Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, April 16, 1994 TAG: 9404180118
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Spangler is now on his "Before Their Eyes" tour and will perform songs from his latest album of the same name.
Other concerts have been scheduled for May.
To find out more, call Straight Street's concert line, 381-5031.
PAR-FM, the contemporary Christian radio network, has put its Roanoke transmitter on the air at 91.3 FM. New River Valley listeners have been enjoying WPIN (91.5 FM) in Dublin since early this year. A low-power translator near Blacksburg also broadcasts the network's programs at 102.5 FM.
The Roanoke outlet is the second in what will be a five-station, listener-supported network of stations that will cover much of Western Virginia as well as parts of Tennessee, North Carolina and West Virginia. The network will be commercial-free and will rely on tax-free contributions from listeners and corporate sponsors to stay on the air.
The network programs Christian-oriented music and talk via its studios in Blacksburg. The music features performers such as Amy Grant, Sandi Patti, Steven Curtis Chapman and Bebe and Cece Winans.
George McNerlin, the network's general manager, said the Roanoke station has been hearing from listeners as far away as Martinsville and Lynchburg.
Listeners can contact PAR-FM at 951-9791 or (800) 627-9747.
Radford native George Norris will be back to preach in his home city this weekend in spiritual renewal services at GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1020 Tyler Ave. Services with Norris will get under way with the 11 a.m. Sunday worship and continue each evening through Tuesday at 7:30.
A 1949 graduate of Radford High School, Norris starred in football and basketball and played on the 1949 state championship basketball team.
Norris, who went on to play football at UNC, now is senior minister of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boone, N.C.
A "Welcome Back Gorge Norris" dinner will be held next tonight at 6:30 in the fellowship hall.
Elsewhere on the Revival Circuit:
FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1125 Roanoke St., Christiansburg will hold services with Mickey Derrow Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The Rev. Gary Leonard will be the evangelist at services at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, U.S. 460, Pembroke, Sunday through Wednesday. Call 626-7426 for more information.
OAK GROVE CHURCH, 21/2 miles south of Christiansburg on Virginia 674 will have services Monday through Friday with the Rev. Charles Smith, 7:30 p.m. nightly.
"The Issue of Help: Being in the Ditch," will be Russel Gregory's presentation Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. A discussion follows the service. For more information, call 552-5273 or 552-4749.
Making a Joyful Noise:
nHeavenly Visions will sing at the House of Prayer's Sunday morning service, 10 a.m.
The House of Prayer meets at Straight Street, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg.
For more information, call the Rev. Kevin English, 951-8323.
The Seeds of Song will perform the musical "the Extra Mile" Sunday, 7 p.m., in the Whisner Building of Blacksburg United Methodist Church, Church and Lee streets.
Admission is free. Joe Trice has details at 951-1759 or 552-5424.
The Whitt Family will sing at the Childress Church of God on Piney Road next Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Philip Newby, 639-1499, or Steve Farmer, 763-3263.
A benefit gospel concert will be held next Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m., at Midway Community Church, Virginian Drive off Merrimac Road. The Sounds of Harmony, Gospel Strings and The Farley Brothers will sing. Donations will help pay the medical expenses for Charlie and Rachel Altizer. For more information, call 381-9721.
The Southern Statesmen will be in concert next Sunday, April 24, 7 p.m., at the First Church of God, 110 E. Roanoke St., Blacksburg.
Church Happenings:
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St., will hold an "authentic" SOUP KITCHEN Sunday in the fellowship hall. It starts at 12:15 p.m. to raise money for youth mission trips.
GARY HICKS, director of the New River Bocay Project in Nicaragua, speaks Monday, 7:30 p.m., at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. A beans and rice dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $3 to benefit the Coalition for Justice in Central America. Hicks also will speak Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church of Radford, 7 p.m. A beans and rice dinner also will be served there at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $2.
Presbyterian Church of Radford Senior Highs are seeking items for their RUMMAGE SALE, April 30, 8-noon. They will pick up on April 28-29. Call Linda at 639-2585 or Maureen at 731-0330.
Lafayette United Methodist Church is looking for donations for its AUCTION May 21. Items must be in "sellable condition." To donate, call Junior Craighead, 268-2719, or Mickey Apgar, 268-5974.
Proceeds go to repair the church and the parsonage.
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.
by CNB