Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, December 17, 1994 TAG: 9412190034
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
"There are a lot of hungry people" in the valley, said Carl Schmidt, a member of the service ministry committee that oversees the project. He said 800 pounds of spuds went to the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program for distribution, while another 1,500 pounds were divided among about 150 families not served by the program.
Schmidt said the church would like to expand the project, which has yielded over 7,000 pounds of potatoes since its inception. "We still have more land, but not enough people to work it right now," he explained. Between two dozen and three dozen people - including some of the recipients - are directly involved in the garden project at any given time, and Schmidt said anyone who has a need is eligible to share in the bounty.
This year's harvest was down a bit over last year's, Schmidt reported. "We had quite a time with beetles."
For more information, call Schmidt at 382-7566 or 382-2223.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans open a new STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER at 401 Washington St., Blacksburg, adjacent to the Virginia Tech campus. The facility is part of the church's efforts to reach out to young, single adult church members as well as to non-members. Participants can enroll in the church's Institute of Religion program and become involved in the Latter-day Saint Student Association, a church collegiate service organization.
Denise Allen has more information at 961-0755.
SERVICES
A Christmas Revival with evangelist Lane Loman continues tonight at 7:30 and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship, 710 Church St., Christiansburg. 381-2887.
Holy Communion and a Christmas pageant are offered Sunday, 10 a.m., at St. Francis Anglican Church, Wilson and Progress streets, Blacksburg. 552-1771 or 552-9011.
"Anthroposophy: Can There be a Spiritual Science" is David Coe'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 552-8050.
Newport-Mount Olivet Church, Virginia 42 East, has a carol service for families Sunday, 11 a.m. 544-7183.
Grace Assembly, 2030 Redwood Drive, Christiansburg, holds a candlelight service Sunday, 11 a.m. The Rev. Bob Goldstein, 381-0055.
St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, Radford, offers a penance service, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin St., offers a candlelight service Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., presents the children's Christmas musical Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m.
St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, presents a Christmas cantata Sunday at 11 a.m. and a children's Christmas program at 6 p.m. 552-0879.
The chancel choir and chancel ringers of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St., present a Christmas music program Sunday during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. The plum pudding festival and children's choir program are at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
The senior choir of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fifth and North Washington streets, Pulaski, presents "The Christmas Light," a cantata, Sunday, 11 a.m. The Sunday church school Christmas program, "Gifts from the Heart" is Sunday at 5 p.m. A covered-dish supper follows in the fellowship hall. 980-3624.
The choir of Faith Christian Church, 1125 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, offers the cantata "Christmas, Sing Noel!" Sunday, 11 a.m. The public is welcome.
Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin St., presents a Christmas cantata Sunday, 11 a.m.
The choir presents selections from Handel's "The Messiah" Sunday, 11 a.m., at White Memorial United Methodist Church, U.S. 460, Shawsville.
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. 268-5901.
The Sunday school musical program "The Three Kings" is Sunday, 6 p.m., at Valley Presbyterian Church, 200 Roberta St., Narrows. 726-7622 or 726-2399.
The Chancel Choir of Main Street Baptist Church, Christiansburg, presents the cantata "The Gift of Christmas," Sunday, 7 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a canned food item to donate to a local food bank. Nursery for preschoolers available.
Second Chance gospel ministry appears Sunday, 7 p.m., at Bread of Life Chapel, Pulaski.
Community Christmas carolers are invited to gather Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Newport-Mount Olivet Church, Virginia 42 East. 544-7183.
The Belspring United Methodist Church youth choir presents a Christmas concert Thursday, 7 p.m. at the church on Depot Road. 639-9713.
The choir of Full Gospel Grace Tabernacle, 908 Noblin St., Radford, offers the cantata "More than Just a Story" Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
HAPPENINGS
Belmont Baptist Church presents a Christmas play Sunday, 6 p.m.
Grove United Methodist Church, Tyler Avenue, Radford, holds a covered-dish Christmas dinner, Sunday, 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall. The children's Christmas play, "Christmas Treasures," follows at 7 in the sanctuary.
Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, presents the play "Why Christmas," Sunday, 7 p.m.
The Christmas play "Dust on the Christmas Star" is offered Monday, 7:30 p.m., at Midway Baptist Church, North Fork Road, Ironto. All are welcome.
Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St., holds a family Christmas dinner Wednesday, 6 p.m. $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for children 6 to 10 years old. Children under 5 are free. 639-2585.
Heritage Church, Virginia 100 (one-half mile past the New River Valley Airport) presents a live nativity scene Wednesday through Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. The Rev. Gordon Shinn, 674-0811 or 674-9220.
Santa Claus is the Christmas show guest speaker Thursday, 7 p.m., at Banger's Mountain Pentecostal Holiness Church, Walton.
Community Christian Church, Virginia 682, Newbern presents a live nativity scene Thursday, 7-8 p.m., and Saturday (Christmas Eve), 8-9 p.m.
PEOPLE
PEGGY BEASLEY begins Jan. 1 as the new treasurer at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St.
A farewell reception for The Rev. STEVE WESTON of Christ Episcopal Church, Pulaski, is Sunday, noon, at the parish hall. The public is welcome. Weston, who's been at the church for three years, is leaving to serve as rector of St. Matthew's Church in the Diocese of West Texas.
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.
by CNB