Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, August 26, 1995 TAG: 9508280137
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Fitzwater has been meeting with churches and businesses to encourage their assistance. Charter Federal Savings and Loan in Pulaski donated $2,000, which Habitat used to secure one of three new properties for future houses.
Habitat for Humanity continues to need volunteers on Saturdays and will accept donations of money, material, land and labor. For more information, call Fitzwater at 382-8621.
\ SERVICES
Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Christiansburg meets today at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Cambria Street. Readings will be Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117: 1,2; Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 22-30; and John 14: 5.
First Baptist Church in Pearisburg will have a Women's Day Service Sunday at 3:30 p.m. 921-2787.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley on Glade Road in Blacksburg will conduct their annual "Water Service," in which members contribute water from their summer travels to a gathering pitcher, will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Guests are welcome. 552-5273.
Blacksburg's Metaphysical Church will conduct a Sharing Sunday, facilitated by Nancy Mignone, Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Metaphysical Chapel on Church Street. 231-5446.
The Fall session of Sunday School at Luther Memorial Church on Toms Creek Road in Blacksburg begins Sunday at 9:45 a.m. 552-8009 or 953-1046.
Sowders Chapel Baptist Church will have a revival Sunday through Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. each night. The visiting speaker will be the Rev. Russell Gordon, a missionary to Brazil.
St. Jude Catholic Church will sponsor inquiry sessions on becoming Catholic beginning Sept. 5. 639-5341.
\ HOMECOMINGS
Vicker Pentecostal Holiness Church on Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg will have homecoming Sunday. The Rev. Gary Cope from the Appalachian Conference of Pentecostal Holiness Churches will speak, and the Kipps Family Singers, a local group, will perform. 381-9796.
Community Christian Church in Newbern will celebrate homecoming Sunday with Glenn Hughes from Bloomington, Ind., as a guest speaker at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Robin Quesenberry of Knoxville, Tenn., at 6 p.m. A potluck dinner will be a 12:45 p.m. and music will be at 5 p.m. 674-4308.
Big Spring Baptist Church on Roanoke Road in Elliston will celebrate homecoming following morning worship Sept. 10. 268-5650.
Radford Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Second and Carter streets, will have homecoming Sept. 10, with the Rev. Charles Taylor as guest speaker. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m., worship will be at 11 a.m., and lunch will be at 12:15 p.m.
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.
Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Floyd will celebrate its 125th anniversary in September and October. The celebration will end with a love feast and communion Oct. 7 and homecoming Oct. 8. 382-2050, 745-4497 or 745-4860.
\ MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
Second Chance will perform at the Anchor Assembly of God church in Shawsville today at 6 p.m. and at the Salvation Army on Commerce Street in Pulaski on Sunday at 11 a.m.
The Blackwood Brothers will perform at Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg Sunday at 7 p.m. The quartet performs music from 60 years of singing and recording. The performance is free, but a love offering will be taken. 382-2160.
\ HAPPENINGS
New Hope Church of God on Mudpike Road in Christiansburg will have a craft, bake and yard sale, along with a car wash, today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Belmont Baptist Church on Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg will have a craft and bake sale today. The rain date is Sept. 9. 382-5335.
Glenwood United Methodist Church in Barren Springs will have a breakfast Sept. 2 from 7 to 11 a.m.
Holy Family Catholic Church in Pearisburg will hold its 14th annual Salad Luncheon Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Tickets are $4, and door prizes will be available. Proceeds will help needy people in Giles County. 921-2438.
Copper Hill Church of the Brethren will have Fall Festival Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature an auction, food, a bake sale, crafts, and music. 651-4897.
Straight Street and the Pentecostal Holiness Appalachian Conference will host Youth Rally III, featuring recording artist Harvest," Sept. 19 from 3:30-9 p.m. at Camp Maranatha, the Pentecostal Holiness campground near Dublin. On Sept. 20, Straight Street will sponsor a "See You at the Pole" prayer meeting in which students will gather at their schools' flag pole at 7 a.m. to pray. 381-1006.
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.
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.
\ 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, 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.
by CNB