Daleville Baptist Revival begins Sunday
Kenny Grant of Savannah, Ga., will lead revival services at Daleville Baptist Church Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 15-18. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Special music will be presented at each service. A nursery will be provided.
This will be Grant’s eighth revival at Daleville Baptist since 2008. All are invited.
Events at Solomon’s Mission
Solomon’s Mission in Buchanan will hold its SWAG (Saved With Amazing Grace) teen ministry event from 7-9:30 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 13. The evening will consist of music, a guest speaker, games and food for middle and high school students. The event is free.
Solomon’s Mission will serve its Second Saturday Free Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The meal is provided by Valley View Baptist Church and will consist of hog dogs, macaroni salad, chips, dessert and a drink.
Oriskany Homecoming service September 15
This year’s Homecoming celebration at King Memorial Community Church in Oriskany will take place on Sunday, September 15. The worship service begins at 11 a.m., followed by fellowship and the traditional potluck lunch on the grounds. This year the church celebrates its 115th year in Oriskany. Everyone is welcome to attend the worship service and the meal following.
For questions or further information, contact Carol Lewis, cslewis49@gmail.com, or 540-567-2000.
Jennings Creek Homecoming Sunday
Homecoming at Jennings Creek Gospel Church will be observed on Sunday, September 15. The church is located at 5486 Jennings Creek Road, Buchanan. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., followed by Worship at 11 a.m. Eugene Mills will conduct the worship service, and everyone is invited to stay for the meal afterwards.
Springwood Baptist Homecoming Sunday
September 15 will be Homecoming and Springwood Baptist Church will be celebrating 187 years. After the service with Pastor Brian Clingenpeel, the church will be having a potluck so bring favorite foods to share. If you have any old albums or photos, please bring them.
The church will have a fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, with pork barbecue from Aaron’s Smokehouse. The cost is $7 for two barbecue sandwiches, slaw, baked beans and a canned drink. Desserts are extra. The money raised will go to the Scholarship Fund and Emergency Community Relief.
Mt. Pleasant Homecoming September 15
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (White Church) will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 15. The church is located northwest of Fincastle right off Mt. Pleasant Church Road. The worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. The meal will be catered. Everyone is welcome for fellowship and worship with members and old friends.
Bingo at Wheatland Lutheran Church Tuesday
The Botetourt community is invited to a game of Bingo, lunch, the opportunity to make new friends, and a chance to win prizes at the monthly meeting of Sharing God’s Grace at Wheatland Lutheran Church. The enjoyment begins at noon on Tuesday, September 17, with lunch served by the ladies of the church. Bingo follows lunch with prizes awarded to the winning cards. The church is located at 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan. Call 992-5403 to make reservations and to get directions to the church.
Auction September 21 to benefit Mill Creek Mission Teams
Mill Creek Baptist Church will host a Longaberger Basket, Pottery, and Linens Auction on September 21 in the fellowship hall. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the auction will begin at 5 p.m. The extensive collection, which includes over 600 items, has many unique items for sale.
A listing and photos is available at https://www.auctionzip.com/VA-Auctioneers/14401.html. Ken Stanley will conduct the auction and he will be assisted by Bubby Entsminger. Food (rib eye steak sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, banana splits, ice cream sundaes) will be available for purchase.
All proceeds will benefit three of Mill Creek’s Mission Teams who minister in Alaska, the Dominican Republic, and Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The church is located at 11475 Lee Highway, Fincastle.
Concert, dinner at Bonsack UMC benefits Backpack Ministry
The Bonsack/Blue Ridge Ruritan Club is sponsoring a concert and barbecue dinner to benefit the Children’s Backpack Ministry at Bonsack United Methodist Church. The church is located at 4493 Bonsack Road, Roanoke.
The Panamania/Steel Drum Band will perform from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, in the sanctuary, with a beef barbecue dinner to follow at 5:30. Tickets for the dinner are $8. Call Lou Rader at 598-2104 or any Ruritan member for tickets.
Mt. Carmel Homecoming September 22
Mt. Carmel Church, Eagle Rock, will have Homecoming services on September 22. The Eagers, missionaries to Mexico, will share at 10 a.m., with worship at 11 am. A fellowship meal follows. All are welcome
Valley View Baptist Homecoming September 22
Valley View Baptist Church will have Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 22. Guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service will be Pastor Mike Vest from Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Christiansburg. The service will be followed by a potluck meal. No night service will be held that day. The community and former members are invited to attend.
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is having a big summer sale– all men’s, women’s and children’s summer clothing and shoes are only 25 cents each. The shop is open each Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring the annual Christmas Bazaar on November 2 and has a limited amount of spaces available. They are six-foot tables for $20. If you are interested call Marjorie Snider, 992-5132.
Virginia Presbyterian fish fry September 28
Virginia Presbyterian Church will have a fish fry from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the church, 918 Pico Road, Buchanan. Tickets will be required. Call Bobbi Sloan at 254-2712 for tickets or stop by Botetourt Funeral Home.
The menu will be white fish, parslied potatoes, cole slaw, cornbread, tea or lemonade. Dessert will be sold extra. Proceeds will help fund the church’s mission projects.
St. Mark’s annual spaghetti supper October 5
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold its 24th Annual Italian Night Spaghetti Dinner at the Fincastle Firehouse on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 4-7:15 p.m. The Italian theme will be portrayed in table and wall decorations. The cost is $10 for adults and children over 12 years old. There is no charge for children under 12 years of age. The meal includes a full portion of homemade spaghetti, salad, garlic bread sticks, lemonade, ice tea, and a variety of homemade desserts. Meals will be available for take-out.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Ministry Center office at 221 S. Roanoke Street in Fincastle and from church members or may be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the event go to outreach ministries in the local Fincastle and Botetourt County area. The event is put on by the Episcopal Men’s Fellowship of St. Mark’s.The homemade desserts and spaghetti sauce are prepared by the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Women. Inquiries may be made at 473-2370 or details found at www.stmarksfincastle.org.
