ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, August 3, 1996 TAG: 9608050024
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: in religion
SOURCE: KENNETH SINGLETARY
In 1873, the town of Dublin Depot had grown so much, the residents decided it was time for a new church. Dublin Presbyterian Church was established on July 28 of that year with 15 charter members, and Sunday the church will celebrate its 123rd anniversary. After the 11 a.m. service, church members will unveil a plaque commemorating the church's selection on the National Register of Historic Places. SERVICES
* Blacksburg's Metaphysical Chapel on Lee Street will host Paula Markham, who will speak on "Useful Fictions: The Nature of Reality from a Psychospiritual Perspective" at 7 p.m. Sunday. 951-4848.
* Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church will celebrate homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday with former pastor Jack Perdue. 268-2152.
* New Hope United Methodist Church in New River will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today featuring clothes, baked goods, household items, books and other treasures.
* A Camp Meeting at Piedmont Campground near Shawsville continues through Sunday with daily services, speakers, youth activities, music and food. 268-2163 or 268-1042. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
* At Fairlawn Baptist Church on Oxford Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. 639-5049.
* At Radford Church of God in Christ on Russell Avenue from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. 639-5948.
* At St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Main Street in Christiansburg Monday through Friday. Ages 4-9 will meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; ages 10-12 will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 382-4365.
* At Newbern Community Christian Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 674-4308.
* At Good Shepherd Baptist Church on Dunlap Drive in Christiansburg from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 for ages 2 through sixth grade. A kickoff extravaganza will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday with pony rides, games, prizes, concessions and a hayride, to benefit missionaries. 552-5809.
* At the Church of God of Prophecy on Craig Street in Christiansburg from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10. 382-0608.
* At Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church on Giles Road from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 13 through 15 and from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 16. 951-2947.
* At Community Christian Church in McCoy at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 through Aug. 16.
* At Christ Episcopal Church in Blacksburg two family night programs 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
* First Church of God on Roanoke Street in Blacksburg will host "Redemption," a quartet from Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, Fla., at 10:45 Sunday. 552-3404.
* Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawsville will host a gospel singing to benefit the church's Women's Ministries.
* The Christian Endeavor Choir, comprising teen-agers between 13 and 18 from Pennsylvania will perform at St. Paul United Methodist Church on West Main Street Sunday. 382-2410.
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: newriver@infi.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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