Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 18, 1995 TAG: 9503200014
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Brackett -in the pastoral ministry for 20 years - holds bachelors degrees from Tennessee Tech and Mount Vernon Bible College, and a masters degree from Radford University.
LENTEN OBSERVANCES
St. Mary's-Christiansburg Catholic Community, visits the Stations of the Cross Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Cambria St.
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Toms Creek and Prices Fork roads, Blacksburg, offers Lenten worship Wednesdays, noon.
The Rev. John Price Jr. of Wytheville leads the first adult study of midweek Lenten programs, Wednesdays, Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. Price's topic is "Methodists and Social Concerns." Dinner, 5:45, fellowship hall. Study groups for all ages, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery provided. 639-2807.
"A Celebration of Discipline" brings together four Blacksburg churches for Wednesday Lenten programs. Light supper, 6 p.m. Program, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Child care available. Wednesday, at Christ Episcopal Church, Church and Jackson streets, Blacksburg, the topic is "solitude."
St. Peter's Anglican Catholic Church, 230 W. First St., Christiansburg, holds Wednesday Lenten services and a program, "The Five Faces of Death," a study of the Christian understanding of death. Wednesday's program follows the service of Compline at 7:30 p.m. 382-7970.
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St., presents a "Supper and Study" series Thursdays in the fellowship hall. Light supper, 6 p.m. Bible study and discussion follow. 382-2802.
Northside Presbyterian Church, Watson and Progress streets, Blacksburg, offers a video-discussion series, "Wrestling with Angels," Thursday evenings. Informal meal, 6:30 p.m. Program, 7 p.m. 552-4327.
The Christiansburg Ministerial Association sponsors lunch and Christian fellowship Fridays during Lent. Lunch, noon. Worship 12:30-1 p.m. Program topics derive from names given to Jesus at stops on his way to the cross. Friday, Park United Methodist Church, 306 Park St, Christiansburg: Judgment Hall, "King" (Luke 23:3).
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, continues "Services for Persons Not Knowing Which Way to Turn," Sunday, focusing on caregiving. 382-2410.
The Rev. Dr. Paul Harms speaks during a Lenten series at Radford churches. March 26, Presbyterian Church of Radford, Fourth and Randolph streets: Supper, 5:30 p.m. "Lent Creates New Life," 6:30 p.m.; March 27, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road: "Lent Creates New Space," 7 p.m.; March 28, Grace Episcopal Church, Fourth and Harvey streets: Informal lunch and discussion, noon. "Lent Creates New Hope," 7 p.m. Nursery available evenings.
SERVICES
Greater Mount Zion Holiness Church, Depot Street, Christiansburg: Church school Sunday, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m., with Pastor David Mitchell. Bible study Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
"Consciousness: The Final Frontier?" is the Valerie Hardcastle's topic Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. 552-3785 or 552-8050.
The Rev. Earl Edwards of Tennessee's Freed-Hardeman University leads a Bible lessons series Sunday through Wednesday, Christiansburg Church of Christ, 1250 S. Franklin St. Sunday, Bible classes for all ages, 10 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; youth gathering, 7:30 p.m. Weekday services, 7:30 p.m. 382-3629.
Fairlawn Church of God, Peppers Ferry Road, holds revival services Sunday through Wednesday, 7 p.m., with Jerry and Lillian Wyms of Radford. 639-1511.
Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church holds revival services Sunday through Sunday with evangelist Elbert Cox. Sundays, 6:30 p.m.; weekdays, 7:30 p.m. 639-1757.
Union Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church holds a revival with evangelist Keith Linkous Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 26, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 951-1257.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Young at Heart and The Redeemers sing today, 7 p.m., Lafayette United Methodist Church, 5310 Walthall St. 268-5098.
The Gospel Strings sing today, 7 p.m., at Peak Creek Mission Church, Case Knife Road, Pulaski. 382-4654.
A community sing, featuring the Rev. Solomon Pattyfote, formerly of Jamaica, is Sunday, 3 p.m., at Pine Grove United Methodist Church at the Bastian exit, Interstate 77 between Bluefield and Wytheville. 921-3928.
The Southern Sounds sing Sunday, 6 p.m., at Oak Grove Church, Virginia 674, 2 1/2 miles south of Christiansburg. 381-1040.
The Scotts join gospel singing Sunday, 7 p.m., at Fairview Community Church, 3766 Glade Road, Blacksburg. 382-1880.
At Street Light Cafe, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg: tonight, Glen Barron; Friday, Mullins & Company; Saturday, March 25, Mark Alan Spangler and John LeMasters. 381-1006.
The Hyltons join a gospel sing March 25, 7 p.m., Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Warren and Center streets.
Second Chance appears Saturday, March 25, 7 p.m., Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church and Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m., Harris Chapel United Methodist Church, Floyd. 639-6271 or (800) 664-2434, after 5 p.m.
The Maryville College Concert Choir sings March 25, 7:30 p.m., and March 26, 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. A 6 p.m. potluck supper precedes the March 25 performance. 980-2131.
The Giles Community Chorus performs a selection of scared music March 26, 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pembroke. 544-7386.
The New River Valley Gospel Singers perform March 26, 6 p.m., First Missionary Baptist Church, New River. The Rev. Theodore Payne and choir from Waynesboro are guests. 639-5542.
HAPPENINGS
The WomenWork project of New River Valley Habitat for Humanity meets Monday, 7 p.m., Blacksburg Jewish Community Center.
Monday, 7 p.m., WTOB (channel 2), Blacksburg, presents a video of the gymnasium dedication service at Riverview Baptist Church, Ripplemead, featuring Meadowlark Lemon.
Christian Community Outreach sponsors a food ministry Thursday (and every fourth Thursday), 7 p.m., Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union hall, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn. Food boxes will be distributed to needy families following a brief worship with music. Stephen Phillips, 639-5686.
The Bethel United Methodist Church oyster-turkey dinner is March 25, 5-7:30 p.m., Radford Auto Auction building, Mud Pike Road (just off Tyler Road), Radford. Dine in or carry out. Adults, $7; ages 3-10, $3.50, under 3, free.
The New River Valley Gospel Singers' tenth anniversary banquet is March 25, 6 p.m., student lounge, New River Community College, Dublin. $10 donation. 639-6934, 639-5542 or 674-6459.
Community Christian Church, McCoy, sponsors a parents' night out March 27, 6-9 p.m. Limited space; activities and entertainment. Register by Wednesday. 731-1237.
A March for Jesus organizational meeting is March 27, 7 p.m., at Street Light Cafe, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg. 381-1006.
The Virginia Interfaith Coalition for Sudan sponsors a workshop on the crisis in Sudan, March 31 and April 1, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. Details, Charles Good, 961-3590.
Glade Baptist Church, 1600 Glade Road, Blacksburg, holds a prayer retreat April 7 and 8 featuring the Rev. E. Glenn Hinson of Baptist Theological Seminary, Richmond. Registration, 552-3394.
CHURCH SHORTS
The unusual cross draped in purple that adorns Radford's Central United Methodist Church during Lent was fashioned from the church's Chrismon tree from Advent, thus linking the two seasons. "It's, in a way, going from birth to death and resurrection," the Rev. Joe Green said.
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