Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, June 29, 1995 TAG: 9506290118
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: W-9 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: FRANCES STEBBINS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 1601 Colorado St., Salem, has scheduled vacation Bible school July 10-14. Classes will be provided for those 4 years old through adult level. For transportation in Salem call 389-2376.
O H V. JON H N B NN , associate pastor of First United Methodist Church in Salem for the past four years, has been transferred to Bridgewater United Methodist Church. He begins his new assignment Sunday and will be succeeded in Salem by the Rev. Alan D. Thorne of Newport in Giles County.
ROANOKE VALLEY SOUTHERN BAPTISTS are raising funds to construct a new cottage for developmentally disabled women on the grounds of the Virginia Baptist Childrens' Home in Salem. The cottage, which will be across a road from the present house for male retarded adults, has received some funds but more are needed before construction begins. Call 366-7631 or 389-5468 for more information.
ROANOKE AREA MINISTRIES, an interfaith agency that helps with emergency needs, has received a $4,000 grant from Mazon, a national Jewish hunger relief organization. The money will be used for hot meals at RAM House day shelter.
ROANOKE'S TWO JEWISH CONGREGATIONS, Temple Emanuel and Beth Israel Synagogue, will begin joint Friday evening services on July 7 at 8:15. Sabbath Eve worship will be held on a rotating basis at the two houses of worship through Aug. 25. The first service will be at the temple on Brambleton Avenue at Persinger Road Southwest. Call 345-7943 or 342-3378 for a full schedule.
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