Mt. Bethel Homecoming August 17
Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren Homecoming on August 17 will celebrate 140 years of: Sharing Faith, Sharing the Ministry, and Sharing the Fellowship.
Sharing Memories begins at 10 a.m. The worship service at 11 a.m. will include special music by Mark Osborne,s and will be followed by a covered-dish lunch on the grounds at noon.
Music in the afternoon will feature the Mark Templeton Band.
All are invited. The church is located at 10630 Narrow Passage Road, Eagle Rock.
Fincastle Presbyterian holding special service
On Wednesday, August 27, Fincastle Presbyterian Church will host the regular fourth Wednesday Wholeness and Healing service. This is a short prayer service of quiet, music, and prayer followed by a time of meal and fellowship with a light supper; meet in the fellowship hall at 5 p.m. All are invited. The church is at 108 E. Back Street, Fincastle.
Cloverdale Thrift Store sale
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren’s Thrift Store is having a shoe sale – 25 cents a pair now. Every last Saturday of the month will have a special sale – fill a plastic grocery bag for $5. Gently used donations are welcome. The store is open Saturdays, 9 to 12.
Joyful Journey Travels announces upcoming trips
Joyful Journey Travels is an outreach ministry of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Daleville. This ministry specializes in offering overnight trips for senior citizens that are safe, affordable, and fun. However, any age is welcome; grandparents often bring their grandchildren. Trip offerings and details are on the church website at stmarksmethodist.com or by calling Julia Greer at 540-330-7933 (leave your name and telephone number if there is no answer) or email (no texts, please) julia.short.greer@gmail.com.
- Nashville’s Opryland Country Christmas, Dec. 15-17; $822 per person double occupancy, $1,141 per person single occupancy. Package includes: 2 nights lodging at the Gaylor Opryland Hotel, 2 breakfasts, Gen. Jackson luncheon cruise with entertainment, Country Christmas Dinner Show with a featured entertainer, Brightest Star Fountain Show, Two Million Lights, Delta River Flatboat ride, Themed Ice Sculptures and exhibit, guided tour of Nashville, souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, motorcoach transportation and driver’s tip.