Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, October 14, 1993 TAG: 9310130326
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-41 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: BY FRANCES STEBBINS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Frost has presented his "play shops" throughout the nation. An offering of $15 is suggested, though not required, for the event. Unity Church is at 3300 Green Ridge Road. Call 562-2200 for more information.
\ CHILDREN'S SABBATH, an annual observance sponsored by the Mental Health Association of the Roanoke Valley, will be marked in 27 Christian and Jewish congregations Friday through Sunday. During those services, worship messages and other events will focus on the needs of children to have fulfilling lives and what congregation members can do to ensure this. Participants represent Baptist, United Methodist, Church of the Brethren, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Disciples of Christ, Lutheran, Jewish, Unitarian/Universalist and Pentecostal groups.
\ BLUE RIDGE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH is marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of its national parent denomination this month. The MCC was established in Los Angeles by the Rev. Troy Perry for men and women homosexuals rejected in 1968 by most mainstream and evangelical groups. The Rev. Thomas Bohache, pastor, said churches of the fellowship are open to the public though their ministry is focused on the needs of homosexuals.
\ THE REV. HAROLD UHL, pastor of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Vinton, has been named vice pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. The vice pastor cares for pastoral needs when a parish is without a permanent minister. Supply clergy will conduct Sunday worship.
\ GARDEN CITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 3536 Garden City Blvd. S.E., will mark its 64th anniversary and homecoming on Sunday. Events begin with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and a concert by Strings of Praise at 10:30. Worship is at 11. A potluck lunch starts at 12:30, and at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. Tom Stocks of Rosalind Hills Baptist begins five nights of revival services. The Rev. Don McCaskill is marking his 11th anniversary at the church.
\ JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 1014 Norfolk Ave. S.W., will observe its 95th anniversary homecoming services Sunday through Oct. 22. The Rev. J. Eugene Young, pastor, will lead the 11 a.m. worship Sunday, and the Rev. Joseph Keaton and the choir of Central Baptist Church will lead 3:30 p.m. worship.
Revival services will begin Monday with the Rev. Lehman D. Bates, preaching. He is pastor of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, near Washington, D.C. Guest choirs will begin the services at 7:30 p.m.
\ A CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR will begin Wednesday night at Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road S.W. The seminar is at 6:30 and will be held for four weeks. Participants may choose one of two classes, "How to Share Your Faith Without Being Obnoxious" by the Rev. Ed Woodard and "Parenting: An Attitude of the Heart" by his wife, Emma Jean Woodard. Call 774-0595 to register.
\ CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 608 Campbell Ave. S.W., is installing a new console for its pipe organ after several months of renovation. Taylor Harvey, a former Roanoke Valley resident, who lives in Salisbury, Md., will perform on the organ Wednesay at 6:30 p.m.
\ Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault of Atlanta will give a duo recital on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. Both programs are free.
\ COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, an ecumenical ministry to innercity Roanoke children and youthsbased at Trinity United Methodist Church, is seeking volunteers during October. Debbie Mooty, director, will train volunteers to help with recreation, tutoring and transportation. Call Mooty at 342-3501 or 562-0893 for more information.
\ AN INTRODUCTION TO ECKANKAR, described as "a religion of the light and sound of God," is scheduled Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. at 2400 Gate House Lane, Salem. It will include a book discussion, "Unlocking the Puzzle Box," offering aids to spiritual growth. The Roanoke group is affiliated with the Virginia Satsang Society. Call 389-8043 for more information.
Deadline for religion briefs for Neighbors is Thursday. Material must be delivered to Neighbors Religion Briefs, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke 24010, by noon in order to run in the following Thursday edition.
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