Date change for Buchanan Food Pantry
Ordinarily, the Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry is held the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. There is a date change for March. As usual, the Pantry was open the second Saturday of the month, March 9. The second distribution of the month will be March 16, 9-11 a.m., hosted by St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Anyone who needs food is welcome. The church is at 19559 Main Street, Buchanan.
Lenten Services in Buchanan
Buchanan Area Ministerial Association Community Lenten Service schedule:
March 19, CommUnity Church – 6 p.m.
St. Mark’s Choir to present cantata
The Chancel Choir of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Daleville, will present the cantata, “The Weeping Tree,” on Sunday, March 24 at 10 a.m. This presentation is a profoundly moving work for Holy Week – a poignant portrait of the cross that uses beloved hymns, newly composed music, thoughtful narration, and simple sacred symbols to create a touching testament of grace. All in the community are invited. “The Weeping Tree” was written by Joseph Martin, a premier composer of sacred church music. The Chancel Choir is directed by Deborah Wiley and accompanied by Cara Hubbard.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church news
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 Wednesday Lenten services and lunches 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.
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.
Clearance sale at Cloverdale Thrift Store
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Store is having a winter clearance sale. All clothing (for men, women, children) is half off the original price and shoes are 25 cents a pair. All books (hardback and paperback) are 10 cents each. Sale runs through April 13. Hours are Saturdays, 9 to 12; donations are appreciated.
Easter events at St. Mark’s UMC
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will be hosting a community-wide Easter event on Saturday, March 30 from 9-11 a.m. There will be a “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” from 9-10:30 a.m. During this time, there will be activities for the children and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The cost of breakfast is: children under 3, free; children 3-1, $6; and children 12-adults, $12. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the TAME–“Rise Against Hunger” meal packing event. Other donations for this ministry will also be accepted. You can pay for your breakfasts at the door.
At 10:30, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and other fun Easter-themed activities. This part of the event is free to those who attend.
To reserve a spot, go on the church website, stmarksmethodist.com, or call the church office at 540-992-3030.
Springwood Baptist Church Easter events
March 24: 10 a.m., Egg Hunt for Children; 11 a.m., Palm Sunday Worship Service
March 29: 6:30 p.m., Good Friday Service
March 31: 7 a.m., Sunrise Service with breakfast afterward; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11a.m., Easter Celebration Service
