FREDERICKSBURG

Living Word Fellowship Church, 1500 Stafford Ave., will show the movie, "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story" on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 540/898-2937.

First Christian Church, 1501 Washington Ave., will hold a 9 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary service on Feb. 3, with a Children's Moment at the second service. A Family Valentine Party will be held on Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m., with food, fun and fellowship. 540/373-7716; 1stchristianchurchfredva .org.

STAFFORD COUNTY

Trinity Fellowship International Church, 181 Kings Highway, will be open for use by Christian groups on Sundays after 1 p.m. and during the week and on Saturdays at various times. For details call 540/379-2024.

On Feb. 9, the men of the church will join Reconciliation Church for a Men's Seminar.

The Lake of the Woods Church in Lake of the Woods will host a MOPS-sponsored lecture and question-and-answer session on childhood obesity by Dr. Nimali Fernando, founder of Dr. YUM Project, on Feb. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. The event is free and the LOW security gate will be open for attendees. 540/972-2862.

The Senior Usher Ministry of Good Hope Baptist Church, 17223 Good Hope Road, will celebrate its 67th anniversary Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Larry Finch, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in King George, accompanied by choir and congregation. A fellowship meal will be served at 2 p.m. Area ushers are to come in uniform and extend greetings. 540/775-9238.

Ebenezer Baptist Church of Lignum will hold a Black History Program on Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Brother DA'Quan Love of Richmond. Music will be provided by the First Sunday Choir from Rising Zion Baptist Church in Jeffersonton and the Youth Choir from Antioch Baptist Church in Madison. Dinner will be served after the morning service. 540/399-1315.

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Information to be included in the weekly notices of area church services must be delivered in writing to The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg, faxed to 540/373-8455, or emailed to Peggy Carlson at
Email: pcarlson@freelancestar.com, no later than noon Wednesdays. Please include complete name of church, location, time and date of event, plus name and telephone number of person to contact if more information is needed.