Beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, a new women’s fall Bible study will begin at Urbanna Baptist Church. It will be on the prophet Isaiah.
Isaiah served as God’s mouthpiece to the nation of Judah but also to the surrounding nations. His message echoes into lives today as folks read his call to rely on the Lord. Using the genres of poetry, narrative, and prophecy, Isaiah communicated clearly that followers of God could trust in Him.
As participants study the chapters Isaiah wrote — from his challenging words to the nation of Israel to his prophecies of the Messiah to come — they will learn to rest in God’s promises and grow in trust. Unpacking Isaiah’s words will reveal that you can trust God more than your own human effort or the counterfeits the world suggests. You won’t be striving harder, but instead trusting more deeply the Faithful One who is so worthy of our utter dependence. In Him you’ll find the comfort and peace you need to sustain you.
If you are interested in digging deeper into the Word, enjoying the company of like-minded women, a time of fun and fellowship with friends, join them. You may contact Becky Holloway at 804-512-2882 (happyholl09@icloud.com) or call the church office at 804-758-2720 for information.
Calvary Baptist Church in the Christchurch community will celebrate homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. A fellowship meal will be served after the service.
Revival begins on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and concludes on Thursday, Aug. 24. Pastor Rose Mary Curry of the Willie Chapel Baptist Church of Lancaster will be the revivalist. Revival services begin at 7 p.m. each night.
For information, email pspleasants@gmail.com.
Lower United Methodist Church at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them for worship this Sunday when the Rev. Tim Earnhardt, retired, will present the sermon. Everyone is welcome to join them each Wednesday for a time of group prayer beginning at 5 p.m.
For information, visit lowerumc.org.
Save the date! Christmas seems a long ways away, but preparations for seasonal activities are not! Rehearsals for Christmas concerts by the Chesapeake Chorale will begin on Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m., at Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone.
The chorale has drawn members from five area counties throughout its 25 year history, and welcomes back all current singers, as well as all who enjoy Christmas music and would like to join this fun group. There are no auditions required.
Beginning on Sept. 18 and each Monday until mid-November, rehearsals will be conducted at Grace Episcopal Church, 303 S. Main St., Kilmarnock, from 7 to 9 p.m.
There will be four Christmas concerts taking place on the first weekend in December, including one in Middlesex County:
- Dec. 1 — at Northumberland High School, Heathsville, 8 p.m.
- Dec. 2 — Lancaster Elementary School (formerly the middle school, Kilmarnock). If
- construction is not complete, this concert will be conducted at Church of the Nazarene, 8 p.m.
- Dec. 3 — St. Clare Walker Middle School, Locust Hill, 3 p.m.
- Dec. 4 — Historic Christ Church, Weems, 3:30 p.m.
Selections for these concerts focus on light and stars, and will include “O Holy Night,” “The Light of Christmas Morn,” “I Wonder as I Wander,” “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light,” and “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
For information,go to the chorale’s website at http://www.thechesapeakechorale.org.
Calling all youth! Your wait is almost over! All students from sixth through 12th grades are welcome and encouraged to attend the special youth open house at Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville. This fun night is set for Wednesday, Sept. 6, and they are starting off with a big splash! There will be lots of water games, pizza and meet and greet time. The youth group open house will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
The youths’ parents are encouraged to come inside to register their children and meet the staff. Once everyone is registered, the fun begins. It will be pizza and fellowship followed by contest challenges to name the group and design a logo by the end of September.
Most of the time, attendees will be outside enjoying the different stations of water games. YOU WILL GET WET! So wear a bathing suit under your clothes or appropriate clothing that can get wet.
If you have any questions, call or text Cindi Adkins at 804-339-7274.
Grafton Baptist Church in Hartfield will celebrate its annual homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. The guest minister will be the Rev. Rayfield Gresham, associate minister of St. Luke Baptist Church in Plum Point.
A one-night revival is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16. The Rev. Dr. John C. Wright Sr. of Immanuel Baptist Church in Saluda will be the revivalist. He will be accompanied by his choir, ushers and congregation. All are invited to come out and worship.
For information, call 804-815-8514.
Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road in Hartfield invites everyone to join them for worship this Sunday when Pastor Yosub’s sermon will be “Wrestling With Our Hunger.”
Everyone is also welcome to join them each Wednesday for a time of group prayer beginning at 5 p.m. The LUMC Administrative Council will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.
For information, visit lowerumc.org.
Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville, will celebrate its 157th church anniversary and homecoming weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13. The celebration will begin with Fun Day on the back lawn of the church from noon to 4 p.m. There will be food, games for all ages, vendors, music, fun and fellowship.
The Sunday, Aug. 13, worship service will take place at 10 a.m. in person and via Zoom. The Preached Word will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Helen Washington-Randall, pastor, Elam Baptist Church, Charles City. She will be accompanied by her choir and congregation.
The theme for this homecoming/anniversary is “The Year of Amazing Things.” Dinner will be served following the morning worship service.
Revival is 7 p.m. nightly Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 15-17. The Rev. Dr. Griselda Amy Bayton, pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Center Cross, will be the revivalist on Tuesday; the Rev. I.V. Smith, pastor, Good Hope Baptist Church, Dunnsville, will be the revivalist on Wednesday; and the Rev. Gernard E. Reed, moderator, Northern Neck Baptist Association, will be the revivalist on Thursday.
The public is cordially invited to both weekend events and revival. The Sunday and revival services will take place in person and by Zoom. For Zoom information, email AngelVisitBaptistChurch@gmail.com or call 804-443-5977.
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