Summer worship at Bethpage Camp-Resort at 4685 Old Virginia St., just outside of Urbanna, continues through the end of September. Urbanna Baptist Church (UBC) invites you to this Sunday’s 9 a.m. service at the Bethpage amphitheater. Dress is casual. In case of inclement weather, come to Bethpage’s Rally Center.
Ronnie Russell of Hermitage Baptist Church will be the speaker. The local worship band, Jubal, will provide the music.
Later in the morning, you may attend 10 a.m. Bible study and the 11 a.m. worship service at Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling St. The Rev. Eddie Heath is the minister of UBC.
Info: Bob Fitch at 804-291-6434 or John Smith at 804-832-7561
First Baptist Church of Amburg near Deltaville will celebrate its homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 25, at noon. Pastor Paul S. Pleasants will deliver the message and music will be provided by the Voices of Calvary. Everyone is invited.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Male Chorus will sing.
In-person Sunday school will be offered at 9:45 a.m.
Revival services will continue today, Thursday, Aug. 22, with Prayer and Praise at 7 p.m. followed by worship at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Ward Warren and his First Baptist Church, Ordinary, congregation.
Info: mrt8wa@aol.com
An Adult Bible Study of the Book of Isaiah is scheduled to begin early next month at Catholic Church of the Visitation in Topping. Organizers are planning a 12-lesson study that they hope to complete before Thanksgiving. They will use the Little Rock Scripture Study booklets as they have done with their recent studies.
They are planning to meet on Wednesday mornings immediately following morning prayer, or Daily Mass, once Father Johnny Mintah-Mensah “Koo,” the church’s pastor, returns from Africa.
Add you name to the sign up list in the church’s narthex if you are interested in joining this study.
Info: 804-758-5160
Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC), 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them this Sunday for their 10:30 a.m. worship service. They will offer communion.
After worship they are happy to welcome back Pastor Yosub with a small reception in the LUMC Fellowship Hall.
The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Everyone is invited to join them each Wednesday for a time of group prayer beginning at 5 p.m.
Info: lowerumc.org.
Prayer, vision, action — On Sept. 10, you are invited to the Catholic Diocese of Richmond Pastoral Center, 7800 Carousel Drive, Richmond, for “Prayer, Vision and Action.” The event, which offers noon and 6 p.m. sessions, features a meal, prayer, networking, and a presentation looking at three key areas of pro-life work to pay attention to the coming year:
• Prayer — Presented by 40 Days for Life, this will feature stories and education around this first action and essential ministry to the pro-life movement.
• Vision — Presented by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, this will offer a preview of the most significant legislation and advocacy opportunities in the coming year.
• Action — Presented by HerPLAN, this will offer an update on the network of ministries, organizations, and resources that currently exist to make it as easy as possible for women to choose life across the commonwealth.
If you are helping with a “Walking With Moms In Need” ministry, or you are otherwise involved in pro-life ministry at your parish, this event will be very helpful. While this event will focus primarily on crisis pregnancy, it will highlight significant pro-life legislation and resources that serve vulnerable populations and families regardless of pregnancy status.
Info: https://ofe.regfox.com/prayer-vision-action-pro-life-virginia
While Catholic Church of the Visitation’s pastor, Father Johnny Mintah-Mensah “Koo,” is away in Africa, the church’s Adult Faith Formation and Liturgy and Worship ministries invite fellow parishioners to gather for morning prayer in the day chapel on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. These will be short and structured prayer services and will include the scripture readings that would have been read if Father was celebrating Daily Mass in Topping.
While these prayerful gatherings are no substitute for Holy Mass and reception of the Eucharist, remember Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)
Info: 804-758-5160
Zion Branch Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate its homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Kelvin Page of Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Barhamsville.
Revival services are set for 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 28-30. The guest speakers include, Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Vincent Pryor, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester; Thursday, Apostle Jesse Ransom, Make-A-Way & Deliverance Full Gospel Baptist Church, Urbanna; and Friday, Pastor Arthur Roane, Escobrook Baptist Church, King & Queen County.
Info: zionbranchsaludava@gmail.com
Golfers are invited to the Dave Marchant Memorial Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield. Hosted by Catholic Church of the Visitation Knights of Columbus Assembly 3349, this is a four-player captain’s choice competition open to everyone. All proceeds will benefit Virginia Veteran and Family Support (see https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/virginia-veteran-and-family-support-2/>.)
Team prizes will be awarded in each of three flights and golfers will also compete for individual prizes. The $100 per player entry fee includes use of the practice range, golf cart rental, greens fee, on-course beverages, and dinner in the Steamboat Restaurant. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon.
For registration or info: 571-215-2407.
The seminar, “Loss of a Spouse,” is set for noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Urbanna Baptist Church at 121 Watling St. in Urbanna. The seminar is for people grieving a spouse’s death and features a video with practical, encouraging advice from counselors, pastors, and widowed men and women, followed by a small-group sharing time.
“You’ll learn what to expect in the days ahead, how to handle the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings, and how to find the strength to go on,” said the Rev. Nell Robinson, who will lead the seminar.
Everyone who attends receives a booklet with more than 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild their lives.
The cost is $10.
Info: Rev. Robinson at 804-758-2720 or email nellubcsecretary22@gmail.com
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, will have its Women’s Ministry’s Women Empowered To Grow In Christ Retreat and Conference Friday-Sunday, Sept. 13-15, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Williamsburg. The conference will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 9:30 a.m. The cost for tickets, which include lunch, is $30 (ages 13 and older) and $15 (ages 12 and younger).
The conference speakers will be First Lady Michelle Burrell of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester; Founder Katrina Jackson of Vanity Effect LLC, Petersburg; and the Rev. Dr. Janel Pleasant of Antioch Baptist Church, Culpeper.
To purchase tickets or for hotel accommodations, contact Jessica Minor at 804-699-0078 as soon as possible. All purchases are nonrefundable. Tickets for the conference must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
The Knights of Columbus, Council 11210, will host its 15th Italian Feast on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Catholic Church of the Visitation on General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Topping.
Seating is at 5 p.m. The dinner will include homemade meatballs, made with pork, beef and veal, Italian sweet sausages, homemade sauce and Penne pasta. Fresh Italian bread, salad and hand grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese will top off the food menu. Homemade desserts will complete the feast.
Red and white wine, coffee and tea will complement the meal.
Reservations are required and tickets are priced at $35 per adult, $5 for children 11 and younger, and children 5 and younger are free. Take outs will be available by pre-order.
Call 804-725-1656 or 804-776-0078 by Saturday, Sept. 7, for reservations.
Calvary Baptist Church of Saluda has scheduled a special celebration to mark the 30th pastor anniversary of the Rev. Paul S. Pleasants and First Lady Shelia Pleasants. It is set for 5 p.m.-midnight Sept. 21 at the Marriott City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News.
Tickets are $50. To order tickets or for information, call Frances Smith at 804-832-5235 or Freddie Faucett at 804-384-1350.
Grafton Baptist Church’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Lewis H. Johnson Sr., is set for Sunday, Sept. 8. It will include morning worship at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrencine Smith, associate pastor, Good Shepherd Baptist Church, bringing the message.
The celebration will continue with a banquet at 2 p.m. at The Beacon, 2733 Grey’s Point Road, Topping.
Tickets for the banquet are $25, adults; $15, ages 5-12; and ages 4 and younger free. Limited number still available.
Organizers look forward to fellowshipping with you as they show their appreciation to the pastor and first lady for their faithful service to Grafton Baptist Church.
Info: Maxine McGee at 804-238-8550 or Cathy Thurston at 804-241-4923 before Aug. 23
Upcoming activities at Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) in Christchurch include the collection of school supplies for students in the community, participation in “Wings, Wheels, and Keels” on Sept. 28, and participation in “One Community Under God” on Oct. 6.
Its newest event will be offered on Sunday, Sept. 8, at noon. The church’s annual homecoming potluck luncheon will be offered to welcome back former members who live out of town, current members and new members.
Christ Church Parish offers two services every Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. They welcome everyone to attend and find out more about their vibrant community of worshipers. Visit their website at christchurchmiddlesex.com or watch their Sunday online Facebook service.
Philippi Christian Church in Deltaville is offering an experimental program called “Disciples Anonymous,” Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Deltaville and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Urbanna. The locations will be announced later. It’s a safe and confidential place for participants to seek spiritual solutions to overwhelming problems or situations by following the way of Jesus Christ. Call
Info: 804-776-6230
Men’s “Urbanna Second Half” Bible and book study, prayer and fellowship is offered 8-9:45 a.m. on Mondays at the Urbanna Harbour clubhouse.
Info: Bob Fitch at 804-291-6434
Join Zoar Baptist Church for “beach worship” at 8:30 a.m. near Stingray Point each Sunday through Labor Day (weather permitting). A morning worship service in the church sanctuary is also offered at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church meets in the pavilion at the beach property at 8:30 a.m. throughout the summer. Children’s activities during the 10:30 a.m. worship service will resume in September.
Adult Sunday school classes are studying the Book of Acts. Several classes will remain near Stingray Point after beach worship for Sunday school, and others will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m.
Info: 804-776-9502
Catholic Church of the Visitation Knights of Columbus (KOC) is a not-for-profit organization with principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Donations it receives support Gloucester, Mathews, Northern Neck and Middlesex free health clinics, Virginians with Intellectual Disabilities, Veterans Services Golf Tournament, Families in Need, Hands Across Middlesex and Mathews and the Father John Boddie Scholarship Fund.
Activities that provide funding include the Pancake Breakfast, Italian Feast, St. Pat’s Dinner, KOVAR Collection and Dave Marchant Golf Tournament.
Its members are active participants in many ministries, which include altar servers, choir members, collection counters, community leaders, eucharistic ministers, parish council members and ushers.
KOC meets at 5:15 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Visitation at 8462 General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Topping. Each meeting starts with a rosary session. All are welcome!
Info: KOC Grand Knight Al Langer at 804-815-1328
The Foundry is a new youth center for middle and high school students located at 7962 General Puller Highway (Route 33), Unit 603, in Topping.
Info: Pure Life Church Pastor Aaron Wells at 804-925-9196 or aaron.purelifechurch@gmail.com
Come to Saluda Baptist Church (SBC) on Sunday for coffee fellowship at 9:45 a.m., Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with special music by SBC’s choir.
SBC’s address is 960 General Puller Highway, Saluda.
For information, email saludabc1@verizon.net.
Located in Topping, Catholic Church of the Visitation’s prayer shawl ministry needs new knitters and crocheters! This loving ministry makes prayer shawls to demonstrate the physical support of the parish for those experiencing illness, grief or other difficulties, and for celebrating new life. Help can be provided for those wanting to learn and participate in this ministry.
Info: Lynne Richardson at 571-239-0980
Catholic Church of the Visitation recycles cans, with profits going to church ministries. Bring your aluminum cans to the bin outside by the yard sale building.
The church is at 8462 General Puller Highway in Topping.
Info: 804-758-5160
Members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock church will offer special drum circles 3-5 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park. All are welcome — be sure to bring your percussion instruments. Drums will be provided to share.
Info: Belinda at 804-577-7974
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