Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, April 8, 1995 TAG: 9504110034
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The Seder is at the center of Passover - the most important family celebration of the Jewish calendar. In Jewish homes, family members cook a ceremonial meal, complete with symbolic foods, glasses of wine and accoutrements, and read from a prayer book - the Haggadah - that details a ceremony also steeped in symbolism.
During Passover, many Jews avoid bread and eat only unleavened matzoh. Memorial prayers - the Yizkor - are recited in the synagogue on the last morning of Passover.
PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK SERVICES|
(NOTE: A listing of Easter services will appear in the Friday's New River Current)
Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St. (552-3869): Wednesday, Communion, 6:30 p.m. (Come as you are).
Christ Episcopal Church, 120 Church St., Blacksburg (552-2411): Sunday, Liturgy of the Palms, Holy Eucharist, 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Reading of the entire gospel of Luke, 7 p.m.; Thursday, Penitential Order, Holy Eucharist, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Liturgy, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, Paschal candle-lighting, baptism, Holy Eucharist, vigil, 7:30 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church, Pearisburg (921-4037): Sunday, Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m.
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St. (382-2802): Sunday, worship, with children's and bell choirs, 10:55 a.m.; Thursday, Communion, 7:30 p.m., fellowship hall; Friday, church open for meditation, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Third Avenue and Downey Street, Radford (639-4419): Thursday, candlelight service, 7:30 p.m.
Floyd United Methodist Church (651-4490): Thursday, Communion and Service of Tenebrae, 7:30 p.m., Copper Hill Chapel.
Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Toms Creek and Prices Fork roads, Blacksburg (951-1000): Sunday, Holy Communion, procession with palms and Easter cantata, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Thursday, Holy Communion, noon and 7 p.m.; Friday, services at noon and 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, Easter vigil and Holy Communion, 7 p.m.
Northside Presbyterian Church, Watson and Progress streets, Blacksburg (552-4327): Thursday, Tenebrae service with Holy Communion, 7:30 p.m.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1845 Cambria St., Christiansburg (382-2223): Sunday, procession with palms, 10 a.m.; Thursday, Holy Communion, 7 p.m.; Friday, story of humanity's sin and God's love, 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St. (639-2585): Thursday, Maundy Thursday service, 7:30 p.m.
Pulaski Ministerial Association: Friday, Good Friday service, noon-12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Jefferson Avenue and Third Street.
St. Francis' Anglican Church, Wilson and Progress streets, Blacksburg (552-1771): Sunday, blessing of palms and Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Holy Communion, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Holy Communion, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, church open all day for prayer with services at noon and 7:30 p.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, just outside Radford (639-5341): Palm Sunday services today, 5:15 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.; Monday, prayer service, 7 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, services, 7 p.m.; Thursday, church open all night for prayer, 7 p.m.; Friday, Stations of the Cross, 12:15 p.m., Veneration of the Cross, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, Easter vigil, 8:30 p.m.
St. Mary's-Christiansburg Catholic Community (552-4607): Tuesday, 7 p.m., Stations of the Cross, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1845 Cambria St.; Thursday, Mass, 7 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Tyler Road, Radford, and 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, Harding Avenue, Blacksburg; Friday, Stations of the Cross, 12:15 p.m., St. Jude's; Veneration of the Cross, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg (382-2410): Sunday, the series "Services for Persons Not Knowing Which Way to Turn" concludes with "Dealing with Long-Term Illness."
St. Peter's Anglican Catholic Church, 230 W. First St., Christiansburg (382-7970): Palm Sunday, Matins and Holy Communion, 8:20 a.m.; Holy Eucharist and blessing and distribution of palms, 10 a.m.; Monday and Tuesday, Holy Communion, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m.; Service of Tenebrae, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Festal Holy Eucharist, Mass, Seder and Vigil begin at 6 p.m.; Good Friday, liturgy, Veneration of the Cross and Mass, noon; Evening Prayer, 2:30 p.m.; Confessions, 3:30 p.m.; April 15, vigil service, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, East Main and Roanoke streets, Christiansburg (382-4365): Sunday, Blessing of the palms and Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.; Tuesday, Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. in the chapel; Thursday, foot washing and Lord's Supper, 7 p.m. A vigil follows; Friday, Service of Tenebrae, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, Easter vigil, Holy Eucharist, baptism, 7 p.m.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fifth Street and Washington Avenue, Pulaski ( 980-3624): Thursday, Maundy Thursday service with Holy Communion, 7 p.m., with members of Christ Episcopal Church, Pulaski.; Friday, Service of Tenebrae, 7 p.m.
Valley Presbyterian Church, 200 Roberta St., Narrows (726-7622): Thursday, Maundy Thursday service, 7:30 p.m.
White Memorial United Methodist Church, U.S. 460, Shawsville (268-5901): Thursday and Friday, services, 7:30 p.m.
OTHER SERVICES
"When the Whole is More than the Parts" is 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.
Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church, Christiansburg, has its annual deacon-deaconess program Sunday, 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. Leroy Garrison and music by the Gospel Chorus.
The Rev. Mike Johnston of Salem is guest speaker for services Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Gateway Baptist Church, 2196 Harding Road, Blacksburg. 552-2184.
Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church, Little River Dam Road (Virginia 605), Radford, has revival services with evangelist Johnny Hash Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Music. 382-1662.
The Rev. Dr. Mark A. Tilley is the evangelist for the "Here's Hope, Jesus Cares for You" crusade Sunday through Wednesday at Fairlawn Baptist Church, Peppers Ferry Loop. Services Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., weekdays, 7 p.m. Nursery. Music. 639-5049.
Dublin Church of God has revival services Sunday through Friday, 7 p.m., with the Virginia Church of God evangelistic team, Power Connection. Music. 674-6451.
Victory Temple Pentecostal Church of God, 1020 Cambria St., Christiansburg, hold revival services through April 16, 7:30 p.m., with evangelists Luther Gilmore and Randy Woolwine. 382-4370.
Spring youth revival at First Baptist Church, 1730 West St., Radford, is Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m., featuring guest speakers and area choirs.
The Rev. Dr. Bill Neece is the evangelist for revival services Sunday, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m., First Church of God, 110 E. Roanoke St., Blacksburg. 552-3404.
The Salvation Army, 525 Commerce St., Pulaski, has revival services Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. Music. 980-2400.
The Singing Hilliards are the evangelists for revival services at Union Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church April 16-19. Services Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., weekdays, 7:30 p.m. 951-1257.
HAPPENINGS
Fairlawn Church of God, Peppers Ferry Road, continues its campaign, "God Gives the Increase." Sunday is "Family Day." Sunday school 10 a.m., worship 11 a.m. The church presents its Easter Drama "Heaven or Hell - The Final Judgment," Thursday through Sunday, 7 p.m. 639-1511.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
At Street Light Cafe, 300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg: April 14, New Life Drama Company and Dwight Haynes. 381-1006.
The Scotts sing today, 7 p.m., Christiansburg Church of God of Prophecy, Craig Street.
The Down Home Gospel Singers and Sunshine Express Trio join the Gospel Strings and Highland Gospel Singers today, 7 p.m., Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union hall, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn. Admission is free; video cameras welcome. 382-4654 or 382-7571.
The combined adult and college choirs, with orchestra, perform "How Great Thou Art: The Easter Story in Music," Palm Sunday, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St. 552-3869.
The contemporary Christian group Unified Front is in concert Sunday, 6 p.m., Belmont Christian Church, 2149 Dominion Drive, Christiansburg (off Peppers Ferry Road). 382-8521.
Second Chance sings Wednesday, 7 p.m., Salvation Army, Pulaski. 639-6271 or (800) 664-2434 after 4 p.m.
Slusser's Chapel, Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg, presents "Let All Heaven Rejoice," a portrayal for Easter of the final days of Christ's ministry on Earth, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m, and Easter Sunday, 10:45 a.m. 951-1757.
The Chancel Choir presents the Easter musical "Let All Heaven Rejoice" Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Main Street Baptist Church, 100 W. Main St., Christiansburg. Nursery. 382-2160.
The Over the Hill Gospel and Bluegrass Band of High Point, N.C., performs April 15, 7 p.m., Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union hall, Peppers Ferry Road, Fairlawn. Donations welcome. 381-0318.
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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