St. Paul Baptist Church in Jamaica recently announced its homecoming schedule for Sunday, Aug. 23, with Pastor Kenneth Dunn delivering the 11 a.m. morning service. For the 3 p.m. evening service, the Rev. Dr. Carla E. Lightfoot at Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville, will be the special guest.
Revival services will take place from Aug. 25-27, starting at 7 p.m. each evening.
Revivalists include:
- Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 25 and 27 — Pastor Kelvin L. Paige from Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Brahamsville.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26 — The Rev. Stanley Gresham Sr. from Grafton Baptist Church, Hartfield.
“We extend a warm invitation to you and your readers to join us for these special services,” a church spokesman said. “Your presence would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you there!”
Come and celebrate Zion Branch Baptist Church’s homecoming service on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. Pastor Kevin Paige of Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Barhamsville, will be the guest speaker along with his choir and congregation.
Revival services are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 25-27.
The revivalists include:
- Aug. 25 — The Rev. Louis Johnson, Grafton Baptist Church, Hartfield.
- Aug. 26 — The Rev. John Wright, Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda.
- Aug. 27 — The Rev. Arthur Roane, Escobrook Baptist Church, King & Queen County.
Zion Branch is at 224 Zion Branch Road in Saluda.
For information, call 804-758-8266 or email zionbranchsaludava@gmail.com.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, Women’s Ministry will have its Women Empowered To Grow In Christ Conference at Abingdon Ruritan Club, Hayes, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. The cost for tickets, which include lunch is $40 (ages 13 and older), $20 (ages 4-12), and free (ages 3 and younger).
The conference speakers will be Minister Michele Webster of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester; Dr. Nell Bagby-Robinson of Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal; Dr. Valerie Matthews of CBC World Ministry, Toano; and Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester.
Tickets can still be purchased by contacting Jessica Minor at 804-699-0078 by Monday, Aug. 31. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. No tickets will be sold at the door.
For information, email mrt8wa@aol.com.
Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for their traditional worship service in their historic sanctuary.
Adult Sunday school is offered Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the LUMC Fellowship Hall, preceded by Coffee Fellowship beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Their women’s choral ensemble, Wellspring, meets Monday at 6 p.m.; and at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, their handbell choir, Embellish, will practice. The community is invited to stop by LUMC Fellowship Hall Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for free coffeehouse drinks.
All are invited to a time of group prayer every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
For information, visit lowerumc.org or email lumc@va.metrocast.net.
All are welcome to attend the Sunday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. worship service at the Bethpage Camp-Resort amphitheater. Dress is casual. In case of inclement weather, go to Bethpage’s pavilion or rally center.
This non-denominational gathering of fellowship, worship and music has been co-hosted by Urbanna Baptist Church and Bethpage for 45 summers. When it first began, all participants brought their own lawn chairs as there was no amphitheater!
This Sunday’s speaker is Jeff Johnson. He is the rector of All Saints Anglican Church, Saluda. The music will be provided by Charles “Bunny” Dunlevy of Urbanna United Methodist Church.
For information, you may contact Bob Fitch at 804-291-6434 or John Smith at 804-832-7561. You may reach Urbanna Baptist Church at 804-758-2720.
Bethpage is located at 4685 Old Virginia St., just outside Urbanna
Saluda’s All Saints Anglican Church is a welcome refuge for many people of different faiths who come together for worship, praise, beautiful music, fun fellowship and sharing the enduring love of Jesus Christ. It is located at 48 New St.
All Saints is led by Bishop Jeffrey Johnson and it practices a traditional liturgy from the “1928 Book of Common Prayer” with sound theological and biblical teaching.
Share with them the Holy Communion service on Sunday mornings at 11:15 a.m., following their 10 a.m. adult Bible study. Fellowship after the church service is a warm celebration of friendship.
On Wednesdays at noon, they have a 30-minute Holy Communion service, which also includes prayers for the nation. There is no sermon. Bring a bag lunch and meet with friends after the service in the parish hall next door.
For information, speak with Bishop Jeff at 757-374-6724, email him at FrJeffJohnson@gmail.com or visit the church website at www.AllSaintsSaluda.com.
Bay Aging has announced the launch of its newest Memory Café in Middlesex on Thursday, Sept. 17. The free monthly gathering will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Christ Church Parish, 56 Christchurch Lane, Christchurch.
Memory Café offers meaningful programming, friendship, and acceptance for people experiencing cognitive changes, along with family members, friends, and professional caregivers who support them. Participants are invited to enjoy conversation, connection, and community support in a welcoming setting.
For information, contact Bay Aging Options Counselor Kelsie Houston at 804-650-2710 or email her at khouston@bayaging.org.
Immanuel Baptist Church of Saluda is now on its summer schedule and its Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. The services are preceded by Sunday school, which runs 9-9:45 a.m., and a praise service, which is 9:50-10 a.m.
Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) at 56 Christchurch Lane in Christchurch welcomes everyone to attend its services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. There is a coffee hour after each service for refreshments and relaxation. A nursery is provided in the fellowship hall during the 10:30 a.m. service.
On the first and third Sunday of each month, children pre-kindergarten through grade five are welcome to attend its Sunday school class (“Godly Play”) during the 10:30 a.m. service. (This is a change from the former once a month schedule.) They then join their parents for worship in the church.
“Come join our vibrant community of worshipers!” a church spokesman urged.
Folks continue to celebrate Kilmarnock United Methodist Church’s Laundry Day Ministry.
Church members go to Speed Wash, 110 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock, three days each month to greet, talk with customers, help bring their laundry into the facility and pay for all laundry costs during the nine hours each month that they are present, reported Whitney Lang.
Thanks to the generous contributions of church members and later due to the receipt of a grant, the ministry has expanded from once each month to three times a month, impacting more than 231 people during the first year, said Lang.
The ministry has grown to include water and snacks, individual packets of detergent and coloring books and crayons for children who accompany their parents. The owner of the laundromat has been a part of this mission from its inception and has made these “laundry missionaries” welcome.
To support this mission, call 804-435-1797.
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