Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, October 14, 1993 TAG: 9310130357
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-28 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.
\ BONSACK BAPTIST CHURCH, which occupied a new building two years ago, is beginning a financial campaign to complete renovation of its old structure. More classroom and nursery space and renovation of the church offices are included in the second-stage building drive.
\ GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 7422 Deer Branch Road in the Hollins area, has scheduled revival services Sunday through Wednesday nights at 7. Danny Duvall and his wife, Gayla, of Russellville, Ark., will lead the services. The Duvalls have traveled throughout the United States as well as in Canada and El Salvador.
\ 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.
\ SOS FOR SUDAN, a kit containing 26 ounces of iodized salt, four bars of soap and a bath towel, is a project of young people at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. The basic kit, for which donations are sought, provides needed articles for health for those in the African nation impoverished by civil unrest. The youths will take the kits to the Church World Service Center at New Windsor, Md., in December for distribution. Call 366-6922 for more information.
\ VINTON BAPTIST CHURCH under the leadership of its pastor, the Rev. Dr. William Ross, expects to send a mission team to Kerala, India, for two weeks in January. Ross has been to the area to conduct preaching missions and to help train pastors in church growth methods. As a result of previous visits, 10 Indian nationals now are directing ministries in the southern part of the nation.
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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