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Church News for March 11, 2010

SoVaNow.com / March 10, 2010
MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH-ALTAVISTA
Saturday, March 27, 4:00 p.m. birthday celebration for Ms. Emma Frances Dalton Yuille's 92nd birthday. All are welcome to attend.

ST. PASCHAL CATHOLIC CHURCH
Regular weekend Masses Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.; weekday Mass Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Adoration of the Holy Eucharist; Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Parochial Vicar, is Celebrant; Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 p.m.; scripture study Sunday at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary; Peaceful Dove prayer group meets Monday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 572-2285.

WILLOW OAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH-VIRGILINA
Welcome to Sunday fellowship breakfast at 9:30 a.m., Bible classes at 10:00 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m., Faith Weavers children's program at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer at 6:00 p.m. and choir practice at 7:00 p.m. Visit http://www.willowoakchristianchurch.com
Dr. Mike Haskett, Minister

COUNTY LINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; Banister Religious Institute March 15-19 at 7:00 p.m. at Halifax High School; prayer Saturday at 7:00 a.m.; youth adult choir rehearsal March 12 at 6:00 p.m.; baby contest March 13 at 2:00 p.m.; RAY group youth and community Gospel Explosion Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Halifax High School with special guest Gospel Comedian Will L as Miss Mini; Sisterhood of Faith Education Health Fair March 20 at 3:00 p.m., Dr. Iskander of Primary Care Center and Dr. Schroff of Danville Orthopedic Center as speakers; pastor's 24th anniversary March 21 at 3:00 p.m. with Elder Learth and Gospel Light United Holiness Church as guests, bring a covered dish for dinner at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Dillard

DAN RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH
Spaghetti supper and bake sale in the fellowship hall Friday, March 19 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the menu of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage.

ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST CHURCH-CLOVER
Rev. Alfred L. Chandler and church family invite you to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; March 14, Cemetery Rally and Youth Sunday; March 28, Men and Women's Day.

ASH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
For up-to-date information go to our website: http://www.aabc900.org or call 572-2006. Sunday, March 14: 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. praise, 11:00 a.m. worship, 5:30 p.m. children's missions night, 5:30 p.m. youth A.C.T.S., 6:30 p.m. children's choir rehearsal and evening praise; March 17: 6:00 p.m. supper, 6:45 p.m. prayer, 7:00 p.m. adult winter Bible study, 7:00 p.m. KidZone (children up to grade 5), a nursery is provided up to age 3.

FIRST BAPTIST MISSIONARY CHURCH-
VIRGILINA
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship first, second and third Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Family and Friends Day March 21 at 11:00 a.m., dinner will be served; Eugenia Jones initial sermon August 29 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor L.R. Love

CRYSTAL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m., noonday Bible class each Wednesday; Bible study and prayer each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Dr. Louis S. Leigh, Sr.

SHADY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with a nursery provided for both; a soup/salad/dessert supper will be held in the fellowship hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 14. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor George Gorman

McKENDREE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Youth fundraiser spaghetti supper Saturday, March 13 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Eat-in or carry-out available, call 349-2373. Benefits go to fund youth projects.

MURPHY'S GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. will host a musical program for Family and Friends Day. All are welcome to attend.

NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:0 a.m. with Rev. Marcellous D. Mack bringing the message; usher board anniversary March 14 at 3:00 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. AnTori Brown and Jeter Chapel family; Senior Citizens Day March 21 at 3:00 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Harold Watkins and New Corinth Baptist family; Bible/prayer study each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Welcome to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daryl Davis and the CCYF choir in charge; Wednesday noonday prayer and Bible study at 7:00 p.m.; Men and Women's Day March 28 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Rodney Dillard as guest speaker and music by the Blessed Four.

BETHEL GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
March 12, church meeting at 7:00 p.m.; March 13, office hours 9:00-12:00, call 454-9819; Voices of Vision youth choir singing at Zion Grove Baptist at 4:00 p.m.; March 14, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship/Communion at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor William G. Hicks and gospel chorus in charge; male chorus will sing at Trayham Grove Baptist at 3:00 p.m.; March 25, Bible study at 7:00 p.m.; youth revival April 4-6 at 7:00 p.m. nightly.
Pastor. Rev. William G. Hicks

CHERRY HILL UMC
Worship at 9:30 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; choir practice Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.; UMW hosting Bingo at South Boston Manor March 16 at 2:00 p.m.; UMW monthly meeting March 18 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome at 2153 Cherry Hill Church Road, South Boston, 572-2934.

PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m.; worship first and third Sundays at 11:30 a.m., the youth, senior usher board and Pastor Scott will be in charge of service third Sunday at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Dr. Whitfield Scott

NEW HOPE CME CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship first, second and third Sundays at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Darrell Dennis

DAN RIVER BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Dwight Wilkerson and church family invite you to worship this Sunday with the senior choir singing; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., praise at 10:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; senior choir Fellowship Day March 14 at 3:00 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Samuel Mitchell and congregation of First Buffalo Baptist, Long Island.

REPUBLICAN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m.; Bible study Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.; church conference Friday night with officers and missionary meeting at 6:00 p.m., other members at 7:00 p.m.; inspirational choir practice March 13 at 10:00 a.m.; Staunton River Baptist Association Annual Sacrificial March on March 20 at 3:00 p.m. with Sister Patricia Moore as speaker; UBY anniversary March 21 at 3:00 p.m. with Minister Carter of Macedona Baptist Church as speaker, along with Fruits of the Spirit Tea Dinner. All are welcome to attend.

UNITY CONFERENCE IN BROOKNEAL
Unity Conference at Brookneal Community Building March 13 at 3:00 p.m. with Minister Barbara Pannell, Evangelist Maria Black Walton of Washington, DC, Evangelist Sherleen Granison of Florida and Evangelist Gwen Horton of Washington, DC as speakers. All are welcome to attend.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-MEADVILLE
Welcome to our 98th church anniversary on Sunday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. with our choir providing music. The church is located at 3200 Meadville Road and our pastor is Rev. Robert Wimbish. All are welcome to attend.

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Church conference March 20 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship first and third Sundays at 11:30 a.m.; prayer and Bible study each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Mattie Carr

OWENS GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., testimonial at 10:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Williams and male chorus; Bible study Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor J.M. Leigh

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 8:00 a.m., worship with Pastor Frederick Eily and gospel chorus at 9:00 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF VA
District E-2 Keysville Men and Women will meet at Bluestone-Harmony Center, Keysville, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. Churches are reminded to pay their dues. Non-perishable donations would be appreciated for the less fortunate.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH-VIRGILINA
Sunday 9:00 a.m. contemporary service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. traditional service (WHLF 95.3), 6:00 p.m. evening service; Tuesday 11:00 a.m. intercessory prayer group; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. AWANA, 7:00 p.m. Bible study; Thursday 7:30 p.m. praise team practice.

MT. GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with music by the gospel chorus and Rev. Kevin McNeil preaching; prayer and Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; March 14, 6:00 p.m., annual missionary service with Rev. Dr. James Cabell and church family of Laurel Grove Missionary Baptist Church; March 20, Sunday school workshop 9:30-11:30 a.m. with Dea. Donald Crews of New Arbor Baptist Church. All are welcome to attend.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-FERRY ST.
Pastor, Rev. Frank E. Coleman and church family invite you to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with music by the senior choir, Holy Communion observed; Bible study Tuesday at noon and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; church conference March 12 at 7:00 p.m.; tickets for the community pre-installation luncheon will held on April 10 at Brightleaf Forum are now available from the installation committee, please join us.

CHRIST TEMPLE BLUE ROCK APOSTOLIC CHURCH
March 21, 3:00 p.m., missionary service with guest speaker Minister Doris Faulkner of Rock of Salvation Church; March 27, 10:00 a.m. prayer breakfast with guest speaker Sister Florine Smith of Lynchburg.

MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
March 14, deacons and deaconess meeting 9:00 a.m., last Sunday to donate to "Buckets of Hope for Haiti", youth group meets at Pleasant Grove at 5:00 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. walking exercise; Tuesdays Beth Moore Bible study 9:30 a.m. at Pat Mason's home; Wednesday choir practice 6:00 p.m.; Thursdays Beth Moore Bible study at 7:00 p.m. at Pat Mason's home; Saturday youth group project, 9:00 a.m.; March 21, local mission in action ministry meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Pastor, Rev. Bill Wilkins

NEW VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; Bible study and prayer Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; Rev. Brud Perry preaching this month; March 21, missionaries annual Rainbow Tea at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Minnie Carr of Bethlehem Baptist as guest preacher and the gospel ensemble of Union Grove CME will sing.

ZION GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Church school at 10:00 a.m., testimony at 11:15 a.m. and worship at 11:30 a.m.; Bible study each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.; Rising Stars anniversary has been cancelled for Saturday.
Pastor, Rev. Jefferson Goode

NEW SECOND BUFFALO BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:30 a.m.; March 14, Fruits of the Spirit presented at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
SPANISH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with male chorus singing; ushers anniversary March 21 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Rodney Dillard, pastor of Zion Hill Baptist, and the inspiration choir singing. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Ronnie Womack

FIRST BUFFALO BAPTIST CHURCH-
LONG ISLAND
We invite you to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with youth in charge; we will travel to Dan River Bethel Baptist at 3:00 p.m. as Pastor Samuel Mitchell preaches their choir anniversary.
Pastor Samuel H. Mitchell

HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Sunday school 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.; March 19, guests will be Elder Betts and St. Luke Apostolic Church family at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Eld. William Howerton, Sr.

WILLIAMS TEMPLE C.M.E. CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; Bible study and prayer each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; March 14, Angel Wings and Ever-Ready choir anniversary at 3:00 p.m.; March 21, stewardess program Songfest at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. George R. Brown

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.; Tuesday and Thursday exercise at 7:00 p.m.; revival March 14-16, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and then 7:00 p.m. nightly with guest speaker Dustin Francis and special music nightly. No exercise class on March 16.
Pastor, Rev. Bob Hurd

GREATER MAYFIELD APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday noonday prayer; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Dist. Elder Bernard Wilkins.

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.; prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; March 14, evening service at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce; Lent service March 17 at 7:00 p.m.; March 27, annual HIV/AIDS forum with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and forum at 9:00 a.m.

BLUE WING GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jennings and gospel chorus in charge; prayer and Bible study each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.; pastor's aide service March 21 at 3:00 p.m.; Youth Day March 28 at 3:00 p.m. with guests Evangelist Cathy McCargo; youth revival March 29-31 at 7:00 p.m. nightly with Pastor Frank Coleman, pastor-elect of First Baptist Church. All are welcome to attend.

NEW SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Sylvester Crawley and church family invite you to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m.; prayer and Bible study each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.; March 27, New Shiloh Women Warriors and church family sponsoring Health Fair from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with focus on blood pressure, heart attack/stroke, breast and prostate cancer and speaker Mrs. Sharon Adams, RN3 of Roanoke. All are welcome to attend. On Sunday, March 21, 2:00 p.m., "HIV/AIDS: Get the Facts, Save a Life!" program with Ministers Sonia Crawley and Sonji Pass sharing current HIV/AIDS information and facilitate interactive activities. Plan to attend! All ages are welcome. Spread the word and bring a friend!

SOUTH BOSTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
We invite you to Sunday morning Bible study at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m.; midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., currently studying II Corinthians; private Bible study is available; free Bible correspondence by calling 575-7138; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection meetings Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.; regular NAMI meetings each first Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

DAN RIVER VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Samuel H. Mitchell and church family invite you to youth revival March 17-19 at 7:00 p.m. nightly with Pastor Burton preaching Wednesday, Minister Anthony Jones Thursday and Minister Carolyn Brandon Friday, along with different choirs nightly.

MAIN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship with Pastor Ed Rigg at 11 a.m. Nursery and children's church are provided. A new Sunday School Class has begun the study of "The Revelation of John." Bible study meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Education Building to study the book of Exodus.

BERRY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
We invite you to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Devins and music by the male chorus; Bible study each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

ELKHORN BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. with the combined choir rendering music. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor Dr. C. Lewis Motley

NEW ARBOR BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., worship at 11:15 a.m. with music by the gospel chorus; Wednesday night Bible study at 7:00 p.m.; financial management and Sunday school training sessions March 13 at 1:00 p.m.; pastor aide program March 25 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor, Rev. Nelson C. Stamps

UNION GROVE CME CHURCH
Bible study Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.; March 13, stewardess, pastors aid and missionaries meet at 9:30 a.m.; March 14, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brown and male chorus; March 28, 3:00 p.m., missionaries annual day with Rev. Evon Bush, choir and congregation of Mt. Pleasant CME, all missionaries wear white.
Pastor Larry B. Brown


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