Church news, June 6-12

Basic United Methodist Church, 489 N. Winchester Ave., corner of Delphine and Fifth Street, Waynesboro, the Rev. Don Gibson — This week’s schedule is as follows:
Sunday: 9:45 a.m. – church school; 11 a.m. – morning worship; 6 p.m. – Hispanic worship service; and 6 p.m. – UM Youth Fellowship.
This Sunday’s sermon will be “That You May Know,” taken from the Bible text Matthew 9:1-13.
Tuesday: 6 p.m. – prayer time; 7 p.m. – adult choir practice.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – women’s Bible study and prayer group; 10:45 a.m. – Day Circle meets; noon – Day Circle lunch; 6 p.m. – Circle No. 1 picnic.
Saturday: 6:30 p.m. – Soul Journey snack and fellowship time; 7 p.m. – Soul Journey praise and worship time.
You may contact the church at 949-8947.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 100 Maple Ave., Waynesboro, Pastor Timothy Bohlmann — Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., allowing children and adults to participate together in an opening and then break into groups based on age for further Bible study and activities. Traditional worship is at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary worship is at 11 a.m. Nursery services will be available all morning.
Other ministry areas include Christ Care Small Group ministry, music ministry, with handbells and choir, and a senior ministry, which meets each Wednesday at 10 a.m. for Bible study. The church also offers a variety of activities for middle school and high school youth.
Bethany’s mission is simple – to share God’s love and life with all. Call the church at 942-4361.

Born Again Pentecostal Church, 172 Little Church Lane, Madison – A revival will be held at the church, with Evangelist Troy Shifflett, from Dibble, Okla.
Services will be June 23-29, Monday through Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. nightly, and Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
There will be a homecoming meal after the morning service.

Central Baptist Church, 261 Bookerdale Rd., Waynesboro, the Rev. Josh Shiflett – The church will hold worship services at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Rev. Josh Shiflett will deliver the message. Heather (Berry) Mabe and her husband Tony will sing during the three service times.
Sunday school will be held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Prayer and Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Central Baptist Church is an old-fashioned, independent church that uses only the King James version of the Bible.
For more information, contact 942-1344.

First Presbyterian Church, 11th Street and Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, the Rev. Glen Holman — A service will begin at 8:30 a.m., with communion served. Praise and worship is at 9:30 a.m. and traditional worship is at 11 a.m. The Rev. Glen Holman will deliver the message, “A Grateful Heart,” with 2 Kings 5:1-3, 9-15 serving as the text.
The summer program begins, with the children all beginning the worship service with their parents and then being dismissed for their sessions.
On Thursday at 7 a.m., the men’s Bible study group will meet at the church fellowship hall to discuss the Book of Romans. Women’s Bible study meets at the church at 1:30 p.m. to study Bible references to prayer. Newcomers are welcomed. The food bank opens at 9 a.m. this week.
The church is handicapped accessible and welcomes all.
Contact the church at 949-8366, or visit the Web site at http://www.firstpresway.com.

Fishersville Baptist Church, 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville, Pastor John Hamric – The church begins their new summer schedule this Sunday. Summer hours will be in effect through August 31. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., for all ages. Sunday services will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
The following will take place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: Adult Bible study and Set Apart Youth. Choir rehearsal begins at 7:30 p.m.
Chris Lee will be in concert on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Lee is a contemporary Christian sensation from Nashville, Tenn. The Coachmen Quartet will be in concert on June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Both concerts will receive a love offering.
All senior citizens are invited to join the congregation for Senior Celebrations on June 29 at 10:30 a.m.
The Y.E.S.! Choir and the Stuarts Draft Baptist Choir will present “Bound for Glory” on June 22, at 7 p.m. at Stuarts Draft Baptist Church and on June 29, at 10:30 a.m., at Fishersville Baptist Church.
Children who have completed the first through the sixth grades are invited to join the congregation for Son World Vacation Bible School Sunday through Friday, July 13-18, at 6 p.m. each night. Youth and adults will have their own Vacation Bible School sessions and Bible studies. Come to enjoy games, music, stories, snacks and more!
For more information, contact the church at 942-1058 or visit the Web site at http://www.fishersvillebaptistchurch.com.

Fishersville United Methodist Church, 1600 Jefferson Highway, across from the post office, Fishersville, the Rev. Roy P. White – Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., including 10 adult Sunday school classes.
An informal worship service will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a traditional service starting at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Gene Williams will deliver the message, “And the Walls Come A-Tumblin’ Down,” based on the Bible text Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
For more information, contact the church at 942-9355.

Glen Kirk Presbyterian Church, 767 Calf Mountain Road, Waynesboro, the Rev. Charles Reller – Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., with a worship service at 10:45 a.m.
You may contact the church at 943-2896.

Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church, 1614 West Beverley St., Staunton – The church will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday to benefit a Youth Mission Trip to Romney, W.Va. The dinner will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the church. Cost for the meal will be $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-10. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee, water and tea. Take out orders will be available. Call 886-1176 on the day of the supper.

Mountain View Church of Afton – The church will host a Community Gospel Sing on Saturday at 6 p.m. Various churches will be represented. A fellowship breakfast will take place Sunday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, mixed fruit, bagles, donuts, biscuits, coffee and orange juice. The breakfast will be sponsored by the adult Bible class.
The public is welcome to attend both events. Call 456-6277 for more information.

Mt. Salem Baptist Church, 1015 Stuart St., Staunton – A Youth Revival will be held June 11-13 at 7 p.m. nightly, with Minister Rashaad D.L. Cartwright. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday: Mt. Salem Youth Choir
Thursday: Shiloh Baptist Church Youth
Friday: Beverly Manor Youth
The church will hold weekly dedication services June 22-27.
The schedule is as follows:
Sunday: Dr. Floyd A. Miles will lead the 10 a.m. service. Elder Warner L. Hunter, Sr., of Covington, will lead the 4 p.m. service.
Monday: The Rev. Avery Miller, of Pleasant View, will lead the services.
Tuesday: The Rev. Theodore Payne, of Oak Grove, will lead the services.
Wednesday: Dr. Edward Scott, of Union Baptist, will lead the services.
Thursday: The Rev. Phillip Carter, of Union Baptist, will lead the services.
Friday: Dr. C.E. Williams, of First Baptist of Harrisonburg, will lead the services.
Nightly services will start at 7 p.m.

Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, New Hope – Former Members’ Day will be observed on June 25 at the church, which is located in New Hope. Beginning at 1 p.m., The Gospel Inspirations and other talented singers will present the program of sacred music. Dinner will be served immediately following the program. All are welcome. The Reverend Lucy Jackson Hughes is church pastor.

Powerhouse Faith Ministries will hold a pre-anniversary service for Pastor Sylvia Spears on Sunday at 4 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Lucy Hughes from Round Hill Methodist Church. Powerhouse Faith Ministries is located at 158 Montrose Drive in Fishersville.

Rockfish Valley Baptist Church, 3395 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, Pastor James Lundy – Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The morning worship service begins at 11 a.m., with an evening service at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, at 6 p.m., Bible study will be held. Choir practice will begin at 7 p.m.
Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday through June 13, from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be classes for ages 2 to adults. Come and learn about what the Lord has to say and have fun, too. There will be crafts, games, food and fun.
For more information, please call 434-361-1360. The church will serve supper Monday through June 13 at Vacation Bible School.
Rockfish Presbyterian Church, Nellysford, the Rev. David Cameron – The church has a new schedule through Sept. 7. There will be one worship service at 10 a.m. and no Sunday school.
For more information, call 434-361-1221.

Second Presbyterian Church, 133 N. Delphine Ave., Waynesboro, The Rev. Dr. John L. McDonald — Sunday school classes meet from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This Sunday, the pre-school and Kids’ Journeys in Faith class will study “The Great Commission.” The Thoughtful Sunday school class will study faith issues.
The worship service will be from 11 a.m. to noon. For the next ten weeks, the Rev. Dr. John L. McDonald will deliver sermons on “The Ten Commandments.”
On Monday, Busi-Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Disciple’s Kitchen will serve on a new day, Mondays, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. On Tuesday, Disciples’ Kitchen will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with First Presbyterian Church serving. Leadership night will begin at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, the Mary Baker Quilters will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The adult choir will not meet again until Sept. 3. On Thursday, Disciples’ Kitchen will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with Waynesboro Church of the Brethren serving. On Saturday, the Mary-Martha Circle will meet.
Vacation Bible School will take place June 22-27. On July 13, the church will host a picnic. From July 13-18, the Summerlee Work Project will happen in West Virginia.
On the third Wednesday of each month, the food pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon. On the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Mary Baker Quilters will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Disciples’ Kitchen is held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The church is handicapped accessible and all are welcome. For more information, call 943-3211.

SherLynd Baptist Church – Set sail for Outrigger Island! It will be a week of nonstop action as you learn how to live God’s unspeakable truth. Explore five Bible truths – God is real; Jesus is God’s Son; Jesus is the only way; the Bible is God’s Word; and your actions show what you believe. By the end of the week you will have learned what it means to know, speak and live the truth.
It’s Vacation Bible School at SherLynd Baptist Church – like you’ve never experienced it before! It will take place June 15-20 from 7-9 p.m. There will be classes for all ages. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 943-0891.

Southside Church of God, 35 First Street, Staunton, Pastor Phillip Morgan – Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. The morning worship service is at 10:45 a.m. and the evening service begins at 6 p.m.
A worship service will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Vacation Bible School will be June 22-26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The theme will be “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.” Activities will include music, crafts, snacks and lots of fun.
To contact the church, call or fax 885-6686, e-mail or visit the Web site at http://www.southsidecog.com.
The church is located behind the Staunton Department of Motor Vehicles on Route 11.

Springdale Mennonite Church, 170 Hall School Road, Waynesboro – The church invites the children of the community to Summer Bible School from June 15-19. A light supper will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by an evening of “Power Lab” Bible School beginning at 6:15 p.m. Children in pre-school through the fifth grade are welcome to attend. This will be a week of fellowship, fun and learning about God. For more information, or to register children to attend, please call the church at 949-8945.

St. James Baptist Church, 1094 Albemarle Ave., Waynesboro, Pastor A.T. Crawley – Sunday school is held each Sunday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Children’s church starts at 10 a.m., with breakfast, followed by learning activities.
Regular worship is at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served after the morning service.
Christian Growth class is each Wednesday from 6-7 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer Service is held each second and fourth Friday from 6-7 p.m.
The church will celebrate its 91st anniversary on Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Rev. John Spears and the Smokey Row Baptist Church will be guests for the service.
The public is welcome to any and all services.
The Men’s Fellowship of the Church will meet at Shoney’s, in Waynesboro, at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, 30 Tinkling Spring Drive, Fishersville – Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery care is provided for both services and Sunday school. The church is handicapped accessible.
Beginning June 15, the 8:30 a.m. service will be held in the pavilion, weather permitting.
This Sunday, April Crawford, the church’s new associate pastor, will be installed during the 11 a.m. service. April and her husband Reed will be having their daughter baptized.
The church is now registering 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2008-09 year. If interested, please call 886-7974.
You may contact the church at 885-0746 or visit http://www.tinklingspring.org.
Summer office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 3 through August 8.

Wayne Hills United Methodist Church – The congregation invites all children to take off on the ride of a lifetime at their summer Vacation Bible School, “Lift Off – Soaring to New Heights with God!” The action begins on July 6 and ends on July 9. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening, a high-flying adventure will provide children a sky view of God’s power and Jesus’ love at the year’s “Lift Off – Soaring to New Heights with God” Vacation Bible School. Your sky scouts will discover four flight plans that will help them soar to new heights with God: I will follow, I will trust, I will listen and I will serve.
Pre-registration will be held at the church on Saturday, July 5, from 1-3 p.m. Children may also register during Sunday school on July 6. The church is located at 932 Fir Street. Are you ready to soar?

Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave., Waynesboro, Pastor Edward L. Carl – The church continues its summer schedule with worship at 9:30 a.m., which continues through July and August.
This Sunday, Pastor Ed Carl will continue the series “The Church You Always Longed For,” with the third sermon in the series, “Welcoming All People.” The sermon will be based on the Bible text Acts 10:1-35. The “Talk-On” session will feature Carol Mason as she continues to lead the congregation in looking at their renewal efforts.
Everyone is invited to share with the Brethren in a traditional style of worship in an atmosphere of openness and caring compassion.
For more information, call the church office at 943-2152 or visit the Web site at http://www.waynesborocob.org.

Waynesboro Covenant Church – This Sunday, the congregation will meet in the Upper Room at First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. The message, “Sending Out An S.O.S,” is from Ephesians chapters one and two. The service will include children’s church, special music and contemporary worship. Waynesboro Covenant Church is a community church dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ and his radical lifestyle of love. The church is non-denominational, so everyone is welcome. First Presbyterian is located on the corner of Wayne Avenue and 11th Street. Follow the blue WCC signs. Call 942-4168 for more information.

Waynesboro Free Methodist Church, corner of Ivy Street and Hopeman Parkway, Pastor David Kurtz — Waynesboro Free Methodist Church invites you to fellowship this Sunday morning.
Sunday school classes, for all ages, begin at 9:30 a.m. The worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary worship music, hymns and a dynamic message by Pastor David Kurtz.
A staffed nursery for babies and a Mothers’ Room are available for small children where mothers can see and hear the service.
Junior church, “Discovery Road,” is available for children from 4 years old through the fifth grade.
Sunday evening through June 13, from 6:30-8:45 p.m., is Vacation Bible School and Power Lab. All children are welcome.
Come to a Vacation Bible School Community Cookout on Friday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Waynesboro Free Methodist Church. There will be free food, games and an introduction to this year’s Vacation Bible School’s “Power Lab – Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power.”
If you do not have a church home, have any questions about current church activities, or need pastoral assistance of any kind, come by the church or call Pastor Dave Kurtz at 949-8070 or 949-8583.

Waynesboro Mennonite Church, 1801 Monroe St., Waynesboro, Pastor Howard Miller — Sunday school classes, for all ages, are at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday morning worship service is at 10:30 a.m.
The pastor will deliver the message, “Build It to Last,” taken from the Bible text Matthew 7:21-29.
On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Celebrate Recovery meets.
Vacation Bible School, “Amplify Christ,” will take place June 9-13. Vacation Bible School will take place Monday through Friday, from 6:30-8:30. The congregation will explore lessons from the life of Paul in intergenerational groups for ages pre-k through 12th grade. There will be an adult class taught by Mark Hodge meeting from 7-8 p.m. each evening. Invite your friends, young and old!
You can contact the church at 949-0446.

Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1700 Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro, Pastor Will Johns — This Saturday, Sabbath school is at 9:30 a.m., with Bible study classes geared specifically for children from birth through age 18. There are also several adult classes available, which are currently studying the topic of “The Wonder of Jesus.”
The main worship service is at 10:50 a.m. and includes time for singing, prayer and a Bible message from the pastor. All are welcome.
If you would like to find out more about the church, call 949-7291 or visit the Web site at http://www.waynesborosda.com.

Camping for Christ will be held at Walnut Hills Campground in Staunton on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Camping for Christ will feature contemporary music and guest speakers.
To make reservations, call 337-3920. For event information, call 471-0219.

Wayne Hills Baptist Church will host The Royalaires, of Circleville, Ohio, in concert on Saturday at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, call 943-2237, 292-7231 or visit http://www.whbc.net. The church is located at 877 Ladd Road in Waynesboro.

Ridgeview Christian School is now accepting enrollment in kindergarten through 12th grade. A Christ-centered education, the cost starts at around $50 per week. For more information, call Summer Woody at 337-1025 or e-mail .

The Waynesboro Union Male Chorus will sponsor a building fund program at the Union Baptist Church, located on East Main Street, on Saturday, June 21, at 5 p.m.
The program will include Mr. Franklin Woodson, Mrs. Arlette Woodson and the Gospel Inspirations as special guests. Also, the Waynesboro Union Male Chorus will present a mini concert. Everyone is invited to attend.

St. Johns Episcopal Church, located at 473 S. Wayne Ave., will host a Taste of New Orleans dinner on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Join the church for an evening of great food, fellowship and music. Proceeds will benefit the Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to New Orleans and J2A Pilgrimage to Alabama. Laissez les bon temps roulez!
The cost will be $15 per person and $40 for a family of four or more. The menu will include crawfish etoufee, red beans and rice, chicken and sausage gumbo and bread pudding with rum sauce. Please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Other beverages will be provided. For more information, contact the church office at 942-4136, or one of the Brothers of St. Andrews for reservations.

Powerhouse Faith Ministries will present Dr. Daryle Hughes, of Florida, June 10-13 at 7:30 p.m. Come out and hear a powerful man of God. Pastor Sylvia Spears will host the event. Powerhouse Faith Ministries is located at 158 Montrose Drive in Fishersville.