SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Walnut Hills United Pentecostal Church, 11506 Brian Drive, will present anointed Bible preaching and demonstration of the gifts of the spirit on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. and July 8 at 11 a.m., under the ministry of Evangelist Jason Palmer. 540/785-2840.

First New Hope Baptist Church, 4508 Dickerson Road in Partlow, will celebrate Ushers Annual Day on July 8 at 3 p.m. The Rev. L. Tremayne Lacey, pastor of Long Branch Baptist Church in Woodford will be guest preacher and the choir from Long Branch will present the music. Lunch will be served following the 11 a.m. service.

New Destiny Baptist Church, 11903 Bowman Drive, will hold a praise gathering July 14 at 3 p.m., featuring the Jones Sisters, the Family, the Ladies of Praise, the Sons of Praise and the Praise Dancers. 540/656-2404.

Church of the Messiah, Episcopal, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane, will welcome the Rev. Lee Moore as visiting priest for the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services on July 8. Refreshments in the fellowship hall will follow both services. churchofmessiah.org.

Church of Restoration Ministries, 420 Hudgins Road, will welcome the Rev. Eugene Logan of New Life Anointed Ministries of Culpeper as guest on July 8 at 3 p.m., accompanied by choir and congregation.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, 6030 Harrison Road, will present the play, "The Slabtown Convention," written by Nannie Helen Burroughs of Orange County, a renowned African-American orator, educator, religious leader, businesswoman and playwright, on July 14 at 4 p.m. Donation is $15. 540/786-8736.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., will hold a service of prayer and song for peace on July 9, from 8:15 to 9 p.m., featuring peaceful, mediative songs; quiet, inspiring music; and subdued light and flickering candles, to create an atmosphere of invitation to the Holy Spirit. 540/373-6491.