Church News

Contributed Reports
Published: June 11, 2008

June 13
Hazel River Assembly of God, Rixeyville, will have “Friday Night Out” each Friday night. We invite all teenagers from grade 6 to 12 to come every Friday night from 3 to 9 p.m. for teens only. There will be free dinner provided. Call 937-6041.

June 14
Women’s Progressive Club will sponsor a Fun Fashion Show June 14 at 5 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Amissville.
Women’s Ministry Yard Sale at Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. 
Culpeper Baptist Church’s Saturday night service, “Overflow,” will be held in the church sanctuary beginning at 6 p.m., and will feature contemporary worship with praise music led by Justin Harding and a time of fellowship. Dave Wheatley, minister of youth, will have a communion message titled “Pass the Salt,” based on Matt. 5:13.
The Sunday morning contemporary service June 15 begins at 8:30 and a traditional worship begins at 11 a.m. Pastor Ted Fuson’s Father’s Day message at both services is titled “Father’s Greatest Sacrifice.” The scripture passage is Col. 3:21. Call the church office at 825-8192 for more information
Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 26255 Rapidan Road, Rapidan, June 14 from noon to 5 p.m. it will be having its monthly fundraising, drinks and a car wash. Come out and support this fundraiser. Call 825-2929.

June 15
Stephen Katz with Jews for Jesus will present “Christ in the Passover” at Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy., Culpeper, at 6 p.m. on June 15.  Call 825-1549.
Free Gospel Church-Apostolic, Davis and East streets, Culpeper, will be having a Men’s Day service — you and your husband, father, brothers, sons, and as many males as possible need to attend this service June 15 at 11 a.m. Pastor Smith will be ministering concerning God calling men back to their original position. What is keeping the man of today from rising above his fear, his insecurity, his anxiety, his lack of self-confidence and self-worth? For information call 825-6917.
Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, invites the public to our Sunday morning services and Sunday school. We have a traditional service at 8 a.m., a contemporary service at 9:30 a.m., and a choir-led traditional worship at 11 a.m. For the month of June we will be discussing characters of the Old Testament. June 15 our sermon will be “Standing Small” with David. Scripture is I Samuel 17:31-51. Come watch our characters come to life.
Woodville Baptist Church, 4629 Sperryville Pike, welcomes all to our Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. Dr. Carlysle C. Crank of Front Royal will bring the message.
Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive announces Elizabeth Cumbest will be at Culpeper United Methodist Church on June 15. She will be performing several songs at our 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, and will share a concert at 9:30 a.m.
Woodland United Methodisst Church, Woodland Church Road, U.S. 522 N., Culpeper, invites the public to join us for our Sunday worship beginning at 11:15 a.m. Julie Lohr will deliver a message titled, “Moving Mountains.” Scripture from Mark 11:22-24. You may also hear the message at Jeffersonton UMC at 9 a.m. and at Oak Shade UMC at 10 a.m.
Craigs Baptist Church will begin its VBS Kick-Off June 15 at 9 a.m. We will start with about an hour of singing highlighted by the Calvary’s Hill Quartet out of Fayetteville, N.C. We will also be honoring all of the dads on this Father’s Day. Dress for this event is Hawaiian-oriented in honor of the VBS theme this year. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided for lunch. If you can’t make VBS Kick-Off Sunday, then we hope you can attend our Adult and Teen VBS on June 16-20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. or our Kid’s VBS on June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have any questions, or need directions, please call 854-5284 or see our web site at craigsbaptistchurch.org.

June 15-20
Bethel Baptist Church, Route 609, Hoover Road, Reva, announces its Vacation Bible School will be held June 15 to 20, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each evening. The theme will be “Blazing Trails with the Good News at Vacation Bible School Cactus Canyon.” Vacation Bible School for all ages. Children enjoy crafts, games, missions, and Bible study. Adults are welcome to join Pastor Adam for Bible study. For more information call Katie Embree, 543-2069.

June 16-20
Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper invites the public to its vacation Bible school, June 16-June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Grades 3 years to six grades. Hey kids — join us for an exciting week at the “SonWorld Adventure Park.” We will play games, make crafts, learn some cool songs, learn more about Jesus and of course, eat snacks! You may pick up registration forms at the church or register online at culpeperumc.org.
The Antioch Baptist Church, 202 S. West St., Culpeper, announces its vacation Bible school will be held June 16-20 from 6 until 8 p.m. each evening. The theme will be “Chosen Champions For Jesus,” and ages 2 and up are welcome.
Rising Zion Baptist Church, Winston, announces its vacation Bible school will be held June 16 through 20 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The theme will be “God’s Big Backyard.” Classes are for all age groups.

June 17
Kids Zone every Tuesday at Hazel River Assembly of God: Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville, invites you to bring your kids for a night of fun. Hazel River Kids Ministry will watch your kids, ages 4 to 11 for free every Tuesday night from 5 to 8 p.m. in our activities center. We provide dinner, games and lots of fun activities in a safe environment. Parents can drop off the kids and have a night off. For more information call the church office at 937-6041.

June 21
Rev. Daniel “Danny” Johnson of Colonial Beach, (Madison County native) along with Gods Appointed of the Macedonia Baptist Church, Tappahannock, will be the special guests at Antioch Baptist Church, Madison on June 21 at 4 p.m.
New Salem Baptist Church will have a Luau for youth on Saturday, June 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be lots of fun and fellowship. For more information contact Lynn Banks at 547-4863.
Community Christian Church, Route 637 (Shipps’ Store Road), beside Morrisville Dump site, will be having a Gospel music fundraiser night June 21. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Featured in Gospel music will be The Sheads Family. Free will offering at the door. Come and support this local need in your community, all benefits will support the building fund of the church that was burned to the ground in August 2006. Food will be on sale in kitchen starting at 5 p.m.  Call Donna at 219-9156.
Love and Faithfullness Church, 321 South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, announce Bobby Wharton and his Bluegrass Gospel band, “Riverbend”, will be performing Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call Pastor David Clanagan at 987-8937 or 247-1739.
June 22
Rising Zion Baptist, Jeffersonton, invite you to their Deacons, Deaconess, and Trustees service with the Rev. Marshall Alasberry and The Antioch Baptist Church of Fairfax, will be our special guest at 3 p.m. All are welcome.
Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper, announce their Vacation Bible School will kickoff June 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Vacation Bible School will follow June 23-27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Our theme will be, Lifeway’s Outrigger Island. For ages 3 and 4 and K-5 grade. Call 825-1549 for more information.
Jeffersonton Baptist Church, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton, announce their Vacation Bible School will start on Monday, June 23 and run through Friday, June 27 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We will also have our kickoff picnic on Saturday, June 22 after the 11 a.m. morning service. Our theme for VBS is “Teach me your way, Lord, and I will live by your truth. Surf’s up at Outrigger Island where kids will learn to know, speak and live God’s truth. Call 937-5446 for more information.
Rising Zion Baptist Church, Winston, announces their pastor, Pastor Cottoms, will be preaching on June 22 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove, at 3 p.m. for their annual family and friends day. Pastor Cottoms will be accompanied by the Mass choir, Rising Zion Praise, Deacons, Ushers and church family. All are invited.
Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, Route 729, Eggbornsville Road, announces the Rev. Jack Knapp of the Virginia Assembly of Independent Baptist in Richmond, will be our special guest on Sunday, June 22. He will be teaching the adult Sunday school class, with a time for questions and answer period, with issues concerning Christians and also Ministering at the eleven o’clock Worship hour. Pastor Richards and his congregation invite the public.
June 23-27
Oaklawn Baptist Church, 28348 Eley’s Ford Road, Richardsville, invites all children age 4 thru adult to join us for Vacation Bible School, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Theme will be “God’s Big Back Yard … Where Kids have a Blast Serving Jesus!” We will close Vacation Bible School with swimming, closing program and a cookout on Friday, June 27. For more information call 399-1248 or 898-6751.
Hazel River Assembly of God, 14383 Hazel River Church Road, Culpeper, announce Relentless Youth Camp, “Impact!”, June 23-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For teens grade 6 through 12. Call 937-6041 or http://www.hazelriver.org.
June 28
The Culpeper AGLOW Community Lighthouse, 115 N. East St. downtown Culepper, will meet on Saturday, June 28 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 10 a.m.. This fellowship is for all women and free childcare. Call 825-6976.
Hebron Lutheran Church, on Blankenbaker Road, Madison, announce they will have a Pet Blessing on June 28 at 10 a.m. All pets are welcome.
Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville with the Rev. Garry Brown, Pastor Elect, and the Rev. Anna Allsberry, Association Pastor, invite everyone to celebrated Friends and Family Day (Oriental Style), Saturday, June 28, starting at noon on our church lawn. Bring a home-baked good of your choice and join us in an old fashioned cake walk. Activities for all ages, some for prizes, some for fun.
June 29
Culpeper United Methodsit Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive is offering a message on June 29 at 6 p.m. during our five Sunday Healing & Communion Service. This is an intimate Spirited service where you are invited to come for yourself or even a friend or loved one.
July 7-11
Hazel River Assembly of God, 14383 Hazel River Church Road, Culpeper, announce Hazel River Kids Camp “Under The Seal, July 7 through 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For kids ages 4 through 11. Call 937-6041 or http://www.hazelriver.org.
July 13
Main Uno Baptist Church, Madison with Pastor Dr. Darnell M. Lundy announce their Family and Friend’s Day with guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Floyd Blackwell of Miracle Temple Baptist Church, Newport New, Va. Services begin at 11 a.m.
July 21, 22, 23
Main Uno Baptist Church, Madison announce they will be having Vacation Bible School for all ages, July 21, 22, and 23. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Class starting at 7 p.m.