Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, June 4, 1994 TAG: 9406060131
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
When they considered getting a group together, the Journells had sung as a duet and Dent as a soloist. "We looked for a tenor, and WIllie Lucas came to mind," said Mike Journell.
River's Edge reaches out to both churchgoers and to "the person who might not attend church but would come to a gospel sing," Journell said.
Now the group is looking for a live band to replace the pre-recorded soundtracks it uses at its appearances.
The quartet already is looking toward a third album. "We've written about seven or eight songs" for the third album, he said.
River's Edge will perform at the Sheffey camp meeting in July and at the Fourth of July celebration in Narrows. For information on River's Edge, call Mike or Susie Journell at 921-3320.
BELMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 2149 Dominion Drive, Christiansburg, will break ground for its new addition Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The two-story structure will house a fellowship hall, kitchen, additional classrooms, nursery, library, office and more.
The Belmont Church became a Christian Church congregation in 1946. The Rev. Jim Bayne has been its pastor since 1981.
To accommodate a nearly 16 percent increase in attendance over the past year, the church now holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.
For more information, call Bayne at 382-8521 or 381-0277.
On the Revival Circuit:
Edgemont Christian Church, Mud Pike Road, Christiansburg, holds revival services Monday through Friday, 7:30 each evening, with the Rev. Arnold Naff as guest speaker. Call Junior Bland, 552-1237, for details.
An old-fashioned camp meeting with evangelist J. B. Shelton continues through July 30, 7:30 each evening, with preaching and gospel music at the Old Gospel Tent in the Pulaski County community of Hiwassee. Second Chance will sing Sunday. The Singing Scotts will be on hand Thursday.
There is no admission charge. For more information, call 381-2123 or 980-8262.
Making a Joyful Noise:
The Southern Sounds will be at Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, Sunday, 7 p.m., for a gospel singing service.
Call Jerry Sloss at 552-5070 for more information.
The Youth Choir of First Baptist Church, Forsyth, Ga., will sing June 17, 7 p.m., at Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is close at hand:
Dayspring Christian Community, Clay and Prospect streets, Blacksburg, will hold Vacation Bible School June 20-24, for ages 3 through 11. Registration deadline is June 17. Call the church at 552-7777 or Barb or Kerry Redican at 951-2430.
St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, will hold Vacation Bible School June 26-30, 6-8 p.m. A meal will be provided. Call Betty Gross, 552-2154.
Church Happenings:
Rockford United Methodist Church, Viscoe Road (off Peppers Ferry Road), Fairlawn, holds a SPAGHETTI SUPPER today at 4-8 p.m. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for youngsters; $10 for families with children under 12.
Take-out orders are available. Proceeds support a mission trip to Guatemala.
Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., holds its annual YARD SALE today, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds support the high school youth mission trip.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 511 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, launches its new GLOBAL MISSION SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall. Lynda Cock will speak on Indonesia. The Rev. John P. Cock will conduct the 10 a.m. worship. The Cocks have an extensive background in United Methodist mission work.
The senior usher board of Zion Hill Baptist Church Radford, holds its annual YOUTH AWARDS PROGRAM Sunday at 4 p.m. Mark Poindexter of Blacksburg will be the guest speaker.
St. Jude Roman Catholic Church holds its annual PICNIC Sunday, 4-9 p.m., at Bisset Park shelter No.2 (near the volleyball court). Those attending should bring a main dish and beverage.
Presbyterian Church of Radford holds its annual PICNIC Wednesday, 4-9 p.m., at Bisset Park shelter No.2. Tickets are $4. Call 639-2585.
Starting June 11, MASS for the Christiansburg Roman Catholic Community will be celebrated Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on College Street (near Radford Road). Refreshments will follow the service.
For more information, call Ned Letto, 382-8046 or Elaine Reese, 381-1944.
Summer Schedules:
St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Tyler Road, Radford, starts its summer schedule Sunday. There will be one Mass at 10 a.m. The Saturday Mass remains at 5:15 p.m. Call 639-5341 for more information.
Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., will switch to its summer schedule Sunday, with one worship service at 10 a.m.
Blacksburg Presbyterian Church's 10 a.m. summer worship schedule begins Sunday. Fellowship and refreshments follow the service, and a nursery and extended session will be available for youngsters. Call 552-2504.
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Prices Fork and Toms Creek roads, holds services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. through Aug. 14. A nursery will be available.
Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St., kicks off its summer schedule Sunday morning with a potluck breakfast at 8:30. Church school will be at 9 and morning worship at 10.
St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, will begin its summer schedule June 19 with two Sunday services: 9 a.m., with Holy Communion every week, and 10 a.m., with Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays.
Short Takes:
The Sunday school of the First Church of God, 650 Canaan Road, Christiansburg, was one of 358 Sunday schools in the Church of God - headquartered in Anderson, Ind. - recognized for achieving 10 percent or greater growth over the past year. The Christiansburg congregation experienced a 25 percent increase. The Rev. Ronald L. Mitchell is pastor. The church holds services Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:45, and Sunday school at 9:45.
The deadline is July 1 to enter the Blacksburg Baptist Church sacred choral music composition. There's a $600 top prize, and winning compositions will get a public performance this fall.
Compositions should be three to four minutes long and be for a four-part adult choir. The Rev. Dr. Joe Borden, 552-3869, has complete details.
Radford's Clothing Bank has a new outreach program called the Stork Exchange. Churches are being asked to collect maternity and infants clothing up to size 2T. Thora Jervey, 639-6447, or Lynn Wright, 639-3456, can provide more information.
Our Lady of Fatima prayer group meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., in the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church fellowship hall, 706 Harding Ave., Blacksburg.
Christian Singles Fellowship, an interdenominational group, meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at 501 Progress St. (at Faculty Street), Blacksburg.
Church Names in the News:
Dr. MARY TOM LONG has been made an honorary life member of Presbyterian Women. Long is a member of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, where she has served as an elder and deacon and as a member of several committees. From 1970 until 1978, Long was public health director for the New River District and later was regional medical director for the Virginia Department of Health.
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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