Zion Branch Baptist Church will sell pigs feet and fried chicken dinners as a fundraiser for a bus trip to Chatham. The dinner will have a choice of two sides of green beans, candied sweet potatoes or potato salad with a roll, dessert and a drink.
The fundraiser is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7 at the church at 224 Zion Branch Road in Saluda. It starts at 11 a.m. and continues until the food runs out.
Info: Sister Sharon Ackes at 804-824-0757.
The weekly Sunday worship service at Bethpage Camp-Resort is celebrating its 43rd year this summer. Bethpage is located at 4685 Old Virginia St. near Urbanna. The service is hosted by Urbanna Baptist Church (UBC). All campers, community members and local visitors are invited to join the service and fellowship, 9 a.m., at the Bethpage amphitheater. In case of bad weather, meet at Bethpage’s rally center. Dress is casual.
This week’s speaker will be the Rev. Mark Miller, pastor of Urbanna United Methodist Church. Jubal, a Middlesex County worship band, will provide the music.
Later in the morning, Bible study is offered at 10 a.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church, followed by congregational worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eddie Heath is the pastor of UBC. The address of the church is 121 Watling St., Urbanna.
Info: Bob Fitch at 804-291-6434 or John Smith at 804-832-7561
Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, welcomes Dr. Jerry Bristow, associate minister at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, who will deliver the message on Sunday, Sept. 1.
Immanuel’s Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and the worship service starts at 10 a.m.
Music is under the direction of Brother Leon Harris.
Info: 804-758-4550
The Middlesex County Literary Union Executive Board will meet at Zion Branch Baptist Church in Saluda on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The pastor of Zion Branch is Bishop Carlton Johnson.
Info: reedefisherc@yahoo.com
Congregants at Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC), 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, will gather at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday, Sept. 1, for coffee and an informational meeting about adult Sunday school, beginning at 9:15 a.m. They invite everyone to join them at 10:30 a.m. for worship.
The Administrative Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Yosub will begin a four-week learning group about grief. This group is open to everyone. Please email lumc@va.metrocast.net to sign up.
Everyone is invited to join them each Wednesday for a time of group prayer beginning at 5 p.m.
Info: lowerumc.org
The members of Make-A-Way and Deliverance Full Gospel Baptist Church located at 100 Flats Road in Urbanna will honor and celebrate their Pastors — Apostle Dr. Jesse and Prophet Dr. Edna Ransom — 25th pastoral anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 8, with morning and afternoon services. The morning preacher at 10:30 a.m. will be Evangelist Rose Mason and the afternoon preacher at 3 p.m. will be the Rev. David Scott.
Music will be ministered by The Calvary Knights and The Mighty Echoes. Come out and enjoy.
Info: truestar89@earthlink.net
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Senior Choir will sing.
In-person Sunday school is set for 9:45 a.m.
The Women’s Ministry will have a Women Empowered To Grow In Christ Retreat and Conference from 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 include First Lady Michelle Burrell of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester; Founder Katrina Jackson of The Vanity Effect LLC, Petersburg; and the Rev. Dr. Janel Pleasant of Antioch Baptist Church, Culpeper. Tickets can be purchased for the conference until Friday, Aug. 30.
All purchases are nonrefundable. Tickets for the conference must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Info: Jessica Minor at 804-699-0078.
An Adult Bible Study of the Book of Isaiah is scheduled to begin in early September 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 your name to the sign up list in the church’s narthex if you are interested in joining this study.
While 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
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 the 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.
Registration & 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: 804-758-2720 or nellubcsecretary22@gmail.com
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 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.
For information, call Maxine McGee at 804-238-8550 or Cathy Thurston at 804-241-4923.
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.
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.
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
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