Our Savior Lutheran Church invites community to open house
Celebrating more than a year of excavation and building, the faith family at Our Savior welcomes the community to an open house gathering at the new home at 9068 Cloverdale Road in Troutville on Friday, March 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The faith family invites the community to take a tour, enjoy a scavenger hunt, or walk the fledgling grounds. Check out the family-friendly book fair, and kids crafts and stay for hot dogs, chips and selection of desserts. The low-key evening will invite opportunity to chat and explore while meeting new friends. The new building brings a new worship space as well as community gathering space and education anchor point to Troutville and Botetourt County.
“We thank our Lord for the many blessings He has provided to make this project possible,” congregation president Dwight Luedtke said. “We pray that this facility will help us better serve the spiritual and fellowship needs of our neighbors in Botetourt and Roanoke County.
“We are so excited to have a new home where we can welcome others, get to know them and become friends while sharing the love of Jesus. Please come and join us and share in our blessings as we look to meet the needs of our community,” he said.
Our Savior (established in the Roanoke region in 1996) has roots back to 1980s serving this neighborhood in addition to family from the New River Valley, Smith Mountain Lake and Lynchburg. Our Savior is a member of the WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) church body. Visit www.oslroanoke.com.
Men’s, Women’s Day at Lapsleys Run Baptist
Lapsleys Run Baptist Church’s Annual Men’s and Women’s Day was rescheduled and will be held on Sunday, March 26, at 11 a.m. Minister Tamara Preston will be the speaker for the service. Lunch will not be served at this event and there will not be an afternoon service.
Everyone is invited to attend these and all services at Lapsleys Run Baptist Church, 608 Zion Hill Road, Fincastle.
Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry will be open on Saturday, March 25. Curbside food distribution takes place at the church, 19559 Main Street, from 9-11 a.m. Volunteers from St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Daleville will be giving out food to those in need in Botetourt County.
PleasantDale movie night March 25
PleasantDale Church of the Brethren will have a movie night on March 25, showing the PG-13 film “Risen.” The showing will be at 5 p.m. and preceded by a hot dog dinner at 4 p.m.
Austin & Friends will present ‘Psalm 23’ concerts
David Austin & Friends will present a series of concerts featuring songs inspired by and based on Psalm 23. The performances, including one in Botetourt County, will deliver all new and original compositions in a variety of musical styles.
The remaining concert venues and dates are:
- Christ the King Presbyterian on March 26 at 4 p.m. (2335 Electric Rd, Roanoke)
- Campbell Memorial Presbyterian on April 16 at 4 p.m. (1130 Hardy Road, Vinton)
- Troutville Baptist on April 23 at 4 p.m. (5520 Lee Highway, Troutville)
The public is welcome. A love offering will be received at most venues. For more information, call 540-254-2696.
Cloverdale Brethren Food Pantry open, Thrift Store having sale
The Cloverdale Church of the Brethren thrift Store is having a sale on all winter clothing and shoes, now half off through March. Hours are Saturdays 9 to 12. Donations are always welcome.
The Food Pantry is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lenten Services and Lunches at Fincastle UMC
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 22—Speakers- Pastors Tom and Naomi Powers, Daleville Church of the Brethren
Lunch- Chicken Salad Croissants, Vegetable Salad, Chips, Dessert
March 29—Speaker- The Rev. Fr. David Stanfill, Church of the Transfiguration, Fincastle
Lunch- Sub Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Chips, Pickles, 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.
Community Lenten and Easter Services in Buchanan
The Buchanan Area Ministerial Association has announced Community Lenten and Easter Services:
March 28 – Buchanan Baptist at noon
April 9 – Sunrise Service at the Pavilion at Fairview Cemetery at 7 a.m.
Glade Creek Baptist Easter Egg Hunt
Glade Creek Baptist Church will have an Easter Egg Hunt for infants to age 13 from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Activities will include the egg hunt, “Carrot Patch,” live animals, bubble machine, photo booth, story time, temporary tattoos, art table, and food (hot dogs, chips, cookies, drinks). The church is located at 3148 Webster Road in Blue Ridge. For more information, call 540-798-4762.
GriefShare beginning at Colonial Baptist
Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge is offering GriefShare, a help and encouragement ministry to those who have experienced the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Each 90-minute session includes a video seminar, group discussion, and personal workbook. The GriefShare Support Group meets weekly through Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. A fall GriefShare Support Group will be held weekly from Thursday, August 10, through Thursday, October 26. Colonial Baptist Church is located at 221 Hillcrest Street in Blue Ridge. Contact the church office at 540-977-5683 for more information.
Children’s Fun Day at Troutville Park
Troutville Baptist Church invites area children to an Easter Fun Day at Troutville Park from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Activities will include an Easter egg hunt, games and prizes, along with a free hot dog lunch.
Zion Hill Baptist Easter services
Celebrate the Risen Lord and Savior with Zion Hill Baptist Church.
A Sonrise service will be held at 8 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Breakfast will follow the service. Pastor Don Goforth will lead the worship service at 10 a.m. There will be no Sunday School.
