 p.m. and a Holy Eucharist celebration at 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, the church will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. 382-5246.
The Christian Growth Center in Christiansburg will have a Christmas presentation Sunday called "A Christmas Celebration," a humorous performance featuring the church's youth and children. The program starts at 6:30 p.m., and a nursery will be provided. 382-2908.
Park United Methodist Church on Park Street in Christiansburg will conduct a live nativity scene Thursday and Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature live animals, carols, and hot chocolate. 382-4062.
Lafayette United Methodist Church in Elliston will conduct a live nativity scene called a "Walk to Bethlehem" Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. 268-5098.
Valley Presbyterian Church on Robert Street in Narrows will conduct Christmas Eve services at 11 a.m. with performances by the adult and children's choirs and message from Pastor Don Clements. At 6 p.m. the church will have its candlelight service, featuring lessons and carols.
First Christian Church on Tyler Avenue in Radford will have a children's musical Christmas celebration Sunday at 11 a.m., followed by a Christmas pageant and party at 7 p.m. 639-3288.
Christ Episcopal Church on Church Street in Blacksburg will have a Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve, followed by the Greening of the Church. At 8p.m. the church will have Rite II of the Holy Eucharist, and at 11 p.m., Rite I. On Christmas Day, the church will have Rite II at 11 a.m. 552-2411.
Midway Baptist Church in Ironto will perform a Christmas play "Another Babe of Bethlehem" Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church on Merrimac Road in Blacksburg will present its Christmas program Sunday at 7 p.m., featuring a play performed by children called "A Heavenly Christmas," and a musical drama, "A Smokey Mountain Christmas: The Gift."
Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Cambria Street in Christiansburg conducts an new informal evening worship Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The 45-minute service is for people who work on weekends, community newcomers, and people looking for a mid-week worship opportunity. 382-2223.
St. Jude Catholic Church in Radford is having a penance service at 7 p.m. Dec. 19; Mass for children at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, carols at 11:30, followed by midnight Mass; and Mass at 11 a.m. Christmas day. Father Jim Grealish, 639-5341.
JOYFUL NOISES
First Baptist Church on Third and Downey streets in Radford will conduct a program of Christmas music Sunday at 7 p.m. The program will feature the Sanctuary Choir and A Glad New Song Handbells Choir. A nursery will be provided. 639-4419.
The adult choir and children's ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Christiansburg will present "Bethlehem's Light" Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the program and following fellowship.
Blacksburg's First Wesleyan Church on Giles Road will have a cantata entitled "The Glory of the Lord" Sunday at 6 p.m. The public is invited. John M. Hopkins, 552-4924.
The adult choir of Faith Bible Church on Lagrange Street in Pulaski will present a Christmas cantata entitled "Born to Die" Sunday at 6 p.m. The public is invited. 980-3139.
The Music Ministry of Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg will present "Go Change the World - An Angelic Celebration," Saturday through Monday at 7:30 each night. The musical pageant depicts the life of Jesus and features music and drama by more than 100 church members. Nursery care will be provided. The event is free, though an offering will be taken. 382-2160.
HAPPENINGS
The New River Parsonage on New River Road beside Morgans Chapel Church will have a Christmas craft sale today from noon to 4 p.m. Will Shewey, 639-5185.
The Blacksburg Jewish Community Center will have a Hanukkah party Sunday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Recreation Center. The event will feature singing and children's activities. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish to share. For members, tickets are $4 for adults and students, and $2 for children. For nonmembers, tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for children. Make reservations will Rita Klein, 552-5451, or Susan MacMillan, 951-1731.
Youths at Auburn United Methodist Church will clean houses, mow or weed. Donations will be used to travel to a youth conference. 382-4318.
Christian Community Outreach in Radford has a food outreach on the third Thursday of November and December at 7 p.m. at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Hall in Fairlawn. Food boxes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to people who meet USDA income criteria. 639-5686.
PEOPLE
Members of St. Peter's Anglican Church elected three new members of the vestry at the annual parish meeting Dec. 10. The new members are Robert Frary, Philip Pappas, and Donna Pero, who will serve three-year terms. They replace Robert Gill, Philip Williams and Seth Williamson, whose terms have expired. Robert Gill, 382-5246.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization, along with photos, to Kenneth Singletary, New River Current, Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656. E-mail: Currentbev.net. Clear, sharp photographs accompanying news items are welcome. Items must be received by noon Wednesday for use in that week's column.
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