Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, October 1, 1994 TAG: 9411020030
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
"This course is going to help people approach their marriage from the aspect of, 'What does God intend?'" he said. The 26-week course is intended to help couples prepare for "healthy, God-centered marriages that will grow and flourish over an entire lifetime."
Participants will use the Southern Baptist Convention book "I Take Thee to Be My Spouse: Bible Study for Newlyweds." Topics include - but are not limited to - finances, communication, conflict resolution and the roles of husband and wife. "We'll look at all areas of a Christian lifestyle," Batton explained, adding that he expects commitment to the program, which will involve prayer, study, application and social time outside the classroom. "It will be anything but boring," he said.
Early registration is available. The Rev. Russell Segelquist has details and directions to the church at 382-2490, days, or 381-1564, evenings.
\ Over 400 pastors and lay delegates are expected to be on hand Monday through Thursday on the campus of L.I.F.E. Bible College East in Christiansburg for the ANNUAL CONVENTION of the Southeast District of the Foursquare Gospel Church. The public is welcome to attend the convention's evening sessions that begin at 7.
District Supervisor Glenn Burris Jr. addresses the opening night gathering. The Rev. Dr. John Holland, president of the Los Angeles-based International Foursquare Gospel Church, is featured speaker Tuesday night. The Rev. Dr. Jerry Cook, a well-known author, speaks Wednesday evening. The convention concludes Thursday with a message and presentation by the Rev. Dale Evrist, pastor of New Song Christian Fellowship, Brentwood, Tenn.
L.I.F.E. Bible College East trains men and women for ministry in the Foursquare Church. It relocated from Ohio to Christiansburg in 1987.
\ SERVICES and REVIVALS John Baros-Johnson speaks 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.
Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church, New River, observes Family Remembrance Day Sunday. Worship at 11 celebrates World Communion Sunday. A covered-dish dinner follows at 1 p.m. Pastor Will Shewey, 639-5185, or Linda Hanshew, 639-0324.
Manny Brotman, founder and president of the Messianic Jewish Movement International, speaks Sunday at the 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. services at the Radford Church of God in Christ on Russell Avenue as part of the church's "Israel Day" observances. Singer Sandra Sheskin accompanies Brotman. 639-5948.
Oak Grove Church, 21/2 miles south of Christiansburg on Virginia 674, holds revival services with evangelist Mike Reynolds today through Friday, 7:30 nightly.
Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 8838 Floyd Highway, has revival services Oct. 9-13 with the Rev. Richard Thomas. Singing begins at 7:15 each night. 929-4749.
\ HOMECOMINGS North Fork Baptist Church: Today, worship at 11 a.m., picnic lunch at 12:30 p.m. Singspiration at 1:30 p.m.
Northside Presbyterian Church, Blacksburg, celebrates its 50th anniversary Sunday. The congregation also plans a symbolic groundbreaking for an expansion and remodeling of the church building on Progress and Watson streets. The anniversary celebration begins at 11 a.m. with worship and Holy Communion. A luncheon follows at 1 p.m. 552-4327.
St.Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg: Oct. 9, with fellowship 9-9:45 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Art Wingfield. A covered-dish dinner follows at 12:30 p.m., and the afternoon musical program and ice cream social start at 2 p.m.
\ HAPPENINGS
The Lord's Acre sale of Montgomery County is today at the Radford Auto Auction Building off Tyler Road (exit 109 off Interstate 81). Food served until 3 p.m. Gospel music by The Tabernacle Trio, Second Chance, River's Edge, The Scotts, Young at Heart and Abby Green.
Mount Zion Lutheran Church, New Mount Zion Road (Virginia 655), Blacksburg, holds Olde Timey Days today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with applebutter and molasses making, quilting, live music and a country store. 552-6526.
The Rev. Vernon Miller begins a five-session Sunday school class on Presbyterian Church history, polity and theology Sunday, 9:30 a.m., at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St.
St.Francis Anglican Church, Christiansburg, holds the traditional blessing of the animals Sunday in the church yard following the service of Holy Communion with the Rev. Canon Wallace Shields.
RU Presbyterian student fellowship meets Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. for Bible study and 7:30 for the regular meeting, in the Blue Ridge Room in Heth Hall, Radford University. Rob Skaer, 639-2585.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg, presents a program for families of children with epilepsy Thursday, 7-9 p.m., in the library. Radford University student Amanda Harkrader, who developed seizures following an accident, speaks. Admission is free. Child care is available. Leslie Hager-Smith, 552-3249.
The Unmarrieds of Berean House Mission, 2195 Roanoke Road, Christiansburg, present the seminar "Attending Upon the Lord Without Distraction," a two-part series for unmarried believers Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. both days. Darlene Allen, 381-4877.
Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church, Alleghany Spring Road, has its fall festival Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 8 a.m. Games, crafts, lunch, auction and more. 268-2152.
The Giles County Lord's acre sale is Oct. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Giles High School. Baked goods, plate lunches, ham biscuits and other food, crafts, and gospel music throughout the day. Proceeds benefit the Giles County Lord's Acre Fellowship churches. Beverley Cheney, 921-4973.
Seneca Baptist Church, U.S. 460, Elliston, has its fall festival Oct. 8, 8 a.m., with breakfast, dinners at $4, yard sale items. Proceeds benefit the parking lot paving fund. Pastor Virgil McHone, 268-1455, or Elizabeth Fisher, 380-3001.
\ MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
N' Harmony sings tonight at 7 at Pearisburg Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1505 Wenonah Ave. Free admission. Gary Kinder, 921-2826.
The Southern Statesmen sing during homecoming Oct. 9, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg First Church of God, 110 E. Roanoke St. 552-3404.
The Mannon Family and the Carl Basham Singers join the Gospel Strings and the Highland Gospel Singers for the monthly gospel sing Oct. 8, 7 p.m., at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union hall, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn. Free admission, and video cameras are welcome. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-7571 or 382-4654.
\ SHORT TAKES
Construction on a Habitat for Humanity house in Christiansburg now is set to begin Oct. 29. Several New River Valley and Roanoke Valley Presbyterian congregations have joined forces to finance the project and provide volunteers.
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.
Take Courage is a new support group for women, sponsored by Remnant Ministries-Berean House Mission, 2195 Roanoke Road, Christiansburg (just past Pilot Homes). Darlene Allen has details at 381-4877.
The New River Valley Church Hotline provides information and announcements on Main Street Baptist, St.Paul United Methodist, Christiansburg Mennonite Fellowship, Trinity Baptist and the Virginia Tech Baptist Student Union. Call 382-2046.
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.
by CNB