Hermitage Baptist Church will offer a community barbecue meal and grocery giveaway on May 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. There will be free barbecue meals for everyone in the community. Eat in or take out.
They served more than 500 meals last year and are looking forward to serving the community again this year.
Hermitage Baptist Church is at 94 Wares Bridge Road in Church View. See the Hermitage Facebook page for details
All campers, community members and vacationers are invited to attend the Sunday, May 11, community worship service at Bethpage Camp-Resort at 9 a.m. Bethpage is located at 4685 Old Virginia St., just west of Urbanna. The non-denominational Christian service is offered in the campground’s amphitheater.
The Rev. John Wright of Immanuel Baptist Church will speak this Sunday. Music will be provided by Charles “Bunny” Dunlevy of Urbanna United Methodist Church. The congregation will be encouraged to join together in singing. Dress is casual.
This is the 44th year that Urbanna Baptist Church and Bethpage have cooperatively hosted the annual summer services from Easter until the end of September. Many churches throughout the county join together; hear various ministers speak; and have fellowship and join in music.
Info: Bob Fitch at 804-291-6434 or John Smith at 804-832-7561
Make-A-Way and Deliverance Church in Urbanna will be selling fish dinners on Friday, May 9, from 2-5 p.m. The dinner benefits the Men of Faith.
Dinners include fish, fried potatoes, cabbage, a roll and drink. Dinners are $15.
Info: Deacon Garland Carter at 804-695-6547 or Apostle Jesse Ransom at 804-815-7508.
The Woman of Worth request your presence at the Women In White Tea Luncheon on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at Make-A-Way and Deliverance Full Gospel Baptist Church, 100 Flats Road, Urbanna. The Presenter of the Word will be teacher Pearl Foster.
Please RSVP to Evangelist Oriton Robinson at 804-246-7654 as soon as possible.
The Kingsmen Quartet is set to perform at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Harmony Village. The group includes Alan Kendall, baritone; Brady Jones, bass; Thomas Nally, tenor; Brandon Reese, soundboard; Cole Watson, lead; and Ray Reese, manager, a longtime singer with the group.
Although it is sometimes described as a quartet, these six men are associated with the group. Among their extensive list of hits are some of gospel music’s most legendary classics — songs like “Saints Will Rise,” “The Judgment,” “Glory Road,” “Look for Me at Jesus’ Feet,” “Is That the Old Ship of Zion,” “He’s All I Need,” “The Next Cloud,” “I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand,” “Battle Cry,” and “When God Ran,” are but a few of the more than 100 charted classics in the career of the Kingsmen.
The community is invited and welcome to come. A love offering will be taken for the quartet.
Info: Harmony Grove Church office – 804-758-5154.
The Urbanna community and church family are invited to attend “Death is Inevitable, Preparing for Departure Seminar,” presented by the Rev. Mark Miller, pastor of Urbanna United Methodist Church (UUMC).
The seminar is set for 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, and will be preceded by a 5:30 p.m. dinner, both in UUMC Fellowship Hall, 221 Marston Ave., Urbanna.
A light dinner will be provided by the Urbanna United Women in Faith (UUWF). Donations for UUWF missions will be appreciated.
Reservations should be made by 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, by emailing urbannaumc@metrocast.net or leave a message by calling 804-758-5308.
Death is inevitable, and one should not be fearful of that eventual day when he or she departs this earthly life and moves on to eternal life. And yet, when one departs this earthly life, he or she leaves behind loved ones who will need to carry out his or her final wishes and settle matters related to the estate. There are legal, financial, spiritual and family issues involved, which can add stress to one’s loved ones during an already stressful time.
In this one-hour seminar, Pastor Miller draws on 40-plus years of experience working with individuals and families during times of bereavement and offers helpful information that will allow participants to prepare themselves and their loved ones for the inevitable “departure day” that awaits all.
This seminar will cover:
- Key legal documents you should prepare well in advance.
- How and where to store important personal information that can be easily accessed in the event of a health emergency or once you have passed away.
- Important conversations to have with your closest loved ones while you are still healthy, so they are clear on your wishes and desires.
- Planning your funeral in advance.
- Making sure you have peace in your soul before you go.
Death is not meant to be a “morbid” subject. Preparing for one’s eventual death can bring peace to oneself and comfort to loved ones. Join them for this free seminar as we consider the keys to preparing for departure.
Mount Zion Baptist Church in Church View will celebrate Women’s Day on Sunday, May 11, at 11 a.m. The speaker on this phenomenal occasion will be Dr. Mary Ackes-Hayes of Zion Branch Baptist Church in Saluda. The worship leader will be Sister Ann Ward of Union Shiloh Baptist Church.
The Women’s Day theme is entitled “Women Navigating Through Troublesome Times” and everyone is encouraged to attend wearing clothing in shades of purple.
The music will be rendered by Escobrook Baptist Church Choir of King and Queen County under the direction of Rufus Morris.
Everyone is welcome to come out and celebrate with the women and the Mount Zion Baptist Church family.
The Rev. Dr. Fred D. Holmes Jr. is the pastor of Mount Zion.
Info: reedefisherc@yahoo.com
Congregants at Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road in Hartfield invite everyone to join them in the LUMC Fellowship Hall on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. for Coffee Fellowship followed by adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship will be offered in their histworic LUMC sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and they are offering communion this Sunday.
The community is invited to stop by LUMC Fellowship Hall every Wednesday between 7:30-9 a.m. for free, delicious, hand-crafted coffee or hot chocolate from the God’s Aroma coffee ministry.
All are welcome to join them for a time of group prayer every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Info: Lowerumc.org or facebook.com/LowerUMC
Have you lost a spouse and are seeking support and coping skills during your time of grief and loss? An Urbanna Baptist Church (UBC) program to address this consists of a video presentation, group support, and a devotional and guide.
Program participants will meet 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays through June 23 at UBC Fellowship Hall. There is a $20 fee for registration (this includes a participant’s book). There are scholarships available for registration fees as well.
To register, call the UBC office at 804-758-2720 or email nellubcsecretary22@gmail.com.
The UBC Grief Share Ministry Team includes Nell Robinson, Diane Luttrell, Willard Hammond, Susan Fitch, Jane Folliard and Mavis Mangum.
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