Pleasant Hill distributing food Nov. 8
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will distribute food boxes Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9-10:30 or until all boxes are gone. Pick up at the church on Country Club Road or at the Eagle Rock Library.
Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry will be open Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m., hosted by the Buchanan Lions Club. Food will be distributed to all who need it. There is usually meat, bread, milk and staples. Due to the recent high demand for food, the usual variety may not be available, but no one will be turned away without food. The church is located at 19559 Main Street, Buchanan.
Free lunch, shopping for seniors at Solomon’s
Solomon’s Mission on Lowe Street in Buchanan is having its Second Saturday Free Lunch on Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Natural Bridge Baptist Church is proving the Sloppy Joes meal.
Senior Shopping Day (for ages 55 and up) will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Mt. Carmel hymn sing Nov. 9
Mt. Carmel will host a community hymn sing on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments ffollow.
Lapsleys Run Homecoming, Anniversary
Lapsleys Run Baptist Church will celebrate the annual Harvest Homecoming and 157th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning at 11 a.m. The church’s own Brother Edgar Freeman will be the speaker.
Dinner will be served after the morning service.
The 157th Church Anniversary service will begin at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. McKinley Williams of First Baptist Church, Lexington.
Everyone is welcome to these and all services at Lapsleys Run Baptist Church. Regular services are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 11 a.m. The church is located at 608 Zion Hill Road, Fincastle.
Eagle Rock Community Meal Nov. 10
The Eagle Rock Potluck Community Meal will be Monday, Nov. 10, at 12 Noon at the Eagle Rock Community Center (next to the post office). Those attending are asked to bring a dish or dessert to share. All are invited for good food and fellowship.
News from Springwood Baptist
An evening service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16, at Springwood Baptist Church. The service will begin at 7 p.m., led by Pastor Mike Anderson, with Pastor Morris Bennet from Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church bringing the message. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 88 Copps Hill Road, Buchanan.
All are invited to the Sunday service on Nov. 23 at Springwood Baptist, led by Pastor Mike Anderson. Following the service, there will be a Thanksgiving potluck meal.
Cloverdale Thrift Store
Christmas has arrived! The store has sweaters for the holiday, $2; men’s and women’s coats, $5, and name brand boots for $2. Gently used donations are welcome. The store is open Saturdays, 9 to 12.
Community Clothes Closet at Eagle Rock
The Eagle Rock Community Clothes Closet at 14565 Church Street, Eagle Rock, will be open Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; also on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. It has ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing, as well as shoes, household items and toys, all at no charge. Bags are provided and please honor the bag limit posted.
A donation box is now located outside the church. For large donations or to volunteer to help with this mission, contact pastor Ray Sandifer at 540-525-0258.
Fincastle UMC Clothes Closet November dates
Fincastle United Methodist’s Clothes Closet will be open on Tuesdays, Nov. 11 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Family Life Center, 137 S. Church Street, Fincastle. Donations of gently worn, clean clothing and shoes are accepted during these times.
