Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry will be open December 14 from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. at 19559 Main Street, Buchanan. Buchanan Baptist Church will host that day and distribute meat, bread, milk and staples to anyone who needs food.
Christmas Eve service at Shiloh UMC
The Eagle Rock United Methodist Church Charge invites everyone on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 2 p.m. for the story of Christmas and joyful caroling. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the service. It will be held at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 519 Shiloh Drive Eagle Rock.
Christmas cantata Sunday at Fincastle UMC
The Sanctuary Choir of Fincastle United Methodist Church invites everyone to the choir cantata, “The Nativity,” an original compilation by choir director Heather Mitchell. It will be presented on Sunday, December 15, at the 10 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. Most anthems will include John Crawford on cello, and Terry Tucker will serve as narrator.
Valley View Baptist Christmas services
Valley View Baptist Church will have a Christmas program December 15 at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments to follow. The church will have a candlelight service Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to both.
Fincastle Clothes Closet dates
Fincastle United Methodist’s Clothes Closet will be open Tuesday, December 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Family Life Center at 137 S. Church Street. Donations of gently worn, clean fall/winter clothing and shoes for kids/teens are greatly appreciated at this time.
Christmas Craft Sale December 14
United Women in Faith invites everyone to a Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, December 14, from noon to 4 p.m. Free hot chocolate and coffee will be available. A variety of home baked goods and handmade items will be for sale.
All events will be held in the narthex of Trinity United Methodist Church at 19637 Main Street, Buchanan.
Pleasant Hill food box distribution schedule
Pleasant Hill Baptist Food Ministries food box pick up day is the second Saturday of every month at two locations. Boxes may be picked up at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 4930 Country Club Road, Troutville (corner of Haymakertown and Country Club Roads), or the Eagle Rock Library, 55 Eagles Nest Drive, Eagle Rock. Hours are 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or until all boxes are gone.
Mt. Joy Christmas program
Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren will be holding a Christmas program on December 14 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 2565 Buffalo Road in Buchanan. All are invited.
Fincastle Presbyterian special services
Fincastle Presbyterian Church has announced a calendar of special services for the remainder of the year:
- Sunday, December 15 is the third Sunday of Advent, and will feature the Advent readings, and the lighting of the Advent Candle of Joy. The new group, Joyful Singers, will help lead the music for this regular Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m., with a time of fellowship immediately following the service.
- Wednesday, December 18 is the special Wholeness and Healing service at 5 p.m. to spend time in community with prayer, music and silence. Following this short service a light supper is available.
- Sunday, December 22 is the fourth Sunday of Advent and will feature the Advent readings, and the lighting of the Advent Candle of Love. This is a special Sunday in the life of Fincastle Presbyterian to worship with the annual Lessons and Carols Service, a service of scriptures and music. This year, Two Scales, a multi-instrumental duo (Chloe and Stewart Scales) will perform traditional carols and Celtic music on harp, cello and guitar. They will join Music Director Lori Turner in leading music for this service.
- Tuesday, December 24 is the Christmas Eve service, featuring the Back Street Ringers hand bell choir. n addition to the bells, soloist Lynne Bolton will be adding a special element to a joyful Christmas Eve service.
All services, except the Wednesday Wholeness and Healing service, are live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/fincastlepresbyterianchurch/. Live-streaming starts at 10:20 a.m. and the Sunday services start at 10:30 a.m. Services can be attended in person at 108 E. Back Street, Fincastle.
The office is open part-time. Messages can be left at 540-473-2042, or emailed at fincastlepresbyterianchurch@gmail.com.
Sale at Cloverdale Thrift Store
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Store has a large selection of sweaters and jackets for the entire family. Start Christmas decorating – the store has lots of antique and collectible ornaments available. Hours are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Eagle Rock UMC needs a new heat pump
Eagle Rock United Methodist Church is now accepting donations to the Building and Maintenance Fund for the upcoming replacement of a heat pump. Friends and family of the church are asked to consider a contribution. Any amount would be greatly appreciated and may be sent to Eagle Rock UMC, 14565 Church Street, Eagle Rock, 24085, earmarked Building Fund.
Springwood Baptist Christmas Eve service
Springwood Baptist Church invites the public to a special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24, at 5:30 p.m. The service will be led by Pastor Mike Anderson.
