
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, February 9, 1995                   TAG: 9503180002
SECTION: NEIGHBORS                    PAGE: E9   EDITION: METRO 
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RELIGION BRIEFS

A NEW SWIMMING POOL is under construction at Camp Alta Mons, the United Methodist retreat center near Shawsville. Costing about $150,000, the pool, which will be accessible to those in wheelchairs, is expected to be in use by Memorial Day. Funds for the pool were raised during a drive several years ago.

UNITY OF ROANOKE VALLEY will begin a new format for its Sunday morning services in March. The 9 a.m. worship will have a focus of contemplation with music to encourage quiet reflection. At 11 a.m., the celebration focus will be more joyful with greetings of worshipers and more spirited music. The worship center is at 3300 Green Ridge Road.

LISA FOUTZ has joined the staff of Villa Heights Baptist Church as its outreach secretary. A member of the congregation, she succeeds Nell Nienke who held the position for seven years.

A DISASTER REBUILDING TEAM, sponsored by Lutheran Cooperative Ministry of the Roanoke Valley, will go to Albany, Ga., March 19-26 to continue rebuilding after last summer's floods in the area. Volunteers will work as part of the national Lutheran Disaster Relief agency, which provides sleeping space and two meals daily. Call 774-2905 to offer skills or money.

Send information to Frances Stebbins, Neighbors, PO Box 2491, Roanoke ,Va. 24010-2491 by noon Thursday.

by CNB