Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, October 22, 1994 TAG: 9410250015
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
If you or your church can help, call The Salvation Army for details at 980-2400.
Fairlawn Church of God, Peppers Ferry Road (Virginia 114), Fairlawn commemorates its 20th year with the week-long HOMECOMING 94 Sunday through Oct. 30. The Rev. Keith Gunter, state overseer for the Church of God, speaks Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship. Dinner follows at 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The Sounds of Victory minister in song at 2 p.m. There is no night service Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday, the Rev. Dr. T.L. Lowery and associates hold services at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, the Rev. James Garlen, a former pastor of Fairlawn Church of God, preaches at 7 nightly. Garlen also speaks at morning worship Sunday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. For more information, call the church at 639-1511.
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, New River, celebrates its 122nd anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. Guests at the observance include the Rev. Dr. William Weldon and the choir of First Baptist Church on West Street, Radford.
For more information, call Victoria Snell, 674-4843.
SERVICES & REVIVALS
Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren celebrates homecoming Sunday, with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Richard Thomas preaches. A potluck luncheon follows.
Revival services and singing continue through Sunday with evangelist Bob Smith at Ellett Valley Pentecostal Church, 1264 Misty Hill Circle. Services are 7 p.m. nightly and 10:15 a.m. Sunday. 639-5664 or 552-7113.
Revival services at Fairview Community Church, 3766 Glade Road, Blacksburg, conclude tonight at 7:30. 382-9086.
"Autumn: An Intergenerational Dialogue on Leaving Home" is Judy Snoke's topic 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.
"The Bible, the Church and AIDS" is the Rev. Vernon Miller's sermon topic Sunday, 10:55 a.m., at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St.
Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Phlegar Street, announces revival services and singing Sunday through Wednesday with the Rev. David Bain. Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and weeknights at 7.
First Wesleyan Church, 1406 Giles Road, Blacksburg, holds revival services Pastor Randy Garner Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and weeknights at 7. A nursery is provided. 552-4924.
Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, offers revival services with the Rev. Alex Day Sunday through Oct. 30. Services both Sundays at 7 p.m. and weeknights at 7:30.
Lighthouse Deliverance Church, 740 Radford Road (U.S. 11 between Radford and Christiansburg), holds revival services the the Rev. Harless Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Larry Carter, 382-1875 or 381-0842.
Bible Holiness Church, 611 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg holds services with evangelist Robert Lands Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 each night.
Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church holds revival services with Jimmy Hilliard and The Singing Hills Tuesday through Sunday, 7 p.m.
The Salvation Army, 525 Commerce St., Pulaski, has a revival service Oct. 31, 6:45 p.m. Second Chance will sing.
Church Women United of Blacksburg sponsor the annual World Community Day, Friday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 309 E. Clay St., Blacksburg. "Go, See and Act as Sisters" is this year's theme. All women are welcome. 951-1520.
HAPPENINGS
The PARfm Radio Network's "Two Days of Destiny" on-air fall fund-raising campaign concludes tonight at midnight. The non-commercial, contemporary Christian network includes WPIN (91.5 and 102.5 FM) in the New River Valley and WPIR (91.3 FM) in the Roanoke Valley. The stations are totally listener-supported. Donors should call 951-9791 or (800) 627-9747.
The fall festival at Glenwood United Methodist Church, Barren Springs starts today at 7 a.m. with a country breakfast. A hot dog lunch begins at noon. Crafts and baked goods will be on sale and apple butter will be made.
The Royal Rangers of Radford Pentecostal Holiness Church, Second and Ingles streets, hold a hot dog and bake sale today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the church.
The Christiansburg Antique Showsale to benefit St. Peter's Anglican Church is Friday, Oct. 28,10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Adults, $2, children under 10, $1. Food available. Chris Overstreet, 382-8876.
Lighthouse Deliverance Church, 740 Radford Road (U.S. 11 between Radford and Christiansburg), holds an auction of antiques and other items today at 10 a.m. to benefit its building fund. The Rev. Larry Carter, 382-1875.
The adult contemporary class begins "Thoughts about God and Us," Sunday, 10 a.m., at Northside Presbyterian Church, 1017 Progress Street, Blacksburg.
A new Judaic issues forum begins Monday when Itzhak Oren, minister for congressional affairs at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, speaks at 6:30 p.m. in the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, Virginia Tech. Oren will talk on "The Middle East: Past, Present and Future." A reception follows. David Barzilai, 231-7665.
The annual fall holiday bazaar at Park United Methodist Church, 303 Park St., Christiansburg, starts Saturday, Oct. 29, at 9 a.m. Saturday. Homemade baked goods, holiday crafts and handmade items on sale. Turkey dinner is served starting around 10:30 a.m. Carry-out meals are available. Adults, $4, Children 6-12, $2.50, under 6, free.
Rockford United Methodist Church, Viscoe Road (Virginia 679), off Peppers Ferry Road (Virginia 114), Fairlawn, holds a spaghetti supper and bake sale Saturday, Oct. 29, 4-7 p.m. $4 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for families of four or more. A haunted house will be open 6-8 p.m. Proceeds help send the youth group to the Resurrection '95 youth rally.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church is host to Living Waters from Shawsville tonight at 7.
Second Chance performs Sunday, 10 a.m., at the Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church. 639-6271 or (800) 664-2434 after 4 p.m.
Young at Heart and The Gospel Strings are among groups appearing at a benefit gospel sing Saturday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., at Midway Community Church, Virginia Drive (off Merrimac Road). A freewill offering benefits Charlie and Rachel Altizer to help pay medical bills. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-4654 or Jerry Buckner, 381-9721.
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church holds a retirement reception to honor the Rev. and Mrs. Vernon D. Miller, Oct. 30, 3-5 p.m. at the church fellowship hall, 107 W. Main St.
SHORT TAKES
In an effort to stem a growing sense of polarization within society, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, Church and Eakin streets, has begun a midweek study of contemporary issues. The group - open to all - meets Wednesday evenings at 7:30 through Nov. 9. The Rev. Cameron Murchison, moderates. 552-2504.
The Rev. Joe Burton, pastor of First Baptist Church, Radford, has been re-elected chairman of the Bluefield College Board of Trustees. Burton is a 1965 graduate of the school.
Lewis Mikell and Larry Phillips of Church of Christ, 1250 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg, are in Ukraine to teach the gospel.
Construction on a Habitat for Humanity house in Christiansburg now is set to begin Saturday, 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.
The Christian Growth Center Youth Group meets Sundays, 6-9 p.m., at Straight Street Youth Center, 300 N. Franklin St. Christiansburg. Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets the first Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at Straight Street. 381-1006.
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