Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, January 14, 1995 TAG: 9501170039
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
At the 11 a.m. worship, Joyce Simpkins, a Pulaski County educator, talks about her experiences on a cultural exchange to Russia, and Trinity's choirs - directed by Cindy Webb - present music with an international theme.
The second annual global mission congregational event is at 4 p.m. Mike Maxey, vice president of admissions services at Roanoke College, speaks on "Lutheran Presence in Korea." Maxey has been to Korea recently as part of the college's effort to "internationalize" its academic program and student population.
A supper featuring international cuisine gets under way at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall. An international singalong follows.
Visitors are welcome at the service and events. For more information, call Elrica Graham, 980-4640.
SERVICES
The Rev. A. Heath Light, bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, visits St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Roanoke and East Main streets, Christiansburg, Sunday, 10 a.m., to preside at confirmation, preach and celebrate Holy Communion.
"Nuns Who Made Music: Subversives and Saints" is Linda Plaut's topic Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. A discussion and coffee follow the service. 552-3785 or 552-8050.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Heavenly Vision and The Otis Linkous Singers join The Highland Gospel Singers and The Gospel Strings tonight at 7 for the monthly gospel sing at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union building, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn (across from Food Lion). Admission is free, and video cameras are welcome. The Rev. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-7571 or 382-4654.
Second Chance appears tonight at 7 at Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church, Floyd, and Sunday, 11 a.m., at Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Southern Gospel trio returns to Belview United Methodist Church Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. 639-6271 or (800) 664-2434, after 4 p.m.
HAPPENINGS
Belmont Baptist Church screens the video "The Years of the Beast" Sunday, 6 p.m. Margi Obryan, 382-0683.
A potluck fellowship supper is set for Wednesday, 6 p.m., at Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St.
Lutheran Campus Ministry, the Newman Community and Cooper House at Virginia Tech are among sponsors of a "World Game" workshop Jan. 28, 1-5 p.m., in the Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Game participants interact on a huge world map serving as a game board for events simulating global problems, resource distribution and politics. Teams try to solve their area's problems. The idea is to prepare people for responsible global citizenship. Participation is free, but space is limited. To register, call 951-1000. Bill King has more information at 552-0066 or 552-2015.
PEOPLE
The Rev. RUDI GELSEY of New York joins The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Road, Blacksburg, on an interim basis Sunday to lead the congregation and help plan its growth. Gelsey plans to stay in Blacksburg through mid-April. Gelsey, a native of Austria, is retired. During the winter months, he and his wife travel south to serve congregations without a minister. Sunday, Gelsey eulogizes Martin Luther King, whom he knew.
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