Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, May 6, 1995 TAG: 9505080034
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The work makes the building fully accessible to those who cannot manage steps and adds several stained-glass windows and fresh carpeting. The 1,100-square-foot addition features a vestibule and a large entranceway to the sanctuary.
The main focus of the addition is a 5-by-10-foot mural window of "Christ in the Garden," facing the highway and lit at night.
Builder Percy Reed, a church deacon, did much of the work, donating his time over five months.
Beaver Creek Church is marking its 95th year. For the dedication, a potluck meal follows the morning worship. The Rev. Richard Thomas Sr., 745-2808.
SERVICES
"From Plowshares to Swords: Recent Trends in Mainline Denominationalism" is the Rev. Kelly Sisson'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.
Riner Grace Brethren Church, Virginia 8, Riner, has revival meetings Sunday through Wednesday with evangelist Ron Thompson. Services, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; weekdays, 7 p.m. 382-4654 or 382-7571.
The Rev. Dale Riddle holds revival services for the Staffordsville Circuit, United Methodist Church, Sunday through Wednesday, 7 p.m. each day, at Sheffey Memorial United Methodist Church. 921-1521 or 921-2612.
Pastor Ignace Augustin from LesCayes, Haiti, will be the guest speaker at Tried-Stone Christian Center on North Main Street in Blacksburg Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. Augustin is founder and overseer of 32 churches and 300 Christian schools in Haiti. 953-1522.
Rockford United Methodist Church on Viscoe Road in Fairlawn will have revival meetings Sunday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. 639-5185.
The East Radford Church of God will have a revival Sunday through May 14 with the Rev. Ernest Cary as evangelist. Sunday services begin at 6:30 p.m. and all other nights at 7 p.m.
The Keffers will perform at a revival May 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Fellowship Church on Church Street in Christiansburg. 381-2887.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
The McKenzies and Roaring Jelly play folk music today at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church on Church Street in Blacksburg. The event is a benefit for the Christ Episcopal Church Guatemala Sister Parish Project. $4 admission. 552-2411.
A gospel concert to benefit the American Heart Association is on tap today at 7 p.m. at Auburn High School. The show will feature the Gospel Strings, Wanda Gail, the Farley Brothers and Young at Heart. Admission is free by donations will be accepted. 382-4654 or 382-7571.
Second Chance will play at 11 a.m. today at the Lawrence United Methodist Church and at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Back Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. 639-6271.
The Southland Boys will appear a the First Church of God on Roanoke Street in Blacksburg at 7 p.m. Sunday. 552-3404.
The Carpenter's Tools will perform gospel music at Fairview Community Church on Glade Road in Blacksburg May 13 at 7 p.m. 268-1000.
HAPPENINGS
Bethel United Methodist Church in Fairlawn will have a yard sale today beginning at 8 a.m. at the church. Hot dogs and desserts will be available. Proceeds will help area causes.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, celebrates "May Mission Madness" Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with a yard sale and bake sale, plus a car wash, fun events and games for kids and a chicken barbecue, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Barbecue tickets are $5. Proceeds go to agencies to help families in the New River Valley. Leslie Skidmore, 382-1135.
White Memorial Church, Shawsville, celebrates homecoming Sunday following the 11 a.m. worship starting with a covered-dish luncheon and a program of music. Jodie Pitzer, 268-5130.
"The Hemlock Society: Its Philosophy, Potential and Outreach" is Ed Jervey's topic Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley in Blacksburg. 552-3785 or 552-8050.
Anyone interested in assisting with or learning more about the Gateway Activity Center at Gateway Baptist Church is invited to a information meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church in Blacksburg. 382-1452.
Jack Hayford is commencement speaker at LIFE Bible College May 13 at 10 a.m. He is senior pastor of The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, Calif., and is president of LIFE Bible College in Los Angeles, a sister school.
The Rev. Don Long, general supervisor of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in Los Angeles will address the college May 14 at 10 a.m. for the baccalaureate and commissioning service.
Radford Christian Church will have a yard and bake sale May 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 639-4291.
Lafayette United Methodist Church is accepting donations for an auction on May 20. All items are welcome, except clothing. 268-5974 or 268-2719.
Christian Community Outreach in Radford is having a food outreach on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the OCAW Union Hall in Fairlawn. Food boxes will be available first-come, first-served to families and people who meet USDA income criteria. 639-5686.
PEOPLE
The Rev. John and the Rev. Janice Kulp Long will become co-pastors of Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren in Blacksburg on July 1. The couple, both 46, will succeed the Rev. Marianne Pittman, who leaves May 31 after more than eight years in the pastorate. Pittman expects to remain in Western Virginia.
The Longs are coming from Center Church of the Brethren in the Ohio town of Louisville near Canton. Both are graduates of Bethany Theological Seminary. John Long's interests include acoustic music; his wife has worked extensively in peace education and will be administrator of the Christian Peacemaker Corps, a new agency to promote nonviolence in nations with civil unrest. She will work from Blacksburg.
John Long took undergraduate study in biology at Manchester College. Janice Long was educated at Eastern Mennonite College and Virginia Commonwealth University with study in medical technology. The family includes daughters Johanna, 16 and Melinda, 12.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization care of Kenneth Singletary, 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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