Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry will be open Saturday, February 24, from 9 a.m. till 11a.m. Volunteers from Buchanan Presbyterian Church will distribute meat, bread, milk and staples at the curb. Anyone who needs food is welcome. The church is at 19559 Main Street, Buchanan.
Pleasant Hill food distribution March 9
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will have food boxes available March 9 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church, 4930 Country Club Road, Troutville, and at the Eagle Rock Library.
Galatia Community Meal March 4
Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 78 Gala Loop Road, Eagle Rock, is having a Potluck Community Meal on Monday, March 4, at 12 noon. Soup and crackers will be furnished by Galatia, along with tea, lemonade, water and coffee. Bring a dish or dessert to share with everyone and come for good fellowship and food.
Lenten Services in Buchanan
Buchanan Area Ministerial Association Community Lenten Service schedule:
February 27, Lithia Baptist – Noon
March 5, Buchanan Baptist – Noon
March 12, Virginia Presbyterian – Noon
March 19, CommUnity Church – 6 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church news
February 25, Solid State (bluegrass gospel) will be leading worship at PHBC at 11 a.m. Music may start at 10:45, so get there early to enjoy this amazing band.
March 3, Loren Bruffey, Sr. and Stone Coal Gap will lead worship at PHBC beginning at 10:45 a.m. Don’t miss this fun event.
PHBC will host Movie Night on Friday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. The featured movie will be “The Hill,” the remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill’s improbably journey to play major league baseball.
Every second Saturday of the month, the PHBC Food Pantry gives out free boxes of food. These boxes are filled with over $50 in food staples and paper products. You may pick up the free boxes of food at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (4930 Country Club Road) or at Eagle Rock Library. If you know someone in need, please let them know about this event or contact the church line at 540-992-5556.
On March 23 at 11 a.m., PHBC will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages toddler-5th grade. There will be a separate egg hunt for littles. Refreshments will be provided and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.
PHBC will be holding the following Easter Services:
Good Friday – March 29, 6 p.m.
Early Morning Easter Service – March 31, 8 a.m., followed by breakfast
Easter Choral Celebration – March 31, 10 a.m.
Fincastle UMC Lenten services
Fincastle United Methodist Church invites you to five Wednesday Lenten services and lunches beginning on February 21 in the Family Life Center, 137 S. Church Street, Fincastle. These short, 20-minute services begin at 12:05 p.m. and will be led by area pastors. A home-cooked lunch will follow each service. The service and meal are designed to last about one hour. Takeout meals will be available.
February 21 – Speakers – Pastors Tom and Naomi Powers, Daleville Church of the Brethren; Lunch – Ham Biscuits, Potato Salad, Fruit, Desserts
February 28 – Speaker – The Rev. Dr. David Dickerson, Fincastle Presbyterian; Lunch – Vegetable-Beef Soup, Potato Soup, Jello Salads, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Desserts
March 6 – Speaker – The Rev. Samuel Plymale, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Daleville; Lunch – Chicken Salad Croissants, Vegetable Salad, Chips, Desserts
March 13 – Speaker – The Rev. Willis Logan, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Fincastle; Lunch – Potato Bar, Chili, Green Salad, Corn Bread, Desserts
March 20 – Speaker – The Rev. Fr. Paul Lagco, Church of the Transfiguration, Fincastle; Lunch – Sub Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Chips. Desserts
Menus are subject to change. If Botetourt County Public Schools are closed because of inclement weather, the service will be canceled. Everyone is invited to these services during the season of Lent.
Denim sale at Cloverdale Thrift Store
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Store is having a ladies denim sale, all sizes and all colors, only $2. Ladies shoes were $1, now only 50 cents. Hours are Saturdays, 9 to 12; donations accepted.
