Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, November 27, 1993 TAG: 9311270060
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
A native of Washington, D.C., Marshall is the son of Dr. Peter Marshall, who was U.S. Senate chaplain in the late 1940s, and Catherine Marshall LeSourd, a best-selling author.
Marshall is an author in his own right, having co-written two books: "The Light and the Glory" and "From Sea to Shining Sea." A third volume, "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory," will be published soon.
Marshall believes the United States has lost its moral and spiritual foundation and has become a society in crisis. His message focuses on the need to recover our Christian heritage.
For more information, call Danielle Reid, 980-0188.
An APPRECIATION SERVICE for evangelists Jerry and Lillian Wyms of Radford will be held at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, Otey Street on the Virginia Tech campus, tonight at 6. Tickets are $2.
Signs will be posted for parking. Call 921-2360 for more information.
Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. On the four Tuesdays of the Advent season, CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Church and Jackson streets, Blacksburg, will offer "Out of Silences," meditations based on the Gospel of Saint Luke. The series begins Tuesday and ends Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call the church at 552-2411.
\ GOSPEL MUSIC:
A benefit gospel sing with The Omega Messengers will be held tonight at 7 at Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church. Call Don Leonard, 639-1757. The Farley Brothers will be featured for gospel singing Sunday, 6 p.m., at the West Radford Church of God, 1818 First St. Call 639-6562.
The Libbys of Columbus, Ohio, will sing Sunday, 7 p.m., at Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church. Call 552-5070.
The Gospel Strings will sing at Peak Creek Mission of Prayer Church, Case Knife Road, Pulaski, next Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Call 382-4654.
The fourth annual gospel sing to benefit the Montgomery County Christmas Store will be held Dec. 11, 7 p.m., at Auburn High School in Riner.
The Nippers, the Pilgrim Gospel Singers, The Martin Family, and others will be on stage. Admission is $3 at the door, children under 12 free. Refreshments will be available.
Call 381-1137 or 382-1954.
Dublin's churches will join forces with the town to put on the annual CHRISTMAS PARADE there, Thursday at 7 p.m.
All attending are being asked to bring nonperishable canned goods or toiletries to be placed in a special wagon at the end of the parade. Donated items will be distributed to needy families.
Call Andy Andrews, 980-3028.
The New River Valley Community Chorus will present the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel's "The Messiah" Dec. 5, 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, and Dec. 6., 8 p.m., at Central United Methodist Church, Radford.
Both concerts are free, but donations are welcome.
Lynn Loftus will direct the chorus.
For more information, call John McCandlish, 639-2671.
The Blacksburg Jewish Community Center will hold its CHANUKAH PARTY Dec. 12, 2-5 p.m., at the Blacksburg Recreation Center.
Eric Hallerman can tell you more at 552-7283.
\ CHURCH BAZAARS AND SALES:
The Women's Ministry of the Vicker Pentecostal Holiness Church holds its Christmas bazaar next Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, Peppers Ferry Road (Virginia 114). Call 381-9796.
The annual Newport First Christian Church Women's Fellowship holds its Christmas bazaar and bake sale next Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be available.
Call Alva Lucas, 544-7264.
A Christmas bazaar is set for next Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church Education Building on Lee Street.
Proceeds benefit the Blacksburg Seedlings play group.
Call 953-2655 or 951-2807.
The Women's Ministry of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church holds its Christmas bazaar next Saturday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall, Second and Ingles streets, Radford.
Call 639-6287.
The Women of Full Gospel Grace Tabernacle, Noblin Street in Radford near Belle Heth School, has its Christmas Bazaar next Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Call Shirley Price, 674-5382.
\ FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) in Pulaski is building a ramp to provide easy access to its sanctuary and facilities. The concrete and steel structure will cost about $15,000 and make it possible for those who cannot climb steps to walk into the building or use wheelchairs.
\ PILOT PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 4491 Old Pike Road (Virginia 615) opens its free clothes closet to the public Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.
Find out more by calling 382-4443 or 745-2214.
\ CHRISTIAN SINGLES FELLOWSHIP, an interdenominational group, meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at 501 Progress St., Blacksburg (at Faculty and Progress streets).
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization in care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. 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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