Anniversaries/homecomings

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 123rd anniversary Sunday. The Rev. Andrew McDavid of St. Paul Baptist Church will conduct the 11 a.m. service and at 3 p.m. the Rev. Shelley Bausley of Pilgrim Home Missionary Baptist will speak and the choir will sing. Food will be served at 1 p.m.

The Neals will have their third annual homecoming at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sewell Valley Baptist Church, Rainelle. The Neals, The Faithmen and The King's Messengers will perform. Special guests will be Terry and Barbi Franklin of Nashville, Tenn. Admission is free; however, a love offering will be received for the Rainelle Christian Academy. For more information, call 304-658-4457.

Miscellaneous

Ferguson Memorial Baptist Church will host a "Fall into Fashion" youth fashion show at the West Virginia State University Student Union at 2 p.m. today. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For information, call 304-768-8351.

Passion Trail, the footsteps of Jesus, a 1.5-mile hike is at 7:30 p.m. today, Sunday and also Dec. 4 and 5 on Paradise Island in Christian, W.Va. The hike features 175 scenes from the life of Christ. For more information, visit www.paradiseislandwv.homestead.com or call 304-583-2825.

The Progressive Missionary Baptist Association and State Convention of West Virginia will hold its 10th annual session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury Street. The Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley of Alexandria, Va., is the keynote preacher. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call the church at 304-343-5240.

The Shiloh Baptist Church Coal Valley Road, Clothier, will be having a "New Location" celebration at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. David Bell, moderator of the Guyan Valley Baptist Association. There will be special singing by the Guyan Valley Men's Chorus. 

The Father's House Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to worship Sunday at 11 a.m. in its new location, 502 29th Street. The church was formerly known as Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A hot dog and bake sale will be held at 10 a.m. today at Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church, located on W.Va. 114 North.

Fairlawn Baptist Church will host a Christmas Bazaar/Open House from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 501 20th Street, Dunbar. Crafts, books, jewelry, baked goods, dolls, clowns, furniture, wreaths and other Christmas items will be featured. Orders for breakfast and lunch will be taken.

Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle mission department, 1546 3rd Ave., will host a coat giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 14. For more information, contact Yolonda Tyler at 304-343-1583.

Pleasant View Methodist Church, Fisher Ridge, Kenna, will host a benefit ham dinner for the family of Steve Ashby from 1 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 14. The cost is $5 per plate and carryout is available.

Charleston Baptist Temple will have its fifth annual Christmas bazaar and flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 on the main floor, gym and fellowship hall at the church, 209 Morris St. Crafts, baked goods, homemade candy, antique corner, live music and vendors will be featured. Lunch will be available and hot dogs, soup and more will be sold. While you're shopping, the kids can visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, color, play games, make a craft and hear the reading of the Christmas story, the legend of St. Nicholas and more in the Children's Corner. Vendors and flea market items are needed. If interested in renting a table at the bazaar or if you have items to donate, call the church office at 304-346-9627.

The Charleston Unity Church, 3102 Blaine Blvd., will host a workshop on what to expect in 2012 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on November 15. The topic is how new astrological and astronomical energies impact lives. Cost is $22. For more information, contact Pam Hippler 304-744-7300.

The Magnetic Church Conference will be held Nov. 20 and 21 at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 821 Summit Drive. The conference is co-sponsored by The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, Commissions on Evangelism and St. Christopher Episcopal Church. The Magnetic Church Conference is non-confrontational, practical evangelism to help churches attract and retain new members. Evangelist Andrew Weeks will speak. For more information, visit the Web site at www.magnetic-church.com. For conference itinerary and registration forms, contact Susan Gibbs at 304-342-3272, fax 304-342-2382 or e-mail sgi...@stchristopherwv.com

Music

The Brighterside Quartet will sing at Elizabeth Baptist Church at 7 p.m. today and 6 p.m. on Sunday at The Church of God in Kimberly.

The New Joy Gospel Singers from Columbus, Ohio, will sing at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church today at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the program. Donations are welcome.

The Antioch Advent Christian Church will have a gospel sing at 7 p.m. today at the church, located one mile on Aarons Fork Road in Elkview. The King's Harmony Quartet and Dewey Tanner and Friends Trio will sing. Follow signs from Interstate 79, Elkview.

A gospel sing will be held at 7 p.m. today at Toney's Branch Freewill Baptist Church, located 1/4 mile up Toney's Branch. The group Justified will sing and there will be special preaching.

The Homeland Southern Gospel Sing will begin at 7 p.m. today at Community Chapel, Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 123rd anniversary Sunday. The Rev. Andrew McDavid of St. Paul Baptist Church will conduct the 11 a.m. service and at 3 p.m. the Rev. Shelley Bausley of Pilgrim Home Missionary Baptist will speak and the choir will sing. Food will be served at 1 p.m.

The Neals will have their third annual homecoming at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sewell Valley Baptist Church, Rainelle. The Neals, The Faithmen and The King's Messengers will perform. Special guests will be Terry and Barbi Franklin of Nashville, Tenn. Admission is free; however, a love offering will be received for the Rainelle Christian Academy. For more information, call 304-658-4457.

Miscellaneous

Ferguson Memorial Baptist Church will host a "Fall into Fashion" youth fashion show at the West Virginia State University Student Union at 2 p.m. today. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For information, call 304-768-8351.

Passion Trail, the footsteps of Jesus, a 1.5-mile hike is at 7:30 p.m. today, Sunday and also Dec. 4 and 5 on Paradise Island in Christian, W.Va. The hike features 175 scenes from the life of Christ. For more information, visit www.paradiseislandwv.homestead.com or call 304-583-2825.

The Progressive Missionary Baptist Association and State Convention of West Virginia will hold its 10th annual session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury Street. The Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley of Alexandria, Va., is the keynote preacher. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call the church at 304-343-5240.

The Shiloh Baptist Church Coal Valley Road, Clothier, will be having a "New Location" celebration at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. David Bell, moderator of the Guyan Valley Baptist Association. There will be special singing by the Guyan Valley Men's Chorus. 

The Father's House Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to worship Sunday at 11 a.m. in its new location, 502 29th Street. The church was formerly known as Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A hot dog and bake sale will be held at 10 a.m. today at Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church, located on W.Va. 114 North.

Fairlawn Baptist Church will host a Christmas Bazaar/Open House from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 501 20th Street, Dunbar. Crafts, books, jewelry, baked goods, dolls, clowns, furniture, wreaths and other Christmas items will be featured. Orders for breakfast and lunch will be taken.

Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle mission department, 1546 3rd Ave., will host a coat giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 14. For more information, contact Yolonda Tyler at 304-343-1583.

Pleasant View Methodist Church, Fisher Ridge, Kenna, will host a benefit ham dinner for the family of Steve Ashby from 1 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 14. The cost is $5 per plate and carryout is available.

Charleston Baptist Temple will have its fifth annual Christmas bazaar and flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 on the main floor, gym and fellowship hall at the church, 209 Morris St. Crafts, baked goods, homemade candy, antique corner, live music and vendors will be featured. Lunch will be available and hot dogs, soup and more will be sold. While you're shopping, the kids can visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, color, play games, make a craft and hear the reading of the Christmas story, the legend of St. Nicholas and more in the Children's Corner. Vendors and flea market items are needed. If interested in renting a table at the bazaar or if you have items to donate, call the church office at 304-346-9627.

The Charleston Unity Church, 3102 Blaine Blvd., will host a workshop on what to expect in 2012 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on November 15. The topic is how new astrological and astronomical energies impact lives. Cost is $22. For more information, contact Pam Hippler 304-744-7300.

The Magnetic Church Conference will be held Nov. 20 and 21 at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 821 Summit Drive. The conference is co-sponsored by The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, Commissions on Evangelism and St. Christopher Episcopal Church. The Magnetic Church Conference is non-confrontational, practical evangelism to help churches attract and retain new members. Evangelist Andrew Weeks will speak. For more information, visit the Web site at www.magnetic-church.com. For conference itinerary and registration forms, contact Susan Gibbs at 304-342-3272, fax 304-342-2382 or e-mail sgi...@stchristopherwv.com

Music

The Brighterside Quartet will sing at Elizabeth Baptist Church at 7 p.m. today and 6 p.m. on Sunday at The Church of God in Kimberly.

The New Joy Gospel Singers from Columbus, Ohio, will sing at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church today at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the program. Donations are welcome.

The Antioch Advent Christian Church will have a gospel sing at 7 p.m. today at the church, located one mile on Aarons Fork Road in Elkview. The King's Harmony Quartet and Dewey Tanner and Friends Trio will sing. Follow signs from Interstate 79, Elkview.

A gospel sing will be held at 7 p.m. today at Toney's Branch Freewill Baptist Church, located 1/4 mile up Toney's Branch. The group Justified will sing and there will be special preaching.

The Homeland Southern Gospel Sing will begin at 7 p.m. today at Community Chapel, Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

The Happy Valley Boys will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Chapel, 1449 6th Avenue.

A gospel sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Cornerstone Community Church, 2902 Piedmont Road. The group Bloodline will be featured.

Crown Hill Free Will Baptist Church will have a gospel sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. The Faith Harmony Boys will sing.

South Hills Church of the Nazarene will have special singing in the morning service with Nick Naylor, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The church is located at 1565 Smith Road. For more information, call 304-346-8483.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church choir festival, 900 Lawndale Lane, is Sunday at 3 p.m. featuring choirs from Bible Center Church, Canaan Charge Methodist, Christ Church United Methodist, First Presbyterian Church, Oakwood Baptist, St. George Orthodox Catholic and St. Mark's Methodist. For more information, call 304-343-0424.

Peggy Mitchell and Girls will sing at 7 p.m. Monday at Lucy Wilson Baptist Church, Elkview.

REACH By FAITH Ministries will present the 12th annual Thanksgiving gospel sing and Veterans Day celebration at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Old Main Building, Old Main Drive, Summersville. Singers include The Pomeroys, Dana Thomas, Gary and Brenda Perrine, The Chosen Ones and Martha Bell. The Veterans Museum located inside the Olde Main Building will be open for the community to visit. Admission is free; however, a love offering will be received. All veterans are invited to attend as special guests.

A benefit gospel sing for God's Tabernacle of Praise building project will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, 5711 Old Kanawha Turnpike, St. Albans. Singers include Jimmy McKnight and King's Harmony. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Call Jason Stanley at 304-553-2066.

Tri-County Singers will have their monthly sing at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Scott Depot Bible Church, 4956 Teays Valley Road, St. Albans. The 2009 Amazing songbook will be used. For questions, call 304-988-3534.

Revival

Nancy Jo and Larry Kidd will sing at revival services at 7 p.m. today at God's Lighthouse Church.

Fisher Memorial Church will host a series of revival services: 6 p.m. Sunday, Pastor Aaron Finney, The Fisher Memorial Choir and New Life singers. Services Monday-Saturday at 7 p.m. feature: Monday - Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle Choir; Tuesday- Rock Branch Independent Choir; Wednesday - Fisher Memorial Choir and Saving Grace; Thursday - Fisher Chapel Choir; Friday - Fisher Memorial Choir and young adult singers; and, Saturday - Community Chapel Choir. For more information, call 304-993-2777.

Revival services at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-20 at Big Bottom Baptist Church on Campbells Creek. The Rev. T.D. Burgess will be the evangelist. There will be special singing each night. For information, call the church at 304-925-8825.

A two-day revival sponsored by the Nondenominational Fellowship Pentecostal Ministries will be held at 7 p.m. November 12 and 13 at the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church on 1st Avenue near Florida Street in Charleston. Apostle Robert J. Dudley of Jehovah Shammah Healing and Deliverance Pentecostal Ministries from Columbus, Ohio, is the guest. For more information, contact Pastor Debbie Thomas 304-610-5864.

Special services

St. Mark's Episcopal Church 405 B Street, St. Albans, is having an evening Holy Communion service at 5:30 p.m. today. The Sunday services are 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with coffee and conversation following each service.  Adult Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. with the children's class offered at 9:15 a.m. For more information, call 304-722-4284 or visit the Web site: http//www.stmarksstalbanswv.org.

Community Missionary Baptist Church will host guest speaker the Rev. Clyde M. Burns from Liberty Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. 920 Amity Drive. For more information, call the church at 304-344-5429.

Good Shepherd Free Will Baptist Church will have a praise and worship service on Sunday. The Rev. Caudle Adkins will preach at the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Luther Dingess will preach at 6 p.m. Special singing at 6 p.m. will feature The Conners. A prayer meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday to honor veterans with Pastor Jason C. Black as speaker. A youth service also starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The church is located at 5470 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.

Levi First Missionary Baptist Church 5125 Church Dr., Rand, will host their annual candlelight service at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15. The Rev. Michael Poke, choir and congregation of St. Paul Baptist Church will be the guests.

A baptismal service will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church of Smithers at 11 a.m. on Nov. 15. Pastors from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Cannelton and Green Town Missionary Baptist Church will be in attendance. There will be a fellowship dinner after the service. For more information, call 304-389-0906.

Items for Church Activities may be submitted by mail to The Charleston Gazette, 1001 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301, or faxed to 304-348-1233. Notices will be run one time free. Please include a contact person's name and a daytime telephone number. Information will not be taken by phone. The deadline is noon Thursday.