Church activities: Oct. 4, 2008
Anniversaries/homecomings
Dawes United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary beginning at 11 a.m. on Oct. 11. Games, prizes, food and gospel music will be featured. Starting at 1 p.m., Fully Immersed, a contemporary Christian group, will sing. The Lordsmen will sing at 4 p.m. In case of rain, festivities will be moved indoors. Bring a chair and/or blanket to sit outdoors if you wish. The church will have a worship service beginning 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 12. The Reverend Forrest Cummings will lead the service. A potluck dinner and a congregational gospel sing will follow. The church is located 5 1/2 miles up Cabin Creek Road and one mile south of the Sharon exit No. 79 of the West Virginia Turnpike, just 1/4 mile past Sharon-Dawes Elementary.
Eagle Central Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery, will have its 122nd church anniversary and homecoming services beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Sister churches are invited to participate. The Rev. Cornell Byers will be guest speaker along with the Spiritual Harmonizers in the afternoon services. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1530 Third Ave., will celebrate its 100th anniversary at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at the church. The Rev. Ronald English will speak. Music will be provided by the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus. The Rev. David L. Chapman, pastor of High Street Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va., will speak at the 4 p.m. service and the High Street Male Chorus will provide music.
Southeast Church of the Nazarene will have its Centennial Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 5102 MacCorkle Ave., Kanawha City. Dress in heritage attire; prizes will be given. An old-time ice cream social/gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Columbia Gas Shelter at Coonskin Park. There will be games from the Edwardian Era, homemade ice cream and a performance from Divine Trinity.
Blue Creek Advent Christian Church will have its homecoming service on Sunday. The Gospel Treasures will sing at 10 a.m. The Rev. Rick Sams will bring the message at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at noon.
Clendenin Advent Christian Church will have its homecoming celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Pastor Nahum Balser is guest speaker and The Believers will be the singers. Dinner will follow the service.
Fisher Chapel United Methodist Church will have its annual homecoming celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Dean Henson will speak at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. The afternoon worship service will feature singing.
Riverview Gospel Tabernacle will have its homecoming services beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Jerry Vance will be the guest speaker at the morning service. Dinner will be served at noon, followed by a special service with singing by Gary and Pam Gillispie.
Open Bible Temple Independent Baptist Church, Powellton, will observe its homecoming services beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The morning worship service will follow and lunch will be served around 12:30 p.m. There will be no evening service. The Harvest Trio will sing.
Homecoming services will be held at 5 p.m. today at Glasgow United Methodist Church, corner of Fifth Avenue and Third Street, Glasgow. Food, fellowship and music will be featured. For information, contact John Massey at 595-2116 or Peggy Vaught at 595-1571.
Bride of Christ Baptist Church, Brook Road off Chestnut Road, will have its homecoming services on Oct. 12. Paid In Full Trio will provide music. The Rev. Jody Pistore will preach. Dinner will be served at noon. There will be singing at 1 p.m. and preaching at 2 p.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. and the worship service at 11 a.m.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Scott Depot will celebrate their 30th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The Royalmen will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Rumble Community Baptist Church.
Homecoming services will be held Sunday at The Community Tabernacle Church, W.Va. 34, Liberty. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. Worship service with Pastor Billy Casto begins at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at noon in the activity building. Afternoon services will follow with the Bowlings and Jay Humphrey Trio.
Lockbridge United Methodist Church is celebrating its 100th year anniversary. One of its events will be a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the church in Lockbridge, Summers County. Country and gospel singers will perform. There will be apple butter and cider making, crafts, general store, baked goods, games for children, cakewalks and an auction. Food concessions will include brown beans and cornbread, cabbage, roast beef, sandwiches, hot dogs, baked goods, nachos and cheese and more.
Miscellaneous
Nitro Church of God, 15th Street and Second Avenue, Nitro, will have its Harvest Fest today. Hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad and a huge bake sale will be featured from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gigantic rummage sale hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A one-day "Transformed" Christian conference/seminar with actor Kirk Cameron and the Way of the Master ministries will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. today at the Clay Center, One Clay Square. The event is free; however, seating is limited. Speakers include: Kirk Cameron from TV series "Growing Pains," the "Left Behind" movies and current Christian TV show "The Way of the Master," and various other movies, including the upcoming Christian movie set to release in theatres this month called "Fireproof"; Ray Comfort, founder/president of WOTM ministries, host of TV show WOTM, best-selling Christian author and pastor; Todd Friel, pastor, host of international radio show WOTMR, host of Christian TV show "Wretched" and Christian author; and Emeal Zwayne, vice president of the WOTM ministries and pastor. Interpreters for the deaf will be provided. Register online at www.wayofthemaster.com.
The Second Annual West Virginia Transdenominational Preaching Clinic kicks-off at 6 p.m. Friday at the Teays Valley Church of God, 4430 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. State Pastor Mitchell Burch, will serve as the clinic director. Dr. David L. Sebastian, dean of the Anderson University School of Theology, Anderson, Ind., will be the keynote and featured speaker for the clinic. In his keynote address at 6 p.m., Dr. Sebastian will speak on "The Pursuit of Preaching." He speaks on "The Purity of Preaching" at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11. He will speak again at 1:30 p.m. about "The Provision of Preaching." Dean Sebastian also will be the pulpit guest at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 12 at the Teays Valley Church of God. Teaching the study groups will be Dr. James Wright, Pastor A. Wayne Burch, Dr. Calvin Roy Evans, Pastor Vondie Cook II, the Rev. Roy Hamilton and Pastor Mitch Burch. Lunch will be provided at the church at 12:30 on Oct. 11. The clinic will close by 5 p.m. Dr. Melissa Pratt, host pastor, will be leading a special conference for those who help lead worship. Registration fee is $40 per person. Send checks to West Virginia Ministries, 52 Sherwood Circle, Hurricane, WV 25526. For more information, call Mitch Burch at (304) 757-1052 or e-mail mitchell_bu...@msn.com. Payment can be made at the door.
The Kanawha Creation Science Group is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Charleston Creation Conference from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Greater Things Fellowship Church, 216 Highland Ave., South Charleston. A different presentation will be made each hour relating to the creation/evolution controversy. Keynote speakers are Dr. Joseph Mastropaolo and Dr. Charles Jackson. Both are noted scientists, educators and creation science lecturers. The church will serve dinner to all attendees at 5 p.m. today. To get to the church, take Interstate 64, exit 56, Montrose Drive. Turn left on Montrose Drive and then left on Kanawha Turnpike. Make a right at the second street, Tremont Street. Turn right at the end of this street onto Highland Avenue. The church is on the left near the end of Highland Avenue. For more information e-mail kcsg2...@yahoo.com, phone 746-4817 or 414-0085, or visit www.kcsg.us.
Mountain State Baptist Convention of West Virginia, Region 3 Women's Division will host a continental breakfast and information meeting at 10 a.m. today at the 16th Street Baptist Church, which is located on Ninth Avenue in Huntington.
Riverside Baptist Church is hosting a fall carnival at 3 p.m. on Oct. 18 outside at the church, located next to the state road garage in Red House. There will be lots of games, prizes, candy and fun. Halloween costumes are optional.
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 1343 Lewis St., will have its Ninth Annual Sister to Sister Conference at 7 p.m. Monday trough Friday and at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the church. Speakers will be: Monday, Sharon Mullens, attorney at law; Tuesday, Kathie Holland, Metropolitan Baptist Church; Wednesday, Susan Lawrence, Ph.D. in education; Thursday, Dr. Jenee Walker; Friday, Minister Lisa Hood; and Oct. 11, Virginia Wright, Maranatha Fellowship. For information, call Liberty Missionary Baptist Church at 344-8661.
Rimsom Memorial Church of God in Christ will sponsor a family conference Oct. 16-18. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the church, featuring Dr. Alex Gee of Madison, Wis., as guest speaker. Services on Oct. 17 will be held at Canaan United Methodist Church, 401 Roane St. Registration begins at 6 p.m. 16 and 17, and 8 a.m. on Oct. 18. Classes will be held on Oct. 17 and 18. For more information, call 727-2548 or 766-9408.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual October Feast beginning 1 p.m. Oct. 11 with an outdoor picnic. A concert will be held at 3 p.m., featuring the New Joy Gospel Singers from Columbus, Ohio. Casual dress attire.
Calvary Baptist Church will present "Fuel from Jesus" community picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, Maryland Avenue and Lee Street West. Casual dress all day. Worship service starts at 11 a.m. with a picnic at noon on the parking lot. Cake walks, Edsel the Clown, Jupiter Jump, puppet show, games, magic, face painting, giant slide, Rock Climb Challenge and more will be featured. Prizes will be given away, including gift cards for gasoline, groceries, merchandise and more.
A flea market and hot dog sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church's annual flea market. The church is located at 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E., one block west of the Capitol. Sale items include furniture, household items, children's and adult clothing, toys, books, small appliances and more. The Social Ministry Committee will use the proceeds to buy Christmas food baskets for those in need. The women of the ELCA will be selling homemade baked goods and bean soup packets to raise funds for their social outreach ministries.
Metropolitan Baptist Church will have Bible study on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. The topic is "The History of the Baptist Church." Bible study classes are also held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and the topic is "Church History." The cost is $70. "Survey of the Old Testament" is taught from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and the cost is $70. Call the church at 342-4766 for more information.
Music
Bloodline will be singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Midway United Methodist.
A gospel sing will be held at 6 p.m. today at Kelly's Creek Community Church on Kelly's Creek Road, Sissonville. Featured singers will be Laurel Creek Bluegrass Gospel Singers from Summersville and the Christian Scholars from Chapmanville.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Oakwood Baptist Church, 855 Oakwood Road, off U.S. 119.Anniversaries/homecomings Dawes United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary beginning at 11 a.m. on Oct. 11. Games, prizes, food and gospel music will be featured. Starting at 1 p.m., Fully Immersed, a contemporary Christian group, will sing. The Lordsmen will sing at 4 p.m. In case of rain, festivities will be moved indoors. Bring a chair and/or blanket to sit outdoors if you wish. The church will have a worship service beginning 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 12. The Reverend Forrest Cummings will lead the service. A potluck dinner and a congregational gospel sing will follow. The church is located 5 1/2 miles up Cabin Creek Road and one mile south of the Sharon exit No. 79 of the West Virginia Turnpike, just 1/4 mile past Sharon-Dawes Elementary.
Eagle Central Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery, will have its 122nd church anniversary and homecoming services beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Sister churches are invited to participate. The Rev. Cornell Byers will be guest speaker along with the Spiritual Harmonizers in the afternoon services. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1530 Third Ave., will celebrate its 100th anniversary at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at the church. The Rev. Ronald English will speak. Music will be provided by the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus. The Rev. David L. Chapman, pastor of High Street Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va., will speak at the 4 p.m. service and the High Street Male Chorus will provide music.
Southeast Church of the Nazarene will have its Centennial Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 5102 MacCorkle Ave., Kanawha City. Dress in heritage attire; prizes will be given. An old-time ice cream social/gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Columbia Gas Shelter at Coonskin Park. There will be games from the Edwardian Era, homemade ice cream and a performance from Divine Trinity.
Blue Creek Advent Christian Church will have its homecoming service on Sunday. The Gospel Treasures will sing at 10 a.m. The Rev. Rick Sams will bring the message at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at noon.
Clendenin Advent Christian Church will have its homecoming celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Pastor Nahum Balser is guest speaker and The Believers will be the singers. Dinner will follow the service.
Fisher Chapel United Methodist Church will have its annual homecoming celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Dean Henson will speak at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. The afternoon worship service will feature singing.
Riverview Gospel Tabernacle will have its homecoming services beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Jerry Vance will be the guest speaker at the morning service. Dinner will be served at noon, followed by a special service with singing by Gary and Pam Gillispie.
Open Bible Temple Independent Baptist Church, Powellton, will observe its homecoming services beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The morning worship service will follow and lunch will be served around 12:30 p.m. There will be no evening service. The Harvest Trio will sing.
Homecoming services will be held at 5 p.m. today at Glasgow United Methodist Church, corner of Fifth Avenue and Third Street, Glasgow. Food, fellowship and music will be featured. For information, contact John Massey at 595-2116 or Peggy Vaught at 595-1571.
Bride of Christ Baptist Church, Brook Road off Chestnut Road, will have its homecoming services on Oct. 12. Paid In Full Trio will provide music. The Rev. Jody Pistore will preach. Dinner will be served at noon. There will be singing at 1 p.m. and preaching at 2 p.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. and the worship service at 11 a.m.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Scott Depot will celebrate their 30th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The Royalmen will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Rumble Community Baptist Church.
Homecoming services will be held Sunday at The Community Tabernacle Church, W.Va. 34, Liberty. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. Worship service with Pastor Billy Casto begins at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at noon in the activity building. Afternoon services will follow with the Bowlings and Jay Humphrey Trio.
Lockbridge United Methodist Church is celebrating its 100th year anniversary. One of its events will be a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the church in Lockbridge, Summers County. Country and gospel singers will perform. There will be apple butter and cider making, crafts, general store, baked goods, games for children, cakewalks and an auction. Food concessions will include brown beans and cornbread, cabbage, roast beef, sandwiches, hot dogs, baked goods, nachos and cheese and more.
Miscellaneous
Nitro Church of God, 15th Street and Second Avenue, Nitro, will have its Harvest Fest today. Hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad and a huge bake sale will be featured from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gigantic rummage sale hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A one-day "Transformed" Christian conference/seminar with actor Kirk Cameron and the Way of the Master ministries will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. today at the Clay Center, One Clay Square. The event is free; however, seating is limited. Speakers include: Kirk Cameron from TV series "Growing Pains," the "Left Behind" movies and current Christian TV show "The Way of the Master," and various other movies, including the upcoming Christian movie set to release in theatres this month called "Fireproof"; Ray Comfort, founder/president of WOTM ministries, host of TV show WOTM, best-selling Christian author and pastor; Todd Friel, pastor, host of international radio show WOTMR, host of Christian TV show "Wretched" and Christian author; and Emeal Zwayne, vice president of the WOTM ministries and pastor. Interpreters for the deaf will be provided. Register online at www.wayofthemaster.com.
The Second Annual West Virginia Transdenominational Preaching Clinic kicks-off at 6 p.m. Friday at the Teays Valley Church of God, 4430 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. State Pastor Mitchell Burch, will serve as the clinic director. Dr. David L. Sebastian, dean of the Anderson University School of Theology, Anderson, Ind., will be the keynote and featured speaker for the clinic. In his keynote address at 6 p.m., Dr. Sebastian will speak on "The Pursuit of Preaching." He speaks on "The Purity of Preaching" at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11. He will speak again at 1:30 p.m. about "The Provision of Preaching." Dean Sebastian also will be the pulpit guest at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 12 at the Teays Valley Church of God. Teaching the study groups will be Dr. James Wright, Pastor A. Wayne Burch, Dr. Calvin Roy Evans, Pastor Vondie Cook II, the Rev. Roy Hamilton and Pastor Mitch Burch. Lunch will be provided at the church at 12:30 on Oct. 11. The clinic will close by 5 p.m. Dr. Melissa Pratt, host pastor, will be leading a special conference for those who help lead worship. Registration fee is $40 per person. Send checks to West Virginia Ministries, 52 Sherwood Circle, Hurricane, WV 25526. For more information, call Mitch Burch at (304) 757-1052 or e-mail mitchell_bu...@msn.com. Payment can be made at the door.
The Kanawha Creation Science Group is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Charleston Creation Conference from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Greater Things Fellowship Church, 216 Highland Ave., South Charleston. A different presentation will be made each hour relating to the creation/evolution controversy. Keynote speakers are Dr. Joseph Mastropaolo and Dr. Charles Jackson. Both are noted scientists, educators and creation science lecturers. The church will serve dinner to all attendees at 5 p.m. today. To get to the church, take Interstate 64, exit 56, Montrose Drive. Turn left on Montrose Drive and then left on Kanawha Turnpike. Make a right at the second street, Tremont Street. Turn right at the end of this street onto Highland Avenue. The church is on the left near the end of Highland Avenue. For more information e-mail kcsg2...@yahoo.com, phone 746-4817 or 414-0085, or visit www.kcsg.us.
Mountain State Baptist Convention of West Virginia, Region 3 Women's Division will host a continental breakfast and information meeting at 10 a.m. today at the 16th Street Baptist Church, which is located on Ninth Avenue in Huntington.
Riverside Baptist Church is hosting a fall carnival at 3 p.m. on Oct. 18 outside at the church, located next to the state road garage in Red House. There will be lots of games, prizes, candy and fun. Halloween costumes are optional.
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 1343 Lewis St., will have its Ninth Annual Sister to Sister Conference at 7 p.m. Monday trough Friday and at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the church. Speakers will be: Monday, Sharon Mullens, attorney at law; Tuesday, Kathie Holland, Metropolitan Baptist Church; Wednesday, Susan Lawrence, Ph.D. in education; Thursday, Dr. Jenee Walker; Friday, Minister Lisa Hood; and Oct. 11, Virginia Wright, Maranatha Fellowship. For information, call Liberty Missionary Baptist Church at 344-8661.
Rimsom Memorial Church of God in Christ will sponsor a family conference Oct. 16-18. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the church, featuring Dr. Alex Gee of Madison, Wis., as guest speaker. Services on Oct. 17 will be held at Canaan United Methodist Church, 401 Roane St. Registration begins at 6 p.m. 16 and 17, and 8 a.m. on Oct. 18. Classes will be held on Oct. 17 and 18. For more information, call 727-2548 or 766-9408.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual October Feast beginning 1 p.m. Oct. 11 with an outdoor picnic. A concert will be held at 3 p.m., featuring the New Joy Gospel Singers from Columbus, Ohio. Casual dress attire.
Calvary Baptist Church will present "Fuel from Jesus" community picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, Maryland Avenue and Lee Street West. Casual dress all day. Worship service starts at 11 a.m. with a picnic at noon on the parking lot. Cake walks, Edsel the Clown, Jupiter Jump, puppet show, games, magic, face painting, giant slide, Rock Climb Challenge and more will be featured. Prizes will be given away, including gift cards for gasoline, groceries, merchandise and more.
A flea market and hot dog sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church's annual flea market. The church is located at 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E., one block west of the Capitol. Sale items include furniture, household items, children's and adult clothing, toys, books, small appliances and more. The Social Ministry Committee will use the proceeds to buy Christmas food baskets for those in need. The women of the ELCA will be selling homemade baked goods and bean soup packets to raise funds for their social outreach ministries.
Metropolitan Baptist Church will have Bible study on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. The topic is "The History of the Baptist Church." Bible study classes are also held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and the topic is "Church History." The cost is $70. "Survey of the Old Testament" is taught from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and the cost is $70. Call the church at 342-4766 for more information.
Music
Bloodline will be singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Midway United Methodist.
A gospel sing will be held at 6 p.m. today at Kelly's Creek Community Church on Kelly's Creek Road, Sissonville. Featured singers will be Laurel Creek Bluegrass Gospel Singers from Summersville and the Christian Scholars from Chapmanville.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Oakwood Baptist Church, 855 Oakwood Road, off U.S. 119.
The Seventh Annual Summersville Sings the Gospel 2008 Series Sing No. 5, will be held at 7 p.m. today in the Old Main Building auditorium, Old Main Drive, Summersville. The sing is presented by REACH By FAITH Ministries. Admission is free and a love offering will be received. Singers include the Royal Hands from Mount Nebo, Joe Smith from Victor, Glory Road Travelers of Nettie and Roger Kiser of Summersville.
Gospel singer Tim McCoy will provide special music at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bible Baptist Church, East Piedmont Road in the Snow Hill/Charleston area. Howard L. Watson will preach. Pastor Harry Hickman will lead the service. A special meal will follow at the church. There will be a freewill offering.
The Believers Quartet will sing at 10:30 a.m. Sunday during the annual homecoming service at Clendenin Advent Christian Church in Clendenin.
Miller Family Plus will sing at 7 p.m. Sunday at Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church, located on W.Va. 114 North.
The Homeland Southern Gospel Sing will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Open Door Apostolic Church, 2630 Kanawha Boulevard, East.
Happy Valley Boys will sing at 6 p.m. today at Whitesville Baptist Church; at a benefit sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at homecoming services at Shining Light Baptist Church, Chapmanville; at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mahone Chapel Methodist Church; and at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Bethel Chapel, Woodward Drive.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at 855 Oakwood Road, located off U.S. 119.
The Tignors will sing at 7 p.m. today at Rensford Baptist Church and at 3 p.m. Sunday at Pizza Hut in Elkview.
The Singing Cookes and the Cooke Brothers from Kingsport, Tenn., will perform at the 13th annual Singing in the Valley Gospel Sing at 7 p.m. Thursday. The singing is held outdoors in the Valley Park Community Center, located on W.Va. 34 in Hurricane. An offering will be received for the singers.
A gospel sing will be held at 6 p.m. today at Alta Church of God. Bruce and Betsy Mullen of Washington State and Joe Mullins will sing.
Tri-County Singers will have its monthly sing at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Dunbar Mountain Mission, 605 Dunbar Ave., located off Interstate 64, Dunbar Exit. The 2008 "Journey" songbook will be used. All singers are invited to participate in the shape-note, four-part mass choir singing.
First Baptist Church of Marmet will have its Fifth Annual Harvest Day Event today and Sunday. The Godsmen of Huntington and the Gordon Harmony Boys of Boone County will sing at 7 p.m. today. The Humphreys and other groups will perform at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. A message about "The Harvest" will be given. A dinner will be provided by the church. For information, call 949-4707 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
Revivals
Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. today at Mountain Heights Church in Spring Hill. Evangelist will be Claude Holley Jr. and music will be provided by the Mountain Heights Singers.
Revival services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at West Virginia Home Mission Church, 1109 Benamati Ave., Nitro. Services will be held at 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Jerry Bonnett is the evangelist. Special singing will be featured each night.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church of St. Albans is having its fall revival meeting Sunday through Friday. Sunday services are 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday services are 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Fred Fudge, a native of Huntington. The Rev. Fudge has pastored churches in West Virginia, Ohio, Texas and Colorado and his current ministry is missionary work among Native Americans in Baptist churches. Faith Missionary Baptist Church is located on U.S. 60, one mile west of W.Va. 35, Winfield Road. For information, call Pastor Mike Hager at 727-9491.
Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Alta Church of God. Evangelist is Richard Bradley.
A fall revival will be held Sunday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, located off Corridor G. Ron Scott will preach. Singers include: Sunday, George Hughes; Monday, Debbie Schultz; Tuesday, Jacobs Ladder; Wednesday, Eastern Sky; Thursday, Skeens Family; and Friday, Justified.
United Missionary Baptist Church of Mount Hope will have its fall revival at 7 p.m. nightly, Monday through Friday. Pastor Darin Freeman will speak.
Special services
Dawes United Methodist Church will have a worship service beginning 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 12. The Reverend Forrest Cummings will lead the service. A potluck dinner and a congregational gospel sing will follow. The church is located 5 1/2 miles up Cabin Creek Road and one mile south of the Sharon Exit No. 79 of the West Virginia Turnpike, just 1/4 mile past Sharon-Dawes Elementary.
Minister Howard L. Watson will be preaching at the 6 p.m. service on Sunday at Word and Faith Baptist Church, Falling Rock. Pastor Calvin Ray will present the Rev. Watson, the former and founding pastor of the Word and Faith Baptist Church.
King of Glory International Ministries will sponsor the Deliverance Training and Deliverance Service Thursday through Oct. 11. Speaker will be Gloria McDuffey, A Place of Deliverance Church and Training Center, Garner, N.C. Services on Thursday will begin at 7 p.m. The Deliverance Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. The service on Oct. 11 will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and a special session for Five Fold Ministry Leaders will be held. Registration for the Deliverance training and service will be $10. Contact Pastor Tina M. Beatty at (304) 720-5994.
Good Shepherd Free Will Baptist Church will have praise and worship services on Sunday. Pastor Jason C. Black will be preaching at the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Special singing at 6 p.m. will feature Inspired. A prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. and the Rev. Daniel Castle will be preaching. Youth services also start at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The church is located at 5470 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.
The Riverside Fellowship Church, 198 E. Dupont Ave., Belle, will have a special youth service featuring the gospel group, Rema, at 7 p.m. today at the church.
Pastor Wayne R. Crozier and Abundant Life Ministries, 1534 Washington St. E., will begin having two Sunday morning worship services beginning Nov. 2. The first service will start at 9 a.m. and the second service will start at 11 a.m.
The Gathering Place, worship and conversation, will be offered today at Humphrey's United Methodist Church, 8240 Sissonville Drive, Sissonville. Live contemporary music will begin at 7 p.m. The Connection Café will serve refreshments following the sing. Casual attire is welcome. For more information, call 380-6499 or visit the Web site at www.Humphreysumc.org
The Rev. Clyde M. Burns, assistant minister at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, will be guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 920 Amity Drive. The Deacon and Deaconess Annual Celebration will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Missionary Baptist Church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. L. Allan Hill, pastor of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, along with his choirs and congregation. Dress attire is white, with prayer caps. Gloves are optional. Men should wear their deacon's dress attire. Repast, not a dinner, will be served immediately following the afternoon service.
Metropolitan Baptist Church has three services on Sundays. Service times are 8 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Darin Freeman will preach at all services. The Communion service is at 6 p.m.
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