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Religious notes
Baptist Center Open House Aug. 8
The Friends of the Baptist Center, representing 124 churches, will host the Northern Virginia Baptist Center open house from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 14019 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville.
For more information, contact Sister Ella Davis at (703) 751-5036.
Craft Day, AWANA Registration Aug. 8
While Battlefield Baptist Church is the place for "families, friends, and fellowship," the kids say it's the place for fun. There's always something exciting happening at Battlefield.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, all area kids in grades 1-6 are invited to a fun time of games and crafts. Lunch will be provided.
Afterward, registrations will be accepted for the upcoming season of Awana Kids Bible Clubs. Awana welcomes children from age 2 through sixth grade, who learn and grow through music, games, crafts, memorization, and contests.
Each clubber can earn patches or other recognitions for memorizing verses, completing book activities, inviting friends, and more. The season kicks off Sept. 30.
All area children are welcome at Battlefield Baptist. For more information, contact Deb Eccles, Children's Director, at (540) 347-5855 or visit www.battlefieldbaptist.org. A nursery is provided for all services. Battlefield is located at 4361 Lee Highway, just south of Gainesville.
Concert Aug. 8 at Guilfield Baptist
There will be a concert at Guilfield Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 featuring Spiritually United of Warrenton.
The church is located at 2314 Millwood Road, Millwood, Va., where Elder Harold Brown is pastor, phone (540) 837-2071.
Taize Healing Prayer Service Aug. 8
Another Taize Healing Prayer Service will take place at Little Fork Episcopal Church on Oak Shade Road, Rixeyville, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The public is invited.
This service provides spiritual and physical healing in a calm, peaceful, candlelit environment through meditative scripture reading, prayer, and praise and worship music.
Call the church office at (540) 937-4306 for directions or further information or visit www.littleforkchurch.net.
Homecoming Aug. 9 at Little Zion, Bethel
On Sunday, Aug. 9, Little Zion Baptist Church in Bethel will celebrate Homecoming. Guest preacher for the 3 p.m. service will be the Rev. Cottom from Culpeper.
Lunch will be served after the morning service.
All are welcome.
The church is located at 6313 Old Zion Road (Route 777), Bethel; phone (540) 347-9584.
Midland UMC wins Hospitality Award
Midland United Methodist Church has recently been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official "Welcoming Congregation."
These are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meet specific criteria, including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. Only 52 congregations among over 1,500 have received this designation to date.
The Rev. Charlie Stribula, pastor of Midland UMC, recently said, "I'm pleased our congregation is part of our denomination's welcoming effort; Christian hospitality is an important practice of our faith community. Our weekly fellowship gatherings after Sunday worship, and our semiannual pancake suppers are just two ways by which we extend Christ's love to our community and to each other. If you're looking for a family with a story you can jump into, come give ours a try."
"Open hearts, open minds, open doors" is the theme of the denominational effort. The overall aim is to invite people, particularly those between 18 to 34 years old, to enter into connection with the Christian community.
Midland United Methodist Church is located at 5435 Midland Road, Midland. It is a small congregation of about 80 members, offering traditional worship in a cozy atmosphere of family and fellowship, while reaching out to their local community, and to the broader world, since its formation in 1882.
Their pastor strives to combine the fruits of his church leadership experience, seminary education, and military career into effective ministry at Midland.
Alexandria District Superintendant the Rev. Alan Reifsnyder presented a plaque recognizing the congregation for its achievement during worship service on Sunday, Aug. 2.
For more information about Midland United Methodist Church, call (540) 439-8813 or visit www.midlandvaumc.org.
Picnic, Ice Cream at Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb United Methodist Church will host a neighborhood picnic and ice cream social 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Join them for a traditional old-fashioned picnic with food, homemade ice cream, games and activities for family and friends.
The church is located at 10867 Elk Run Road, Bristersburg, at the intersection of Elk Run Road (Route 806) and Courthouse Road. For more information, call the church office at (540) 788-9838, e-mail mounthorebumc@gmail.com or visit www.mounthorebumc.com.
'Behind Closed Doors' Aug. 8
Promise Ministries will present "Behind Closed Doors," a stage play featuring Deaconess Barbara J. Newman from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Warrenton Community Center, 430 East Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Admission is free.
Questions? Call Newman at (540) 349-2378.
Sojourners Quartet Concert Aug. 9
The Sojourners Quartet from Elizabeth City, N.C., will be singing at Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main St., at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in the sanctuary.
This quartet finished in the top 10 at the National Quartet Convention in 2008. Their vocal blend is pleasing to the ear, and their song selection accommodates everyone's taste in Southern Gospel music.
All are invited to enjoy the gospel music of the evening, and also to stay for ice cream afterward.
For more information, call the church at (540) 347-3509.
RSVP Now for Warrenton Baptist 160th Anniversary
Warrenton Baptist Church, at 123 Main St., will be celebrating its 160th anniversary on Aug. 23. Past and present members and friends are cordially invited. RSVP to (540) 347-3509 by Aug. 7.
WBF Thanks Community
Warrenton Bible Fellowship would like to thank their neighbors for the tremendous outpouring to the school supply drive. Supplies were collected for more than 25 children.
Join WBF on Sunday as they continue the study of Jude (Contending for the Faith). Pastor John Kuvakas' expository teaching does not compromise on the truth of the Word.
The church is located at 46 Winchester St., Warrenton, behind Fauquier Bank. Information: (540) 349-1338, www.wbfva.org
Wayland Blue Ridge Hosts 120th Annual Session
Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association Inc. invites the community to celebrate its 120th annual session Aug. 9-14 with the following events:
Aug. 9, 7 p.m., pre-opening musical; guests include Donny Carter, the Rev. Marvin Jackson and the Rev. Harrison Williams, The Gospel Blends, and Acclaim.
Aug. 10, 11 a.m., fellowship service and communion, guest preacher is the Rev. Gregory Baldwin, Washington, D.C.
Aug. 11, 10 a.m., Youth Day, features "Time Capsule," scholarship awards announcement and youth presentations, guest speaker from Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga.
Aug. 12, 10 a.m., official opening, Remembrance Day, period attire from 1889, the year of the first session.
Aug. 13, 10 a.m., Missions Day, guest preacher is Min. Miranda Williams, Washington, D.C., presentation of Women's Auxiliary plaque.
Aug. 14, 10 a.m., closing, cornerstone-laying ceremony.
All events will be held at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road (Route 640), Rixeyville. Lunch will be available on site each day beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11.
For more information, contact the Celebration Committee Chair, Min. Patricia Wormley, (540) 786-8736, or the Rev. Frank Lewis Sr., moderator of the association, (540) 672-5897. E-mail mispat1@verizon.net or wayland_blueridge@usa.com.
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