Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 25, 1995 TAG: 9503270026
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Sunday, dedication of the church's new $500,000 building begins at 9:30 a.m. Several former pastors and the Rev. Gordon Woolard, the present minister, will participate.
n open house next weekend continues the celebration. he public is welcome April 1, noon-3 p.m., and April 2, 2-4 p.m. For more information, call 552-3364 or 953-1018.
The Rev. Scott McCormick Jr. - author of the recently published book "Behold the Man: Re-reading Gospels, Re-humanizing Jesus" - preaches Sunday, 11 a.m., at Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St. A coffee follows the service, and McCormick will autograph copies of his book, an historical analysis of the popular theological images of Jesus.
McCormick was the minister at Tyler Memorial Church from 1958 to 1965.
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.
Midweek Lenten programs are Wednesdays, Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. Dinner, 5:45 p.m., 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 Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, Church and Eakin streets, the topic is "Service-Submission."
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. The program follows the service of evening prayer 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, Our Saviour Lutheran Church and Christiansburg Catholic Community, 1845 Cambria St., Christiansburg: Golgotha, "Innocent Man" (Luke 23:47).
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, continues "Services for Persons Not Knowing Which Way to Turn," Sunday, focusing on stress. 382-2410.
The Rev. Dr. Paul Harms speaks during a Lenten series at Radford churches. Sunday, Presbyterian Church of Radford, Fourth and Randolph streets: Supper, 5:30 p.m. "Lent Creates New Life," 6:30 p.m.; Monday, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road: "Lent Creates New Space," 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Grace Episcopal Church, Fourth and Harvey streets: Informal lunch and discussion, noon. "Lent Creates New Hope," 7 p.m. Nursery available evenings.
SERVICES
Union Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church continues a revival with evangelist Keith Linkous today, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 951-1257.
"Preparing for the 21st Century" is the The Rev. Rudi Gelsey'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.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 155 Dunlap Drive, Christiansburg, holds a "Come to Jesus Rally," Sunday, 11 a.m. Mark Alan Spangler leads with testimony and song. Nursery provided. George Bulson, 382-0691.
Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, holds revival services with evangelist Doug Eccles Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., weekdays at 7 p.m. Nursery provided. 552-5070.
Central United Methodist Church, 803 Wadsworth St., Radford, holds revival services Sunday through Tuesday with the Rev. Dr. Tommy Tyson. Nursery Provided. Services at noon and nightly at 7 p.m. 639-3529.
HAPPENINGS
The Senior High Youth at Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St., holds a yard sale today, 8 a.m., fellowship hall. Proceeds help the Montreat and mission trips.
The Bethel United Methodist Church oyster-turkey dinner is today, 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 today, 6 p.m., student lounge, New River Community College, Dublin. $10 donation. 639-6934, 639-5542 or 674-6459.
First Church of God, 650 Canaan Road (off Alleghany Road and South Franklin Street), Christiansburg presents "Dravecky, A Story of Courage and Grace," Sunday, 9:45 a.m., the inspirational story of major league pitcher Dave Dravecky and his battle against cancer.
Fairlawn Church of God, Peppers Ferry Road, kicks off its 1995 spring growth campaign, "God Gives the Increase," Sunday, which is "Bring a Friend Day." Sunday school is at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. 639-1511.
A March for Jesus organizational meeting is Monday, 7 p.m., at Street Light Cafe, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg. 381-1006.
Christian Business and Professional Women - After 5 meet Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Appalachian Building, Pulaski. The catered buffet is $6.95. Reservations end Sunday. 980-0625, 980-6966 or 980-6558.
The Virginia Interfaith Coalition for Sudan sponsors a workshop on the crisis in Sudan, Friday and Saturday, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. Charles Good, 961-3590.
Central United Methodist Church, 803 Wadsworth St., Radford, holds a CARE ministry seminar Friday and Saturday. $20 includes meals, materials and a copy of the book, "Can the Pastor Do It Alone?" by the Rev. Dr. Melvin J. Steinbron. Registration ends Tuesday. For details, call the church, 639-3529.
College students of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Shadow Lake Road, Blacksburg, present the sixth annual "Kid's Super Saturday" April 1, 10 a.m.-noon, for youngsters ages 3-11. Puppet show, singing, crafts and games. Free. Kathy Ribbens, 552-8851.
The drama group Voices of Vision of First Baptist Church, Narrows, presents "Emmanuel Has Come," April 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m., Old Narrows High School annex. Free.
Harvest Baptist Church, 201 Lucas Drive, Blacksburg, recognizes the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech police departments during its April 2 morning worship during "Honor Law Enforcement Officer Sunday." 552-1267.
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.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
The Gospel Strings appear tonight at 7, Draper Christian Church, Exit 92 off Interstate 81. 382-4654 or 382-7571.
At Street Light Cafe, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg tonight, Mark Alan Spangler and John LeMasters. 381-1006.
The Hyltons join a gospel sing today, 7 p.m., Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Warren and Center streets.
Second Chance appears today, 7 p.m., Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church and Sunday, 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 today, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. A 6 p.m. potluck supper precedes tonight's performance. 980-2131.
The Giles Community Chorus performs a selection of scared music Sunday, 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pembroke. 544-7386.
The New River Valley Gospel Singers perform Sunday, 6 p.m., First Missionary Baptist Church, New River. The Rev. Theodore Payne and choir from Waynesboro are guests. 639-5542.
The Wesley Singers from Virginia Tech present "A Celebration of Praise for All Seasons," Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford. A catered dinner at 5:45 p.m. is $3.50 for adults, $2 for children under 12, $10 family maximum. Reservations by Monday, noon, 639-2807.
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.
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