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FAITH COMMUNITY NOTES

July 25, 2009 12:36 am

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Church of the Messiah, Episcopal, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane, will celebrate two infant baptisms at the 10:30 a.m. service tomorrow. Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. The church Web site is churchofmessiah.org.

Crossroads Baptist Church, 4236 Lee Hill School Drive, will hold a car and bike show today, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with car and motorcycle exhibits, judging for best in show, live music and concessions. Tickets are $3 online and $5 at the gate. For details call 540/898-4574 or visit crossrbc.org.

Hebron Baptist Church, 11000 Hebron Church Road, will hold "Jubilee and Family Day" Aug. 1, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., with silent auction, gospel sing, games for all ages, children's activities, barbecue, hot dogs and funnel cakes and more. 540/273-6807.

Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd, will hold a free community yard sale today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with clothing, household items, children's games, refreshments and more. Financial planning workshops will be held 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Resume workshops will be held 10-11 a.m. and noon-1 p.m. Everything is free. 540/898-0757.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Partlow, will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Male Chorus today, featuring the Four Keys from Woodford and the Echos of Praise from Goldvein as featured guests.

St. George's Episcopal Church, will hold a forum tomorrow at 11:15 a.m. in Faulkner Hall on the just-completed 2009 Episcopal General Convention. Leading the discussion will be Ed Jones, who served as editor of Center Aisle, the Diocese of Virginia's daily opinion journal during the convention.

Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd, will hold vacation Bible school, "WildwoodForest," July 27-31, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 3 through rising sixth-graders. To register visit hilllcrest umc.com or call 540/898-2180.

Summit Presbyterian Church, 256 Shelton Shop Road, will hold vacation Bible school July 27-31, 9 a.m.-noon for ages four through fourth grade, completed. Registration forms are available at summit presbyterian.org and can be dropped off at the church, mailed in or faxed to 540/659-6006.

Community Baptist Church, 44 Lorenzo Drive, will hold a "Summer Splash and Sing" event today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring singing, yard and bake sale, free food, children's games, crime prevention, first aid and more.

New Hope United Methodist Church, 164 New Hope Church Road, will hold a community yard sale Aug. 1. Registration is at 6 a.m., with sales 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaces are $10 each, or two adjacent for $15. Tables are $5 each, first come, first served. For advance registration call 540/371-4628.

CAROLINE COUNTY

St. John Baptist Church, Milford, will hold a a youth ministry prayer breakfast today at 9 a.m. Youth revival will begin tomorrow at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Lawrence Coles as guest preacher. The Rev. Marguita Burton will preach at 7 p.m. July 27 and the Rev. Leonard Spells July 28 at 7 p.m.

Mountain View Baptist Church, will hold homecoming tomorrow at 11 a.m. to kick off revival services, to be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow night through Wednesday evening. Clayton Custalow will be guest speaker. 540/775-9468.

Montague Baptist Church. 12186 Millbank Road, will hold a homecoming service tomorrow, at 11 a.m. with a fellowship luncheon at noon and gospel sing at 1:30 p.m, with the Chuck Madison Band. Revival services will be held July 27-29 at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Wayne Colton as speaker. There will be special music each night.

St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 9142 Cormon Road, will hold the morning worship service tomorrow at 10 a.m., due to a church trip to worship in Lancaster at New Vision Church.

The Lake of the Woods Church, invites children who love to sing, be dramatic and enjoy performing to register for "Table For Five Thousand." Musical rehearsals are July 27-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-noon in the worship center of the church. Performances will be held Aug. 2, at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. in the church worship center. Cost to participate is $25 per child. To register call 540/972-9060.

Hopewell United Methodist Church, Lignum Road in Culpeper, will hold homecoming tomorrow. The Rev. Stanley Mulford III, the new minister, will be the speaker at the 11:15 a.m. worship service. Special music will be provided the Hopewell Choir, the FAST Boys, the Sheads Family and the Fuquas.

First Baptist Church/Christian Outreach Community Center, Loretto, will hold a makeover event today at 7 p.m. Ten applicants from nearby counties will reveal their new looks at a fashion show. Also includes food, vendors and music. 804/443-5007; powerinloretto.com.

Popes Creek Baptist Church, 9131 Kings Highway in Montross, will hold revival services July 27-29, at 7 p.m., with guest speaker Charles Chilton. 804/493-8029.

New Life Ministries, State Route 205 in Colonial Beach, will hold a Kids' Crusade July 27-30, 7-8:30 p.m., featuring Bible lessons, funs skits and videos, games and prizes. Ages four and up are welcome. 804/224-8452.

Round Hill Baptist Church, 16519 Round Hill Road, will host a gospel sing today at 7 p.m. An offering will be collected to benefit the church building fund, "Building on God's Foundation." For details call 540/775-5583.

Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd, will host a Southern gospel music concert tomorrow, featuring "Legacy Five, " noted for their rich, four- and five-part harmony. Doors open at 5 p.m.; concert begins at 6 p.m. The concert is free, and a love offering will be taken. 540/898-0757; spots wood.org.

Jesus Jubilee Ministries, 10325 Elys Ford Road, will hold a summer gospel music concert today at 6 p.m., featuring PromisedLand Quartet from Edinburg and Inner Harbor from Middletown. Free. 540/786-4116; jesusjubilee.org.

Agape Ministry Church, 9106 Indiantown Road, will hold a gospel sing tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Shiloh Men from Port Royal and Willie Smith.

HOW TO SUBMIT ITEMS

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 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.