Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, August 6, 1994 TAG: 9408090017
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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Habitat for Humanity broke ground for the project in June. The house-raising is a joint effort of Habitat and Cluster 11 of the Presbytery of the Peaks, which includes: Belspring, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Dublin, Fairlawn, Narrows, New Dublin, Northside, Old Brick, Pearisburg, Pulaski, Radford, Roanoke Valley and Walker's Creek Presbyterian churches.
Additional volunteers are welcome, especially those with construction or building experience. So are financial contributions. Contact one of the Presbyterian churches to help.
"Famous Kids of the Bible" is the theme of the fourth annual MUSIC CAMP '94 Monday through Friday at Pulaski's First United Methodist Church, 135 Fourth St. Children and youth select to study various aspects of music and drama, sign language or video and sound production during the week. Barbara Shomo directs the camp, which has about 50 enrollees this season. This year, more adults and youth are participating, she said "This is sort of an inter-generational program."
The public gets to sample the fruits of their efforts when the campers present "Famous Kids of the Bible" Sunday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist church. They perform Aug. 21 at Dublin United Methodist Church, and Sept. 11 at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church.
The campers also present selections Aug. 14 during First United Methodist's 9 a.m. worship service, and Aug. 21 at Pages Meetinghouse.
REVIVALS
Cornerstone Fellowship (formerly St. John's Fellowship) in Christiansburg, tonight at 7:30 and Sunday at 11 a.m., with dinner to follow on the grounds, and at 6 p.m. Take Exit 114 from I-81 and head south on Riner Road (Virginia 8). Then, turn west on Flanagan Road and go approximately one-half mile to the revival tent. Pastor Charles Smith, 381-2887.
Statewide Camp meeting of the Churches of God, headquartered in Anderson, Ind., continues through Sunday at Christiansburg's Camp Christi, 4704 Roanoke Road. Evangelist is the Rev. Jon Lambert. 382-6350.
The 35th interdenominational Holiness Camp Meeting, with the Rev. Guy Hartsock of Bassett, continues through next Sunday at Bible Holiness Church, 611 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg. Services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Children's service daily at 6:30 p.m. Pastor H. D. Sawyer, 382-8743.
Midway Community Church, Virginian Drive off Merrimac Road, Christiansburg, Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 10-14, 7 p.m., with the Rev. Willy Yeats. 381-9721.
Evangelist Barbara Rose preaches at Childress Church of God, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14. Services 7 each evening and Sunday morning at 11. Pastor Philip Newby, 639-1499.
The Congregational Holiness Virginia Conference annual camp meeting starts Aug. 15 at the campgrounds on Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville. Services 7:30 nightly. Pastor John Smith, 268-2152.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
The Greenes and the Nippers, tonight at 7 at the New River Valley Fair, Dublin, sponsored by WBLB. Gate admission includes grandstand seating for the concerts. $5, adults; $2, children 6-11; free, children under 6. Chair seating is $3 extra.
The Martin Family presents The McKameys Thursday, 7 p.m., at Auburn High School, Virginia 8. $10 at the door and $8 in advance. 381-1137 (Blue Ridge Heating and Air Conditioning) or 382-1954.
Michael Brown, Saturday, 7-11 p.m., at Straight Street Youth Center, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg. Brown, of Roanoke, just released his first album, "Cover Me." He performs for the center's coffee house. Free admission. 381-1006 or 381-5031.
HAPPENINGS
St. Peter's Anglican Catholic Church, 230 W. First St., across from Kroger's parking lot), Christiansburg, holds a yard and clothing sale today, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 13.
Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church holds its annual homecoming Sunday with lunch at 12:45. The Southern Sounds sing at 2 p.m. Pastor John Smith, 268-2152.
Blacksburg Baptist Church sponsors its annual ice cream social for senior adults Friday, 5 p.m., at Caboose Park. The event moves indoors to the Fellowship Hall in case of rain.
Gateway Baptist Church, 2196 Harding Road, Blacksburg, holds "Fun Day at Gateway," Saturday, Aug. 13, 5-8 p.m. at the church. All are welcome for the hamburger cookout, games, puppets, prizes, Bible stories and more. Call the church, 552-2184, or Sherry Burke, 382-1452.
Centennial Christian Church, McCoy, breaks ground for a new church building during its homecoming Aug. 14 A potluck luncheon follows the 11 a.m. worship service, and the groundbreaking ceremony gets under way at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Gordon Lee, 639-6196.
The summer reading program at Radford Church of God in Christ, Russell Avenue, meets Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8, through Aug. 18, for storytelling, creative writing, library trips and refreshments. The church needs good, used books for this educational endeavor. 639-5948.
VACATION BIBLE/ CHURCH SCHOOL
Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church: Aug. Sunday through Friday, 7 each evening.
Tried Stone Christian Center, 2100 N. Main St., Blacksburg: Monday through Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 953-1522.
Christiansburg Church of God of Prophecy, Craig Street: Wednesday through Saturday, 6:45-9 p.m. 674-5408 or 382-0608.
Community Christian Church, Newbern (across from the former Burlington plant): Aug. 15-19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for all ages. Transportation or information: 674-4308.
Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church, 1406 Giles Road, NE: Aug. 15-19, 7-9 p.m., for all ages. 552-4924.
Anath Baptist Church, 3995 Roanoke Road (atop Christiansburg Mountain): Aug. 15-19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for all ages. Pastor Sam Hancock, 552-1639.
by CNB