SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Beulah Baptist Church, 5216 Arcadia Road, will hold their Annual Men's Day tomorrow at 3 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Frederick Sales of Rising Sun Baptist Church in Mineral, along with his church family. The theme is "Men of God Walking on Holy Ground," from Acts 7:33.
Ni River Community Church, at Courtland High School, 6701 Smith Station Road, will hold a series of talks on "De-Bunking Spiritual Myths: Six Urban Legends," beginning tomorrow and continuing Nov. 8 and 15. The speaker is Kerry O'Neill, a local missionary with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 540/899-2993; niriver.org.
Eastland United Methodist Church, 10718 Courthouse Road, will hold an "Outdoor Spooktacular" Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for tweens and teens. There will be prizes, food and games. 540/898-6430.
Faith Christian Center World Outreach, 10606 Benchmark Road, will hold "Fresh-fest 2009" today 7-9 p.m., featuring a Christian hip-hop concert by Lakisha Boxley and FreshManna, a Bible costume contest, and Hell's House, an actual house built to exhibit what will happen to those who do not receive the salvation of Jesus Christ. Must be at least 11 years old to enter Hell's House. Free. Hell's House open through today. 540/374-1251.
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New Life in Christ Church, 11925 Burgess Lane, will hold a Reformation Day worship service tomorrow at 6 p.m., "Written for You: Sola Scriptura in the World Today." 540/786-4848; nlicc.org.
Rhema Christian Ministry, 120 Falcon Road, No. 2, will hold an empowerment workshop, "Managing Your Money and Your Emotions," Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-noon. A continental breakfast will be served 8:30-9 a.m. The event is free, but seating is limited. Contact Elder Michelle Thomas at 540/891-5432 to register.
The Men's Chorus of Second New Hope Baptist Church, 3836 Summit Crossing Road, will celebrate its 51st anniversary tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the church. Area singing groups will participate.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5120 Harrison Road, will celebrate All Saints Day tomorrow at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services, with a commemoration of the faithful, remembering members and loved ones in Christ who joined the company of heaven since last November. 540/898-4748.
Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 11007 W. Catharpin Road will hold a "Kids' Fall Festival" event today from 3 to 6 p.m. Activities include moon bounce, barrel train, crafts, food, trunk or treat costume contest and more. Free. 540/538-6165 or 540/972-9202.
Church of the Messiah, Episcopal, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Road, will hold an All Saints Eve celebration today, 5:30-8 p.m. Families are invited to a free dinner and evening of entertainment, including games, music, costumes, candy, prizes and flashlight scavenger hunt. 540/972-5807.
FREDERICKSBURGFirst Christian Church, 1501 Washington Ave. will hold its Third Annual Trunk and Treat alternative event in the parking today at 6 p.m. The event will include fun music, literature and hot apple cider. The church's schedule has been revised beginning tomorrow, with an 8:45 a.m. coffee fellowship, the traditional worship service moved to 9 a.m., the all-age Sunday school moved to 10 a.m. and a new contemporary worship service at 11 a.m.
Grace Redemption Church, 203 Tyler St., will hold an Annual Coat Give away today, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., sponsored by the Women's Ministry. Includes new or good condition used winter coats for men, women and children; and children's winter hats, gloves and scarves. 540/842-5217, 540/220-2458 or 540/455-6027.
STAFFORD COUNTYFaith Christian Fellowship, corner of Deacon and Leeland roads, will hold a Truck or Treat event today at 5:30 p.m., with fun, food and fellowship.
Falmouth United Methodist Church, 28 Pegs Lane, will hold a Harvest Party today at 6 p.m.
Falmouth Baptist Church, 302 Colonial Ave., will hold a Trunk or Treat party in the parking lot tonight, 6-8 p.m. Bring a food item for the Fredericksburg Food Bank and enjoy the decorated trunks, candy, hot dogs, drinks and door prizes.
New Hope United Methodist Church, 164 New Hope Church Road, will hold a "Community Craft and More Sale" Nov. 7, with registration at 7 a.m. and sales 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Morning coffee and lunch available. For details and advance registration call 540/371-4628.
The Lord's Church, is now located at 10013 Jefferson Davis Highway, No. 101, down the row from Mimi's Cafe. 540/371-7300.
Richland Baptist Church, 2482 Warrenton Road in Hartwood, will hold the Annual Harvest Festival today, 5-8 p.m., with moon bounce, live music, hay and pony rides, ladder ball, hay maze, spin art and much more. Free. 540/752-9352; richland baptist.com.
Rock Hill Baptist Church, 12 Van Horn Lane, will hold a Fall Festival today, 6-8 p.m., with games, moonbounce, free food, candy, chili cook-off, photo booth and much more. No scary costumes. For details visit rockhillbaptistchurch.org.
Ramoth Baptist Church, 478 Ramoth Church Road, will hold "Trunk r Treat" and a chili cook-off today, 5-8 p.m. with a dunk tank, moon bounce, face painting and more.
CAROLINE COUNTYSt. John Baptist Church, will hold a Bible study on "Journey into Stress-free Living," Wednesday at 7 p.m. The study will be held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. 804/448-3866.
First Baptist Church, 9262 Guinea Station Road in Woodford, will hold "Hallelujah! Trunk or Treat" today from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring an afternoon of fun and games for youth, sponsored by the Bus Ministry.
Embraced by Christ Lutheran Church, Ladysmith Business Park, 17470 Center Drive 4B, will celebrate All Saints Day tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., with a commemoration of the faithful, remembering members and loved ones in Christ who joined the company of heaven since last November. Embraced by Christ is a mission of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. 804/994-4980 or 540/ 898-4748.
ORANGE COUNTY
New Hope Baptist Church, 32250 Old Plank Road in Mine Run, will hold an event today 3-6 p.m., with a chuck wagon full of cowboy-style vittles, an campfire and more. The church will also hold a Fall Festival Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with free yard sale, crafts, children's activities, games, fingerprinting, raffles, bake sale and more. Barbecue dinner served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with carryout available. 540/854-4454.
KING GEORGEGood Hope Baptist Church, will hold the Annual Diaconate Deacon and Deaconess Service tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher is the Rev. Donnell Howard of Union Bethel Baptist Church in King George, accompanied by his congregation and choir.
King George Church of God, will present Willis Canada ministering in song tomorrow at 6 p.m.
Shiloh Baptist Church, 13457 Kings Highway, will hold its annual Harvest Festival today, 4-6 p.m., featuring moon bounce, riptide slide, cakewalk, hay ride, costume contest, pumpkin and face painting and more. Costumes are permitted, but nothing scary, evil or gothic. Bring a canned food item to donate to the food drive. For details e-mail
Email: students@kgshiloh.org or visit kgshiloh.org.
Eastland United Methodist Church, 10718 Courthouse Road will hold a gospel sing today at 6 p.m., featuring "Bob Stone and the Virginia Gospel Singers" and "Ronnie Williams and the Carter Family Sound." Admission is free.
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