Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, February 19, 1994 TAG: 9402210318
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The seminar, for seventh through ninth graders and their parents, is $3 per person. The luncheon following the program at 1 p.m. is an additional $2.
Kelly, a mother of eight children, speaks to thousands of teens each year. She will offer a "practical, humorous approach to chastity."
Call 639-5341 for more information.
The LENTEN SEASON comprises the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter, which falls on April 3 this year. However, the 40 days do not include the six Sundays during that period.
As Advent is a time for Christians to prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth, Lent is a season to prepare for His crucifixion and resurrection.
On the calendar of Lenten observances at area churches:
RADFORD/FLOYD CLUSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES will sponsor Sunday evening Lenten services at various churches in the cluster:
Sunday, 7 p.m., Belspring United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Neil J. Long. Music by the Central United Methodist Church choir.
Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Falling Branch United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lyle Morton. Music by the Auburn United Methodist Church choir.
The Rev. Harold Russell can tell you more at 639-4516 or 639-4448.
The Lenten Concert-Worship series at CHRISTIANSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 W. Main St., is in its 16th year. The Rev. Vernon Miller, the church's pastor, will present a series of meditations, "The Many Sides of the Cross." A light meal will be offered in the fellowship hall. Concerts and devotionals will be held in the sanctuary. Donations are welcome to help defray meal expenses. Here's the schedule for February and early March:
Wednesday: Supper, 6:15 p.m., concert, 7 p.m., Willing Workers Gospel Choir. Worship, 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 2: Supper, 11:45 a.m., worship, 12:15 p.m., concert, 12:45 p.m., Chamber Music Students of Radford University.
Mar. 9: Supper, 6:15 p.m., concert, 7 p.m., Nitza Kats, pianist. Worship, 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 382-2802.
A seven-week long celebration of the love of God will continue at BLACKSBURG CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 240 Watson Ave., across from Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.
The Rev. Johnny Loughridge will deliver a series of sermons based on themes from Mark, John and Matthew. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m.
For more information, call 552-4810.
Share lunch and Christian devotion Fridays at noon, as various Christiansburg congregations take turns serving as hosts of community worship, built around the theme "Put on the armor God Gives!" an exhortation from Paul. The Christiansburg Ministerial Association sponsors the series, which continues Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church, Stuart and Chapel streets.
On Mar. 4, "The Good News of Peace" will be the message at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin St.
On Mar. 11, the theme will be "Faith" at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, E. Main and Roanoke streets, Christiansburg.
Call the Rev. Mark Briehl, 382-2223 or 381-1558, for additional details.
Five congregations representing four denominations in Blacksburg will hold their annual series of Wednesday night Lenten programs along the theme "What Unites Us - What Divides Us."
Programs start at 6 with a meal served by the host church. The message and discussion follow at 6:45. The programs will adjourn by 7:25 p.m.
The series opens Wednesday with Bishop Walter F. Sullivan of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond speaking at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Mar. 2, Edith F. Patton of the Presbytery of the Peaks will speak at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
Mar. 9, Bishop Richard Bansemer of the Virginia Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will speak at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church.
Child care will be provided for those through elementary school age.
In Pulaski, CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH will sponsor five Wednesday night community programs with a theme of ``Save the Children.'' Each program begins with potluck meal at 6 at the church followed by a message and discussion ending by 7:30.
Wednesday, the Rev. Duane Steele, pastor of Gladesboro Lutheran Church, Hillsville, will offer music to highlight the theme. Trinity Lutheran Church of Pulaski will join the Episcopalians in this program by the blind musician.
Mar. 2, Dr. William Asbury, Pulaski schools superintendent, will speak.
Mar. 9, the Rev. Terri Gregory , coordinator of community relations for Pulaski County and the pastor of Bishop's Chapel and Glenwood United Methodist Churches in Carroll County will discuss youth at risk and some ways communities can help.
Other programs will follow. Everyone is welcome.
Making a joyful noise:
The Happy Hearts will sing at Grace Assembly, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg, tonight at 7. This concert, originally set for last week, had to be postponed because of the ice storm. Call Pastor Bob Goldstein, 381-0055, for more information.
The LIGHT INTERNATIONALS of Liberty University will be in concert Sunday, 11 a.m., at Dublin Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Call the church at 674-4279 for additional information.
The New River Valley Gospel Singers will visit First Missionary Baptist Church, New River, Sunday, 4 p.m.
Call Ann Turner, 639-5542 or 382-6495 to find out more.
The Belmont Christian bodybuilders youth group will sponsor a SOUP AND SANDWICH SUPPERo Saturday, 5-8 p.m., at the church fellowship hall on Dominion Drive, a mile from the Division of Motor Vehicles office on Peppers Ferry Road. Donations will be accepted.
The group is raising money to attend the Southern Christian Youth Convention in July.
Call 382-8521 for details.
An ALCOHOL RISK REDUCTION WORKSHOP will be held Feb. 28, 7 p.m., at Straight Street, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg.
The free, three-hour workshop will be presented by Kevin English, a crime prevention and community resource officer with the Virginia Tech Police Department.
Call 381-1006 to register or for more information.
The BREAD FOR LIFE program, sponsored by the Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopalian, Roman Catholic and Baptist student groups and the university's honors program is a series of Monday lunch-hour forums will focus on justice. All forums start at noon; here's the February schedule:
Monday: Russell Gregory, "Religion and Justice," Heth Lounge C.
Feb. 28: Valerie Barlow, "Race and Justice," Heth Lounge C.
Everyone's welcome, and bread, peanut butter and jelly, along with coffee and tea, will be available.
Reggie Remple, a hearing impaired evangelist, will preach at GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCHo, Radford, next Friday through Sunday. All services start at 7 p.m., and will be interpreted for the hearing and hearing impaired.
Special activities will start at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by a potluck supper at 5 p.m. Remple will preach at Sunday school, morning worship and evening worship services.
Nursery and transportation are available for all services. For more information, call 731-1160 or 639-3059.
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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