ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, March 29, 1997 TAG: 9703310020
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: in religion
Ever experimented with watercolors? Maybe you tried the "wet-on-wet" approach, putting down light and dark colors onto a wet surface. "I got my personal ideas and fears out of the way and was surprised to see the flower forming itself on the paper," Alwyn Moss, a local artist, described her early experience in a statement about her painting entitled "Forming."
Moss and more than 20 other painters, sculptors and poets have contributed their works to the third annual Gallery of Sacred Art. The art display will be an integral part of the 11 a.m. Easter service at Glade Baptist Church, 1600 Glade Road, Blacksburg. The unique service will incorporate music and visual arts with the worship theme of "A Metamorphosis," tying together images related to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ - rebirth, transformation, hope and new growth.
The Rev. Kelly Sisson wanted to use some of the traditionally famous works of art for the first gallery three years ago, but found there were local artists who were combining their creativity with religion. Believing that "all are worship leaders, all are participants," Sisson has since then included works that show a wide variety of talents, from professional on down to beginner status.
The response has been favorable from the congregation and the community. Sisson and the gallery coordinator, artist Nadine Allen, anticipate a perpetual gallery at the church. They have invited artists to submit works for three more seasons in this year: "Art in Nature," "People of the Valley, Places in the Mountains," and, for Advent/Christmas/Hanukkah, "Encountering Angels."
Gallery hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment by calling 552-3394.
Glade Baptist Church, a member of The Alliance of Baptists, will celebrate its 23rd anniversary the weekend of May 3 and 4. Music and Gallery art also will be incorporated into the Sunday, May 4 service.
Saturday services
Members of First Church of God, 112 Roanoke St., Blacksburg, will be acting out scenes of the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Empty Tomb for a "walk through" audience today. The community is invited to observe the scenes any time between 7-8:30 p.m. Rain date: April 4 and 5. Call 552-3404 or 731-9342 for more information.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church will celebrate Easter Vigil Service at regular Mass time, 5 p.m. today. Services are held at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1845 Cambria St., Christiansburg.
The Fairlawn Church of God, Virginia 114, Radford, will present an Easter drama, "The Glory of the Resurrection," today and Sunday at 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday services
6 a.m., sunrise service, Cambria Baptist Church, 1310 Cambria St., Christiansburg.
7 a.m., sunrise service, Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, 894 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg.
7 a.m., sunrise service with Communion, St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg. There will be no Sunday school.
Christ Episcopal Church, 144 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, will be at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The service of Holy Eucharist will include a baptism and the Flowering of the Cross.
8 a.m., sunrise service,Trinity Baptist Church, 1505 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg.
11 a.m., "A Musical for Easter," Vicker Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2455 Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg.
Events this week
The college students of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Shadowlake Rd., Blacksburg, will hold "Kid's Super Saturday" 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday. The free event, "Blast Off with God," will feature an air-filled spaceship, games, crafts and a snack for children ages 3-11. Sign up by Thursday by calling 552-8851.
Revival continues at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church of God, 1020 Cambria St., Christiansburg, with evangelist G.T. Shell. Services begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. No closing date is being announced. Call 382-4370 for more information.
LENGTH: Medium: 87 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: ALAN KIM/THE ROANOKE TIMES.by CNBAN ANGEL ON HIGH. ENACTMENTS OF THE LAST SUPPER, the Crucifixion and
the Empty Tomb will be presented by members of the First Church of
God, 112 Roanoke St., in Blacksburg tonight. Guests may park in the
rear of the church and walk through the scenes any time between 7
and 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Rain date will be April 4
and 5. Call 552-3404 or 731-9342 for more information.