Hollins President Emerita Gray will speak this Sunday at Fincastle Presbyterian Church
Nancy Gray, President Emerita, Hollins University, will officiate this Sunday, July 3, as the guest minister at Fincastle Presbyterian Church. She is well known throughout the region for her dedication to education and to the arts. Now, as she pursues her studies in theology, Fincastle Presbyterian Church is delighted to have her share the word of the Lord this coming Sunday. Everyone is invited to the 10:30 a.m. service, and refreshments will be served immediately following.
Community Meal at Galatia Presbyterian
Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church at 78 Gala Loop Road, Eagle Rock, will have a Potluck Community Meal on Monday, July 11, at 12 Noon. Hot dogs and fixings, tea (sweet and unsweet), lemonade, water and coffee will be furnished by the church. Bring a dish to share and join in for good fellowship and food.
Church of the Brethren Thrift Shop has summer clothes
The Thrift Shop at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren is open with new merchandise and the same low prices each Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It has capris and shorts for only 50 cents, bathing suits for the entire family for just $1, clothes for the entire family, women, men, girls, preteen, and boys, all at the low price of $1 or $2 each. Name brands shoes are only $1 and a large selection of jewelry, only 50 cents each. It also carries household items, movies and children’s toys. Donations are welcome.
Upcoming activities at Pleasant Hill Baptist
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will host a class on Nutrition Made Easy on Monday, July 11 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The class, taught by Kirstin Figel, director of Operations of Agenacare Housecalls and Agenacare Community Medicine, will feature a short and “easy to digest” presentation on the basics of how to use food and daily activity to prevent and manage chronic illnesses, while still enjoying your life. Registration is not needed. Refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in the topic is encouraged to attend.
Pleasant Hill Baptist will be offering the “Experiencing God” Bible study on Thursdays, July 7-September 22, from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Dive into this 12-session Bible study and see how God’s word applies to your life.
Pleasant Hill will host a CPR & AED Training Course on Tuesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. Cathy Cockrell, with Agenacare Community Medicine, will be instructing on use of the AED, CPR for adults, children and infants, as well as basic trauma care. Register for the class at phbcwellness@gmail.com or by calling 540-992-5556. There is no charge for the class and all are welcome.
Vacation Bible School at St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s United Methodist in Daleville will be hosting a “Monumental “ Vacation Bible School for children 4 years old to rising 6th graders July 11-15 from 6-8:30 each evening. Children will experience the story of Joseph, the dreamer, and the Easter story. There will be music, games, refreshments , crafts and storytelling. To register a child, go to stmarksmethodist.com.
