Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, September 17, 1994 TAG: 9409200016
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Take Courage meets for an informal mixer Friday, 8 p.m., at the Berean House Mission, 2195 Roanoke Road, Christiansburg (just past Pilot Homes). Allen can tell you more at 381-4877.
The New River Valley Church Hotline has racked up over 2,000 calls since starting operation in mid-May. The hotline, begun by computer expert Ken Farrar of Christiansburg, provides information and announcements on five churches: Main Street Baptist, St.Paul United Methodist, Christiansburg Mennonite Fellowship, Trinity Baptist and the Virginia Tech Baptist Student Union.
Anyone using a Touchtone telephone can call the hotline at 382-2046.
SERVICES and REVIVALS
Christiansburg's Roman Catholic Community holds services Saturdays, 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus hall, College Street, with the Rev. Louis Benoit. Religious education is available. Ned Letto, 382-8046, or Elaine Reese, 381-1944.
Grace Episcopal Church, Fourth and Harvey streets, Radford: Holy Eucharist is Sundays at 8 and 11 a.m. Adult Inquirer's Class is 9:35-10:25 Sunday mornings for those interested in joining the church. Fellowship at noon. 639-3494.
The Living Way Christian Center holds full-gospel services with the Rev. Phillip H. Price Sundays, in the Smithfield Room of The Marriott Hotel on Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg. Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship, 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study, Thursdays, 7 p.m. 951-8990 or 951-1781.
Elizabeth Bounds presents "Care of the Soul," Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. A discussion follows. 552-3785 or 552-4749.
Valley Presbyterian Church (P.C.A.), 200 Roberta St., Narrows, holds Sunday evening services at 6. The Rev. Dr. Don Clements begins a series on Protestant church history. Nursery is available. 726-7622 or 726-2399.
Mount Union Community Church, 4802 Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg, holds Sunday evening services at 7 with the Rev. Kevin Hagie. Agness Chandler, 951-8693.
Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., offers "The Gathering," a weekly community service of praise, Sundays at 7 p.m.
Castle Rock Baptist Church, Pembroke, holds services of spiritual renewal Sunday through Wednesday, 7 p.m., with the Rev. Roger Roller. Alan Willard, 552-5608.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Clearview Drive and Wade's Lane, Christiansburg, holds revival services Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. Dwayne Batten. 951-2976.
Pilot United Methodist Church holds revival services Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. Joe Green. Carrie Cole, 382-3038.
Mountain Top Mission, 2960 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, holds revival services with evangelist the Rev. Raymond Powers Monday through Friday, 7:30 p.m. 552-1555.
HOMECOMINGS
First Wesleyan Church, 1406 Giles Road, Blacksburg: Sunday, with Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11. The Rev. Stanley Hunter is guest speaker. Carry-in dinner at noon. The Mitchums sing at 2 p.m.
Grace Brethren Church, Riner: Sept. 25, with Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11, with guest speaker George Frei, and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Gospel singing 2-3:30 p.m. with Gospel Truth and Strings of Faith. Past and present members and friends welcome. The Rev. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-4654.
HAPPENINGS
The Willing Workers' Class, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, sponsors an auction, food, crafts and bake sale today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bluegrass and gospel music all day, and the auction at noon. 929-4714.
A covered-dish supper, crafts sale and gospel sing gets under way today at 4 p.m. at Mount Union Community Church picnic shelter, 4802 Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg. All proceeds and donations benefit Alzheimer's victim Ray Robinson and his wife, Jane, to help repair their home. Dinnerware and napkins are provided. Musicians and singers are welcome. Donations for the Robinson Benefit to Mount Union Community Church may be sent care of Agness Chandler, 3797 Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Rain date is Sept. 24. Maude or Brownie Saunders, 552-2243, or Mickey or Walter Shepherd, 552-4685.
Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St., holds a Rally Day potluck breakfast Sunday at 9 a.m.
Valley Presbyterian Church, 200 Roberta St., Narrows, offers the Twenty-Something Sunday school class Sundays, 9:45 a.m., for young adults 18-35. Nursery is provided.
Members of the Baha'i faith in the New River Valley celebrate the centennial of the religion's establishment in the United States Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at the Christiansburg Public Library, 125 Sheltman St. 953-9200.
New Mount Olive United Methodist Women hold their Women's Day program Sunday, 4 p.m., with evangelist the Rev. Sheila Tucker and the Willing Workers gospel group. The church is on Russell Avenue in Radford. Pat Palmer, 639-1465.
Our Lady of Lourdes court, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, sponsors a fashion show, card party and luncheon Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus home, 400 College St., Christiansburg. $5. Kathryn Kreidler, 552-8207.
St. Jude Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, just outside Radford city limits, offers inquiry sessions Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a Roman Catholic. The church is one-half mile from Rock Road or two miles from Exit 109 off I-81. 639-5341.
RU Presbyterian student fellowship meets Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. for Bible study and 7:30 for the regular meeting. The RU Presbyterian retreat is Friday and Saturday. Rob Skaer, 639-2585.
Willis United Methodist Church holds a spaghetti supper Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Adults, $3 and children, $2. Take-out orders available. Josephine Alderman, 789-7127.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Country-rock recording artist Mark Alan Spangler appears tonight at 7:30 at Straight Street Youth Center coffee house, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Rivers Edge and New Horizons are on hand today for a gospel sing at the Sheffey Campmeeting grounds in Trigg (Giles County.) Baked goods, hot dogs, beverages and ice cream are on sale, and the proceeds go toward purchasing the property. 921-1415 or 921-2908.
SHORT TAKES
Christiansburg United Christian Aid needs good clothing - especially warm jackets and small-size jeans and tops - for needy school-aged youngsters. Donations are taken weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church, next to Duncan's Texaco, Christiansburg. Use the covered side door. Cash donations are welcome: Osie Sowder, 945 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. If your church can help, call Alice Alley, 382-3071.
Members of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. can keep up with church happenings, hear devotionals and special reports by calling the toll-free VoiceLine at (800) 872-3283.
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. Fax: 381-1656. 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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