ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Saturday, July 6, 1996                 TAG: 9607080041
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
COLUMN: In Religion 
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY

IN RELIGION

SERVICES

Christiansburg's Holy Spirit Catholic Church will have Mass at its summer hours at 6 p.m. today at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Christiansburg. 382-0299.

Blacksburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church on Harding Avenue will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. today, and at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The readings will be: Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Romans 8:9, 11-13; and Matthew 11:25-30. 552-1091.

"Peace Work: Involving Students In Social Action" will be the topic of a talk by Steve Darr, a Lutheran Minister at Virginia Tech, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the New River Valley on Gladewood Drive in Blacksburg. 951-1720.

Blacksburg's Metaphysical Chapel on Lee Street will host Jenny Zia, who will talk about "Freedom and the Pursuit Happiness" Sunday at 7 p.m. 951-4848.

Radford area churches are sponsoring a New River Community Revival Sunday through Wednesday at Page's Meeting House on Hickman Cemetary Road in Radford. 639-5185 or 639-1388.

The 18th annual Robert Sheffey Memorial Campmeeting will continue through Friday at 7 p.m. each night at the campground near Wesley's Chapel in Trigg. Music will be provided by local choirs and groups. 921-1415.

Valley Harvest Ministries on U.S. 11 in Dublin will have a Kid's Crusade, with Bible teaching, food, music, and more, from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13. 674-4729.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

At Harvest Baptist Church on Lucas Drive and Giles Road in Blacksburg from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. 552-1267.

At Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg from 8:45 a.m. to noon July 15 through 19 for ages 3 through rising 6th graders, and from 7 to 9 p.m. July 14 through 19 for 7th through 12th graders. 382-2160.

At Slusser's Chapel on Mount Tabor Road in Blacksburg from 7 to 9 p.m. July 15th through 19th. 951-1757.

At Blacksburg Church of Christ on East Eakin Street from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 15 though 19. 552-1331.

At First Baptist Church on Third Avenue and Downey Street in Radford from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 through 18.

At Grove United Methodist Church on Tyler Avenue in Radford from 9:30 a.m. to noon from July 21 through 24. 639-2807.

At Christ Episcopal Church in Blacksburg two family night programs July 24 and Aug. 24 will replace the usual ecumenical vacation Bible school this summer. A potluck meal at 5:30 p.m. will begin the events with the programs beginning at 6:15 p.m. and ending by 8:30.

JOYFUL NOISES

The Joyful Sounds of Morgan's Chapel United Methodist Church will present their final concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. The concert, entitled "Endings and Beginnings," will feature the group's favorite songs from the past 15 years as well as past group members. A reception will follow. 639-4468.

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.

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