ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, August 31, 1996 TAG: 9609030030
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV7 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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. The readings will be Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27; Ephesians 1:17-18. 381-0299.
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: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9; Romans 12:1-2; and Matthew 16:21-27. 552-1091. nBlacksburg's Metaphysical Chapel on Lee Street will host Nancy Mignone, who will facilitate an experiential evening exploring "Balance," at 7 p.m. Sunday. 951-4848.
Charles Michalopoulos will speak on the status of the labor union movement at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley on Gladewood Drive in Blacksburg. 951-1720.
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church on Toms Creek Road in Blacksburg will begin a Wednesday night program at 6 p.m. Sept. 11. featuring a meal and activities for adults and children.
The Rt. Rev. John T. Cahoon Jr., Bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic States of the Anglican Church, will visit St. Francis Anglican Church at Wilson and Progress streets in Blacksburg at 7:30 p.m. Friday. He will administer confirmation, preach and celebrate communion. Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. he will lead three Bible study sessions on "The Importance of the Bible in the Life of Church Members." 552-1771.
The Latter-day Saint Student Association will have an open house Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. in their new building at 401 Washington St. in Blacksburg. 382-0314.
Bible Study Fellowship International, a nondenominational Bible study group, will study Israel and the minor prophets this year. The group meets Wednesdays from 9:10 to 11:10 a.m. at First Wesleyan Church on Giles Road in Blacksburg beginning Sept. 11. Call 552-7378 or 552-3437. Evening classes meet from Mondays from 6:55 to 8:45 p.m. at Blacksburg United Methodist Church on Church Street in Blacksburg beginning Sept. 9. 382-0175 or 951-3376.
First Missionary Baptist Church in New River will celebrate the anniversary of its pastor, Ronald Brown, Sept. 8. with services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. 639-6947.
Cooper House at Virginia Tech is organizing people to participate in "Call to Renewal: A National Forum on Faith and Politics" Sept. 13 through 15 in Washington, D.C. 552-2473.
Blacksburg Jewish Community Center will have services to mark the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement Sept. 13 through 15 and Sept. 22 through 23. 953-2888 or 552-2888.
A free "Christian Financial Management Seminar" will be Sept. 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on Shadow Lake Road in Blacksburg. 381-4327.
HOMECOMINGS
At Anath Baptist Church on Roanoke Street in Christiansburg with the Rev. Terry Hagedorn Sunday. A revival will be Sunday through Friday at 7 p.m. 552-1639.
At New Hope Church of God on Mud Pike in Christiansburg Sunday with the Rev. Keith Gunter.
At Riverview Holiness Church in Ellett Sunday with the Young at Heart.
At Park United Methodist Church on Park Street in Christiansburg Sept. 8. 382-4062.
At Radford Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on Second and Carter streets Sept. 8 with the Rev. Kearfoot Boyd. 639-3126.
At Vicker Pentecostal Holiness Church on Peppers Ferry Road Sept. 8. featuring the Kipps Family. 382-3534.
At Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston Sept. 29. 268-2942.
JOYFUL NOISES
Living Waters from Shawsville will perform at Radford Congregational Holiness Church Friday at 7 p.m. and at Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church Sept. 7. 382-6695.
The Believers from Greeneville, Tenn., will appear at Bethel United Methodist Church on Lovely Mount Drive in Radford at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and at Belspring United Methodist Church at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 15. 639-6720.
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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