Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them in person at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, Dec. 4, for the Rev. Yosub Namgung’s sermon, “Stand as a Signal.”
LUMC is serving as a drop-off point for the Toys for Tots toy drive for local children. The last date to donate will be Dec. 15. LUMC’s Cinderella Project ministry collects items requested by Middlesex County Public Schools nurses. For a list of items you can donate, visit lowerumc.org.
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. In order to get an accurate number of attendees, call 804-758-5154, email secretaryharmonygrove@metrocast.net or register online.
The church is serving as a collection point for Middlesex County Toys For Tots drive, so if possible, donate new, unwrapped toys only. All toys go to Middlesex Social Services for distribution locally. The collection deadline is Dec. 15. HGBC is located at 7722 General Puller Highway in Harmony Village.
Info: brnapp3853@gmail.com.
Calvary Baptist Church’s special candlelight service is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Special musical guests will include George Robinson and his Gospel Robins group.
The church is at 3971 General Puller Highway (Route 33) near the Christchurch community.
Info: 804-758-5933.
Make-A-Way and Deliverance Full Gospel Baptist Church at 100 Flats Road in Urbanna will host its annual Christmas sing-along on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. Their Christmas program will feature the Make-A-Way Praise Team (Voices of Worship) and other guest performers.
Info: truestar89@earthlink.net.
Zoar Baptist Church (ZBC) in Deltaville Bible study classes are starting the study of John from the New Testament beginning on Sundays, from Dec. 4 through Feb. 26, 2023. Members invite you to try a class any Sunday at Zoar from 9 to 10 a.m. Zoar encourages participation in its Sunday morning studies at 9 a.m. and their weekly Women’s Study on Mondays at 11 a.m. and their weekly Men’s Study on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Call the church office at 804-746-9502 for information.
Catholic Church of the Visitation in Topping released its Advent schedule this month.
Upcoming services include:
- 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.
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