Harmony Grove Baptist Church (HGBC) will welcome Santa Claus and his friends at a free breakfast of pancakes, sausage links with beverage on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
HGBC is located at 7722 General Puller Highway in Harmony Village. In order to get an accurate number of attendees, call 804-758-5154, email secretaryharmonygrove@metrocast.net or register online.
Info: brnapp3853@gmail.com.
On Nov. 20, Urbanna United Methodist Church (UUMC) will again welcome the Grace Celtic Musicians for a Christmas concert. These talented women will fill the church with their unique blend of Celtic sound and Christmas songs.
The concert is set for 4 p.m. in the UUMC sanctuary. Be sure to bring your friends and family. It was a well-attended concert last year and organizers expect the same again. It will offer a great way to begin the Christmas season. UUMC is at 221 Marston Ave. (at Cross Street).
Info:karenleighbowman@gmail.com.
“Sharing with our Community” is the Thanksgiving mission of Saluda Baptist Church. They invite the community to share in this mission with them by donating a canned good to help the local food bank at the Cryer Center.
Saluda Baptist will be open 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 17, if you would like to donate. If this date and time is not convenient, please call the church office at 804-758-3102 and leave a message. Arrangements will be made to collect your donation.
Saluda Baptist Church invites you and your family to worship with them. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. for adults, children and youth. The Rev. Nita May leads them in worship at 11 a.m.
Immanuel Baptist Church in Saluda will celebrate its annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Nov. 20, during the 11 a.m. service. Its pastor, the Rev. Dr. John C. Wright Jr., will deliver The Preached Word. They are inviting their community, family and friends to come and join them for this occasion.
The church continues to observe COVID-19 protocols, including practicing social distancing, wearing face masks and sanitizing.
Lebanon Baptist Church in Saluda is excited to announce the Licensure of Minister in Training (MIT) Pamela White. MIT Pamela will be preaching her initial sermon on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m.
All are invited and encouraged to support her on her new ministry journey.
Catholic Church of the Visitation in Topping released its Advent schedule this month.
Upcoming services include:
- Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.
- Nov. 27 — First Sunday in Advent, 9 a.m.
- Dec. 4 — Second Sunday in Advent, 9 a.m.
- Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, 9 a.m.
- Dec. 11 — Third Sunday in Advent, 9 a.m.
- Dec. 13 — Reconciliation, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 18 — Fourth Sunday in Advent, 9 a.m.
- Dec. 15 — Reconciliation, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve, 6:30 p.m. (Sing-along, 7 p.m.).
- Dec. 25 — Nativity of the Lord, 9 a.m.
- Jan. 1, 2023 — The Holy Mother of God, 9 a.m.
Info: rosemoncure@yahoo.com.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, has in-person Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. Contact tracing, temperature checks and face masks are required.
Bible study is set for Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The dial-in number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Info: mrt8wa@aol.com.
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 401 S. Main St. in Kilmarnock will sell fresh navel oranges, juice oranges, red grapefruit, clementines, Anjou pears, a fresh fruit sampler, strawberry and chocolate cheesecakes, and several combo boxes through Pee Jay’s Fresh Fruit for December.
Orders can be called in by 5 p.m. Nov. 17, to 804-435-1252, 804-577-4876, 804-435-1371, or 562-652-0866. Online orders can be made until Nov. 20.
Telephone orders are taken and forwarded to Pee Jay’s Fresh Fruit, or orders can be taken online and paid for by credit card.
Orders are to be picked up at the church from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15.
Zoar Baptist Church (ZBC) launched the 2022-2023 Bible study of the Old Testament books of Amos, Jonah, Hosea and Micah through Nov. 27 each Sunday morning at ZBC, 17097 General Puller Highway, in Deltaville.
New students are welcome to try a class on Sundays. Children, preschool age 4 through grade five meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Youth meet on Wednesdays from 6-7:45 p.m. Zoar Baptist welcomes all students to an exciting year of studying God’s word. “For the word of God is living and active and full of power.” Hebrews 4:12. Contact the church office at 804-776-9502 for information.
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