Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, December 10, 1994 TAG: 9412120024
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The Rev. James A. Dewey, Ducker's mentor during his seminary years in Louisville, Ky., eulogized his colleague and friend and offered consolation to the family. Associate Presbyter George Goodman of the Presbytery of the Peaks and Lee Hinson-Hasty, a former director of university ministry, assisted.
Ducker's family has asked those wishing to honor his memory to consider memorial gifts to:
Presbyterian Church of Radford 2nd Century Campaign, 201 Fourth St., Radford, Va. 24141.
Radford City Schools, for a music scholarship in memory of George Ducker, 1612 Wadsworth St., Radford, Va. 24141.
St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, N.C. 28352.
Louisville Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Louisville, Ky. 40205.
For more information, call the Presbyterian Church of Radford, 639-2585.
A second memorial service is set for today at 2 p.m. at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N.C., Ducker's home town. Earlier this year, his Radford congregation of approximately 250 active members helped Ducker and his wife, Lane, celebrate their 10th year at the church.
\ SERVICES
Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prices Fork and Toms Creek roads, Blacksburg, evening worship Wednesdays at 5:30. A light supper follows in the fellowship hall. 951-1000.
Holy Ghost Miracle Revival with evangelist J.B. Shelton concludes Sunday. Services are 7:30 nightly at Lighthouse Deliverance Church, 740 Radford Road, Christiansburg. Larry Carter, 382-1875, or J.B. Shelton, 381-2123.
"Liberal Christianity - Our Certain Past, Our Likely Future" is Barry Whittemore's topic Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. Guests are welcome, and a discussion and coffee follow the service. 552-3785 or 552-4749.
Christ Episcopal Church, 120 Church St., Blacksburg, has a traditional lessons-and-carols Advent service of music and scripture Sunday, 4:30 p.m. Child care is provided. The offering benefits Habitat for Humanity.
Cornerstone Fellowship, 710 Church St., Christiansburg, offers a Christmas Revival with evangelist Lane Loman Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30 nightly and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 381-2887.
Grace Assembly, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg, holds a candlelight service Dec. 18, 11 a.m. The Rev. Bob Goldstein, 381-0055.
St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, Radford, offers a penance service, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin St., offers a candlelight service Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
\ MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
The Bluegrass Inspirations and the Gospel Travelers join the Gospel Strings and the Highland Gospel Singers at the monthly gospel sing tonight at 7, at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union hall, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn. Video cameras welcome. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-7571 or 382-4654.
Gospel music artist and 1994 Gold Cross Award winner Joani Tabor performs in a Christmas concert Sunday, 9:45 a.m., at First Church of God, 650 Canaan Road (off South Franklin and Alleghany streets), Christiansburg. Tabor's latest release is "Steppin' on White Clouds." 382-6350.
The bell choir of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St., presents its annual Christmas music program Sunday during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. All are welcome.
The Shawsville High School swing choir and handbell choir share in worship Sunday, 11 a.m., at White Memorial United Methodist Church, U.S. 460. Bonnie Sitz directs the choirs. 268-5901.
The Chancel Choir of Main Street Baptist Church, Christiansburg, presents the cantata "The Gift of Christmas," Sunday, 11 a.m. and Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a canned food item to donate to a local food bank. Nursery for preschoolers available.
The New River Valley Community Chorus presents its annual Christmas concerts Sunday, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, and Monday, 8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Eighth and Wadsworth streets, Radford. John McCandlish, 639-2671.
The Schaeffer Memorial Gospel Chorus celebrates its 16th anniversary Sunday, 3:30 p.m., at Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church, High Street, Christiansburg. The Glory Landers, Zion Hill Gospel Chorus and The Willing Workers also sing. Yvonne Taylor, 381-4937.
The adult, youth and children's choirs of Trinity Baptist Church, Christiansburg, offer "Christmas Worship," Sunday, 6:30 p.m., featuring music, drama, personal testimonies and narration from "God Came Near" by Max Lucado. Nursery provided. 382-8121.
Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., presents a Christmas music and candlelight service, "Cradle the Christ with Praise," Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m. Nursery provided. Joe Borden, 552-3869.
Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin St., presents a Christmas cantata, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.
Second Chance gospel ministry appears Dec. 18, 7 p.m., at Bread of Life Chapel, Pulaski.
\ HAPPENINGS
Franklin Street United Methodist Church, Wytheville: Christmas bazaar, today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by the building fund committee. Annie Taylor, 228-4769.
Elliston Church of God, U.S. 11-460, presents the Advent drama "Shepherds in Search of a Manger" by Glena M. Jessee-King, today and Sunday, 7 p.m. Caroling precedes each performance.
Grace Assembly, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg, presents a live nativity scene, Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
The Christmas play "Dust on the Christmas Star" is presented Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., at Midway Baptist Church, North Fork Road, Ironto. Mae Long directs. All are welcome.
The youth at Cambria Baptist Church, Cambria Street and Ellett Road, present a live nativity scene Friday and Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Heritage Church, Virginia 100 (one-half mile past the New River Valley Airport), Dublin, presents a live nativity scene Dec. 21-23, 6-7:30 p.m. The Rev. Gordon Shinn, 674-0811 or 674-9220.
\ PEOPLE
The Rev. J. KEARFOTT BOYD serves as guest minister during December at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St. Boyd retired from New Dublin Presbyterian Church and lives in Riner.
The Rev. STEVE WESTON is leaving Christ Episcopal Church, Pulaski, to serve as rector of St. Matthews Church in the Diocese of West Texas. Weston has been at the church for three years. A farewell reception is Dec. 18, noon, at the parish hall. The public is welcome.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656. E-mail: Currentbev.net. Clear, sharp photographs accompanying news items are welcome. Items must be received by noon Wednesday for use in that week's column.
Having special services?
We want to tell our readers about your Christmas and New Year's services, so please let us know about them by Dec. 16. Send information on holiday services to the Current, care of Rick Lindquist, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg, Va. 24073-0540. Fax: 381-1656. E-mail: currentbev.net.
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