ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, August 17, 1996 TAG: 9608190012
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
Pulaski church celebrates 108 years of ministry
The Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pulaski will celebrate its 108th anniversary of ministry with a homecoming Sunday. Worship is at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship meal. This year's theme is "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," taken from the hymn.
Members will be reunited with several past members of the congregation, including the Rev. Allan Wertz of Savannah, Ga.; Mary Ann Wertz Shealy of Columbia, S.C.; and the Rev. John Wertz of Aiken, S.C. The three are the daughter and sons of the late Rev. and Mrs. Lester Wertz who served the church during World War II, in 1942-44, when the congregation went by the name of Woman's Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Allan Wertz will preach; Shealy will be the guest organist; and Pastor John Wertz will conduct the worship service.
Others in attendance will be Carolyn Brockmeyer Willaman, daughter of Dr. Milton and the late Elva Brockmeyer, who will be a guest soloist for the worship service.
As part of the celebration, Trinity will honor those who have been members for more than 50 years. A musical group made up of church members will unveil a song written for the occasion by Judy Casteele. For information, call Emma Gallimore at 980-5044 or the Rev. Terrie Sternberg at 980-3624.
The 13th annual Page's Meeting House Camp Meeting will be Sunday to Wednesday in Radford. The Rev. Grady C. Winegar, superintendent of the Wytheville District of the United Methodist Church, will be the preacher. Winegar is a former pastor of the Floyd United Methodist Church (1969-75). The Rev. Charles Burnette, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Wytheville, will be the song leader/soloist for the Camp Meeting.
The Camp Meeting will feature special music at each service by choirs from area United Methodist churches. Pre-service musical programs will precede each service with the Pulaski-Dublin Children's Music Camp. The Dublin United Methodist Youth Choir will perform Tuesday at "Youth Night" at 6:45 p.m. A gospel quartet from Central United Methodist Church in Radford will perform Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.
A children's ministry has been added to this year's Camp Meeting. Children ages 4-11 can participate in activities and storytelling. A nursery for children through age 3 also will be available each night at 6:30 p.m. at the Morgan's Chapel United Methodist Church on New River Road, Radford.
The Page's Meeting House Camp Meeting is sponsored by the United Methodist Churches in Pulaski, Floyd and Montgomery counties and the City of Radford. The Page's Meeting House Camp Meeting is located on Hickman Cemetery Road.
PEOPLE
Dreama Irene Lovitt will present an organ recital Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd. Lovitt is a 1996 graduate of Floyd County High School and an organ student of Sandra Smith. Lovitt will attend the University of Richmond in the fall as an organ performance major. She is the daughter of Scott and Isabel Lovitt of Pilot.
Kristi Pomo of Radford is the new director of music for the adult and youth choirs at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg. She started her new position earlier this month. Pomo received her bachelor's and master's degrees from University of Texas at El Paso. Pomo also teaches voice part-time at Radford University.
Prior to coming to the New River Valley, she was director of music at a United Methodist Church in El Paso, Texas. Pomo also has performed professionally in musical theaters and operas. She currently is directing the drama performance of "The Long Way Home" in Radford at the Ingles Homestead Amphitheater.
The Presbyterian Church of Radford, at Fourth and Randolph streets, will install the Rev. Dr. O. Wendell Manuel as minister on Aug. 25 during the 10 a.m. worship service.
SERVICES
* Blacksburg Baptist Church will have coffee and donut fellowship at 8:50 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. This week's speaker is Dr. Don McKinney, associate pastor, who will speak on "When We Are Weary" (Jeremiah 8:20-22).
* Fairview Community Church on Glade Road in Blacksburg, will have its homecoming Sunday with the Rev. Jimmy L. Price. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m., morning worship at 10 a.m. There will be no evening service.
* Holy Spirit Catholic Church will celebrate Mass at 6 p.m. today. Service is held at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Cambria Road in Christiansburg. The readings will be: Isaiah 56:2, 6-7; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15, 21-28 and Matthew 4:23. 381-0299.
* Jenny Zia, a member of the Ministry Team, will speak at the Metaphysical Chapel Sunday at 7 p.m. The chapel is at 105 Lee Street, Blacksburg. 951-4848.
* St. Mary's Catholic Church will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. today and Sunday at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The readings will be: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67:2-3; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; and Matthew 15:21-28. 552-1091.
* Barry Whittemore will speak on "Sin" Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Service is at 10:30 a.m. The church is at 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg. 951-1720.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
* At Full Gospel Grace Tabernacle 908 Noblin St., Radford. Aug. 19-23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 639-5151 or 674-2759.
JOYFUL NOISES
* Gospel Strings, will sing at the Maranatha Baptist Church homecoming Sunday at 2 p.m. The church is at Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville. Call 382-4654.
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