Ebenezer UMC bake sale Saturday
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is having a bake sale Saturday March 30, at the shelter at the Virginian Markette on Lee Highway, Troutville, from 8 a.m. till1 p.m. Hot dogs will be sold from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. or until sold out.
Lapsleys Run Baptist Easter Sunrise Services
Lapsleys Run Baptist Church will have Easter Services on Sunday, March 31. An Easter Sunrise Service begins at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast after the service. There also will be an Easter Egg Hunt.
Everyone is invited to these and all services at Lapsleys Run Baptist Church, 608 Zion Hill Road, Fincastle.
Zion Hill Baptist Easter Services
Zion Hill Baptist Church invites everyone to the celebration of the Risen Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 31.
A Sonrise Service begins at 8 a.m. A breakfast prepared by the men of the church will follow the service. The worship service, led by Pastor Don Goforth, will begin at 10 a.m. No Sunday School will be held.
Zion Hill Baptist Church is located at the intersection of Zion Hill Road and Old Fincastle Road.
Fincastle United Methodist Holy Week and Easter Services
Fincastle United Methodist invites all to Holy Week and Easter Services:
March 29 – Good Friday Tenebrae Service – 7 p.m. service will have the readings of the Passion interspersed by music, silence, and darkness. There will be congregational singing as well as anthems by the Sanctuary Choir, guest musicians, and oboe.
March 31 – Easter – 7 a.m. Sunrise Service in Godwin Cemetery and a 7:30 a.m. Easter breakfast in the Family Life Center. The 10 a.m. service in the sanctuary will include a joyful Easter message, handbells, and anthem with four-hand piano and tambourine.
Lunch, Easter Egg Hunt at Buchanan Baptist
A free lunch and Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday at Buchanan Baptist Church. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt for preschool through fifth grade begins at 12:30 p.m.
Special services at Buchanan Presbyterian
Buchanan Presbyterian Church will host services of darkness and light this week. The Maundy Thursday service of darkness with communion will be Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m., then celebrate the light on Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. All are invited and welcome at every service.
BAMA Sunrise Service, breakfast to follow
The Buchanan Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) Sunrise Service will be on March 31 at 7 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery Pavilion. Pastor Darrell Naff of Buchanan Baptist will be speaking and a free breakfast will follow in the Buchanan Baptist Fellowship Hall.
Fincastle Presbyterian Holy Week services
Fincastle Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule of Holy Week services:
- Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. Holy Communion, a Tenebrae Service of Shadows, special music by David Austin, Lori Turner and Lynne Bolton.
- March 31 – Easter Sunday – 10:30 a.m. – in person and live-streaming. Easter flowers, Easter music by The Back Street Ringers and Lynne Bolton and a service full of joy in the celebration of the Resurrection.
Fincastle Presbyterian Church is located at 108 E. Back Street, Fincastle. Call 540-473-2042 or email fincastlepresbyterianchurch@gmail.com for more information.
Sunrise Service at Galatia Presbyterian
Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church will have a Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 7 a.m. at the front of the church. Bring flowers (real or artificial) to help decorate the cross after the service. There will be a potluck breakfast after the Sunrise Service. All are invited to attend and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Woodland Church Easter celebration
This Easter, March 31, Woodland Church will celebrate the reality that Christ is Risen, and remember God’s Story, in which the Living Lord is the central character.
All are invited for breakfast at 9:45 a.m. and for the Easter Celebration Service at 10:30 to Praise the Lord in song, and Pastor Howard will present a message that covers the sweep of God’s Story from creation to consummation. God’s Story in His Own Words is a message consisting entirely of Scripture, presenting God’s plan of the ages, for the world and for each of us. Be watching the Woodland Church Botetourt Co.VA Facebook page for more information; email, woodlandchurchbc@gmail.com.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church news
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.
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 29: 6:30 p.m., Good Friday Service
March 31: 7 a.m., Sunrise Service with breakfast afterward; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Easter Celebration Service
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.
Wesley Chapel Cemetery Fund needs donations for upkeep
Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Eagle Rock. Those who wish to help may send checks to Wesley Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Doris Johnson, 1906 Salt Petre Cave Road, Eagle Rock, 24085.
