Anniversary Community Missionary Baptist Church, 920 Amity Drive, will celebrate its anniversary at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Shelly Bausley, pastor of Pilgrim Home Missionary Baptist Church, along with his choirs and congregation. The theme is "Trust in the Lord in 2009, With All Thy Heart." Dinner will immediately follow the worship service.
Miscellaneous
St. Christopher Episcopal Church will offer a summer day camp, July 6-12, for children ages 6-13 at its location, 821 Edgewood Drive. There is no charge. Language arts, fun with numbers, music performance, art, architecture and engineering concepts using LEGOS, health and wellness, supervised recreation and daily devotions will be featured. To register, print and complete the forms from the Web site at www.stchristopherwv.com or call 304-342-3272 for additional forms and/or information. Registration on site begins at 8:30 a.m. on July 6. E-mail: I...@stchristopherwv.com
A benefit fundraiser for Jerry W. "Spaceman" Songer, a terminal cancer patient, will begin at noon July 11 at Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church, located on the left, a half-mile before the Kanawha State Forest entrance. Groups appearing will be David and Tommy Griffith; Jay Humphrey and Family; a special group with Jay Humphrey, Mark Humphrey, Dede Pauley and Rita Parker; along with a variety of different singers and groups. Complimentary food and beverages will be featured. The fundraiser is being given by Carolyn Billanti and co-workers of Focus One Inc.
The Biblically based Kanawha Creation Science Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Rand Community Center, 5701 Church Drive in Rand, to uplift Jesus Christ as the Creator. A creation science video and discussion will be featured. Officers should arrive at 6 p.m. for the business meeting and prayer. To get to the Rand Community Center, take exit 96 off Interstate 64 East/77 South and proceed to the Malden Rand exit. Go down under the underpass and make a left on Midland Drive, toward Rand/Belle. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn right onto Harvard Avenue. Go one block and turn left on Church Drive where the community center is located. The meeting room is located on the second floor of the Kanawha Valley History Center. For information, e-mail kcsg2...@yahoo.com, call 304-343-2406 or visit the Web site at www.kcsg.us.
The West Virginia premier showing of "The Shadow Effect," featuring Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, Marianne Williamson, James Van Praagh, Mark Victor Hansen, Dr. David Simon, Dr. Jason Deitch and other inspired teachers, will be shown at 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. today at The AUS Church, 429 Third Ave., South Charleston. The movie trailer is available online at www.TheShadowEffect.com. Tickets are $10 and seating is limited. For ticket sales and information, call Beth Kerns at 304-549-5813 or Barbie Dallmann at 304-419-4495. Directions: Take the Montrose Exit off Interstate 64; go toward MacCorkle Avenue. Turn left onto MacCorkle, go one block and turn left at One Stop. Proceed one block and turn right onto Third Avenue. The church is the first building on the right across from Party King. E-mail Bar...@CoachBarbie.com or Beth.Ke...@yahoo.com.
Morris Enrichment Center of Morris Memorial Church, 4615 MacCorkle Ave., Kanawha City, will sponsor a fundraising multiple-family yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the gymnasium. Hot dogs and baked goods will be sold, rain or shine. Proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment for the church and childcare center.
Abundant Life Ministries, 1634 Washington St. E., will host a free lunch program June 29-31 for all youth up to 18 years of age. Lunch will be served at noon, Monday through Friday, during those dates. For more information, call Elder Kathy Clark at 304-342-0058, ext. 6.
Freedom Baptist Church will have a block party from 6 to 8 p.m. July 15 at the church, 6602 Roosevelt Ave. Inflatable games, snow cones, cotton candy, games and prizes will be featured for the whole family. There is no charge. Directions to the church: From Interstate 77, exit 95, turn right onto MacCorkle Ave. E. Pass the Kmart in Kanawha City and turn left onto 66th Street. Freedom Baptist is located on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 66th Street. For information, call 304-590-0222.
A Walk for Jesus Rally will be held at 8:30 a.m. July 11 at Shawnee Park in Dunbar. Free prizes, free food and drinks will be available. Bring a chair, blanket and umbrella in case of light rain. There is no shelter. Children must be supervised while playing on the playground. Restrooms are available. In case of stormy weather (thunder/lightning), the date will be moved to July 18 at the same time and location. To register, contact the Temple of Faith Outreach Team, Temple of Faith Ministries, Cross Lanes at 304-741-7154.
Music
The Fourth Annual Gospel Singin' at the Lake, Sing No. 1, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Mountain Lake Campground Amphitheater located on Airport Road at Summersville Lake (between the airport and marina.) In case of rain, the sing will be moved under the pavilion. Local groups will be singing and admission is free. Seating is available or you can bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Food and refreshments will be available. The sing is presented by REACH By FAITH Ministries.
Miller Family Plus will be singing at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church located on W.Va. 114 North.
Southern gospel recording artist Ivan Parker will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday at the St. Albans Riverfest, St. Albans. Parker has spent more than two and a half decades ministering in churches and arenas. He has been regularly featured on the Bill Gaither Homecoming Video and Concert Series, and has more than 13 solo recordings to his credit. Inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1993, he has received more than 20 soloist and male vocalist of the year awards from a variety of leading fan and trade publications, including the 2007 Fan Award for Male Vocalist of the Year by subscribers of The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music's leading fan and trade publication.
The 29th Annual Blue Bell Park Gospel Sing with singles and duets will begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at Blue Bell Park. Trios and quartets will sing at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22. The 29th homecoming service will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 with a dinner following the service and singing by The Laborers Quartet. There is no charge. Bring lawn chairs. A concession stand will be open and all proceeds will be used for next year's sing. Directions to the park: from Charleston take U.S. 60 East to the Cedar Grove exit. Proceed ahead on Kelly's Creek Road for approximately 12 miles. Pass the communities of Ward and Mammoth to Blue Bell Roadside Park. Follow signs.
Red Oak Christian Community Church, Red Oak Drive, Nitro, will have a song and prayer service at 7 p.m. today at the church. The Doug Humphreys Trio will perform.
Happy Valley Boys will sing at 10:30 a.m. today at the Armco gathering in Nellis.
The Believers Quartet will be singing at 6 p.m. today at Otter Lick Community Church. They will also sing at 7 p.m. Sunday at Community Chapel Church in Cross Lanes.
John Phillips will be singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Chapel, Sixth Avenue.
Shrewsbury Baptist Church, 1096 Ferry St., Shrewsbury, will have a gospel benefit sing in support of the late Lisa Grubb at 4 p.m. today at the church. Harvest Trio, The Browns, Heavens Note, Jimmy McKnight and others will perform. A hot dog and bake sale will also be held.
The Laborers Quartet will be singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Sandfork Missionary Baptist Church in Lincoln County. For questions/directions, call Don Beard at 304-595-4296.
Lucy Wilson Baptist Church, Elkview, will feature The Randy White Quartet at the 7 p.m. Monday night service.
The BrighterSide Quartet will sing at 7 p.m. today at Grandview Baptist Church, Red House.
The Tignors will sing at 6:30 p.m. today at Frazier's Bottom Church of God and at 6 p.m. Sunday at Emmons Church of God.
A gospel sing will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Holley Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, Chestnut Street/Spring Hill Mountain, South Charleston.
Providence Baptist Church, Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, will have a gospel sing at 7 p.m. today at the church. Van Nicholas will sing. Refreshments will follow. Pastor is the Rev. Bob Kelly.
The Male Chorus of First Baptist Church of Vandalia will have its annual concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1500 Mountain Road.
Fisher Memorial Church will have a gospel sing at 7 p.m. today at the church, featuring the Praisemen, The New Life Singers, Freeman Newhouse and the choir. Refreshments will be served in the Family Center during the fellowship hour. The church is located 1/2 mile on Dudden Road, off the Goldtown exit of Interstate 77, 18 miles north of Charleston. Call 304-988-3534 for information.
The 12th Annual Tri-County Singers School of Gospel Music will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. daily, July 6-10 at the Charleston Mountain Mission, 1600 Seventh Ave. The cost is $10. Private lessons in piano, organ, voice, conducting, songwriting (lyric and/or harmony) are $10 per 30-minute session. The curriculum includes theory, sight reading, ear training, conducting and voice techniques. Classes are for all ages. Children's classes will be during the day only. Instructors are Charles Towler, Cleveland, Tenn.; Trey Daugherty, Knoxville, Tenn.; Joyce Pitchford, Sissonville; and Sue Boggess, Kenna. The closing program is 7 p.m. July 10. Performers include the Children's Ensemble, Youth Ensemble, special school groups and the School Mass choir - conducted by Charles Towler and accompanied by Trey Daugherty. Applications are available at Tolley's Bookstore, Corridor G and Pennsylvania Avenue locations. Call Sue Boggess at 304-988-3534 for an application or for more information.
Paid in Full Trio will sing at 7 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Community Church, Hamlin.
Revivals
Spirit of Life Fellowship, Dunbar Avenue and Sixth Street, will have its "Earth Shaking, Devil Chasing, Life Changing, Holy Ghost Revival" at 7 p.m. nightly, July 12-19 at the church. Evangelist will be J.W. Humphrey of New Oxford, Pa. For more information, call 304-389-9867.
Special service
Pastor James H. Mosley Jr. and Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 126 Charles St., Logan, will be honoring their first lady Janice W. Mosley at 6 p.m. today at the church.
Good Shepherd Free Will Baptist Church will have praise and worship services on Sunday. Pastor Jason Black will preach at the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Special singing at 6 p.m. will feature Family Circle. A prayer meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rev. D.J. Scarberry will be preaching. Youth services also start at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Good Shepherd Free Will Baptist Church is located at 5470 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.
First Baptist Church of Vandalia, 1500 Mountain Road, will feature the Rev. Cornell Byers as guest speaker for the 11 a.m. Sunday morning service. Music will be provided by the Male Chorus.
Fisher Chapel United Methodist Church, Romance/Sissonville, will present "A Salute to America" at 7 p.m. Sunday. Special guest appearances will be made by Christopher Columbus, Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam. The salute includes a special honor to the members of the Armed Forces, past and present.
Community Missionary Baptist Church, 920 Amity Drive, will feature the Rev. Michael Jones of Ferguson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, as guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
Vacation Bible school
Freedom Baptist Church will have its vacation Bible school for ages kindergarten and up, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly, July 20-24 at the church, 6602 Roosevelt Ave. There is no charge. Interactive Bible teaching, inflatable games, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, games and prizes will be featured. Directions to the church: From Interstate 77, Exit 95, turn right onto MacCorkle Ave. E. Pass the Kmart in Kanawha City and turn left onto 66th Street. Freedom Baptist is located on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 66th Street. For information, call 304-590-0222.
Power House of Deliverance Church will have its 2009 Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly, Monday through Friday, at the church, 512 Carver St., Dunbar. The theme is "I Am Walking into Something."
Vacation Bible school will be held at 6:30 p.m. nightly, July 13-17 at Good Shepherd Free Will Baptist Church, 5470 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. The theme is "Polar Extremes." Classes are available for all ages.
Community Missionary Baptist Church, 920 Amity Drive, will have its vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The church van starts at 5:30 p.m. Call 304-941-4001.
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