Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, July 15, 1995 TAG: 9507170034
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Revival services, co-sponsored by Grace Assembly of God in Christiansburg and the Walton Pentecostal Church, will be Sunday through Wednesday, at 7 p.m. each day, with a extra service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. James Dunn will speak. 381-0055.
On tap at the Metaphysical Chapel in Blacksburg this week are a retreat, featuring a potluck lunch, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Estelle Putney's residence and a talk by Chris Faulconer on "Independence and Spirit" at 7 p.m. at the Chapel. 231-5307 or 951-0566.
Bonnie Moreno will speak on "Creativity" Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley on Gladewood Drive in Blacksburg. 552-5273.
The Rev. W. Otis McClung will discuss the spread of the early Christian Church in the Greek empire July 23 at 8:45 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pulaski. McClung is a former pastor and professor of Greek history. 980-4640.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Ice Cream, hot dogs, watermelon - and gospel music will highlight a social at Rockford United Methodist Church in Fairlawn today. Included will be a dunking booth, cake walks and face painting. Country-western gospel recording artist Mitchell Ferrer will perform. 639-5185.
Vicker Pentecostal Holiness Church will host Second Chance and their gospel music Sunday at 7 p.m. 639-6271.
The Bishops will be concert Sunday at 7 p.m. at the First Church of God in Blacksburg. An offering will be taken. 552-3404.
The Whitts will perform southern gospel music Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Bisset Park in Radford. 731-3634.
The Voices of Youth in Mission will perform at White Memorial Methodist Church in Shawsville, Friday at 7:30 p.m. This youth choir has just returned from a mission trip to Russia. An offering will be taken. 268-5901.
The Bolt Brothers from Floyd County will perform blue grass gospel music July 22 at 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Church, on Va. 674 two and half miles south of Christiansburg. An offering will be taken.
David and the Giants, a band that has been making Christian music for 18 years and recently released their 16th album, "Angels Unaware," will perform at Christiansburg High School Friday at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. 381-1006.
\ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
"Close Encountyer of a Biblical Kind" is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Bethel United Methodist Church Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Opoen to ages 4 through adult. 231-5111.
Vacation Bible School at New Hope Church of God in Christiansburg is scheduled for Monday through Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night.
Central United Methodist Church in Radford will have Vacation Bible School Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 each day. The theme is "Seaside with the Savior." Children from preschool to 6th grade are welcome. An adult study on "Major Beliefs and Organization in the United Methodist Church" also is scheduled. 639-3529.
"Appreciation of Ecology, the World God Created" will be the focus of Vacation Bible School July 23-27 at First Baptist Church of Radford from 6:30 to 8:30 for children three through sixth grade. 639-4419.
"Windows on the World" is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Christiansburg, July 24-28, 6:45 to 9 p.m. each night. July 23 a World's Fair, featuring information on missions around the world, will be at 6 p.m. 552-5809.
Vacation Bible School at Community Christian Church in Newbern is Aug. 7 to 11. The theme is "Jesus' Kids, Totally His." It's open to all ages and will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every night.
HAPPENINGS
The Gospel Strings will perform at Bains Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Bethel tonight at 7 p.m. 382-4654.
The 85th Piedmont Campground Meeting is July 21 to 30. Worship will be at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day, and 7 p.m. on Sundays, with a children's service at 10 a.m. each day. 268-1042.
The Blacksburg Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will celebrate Pioneer Day July 22. The anniversary marks whnen the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in Utah on July 24, 1847. Blacksburg celebration will feature games and contests, food, authentic crafts and music. 552-9195.
A "Twin Valley Youth Rally" is scheduled for July 22 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Pulaski County High School. The event will feature sports tournaments, games, food and an evening worship. Sponsored by the Church of God of Prophecy.
A free one-day seminar on Christian parenting will be held at the Christian Growth Center on Electric Way in Christiansburg July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Organizers will talk about building spouses in the eyes of children, God's heart for children, and imparting Godly principles through family devotions. 382-2908 or 382-1357.
The First Baptist Church in Radford will have a homcoming July 23 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Michael Bratton from Bluefield will speak.
Dayspring Christian Academy Learning Center has openings for 4-year-olds for the fall school term.552-7777.
A retreat for women at the Blue Ridge Christian Camp in McCoy is set of Aug. 4 and 5. The event will feature speakers, food. Registration is $15. 382-4057 or 382-2227.
Youths at Auburn United Methodist Church will perform house cleaning, mowing or weeding. Donations will be used to go to a youth conference. 382-4318.
Floyd Baptist Church is looking for former members to attend a homecoming in September. Contact the church with names and addresses of former members at 745-2677 or at 5 p.m., 745-4473 or 745-3179.
Christian Community Outreach in Radford is having a food outreach on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers 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
Cynthia A. Jennison, a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and a second-year student at Louisville Seminary in Louisville, Kent., has received the E. L. Bell Memorial Prize for academic excellence. She is married to Rick Obenshain, whose parents are Ray and Kitty Obenshain of Christiansburg, and whose grandmother is Elsie Garland, also of Christiansburg. In Christiansburg, Jennison has been a Brownie Girl Scout leader, a parent volunteer at Christiansburg Elementary and Primary Schools, SHARE advisory committee member, a Hospice volunteer, and a member of Coalition for Community.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization, along with photos, to Kenneth Singletary, New River Current, The Roanoke Times, 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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