Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, October 14, 1993 TAG: 9310130376
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-26 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: BY FRANCES STEBBINS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
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.
\ PEACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, a congregation started in the past five years in southern Botetourt, plans dedication of its second modular building, a worship center, on Sunday at 10 a.m. The earlier building at 4365 Cloverdale Road will offer more space for nursery care and education. The buildings will be used until a permanent church structure is added as the congregation grows, said the Rev. Wilson Gunn, pastor.
\ SOUTHVIEW UNITED METHODISt members have approved building a new activities wing to serve the Peters Creek Road community. The congregation will raise $850,000 during the next three years, for enlarging the present church which was rebuilt after a 1986 fire.
The new wing will include basketball and volleyball courts, a dining area for 250, an upgraded kitchen. Additional education and music space will be gained by remodeling the existing structure. The Rev. George M. Pearson Jr., pastor, said the construction is needed because of growth of the parish in the suburban area.
\ 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.
\ FINCASTLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH has moved its office from the historic church building near Godwin Cemetery to the nearby Hedrick House that the congregation owns. The office is open Tuesday through Friday mornings from 9 to noon.
\ CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 1502 Staunton Ave. N.W., will sponsor a musical program Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. All the church singing groups will participate along with several guest choirs.
\ A HOLY GHOST REVIVAL MEETING is planned Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Orange Avenue Y.W.C.A. Lynn and Krista Shupe, the Rev. Otis Finney and Larry Culyer will lead the meeting. Special music also will be presented.
\ THE ELDER H. FRED STONE JR. will be honored during an appreciation service Saturday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Daryl Coley will lead the service at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1810 Grayson Ave. N.W. 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.
\ 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.
\ THE REV. JAMES E. PARKE, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, has received an award from the Concilium of the Diocese of Richmond for his leadership in supporting Catholic schools. Parke will receive the award Friday night in Richmond.
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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