Grafton Baptist Church, Hartfield, will celebrate its 158th church anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 19. Morning worship will begin at 11:15 a.m. with lunch immediately following. Evening service will begin at 3 p.m.
The guest minister for the evening service will be the Rev. Keith L. Parham, former pastor of First Baptist Church Hockley in King and Queen County. Music will be provided by the MGM Choir, John E. Smith, director.
“Please come help us celebrate God’s goodness,” a spokesman for the event said.
For information, call 804-296-8033.
In the Deltaville community, fall festivities include the annual Trunk or Treat celebration at Zoar Baptist Church. Children of all ages enjoy games, pumpkin decorating and treats delivered from the trunks of decorated trucks and cars. Mike’s Food Truck will be on site with refreshments, and children in costumes will receive a coupon for a free hot dog and chips!
The Zoar membership will host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the church parking lot at 17097 General Puller Highway. Make plans to join the Halloween fun and celebrate the beautiful fall season.
For information, call 804-350-5051.
No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A Grief Share group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability — and gain solid support each step of the way.
At each weekly meeting, you will view a video featuring respected counselors, pastors, and healthcare professionals on grief-related topics, plus you’ll hear relatable personal stories of grief. After that is a small-group discussion to allow people time to talk, share support, and personally apply what they learned on the video. Everyone will receive a book to take home filled with valuable exercises for navigating their personal grieving process.
Topics include how to manage grief-related emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, sadness, anger, and regret; how to cope with the changes in your life and relationships; and how to recognize what’s normal in grief and what to do if you feel stuck or hopeless.
Grief Share group participants have repeatedly shared that they feel comforted and encouraged by being in a place where people truly understand what they’re going through. And they feel a sense of relief when they’re given guidance and tips on how to deal with the daily challenges.
Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. No matter how long it’s been, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling.
If you have experienced the death of a family member or friend, you are invited to attend. For more details, and to find and register for a group, visit griefshare.org.
Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling St., Urbanna, hosts 6:30 p.m. grief support sessions every Tuesday through the fall.
Contact Nell Robinson at 804-758-2720 or nellubcsecretary22@gmail, if you have questions or concerns.
The special Immanuel Day event is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 317 Town Bridge Road, Saluda.
The event will feature workshops, vendors, health and safety presentations, employment information, military info, food, fun and games.
“Join us for a day of Fellowship, Relaxation and Fun,” an event spokesman said.
The Rev. Dr. John C. Wright Jr. is Immanuel’s pastor.
For information call 804-758-4550.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, will have an in-person worship service on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Youth Choir will sing. In-person Sunday school will be offered at 9:45 a.m.
Bible study will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The conference call number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Has your child pre-registered for the Robotics+Coding program later this month at Christ Church Parish (Episcopal)? This is a friendly reminder that the registration deadline of Oct. 10 is this Friday, Oct. 10. This program is for 12 to 15 year olds, enrollment is limited, and acceptance is first come, first served. There is no fee and no prior robotics or programming experience is expected.
In case you missed the Southside Sentinel article appearing during the week of Labor Day, this is the basic schedule:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 — Assemble robot cars and see what they can do without additional programming.
- 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 — Introduce and build upon programming/coding skills to control these little cars.
If you wish to receive a pre-registration form with more details about what to expect, email Ann de Peyster at adepeyst@sdsu.edu or call or text 858-699-3599.
It’s not too late to share this unique opportunity with any friends or family members with children who might be interested, emphasizing the upcoming registration deadline.
Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) is located at 56 Christchurch Lane (off General Puller Highway) in Christchurch.
Mechanicsville’s Soul Seekers will be the special musical guests at Calvary Baptist Church’s ushers anniversary celebration. The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3971 General Puller Highway in Saluda.
“Please come and fellowship with us,” a spokesman for the event said.
For information, call Sister Frances Smith at 804-832-5235.
Make-A-Way Church, 100 Flats Road, Urbanna, is now starting its Sunday morning program with a 9 a.m. Sunday school gathering. Its worship service is at 10 a.m.
All are welcome to fellowship with them.
Apostle Dr. Jesse and Prophetess Edna Ransom are the pastors.
For information, email ransomedna7@gmail.com.
Want to come to church? You are always welcome at Church of Latter-day Saints, 51 Devils Bottom Road, Kilmarnock.
Reach out to the church’s missionaries at ComeUntoChrist.org/Jesus.
Come and find a community for you. For information, visit https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/us/va/kilmarnock/51-devils-bottom-road or call 804-435-2408.
Have a blessed one!
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