Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, November 26, 1994 TAG: 9411280015
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-9 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Hanukkah - also sometimes spelled Hanuka or Chanukah - marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem by Judas Maccabaeus following the overthrow of the
Hellenic Syrians in 165 B.C. When the Jews returned to the temple, there was only enough oil to light the altar lamp for one day, but it lasted eight days.
To commemorate the miracle, Jewish families light one candle on a menorah, a traditional candleholder, each night of The Festival of Lights. Gifts also may be exchanged.
Through its CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, the Salvation Army hopes to make the holidays a little brighter for those Radford Army Ammunition Plant workers scheduled to be laid off in November and December. In cooperation with the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union, Salvation Army representatives process applications for assistance Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the OCAW union hall, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn.
Eligible families receive food baskets and Christmas toys. Applicants should provide layoff notice, legal identification, and youngsters' Social Security numbers and birth certificates.
For more information, call 980-2400.
SERVICES
Starting this evening at 7, the Roman Catholic community of St. Mary's, Christiansburg, celebrates Mass every Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1845 Cambria St., with the Rev. Louis Benoit of Holy Family Parish, Pearisburg. Pat Kaminski, 382-7589, Elaine Reese, 381-1944 or Ned Letto, 382-8046.
Living Way Christian Center holds services Sundays, 1 p.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. For more information, call the Rev. Phillip Price, 951-8990.
Holy Ghost Miracle Revival, with evangelist J.B. Shelton, is Monday through Saturday, 7:30 nightly, at Lighthouse Deliverance Church, 740 Radford Road, Christiansburg. 382-1875 or 381-2123.
HAPPENINGS
The Dayspring CrossTrainers Youth Group takes orders though Friday for Indian River citrus fruit. Grapefruit, navel oranges and more. Delivery before Christmas. Call 951-2082 for details.
Latin American Dinner, Saturday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Church and Jackson streets, Blacksburg. $9.50 for adults and $5.25 for children 12 and under. Authentic Hispanic food, music, a pinata and a door prize drawing will be featured, and a nursery will be provided. Proceeds help fund a visit to Guatemala and a project with a new sister parish there. 552-2411.
HOLIDAY BAZAARS
New Life Foursquare Church, which meets at L.I.F.E. Bible College East, 900 Life Drive, Christiansburg, holds a holiday crafts and yard sale Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, in the college gymnasium. Refreshments. 382-7100.
The GEMS of Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Third and Phlegar streets, hold a Christmas bazaar Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bonnie Roberts, 731-0166.
The women of Full Gospel Grace Tabernacle, Noblin Street, Radford (near Belle Heth Elementary School) have their Christmas bazaar Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shirley Price, 674-5382.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Won by One appears in concert tonight at 7 at Belview United Methodist Church, Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg. 639-1230 or 382-6286.
The George Abbas family presents a mini musical concert Sunday, 10:45 a.m., at Trinity Baptist Church, Christiansburg. 382-8121.
The New River Valley Community Chorus presents its annual Christmas concerts Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, and Monday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Eighth and Wadsworth streets, Radford. John McCandlish, 639-2671.
SHORTS
Abundant Life Fellowship (Pilot Pentecostal Holiness Church), 4491 Old Pike Road (Virginia 615) opens its free clothes closet to the public Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. 382-4443 or 745-2214.
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.
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.
Members of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. can keep up with church happenings, hear devotionals and special reports by calling the toll-free VoiceLine at (800) 872-3283.
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
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