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Fredericksburg

June 24, 2006 2:06 am

Fredericksburg

Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) will observe its annual Men's Day at the 11 a.m. worship service tomorrow. The Rev. Craig Conyers from Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., will be the guest speaker.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg will host Laurie James from New York and her one-woman show "Winter Wheat--The Betrayal of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her Woman's Bible," tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Bethlehem Baptist Church will celebrate its 141st anniversary tomorrow at 3 p.m. Guest minister will be the Rev. Nathaniel Young from Beulah Baptist Church, Arcadia.

First New Hope Baptist Church, Partlow, will celebrate Deacon, Deaconess and Trustee Annual Day tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Rev. Morris Walker, retired pastor of Piney Branch Baptist Church in Spotsylvania will be the guest speaker.

New Life in Christ Church will hold a 10-week class exploring Christianity starting June 29 and continuing through Aug. 31, on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants may attend one or all evenings.

Spotswood Baptist Church will hold an Independence Day concert starting at 7 p.m. Thursday. The concert will feature Psalm 150, the church orchestra, Trumpet Trio, Trombone Quartet and Messiah's Brass, all celebrating America and the grace of God. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the church office.

Zoan Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school, "Arctic Edge," Monday through Friday. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Colonial Baptist Church will host a biblical drama, "The Life of the Apostle Paul," tomorrow at 10:40 a.m., performed by The Academy of Arts Christian Drama Team.

Employing professional stage lights, sound and representative costumes and props, the 10-member cast will present a chronological study of the life of Paul, tracing his missionary journey and acting out the most dramatic events.

Oak Grove Baptist Church will celebrate its annual Family and Friends Weekend starting today at noon.

Ramoth Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school, "Arctic Edge Adventure," Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Children ages 4 to sixth grade are invited to take daily excursions that will have them exploring the tundra in search of the courage required to follow Jesus in every day challenges. Register online at ramoth baptistchurch.org.

Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), Garrisonville, will hold Missionary Day services tomorrow at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Walter Berryman, pastor of St. John Baptist Church in Milford. Dinner will be served after the morning service.

Stafford Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school, "Artic Edge Adventure," starting tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. and continuing Monday through Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Children age 4 through sixth grade are invited to attend. The closing ceremony and family fun night will be held Friday at 7 p.m.

Stafford Community Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school for ages 6 through adult Monday through Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each evening at Courthouse Community Center, the old Stafford Middle School.

Union Bell Baptist Church will observe the annual day of its deacons and deaconesses tomorrow at 3 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Calvin Lawrence from Free Union Baptist Church, Culpeper.

Montague Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school Monday through Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Family Night will be held Sunday, July 2, at 5 p.m. Snacks will be provided nightly and free T-shirts will be given to the children.

Shiloh Baptist Church will host a vacation Bible school Monday through Friday from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The theme will be "Arctic Edge: Where Adventure Meets Courage."

Trinity United Methodist Church will feature the Trinity Praise Band at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Traditional worship is at 10:30 a.m., with a reception afterward to honor the pastor who is leaving to accept a new appointment at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lynchburg. Child care will be available.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, will celebrate its annual usher's day tomorrow at 3 p.m. Special guest will be the Rev. Irving Woolfolk Jr., pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Supply.

Full Gospel Church, Woodford, will hold a gospel sing featuring the Chapman Family tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Ladysmith Baptist Church has a new full-time youth pastor, Bruce Baxley. Baxley received his master's degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.

Colonial Beach Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school beginning Sunday and continuing through Thursday, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children age 3 through sixth grade. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. The theme will be "Fiesta, Where Kids Are Fired Up About Jesus."

First Baptist Church, Colonial Beach, will hold a gospel fest to raise money for its building fund today at 5 p.m. Featured guests will be Gospel Melody from King George; New Dependable Men Chorus from Warsaw; St. John Baptist Gospel Chorus from Tappahannock; and The Mighty Spiritual Lights from Alexandria.

Grant's Hill Baptist Church, Leedstown, will observe its Junior Missionary fifth anniversary today at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Van D. Washington will be ghe guest preacher.

Macedonia Baptist Church, Colonial Beach, will host its 102nd church anniversary-rally tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Rev. Leonard Bland, pastor of Salem Baptist Church, King George, will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served following the morning service.

Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove, will hold vacation Bible School Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The theme will be "Son Treasure Island." Classes are planned for all ages, including adults.

Liberty Assembly of God Church, Bealeton, will hold Kidskamp 2006 for preschoolers through fifth graders Monday through Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Music, games, prizes, puppets, friends and piñatas will be included. Bus transportation will be provided to those in the Remington-Bealeton area. Call 540/439-0500 to register.

Midland Church of the Brethren will hold vacation Bible school Monday through Friday for preschoolers through sixth graders, 9 a.m. to noon daily. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. Monday. The theme will be "Trading Places: Where Jesus Makes a World of Difference." Daily events will include music, skits, crafts, games, Bible studies and snacks.

Enon Baptist Church, Supply, will hold its homecoming tomorrow. Morning worship service will begin at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Richard Headley, a former pastor, speaking. Lunch will follow on the church grounds. An afternoon musical will start at 1:45 p.m., featuring Sonrise.

Revival services Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. will feature the Rev. Dan Cook from Spotswood Baptist Church as speaker.

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 e-mailed to
Email: newsroom@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.