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Church News for July 2, 2009

SoVaNow.com / July 01, 2009
PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school 10:00 a.m., worship first and third Sundays; July 12, Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. so we can attend Spanish Grove Homecoming at 11:30 a.m.; revival fellowship dinner July 2 at 5:00 p.m. with speaker Rev. William Keen and Traynham Grove and Friday, Rev. Bruce Featherston and Ellis Creek nightly at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Dr. Whitfield Scott

MT. OLIVE CHURCH
Revival, July 13-18 at 7:00 p.m. nightly: Monday, Rev. Hayward Jennings and Blue Wing Grove Baptist church family; Tuesday, Rev. Frank Eily and Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church family; Wednesday, Rev. Otis Dillard and County Line Missionary Baptist church family; Thursday, Rev. Antori Brown and Jeters Chapel Baptist church family; Friday, Rev. Vaughan Brayboy and Orange Crossroads Missionary Baptist, Hillsborough, NC church family.

BLUE WING GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Hayward Jennings and church family invite you to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; prayer and Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; ushers anniversary July 12 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH-JAVA
Annual Homecoming July 5 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Delano L. Medley and lunch will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Delano L. Medley

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Louis Preston of Crystal Hill Baptist as guest speaker and music by the senior choir; prayer/Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; revival July 13-17 at 7:00 p.m. nightly with different speakers and music.

ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Worship first thru fourth Sundays at 11:00 a.m., Sunday school 9:45 a.m., Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; July 19 at 3:00 p.m., ushers anniversary with Rev. Alred as guest preacher and Blue Wing Male Chorus as musical guests.

BANISTER HILL C.M.E. CHURCH
Rev. Michael Green and church family invite you to Homecoming service July 5 with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:30 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-FERRY ST.
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with guest preacher Rev. Robbie Bynum and music by the male chorus; Vacation Bible School July 8-10 at 6:00 p.m. nightly with the theme "The Jesus Chronicles...A Life-Changing Encounter!"; Bible study Tuesday at noon and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NEW VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Roger Ford and church family invite you to prayer service and Bible study each Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with annual Homecoming this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor James Crowder and Vance Street Baptist Church family of Danville as our guests. All are welcome to attend.

HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
We will host Staunton River Baptist Sunday School 99th Session Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. and July 19 at 9:30 a.m. with moderator Deacon Roy DeJarnette and vice moderator Bro. Calvin Barbour with the theme "When the World Seems Bigger Than God." Speakers include Rev. Burnette Clark, Rev. R.P. King, Dr. P.A. Medley, Dr. Harry Branton, Dr. Calvin Barbour. Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Thurman Betts, Rev. Burnette Clark and a memorial tribute to Dr. L.S. Otey, lunch at noon; revival July 20-27 at 7:00 p.m. nightly with Rev. Rodney Dillard and guest choirs nightly. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor T.E. Betts

MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
July 5 Communion; Vernon Hill Community Youth Group meets Sundays at 5:00 p.m. at the church; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. ladies walking exercise fellowship; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. choir practice; Thursdays, ladies walking exercise 5:30 p.m.; July 10, youth group fishing contest at home of Ryland Davis at 4:00 p.m., rain date July 17; July 12, deacons/deaconess meeting 12:01 p.m.; July 19, local missions committee meets at 9:30 a.m.; July 26, youth Sunday.
Pastor, Rev. Bill Wilkins

TRAYNHAM GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Keen and the Sunbeam Choir in charge; July 12, Rev. Dwight Wilkerson and congregation of Dan River Bethel Baptist Church will be our guests at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Dr. William A. Keen

OWENS GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship first-fourth Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Bible study each Wednesday at noon.

SHADY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m., nursery is provided for both services; Sunshine Club meets Monday, July 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor George Gorman

ASH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
For up-to-date information go to our website: http://www.aabc900.org or call 572-2006; Sunday, July 5: 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. worship with Lord's Supper observed; evening praise and worship resumes in September; Wednesday, July 8: 7:00 p.m. community missions opportunities. A nursery is provided up to age 3.

ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST CHURCH-CLOVER
Rev. Alfred L. Chandler and church family invite you to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship each second and fourth Sunday at 11:30 a.m.; Rev. and Mrs. Chandler will be on vacation in July, conducting services will be Rev. John L. Faulkner of South Boston, associate minister of New Ephesus Baptist Church, Semora, NC. All are welcome to attend.

WILLOW OAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH-VIRGILINA
Visit us each Sunday for our fellowship breakfast, 9:30 a.m.; Bible classes for all ages, 10:00 a.m.; worship/praise service, 11:00 a.m., Dr. Mike Haskett, minister; Vacation Bible School, July 12-16, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Visit our web site: http://www.willowoakchristianchurch.com

COUNTY LINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptism at 9:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:45 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m.; prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; prayer Saturday at 7:00 a.m.; BMBA choir rehearsals July 7 and 14 at 5:00 p.m.; the invitation is to Mt. Olive Baptist July 15 at 7:00 p.m.; invitation is to St. James Baptist July 21 at 7:00 p.m.; Farm Market Fresh coupons are available for qualifying seniors.
Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Dillard

FIRST BAPTIST MISSIONARY CHURCH-VIRGILINA
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m. first, second and third Sundays; July 11, 10:00 a.m., conference "Restoration" with guest speakers Rev. Everett and Kim Claughton, there is a free, for more information, call 585-3575; revival services July 13-17, 7:00 p.m. nightly with Pastor Harold Watkins, New Corinth, Pastor Harvey Bigelow, New Bethel, Pastor Graham Coleman, Mason Chapel, Pastor Rodney Dillard, Zion Hill, and different choirs nightly; Sunnyside Baptist Association July 15-17 at Meadville Center; July 3, 3:00 p.m., Orange Cross Road, Hillsborough, NC, pastor and choirs and congregation to render service; July 4, 11:00 a.m. Family and Friends Day.
Pastor Lorenza R. Love

ELKHORN BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with the senior choir rendering music and the preached word "God Sponsored Freedom!" All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Dr. C. Lewis Motley

CRYSTAL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m., noonday Bible class each Wednesday; Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; youth revival July 20-22 at 7:00 p.m. nightly.
Pastor Dr. Louis S. Leigh, Sr.

SUNFLOWER BAPTIST CHURCH
Welcome to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. except first Wednesday when missionary society meets at 7:00 p.m.; Vacation Bible School July 6-10 at 6:00 p.m. nightly; Men and Women's Day July 12 with Rev. McCraw, St. James Baptist Church, Capital Heights, MD as guest speaker along with his choir and congregation.
Pastor, Rev. Robert M. Tucker, Jr.

NEW ARBOR BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship at 11:15 a.m. with music by the junior choir; Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Nelson Stamps

HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:15 a.m., worship 11:30 a.m., prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., first and third Saturday prayer at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Eld. William Howerton, Sr.

WILLIAMS TEMPLE C.M.E. CHURCH
Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m., Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. George R. Brown

PEACEFUL TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday, July 12, 4:00 p.m. a Four Seasons Tea is planned with Tiffany Monroe of Altavista in concert.

NEW SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Sylvester Crawley and church family invite you to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m.; prayer and Bible study each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

MT. GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with music by the junior and angels choir and guest preacher Rev. Steve Hairston of Jones Chapel Baptist Church; Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; annual revival July 13-15 at 7:00 p.m. nightly with guest speaker Elder Larry Robertson of Fairview Baptist church, Gretna; church conference July 17 at 7:30 p.m.; angels and junior choir anniversary July 26 at 2:30 p.m. with guests for the day Rev. Antonel Myler and Shockoe Miss. church family. All are welcome to attend.

NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Paul W. Bruce and church family invite you to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday; prayer and Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; evening service at 6:00 p.m.; July 19, no service as we will travel to Greenville, SC to Freedom Baptist Church to render Friend and Family Day services.

CRYSTAL HILL SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Rev. Bob Hurd

SPANISH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday, July 5, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., testimony at 10:45 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m.; annual Homecoming July 12 at 11:00 a.m.; annual revival July 13-17. Pray for the sick and shut-ins.
Pastor, Rev. Ronnie Womack

UNION GROVE CME CHURCH
Bible study Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.; July 5, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m. with music by the gospel ensemble, Holy Communion observed; July 12, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with music by the male chorus, lunch will be served, Pastor Brown's appreciation service at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. John Dillard, choir and congregation of St. Paul CME Church, Norfolk. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Larry B. Brown

MILLSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
We invite you to worship first, second and third Sundays at 11:15 a.m.; Bible study returns after Labor Day; July 12, 3:00 p.m. youth choir anniversary; July 13-17, 7:00 p.m. nightly annual revival with Rev. Glenn Faulkner as guest speaker.


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