FAITH COMMUNITY NOTES

April 25, 2009 12:35 am

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd., will sponsor the third annual "On a Mission" Car Show today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the High School Student Ministry and its trip to Minneapolis this summer. Admission is $3; car entries are $20. 540/898-0757, ext. 25. Also, tomorrow is the deadline to register for the church's 13th Annual Golf Tournament on May 11 at Lee's Hill Golf Club to benefit the high school ministry. The cost is $60 per player and includes greens and cart fees, range balls and lunch. For information, e-mail Dan Cook at
Email: dcook@spotswood.org.

Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road, will sponsor a spring sale today, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., with crafts, plants, bake sale and clothes.

Beulah Baptist Church, 5216 Arcadia Road, will hold a Small Business "Success" Symposium today at 8:30 a.m. The Annual Ushers and Health Ministry Day will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Irving Woolfolk and the Ebenezer Baptist Church family of Supply.

The Willing Workers of First New Hope Baptist Church, 5408 Dickerson Road in Partlow, will sponsor Family and Friends Day today at 3:30 p.m., with music by the men's chorus from Shiloh Baptist Church in Port Royal.

Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4700 Massaponax Church Road, will observe Annual Missionary Day tomorrow at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Campbell and congregation from Delaware Baptist Church in Washington as guests. Dinner will be served after the morning service.

Sylvannah Baptist Church, 8400 Courthouse Road, will celebrate Youth and Young Adult Choir Annual Day tomorrow at 3 p.m, with music by area youth groups and Dwayne Robinson as worship leader.

Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church will host a financial seminar, "Discovering God's Way of Handling Finances" May 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The program is a Crown Financial Ministries seminar. Workbook cost is $10. Child care and lunch are provided. Call 540/898-HOPE for details.

First Baptist Church of Love, 124 Bend Farm Road, will host a Missionary Workshop tomorrow at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast.

STAFFORD COUNTY

The Women's Ministry of Union Bell Baptist Church will observe Annual Day tomorrow with an 11 a.m. service featuring the Rev. Sandra James of First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries and music by the Union Bell Men's Choir.

Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church will have revival services April 27-May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site, 1877 Garrisonville Road, will hold an installation service for pastor-elect Bobby Smallwood May 2 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Nelson Sneed, pastor of Little Forest Baptist Church. Dinner will be served after services.

CAROLINE COUNTY

Zion Grove Baptist Church in Woodford will hold Annual Missionary Day tomorrow at 3 p.m,, featuring guest minister the Rev. Berryman of St. John Baptist Church and the Hour of Power Choir. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church, 7187 Macedonia Road, will hold a roadside cleanup today at 9 a.m., on State Route 609, from the Spotsylvania County line to Stonewall Jackson Road, beginning at Macedonia Baptist Church. 804/633-6035.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, will celebrate Pastor Woolfolk's third anniversary tomorrow at 11 a,m. with the Rev. Antonio Clinkscales and at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Marvin Fields.

Long Branch Baptist Church, 14297 Long Branch Road in Woodford, will celebrate Annual Day tomorrow with the Rev. Charles Wormley and Mount Zion Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served after the morning service. All missionaries are asked to come in uniform. 540/373-0690.

KING GEORGE COUNTY

Good Hope Baptist Church, 17223 Good Hope Road, will host Men's Day Fellowship Breakfast today at 9 a.m., featuring Minister Perry Scranage of Salem Baptist Church in Jersey. Area men are invited. The Men's Day service will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. Tyrone Petty, accompanied by his choir and congregation from Antioch Baptist Church in Maryland. A fellowship meal will be served at 2 p.m.

Salem Baptist Church in Jersey will hold their annual Senior Citizens Day service tomorrow during the 11:30 a.m. service, with the Rev. Wilbur Dameron from Shiloh Baptist Church in Lerty as guest speaker.

Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 9294 James Madison Parkway, will celebrate Pastor Eddie Nelson's and First Lady Doris Nelson's 10th anniversary tomorrow at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. Bruce Claiborne of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Goochland as guest preacher.

ORANGE COUNTY

Shady Grove Baptist Church, 21024 Piney Woods Road, will sponsor a Wiseducators Christian Authors' Summit today 3-7 p.m. For details call 540/604-7928 or visit wiseducatorschristiansum mit.eventbrite.com.

CULPEPER COUNTY

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Lignum will hold Flower Ministry Spring Revival April 28-30 at 7:30 p.m.

FAUQUIER COUNTY

Silver Hill Baptist Church, 13323 Silver Hill Road in Bealeton, will have a building fund worship service tomorrow with the Rev. Leon Lacey from United Faith Christian Ministry and his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. 540/439-3133.

GOSPEL SINGS/ CONCERTS

The Spotsylvania Sunday School Union will sponsor a scholarship fundraiser Gospel Concert and Praise today at 1 p.m. at Freedom Middle School, 7315 Smith Station Road. Donation is $15. For details call 540/226-2045 or e-mail:
Email: Toppinla@aol.com.

The Male Chorus of St. John Baptist Church in Milford will sponsor a Spring Gospel Festival today at 4 p.m., featuring the Macedonia Male Chorus from Colonial Beach, the Jerusalem Baptist Church Male Chorus from Sparta and All Together Gospel Singers. 804/633-6848.

The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg will present a concert tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road in Spotsylvania. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Shiloh Baptist Church, 127 S. Main St. in Bowling Green, will present the "Sensational Five" of Amelia County and Richmond in concert May 2 at 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Pastor's Aid Ministry. Refreshments will be served following the service.

The Flowers Singers, featuring Elder James Flowers and family will be in full concert at Rhoadesville Baptist Church fellowship hall, 26042 Lafayette Drive, May 2 at 3 p.m. The Mount Calvary Baptist Church Youth Choir will also be featured. Tickers are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 and under admitted free. Proceeds benefit the Mount Calvary Baptist Church building fund. 540/854-6283; 540/661-1122; 540/672-3355.

Hull's Memorial Baptist Church, 420 Enon Road in Stafford will host the Maranatha Second Generation Choir April 26 at 6 p.m. Free, with refreshments in the fellowship hall following the concert. 540/371-4124.

The Lake of the Woods Church will host the "Redeemed by the Savior" Trio May 2 at 7 p.m. in the worship center as part of the "Making a Joyful Noise" concert series. The performance is free and will be follow by a Cookie Concerto reception. 540/972-9060.

Peace Lutheran Church, 5590 Kings Highway in King George, will present a Spring Praise Concert May 2 at 7:30 p.m., featuring contemporary and classical Christian music by local singers and musicians. Tickets are available at the door for $6. The Little Christian Gift Shop at Peace will be open before and after the concert. 540/775-9131; peacelutherankgva.org.

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