Sugar Creek Community Mission, 2209 Falcon Drive, will have homecoming services Sunday at the church. Josh Scarberry will be the guest speaker. The Believers will be singing in the afternoon service after lunch. Pastor is the Rev. Linden Reed.
Living Water Worship Centre, 513 Patrick St., will host a Founder's Week Celebration honoring Elder Scott R. White's third pastoral anniversary on Wednesday through Friday and Sept. 20 at the church. The schedule is: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Pastor Donte' Jackson of First Baptist Church, Huntington; Thursday, 7 p.m., Elder David Norman, Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m., Pastor B.J. Roberts of Kingdom Life Fellowship Church, Nitro; and Sept. 20, 5 p.m., Elder Wesley Ward of Johnson City, Tennessee. For more information, call 304-989-0655.
Walker Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Tuppers Creek exit off Interstate 77 in Sissonville, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with special preaching and singing nightly at 7 p.m. on Wednesday through Sept. 19. Homecoming day will be celebrated on Sept. 20. Terry Workman will preach during the service starting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20 and Jim Edens will be singing. Jim Edens and friends will be singing following the lunch in the church annex. For directions or information email lizsevy@hotmail.com or call 304-345-8779.
The First Missionary Baptist Church of Boomer will celebrate its 109th Anniversary and Homecoming on Sunday. A church picnic will be held from noon to 5 p.m. today, Services Sunday begin with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., followed by the morning service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Frazier speaking. Guest speaker for the 3 p.m. Sunday service will be the Rev. Marlow Mitchell, pastor of The Rising Sun Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. Music will be provided by the Pilgrim Home Male Choir of St. Albans. Dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m.
Spring Fork Missionary Baptist Church, 320 Campbells Creek Drive, will have their homecoming services at 7 p.m. nightly, Sept. 21-23 at the church. Preaching will be given by the Rev. Dr. Joe Arthur, Pastor of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle, Jonesboro, Georgia. Church pastor is Mike Long.
Pilgrim Home Missionary Baptist Church located at 7015 Kanawha St. in St. Albans, will be celebrating their 92nd Church Anniversary on Sept. 20. The speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be the Rev. Riccardo Flippin, associate minister of The Father's House. Speaker and guests at the 3 p.m. Sept. 20 service will be the Rev. Letari Thompson, choir and congregation of Metropolitan Baptist Church. Kenny and Patsy Groom are Anniversary Chairpersons.
Homecoming services will be held Sunday at Kelly's Creek Community Church on Kelly's Creek Road, Sissonville. The Rev. Ray Humphrey will preach and The Believers will sing during the morning service beginning at 10 a.m. Strings of Praise will sing in the afternoon service beginning at approximately 1 p.m.
Faith Cathedral of Praise, 4901 Raven Drive, Rand, will celebrate the 17th pastoral anniversary of Bishop Gordon D. Ford Sr. and Co-Pastor/First Lady Elder Mary R. Ford at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. James Ealy will be the guest speaker accompanied by his choir and congregation.
Lucy Wilson Baptist Church Homecoming services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Roger Cunningham speaking and Shiloh singing. Dinner will be served approximately 1 p.m.
Louis and Carol Halstead will sing at 7 p.m. Monday at Lucy Wilson Baptist Church, Wills Creek, Elkview.
Red Oaks Christian Community Church, Red Oak Drive, Nitro, will have homecoming services starting at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church. Dinner will be served at noon. Speaker will be Sunda Brown. Singers include The Keathley Sister and Old Cross Roads. Pastor is Victor Keathley.
Homecoming services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Shrewsbury Community Church. Special singing will be by the Loudermilk Family and the Brown Family. Speaker will be the Rev. Doyle Young. Lunch will follow in the church annex. Pastor is Danny Moore.
Barbara Whitestone, Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Church, 4918 Church Drive, Rand, will celebrate its 37th Pastoral Anniversary at 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the church. Guest speaker will be Minister Darius Jones, formerly of Charleston.
Thomas Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, 522 Buffington St., Huntington, will have its homecoming on Sunday. There will not be a Sunday school service. The morning worship service starts at 10 a.m. with New Jerusalem singing and the Rev. Herb Nida preaching. Dinner will be served at noon. There will not be an evening service. The youth group meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday with the Rev. Larry Conner preaching.
Mount Tabor United Methodist Church will sponsor a Hot Dog Dinner Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the church activities building located across from the Reunion Grounds in Pinch. Hot dogs, baked beans, salad, dessert and drink costs $7. Hot dogs are $2 each.
First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way will sponsor a new Summer Book Club. The first book read will be "The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love by Dr. Ilia Delio, Professor, Georgetown University. The group will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, reading one chapter each week. There is no charge. Attend as your schedule permits. Dr. Delio will be in Charleston to present two workshops on "God, Evolution and the Power of Love" at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 19. For more information and to join the book club, call the church office at 304-343-8961.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church will sponsor a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at 6823 Sissonville Drive, Sissonville. Tables are available for rental for $10 and vendors keep the profits. No rummage sale items will be allowed. To rent tables and for information, call Sue at 304-342-0588.
A Beth Moore Simulcast will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at Milton Baptist Church, 1123 Church St., Milton. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The price includes a light breakfast and lunch. For information, to purchase tickets and register, call 304-743-3461.
Glasgow United Methodist Church will have a fall festival on Sept. 20 at the church. There will be games, free food and entertainment for all ages. Darick Biondi is the Pastor 304-542-3698.
The Abundant Life Women's Ministry presents a "Stress is Under Arrest!" program at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, 1534 Washington St. E. Speakers will be Renea Crozier, Mary Clements-Payne, Daphnye Smith and Lisa Wright. For information, call the church at 304-342-0058 or visit abundantlifewv.com.
Montgomery United Methodist Church, 315 5th Avenue, Montgomery, will have an indoor yard sale and a hot dog and baked goods sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 3. The church is located across from the Montgomery General Hospital.
Celebration Place children's program will start Monday, Sept. 14 at River Ridge Church, 2090 Greenbrier St. This is a program for children ages 5-12 who will learn the principles of Celebrate Recovery, a Christian support group for those trying to overcome habits, hurts and hang-ups. Snacks will be provided during Celebration Place, which will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays. Free childcare will be available for younger children. River Ridge is located just past Capital High School. For more information, email jdgandee@gmail.com or call the church at 304-347-8585.
Teays Valley Church of God will offer a Single and Parenting Support Group class from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. on Sundays. The group will feature video sessions to help parents develop effective strategies on being a single parent. Each group topic is self-contained so participants may start at any time. Call 304-757-9222 to register. The class is free, however, there is a $15 fee for the workbook. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot, just east of Exit 40 off Interstate 64 up on the hill.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class will be offered at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 24 at Teays Valley Church of God. Ramsey's class will show how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and much more. There is a cost of $109 per family for the materials kit, but the class instruction is free. Contact the church office at 304-757-9222 to register for the class. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot, just east of exit 40 off Interstate 64.
Teays Valley Church of God will sponsor a new Divorce Care Support Group that will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning this Wednesday at Teays Valley Church of God, 6979 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. Participants will view a DVD, which covers topics such as depression, anger, loneliness, financial survival, kid care, forgiveness, moving on and more. Participants will need to purchase a required $15 workbook. The class itself is free. Childcare will be provided. To register, email Brenda at tvcogsecretary@comcast.net or call 304-757-9222.
Canaan Valley Baptist Church on Cortland Road near Davis will sponsor a Camp Horseshoe Basket Day today at the church. The one-day basket-making workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. Joni Neubert, of Canaan Valley, a member of the local Weavers Guild, will be the instructor. The cost for the 12-inch ribbed egg basket with handle workshop is $45. Lunch will be provided for a small fee. For information, call Mary for a registration form at 304-478-2899 or visit www.yla-youthleadership.org.
The Lays Academy of Religion will present Dr. Ilia Delio, Professor of Theology, Georgetown University, on Sept. 19 at First Presbyterian Church, church activities building, 16 Leon Sullivan Way. Dr. Delio will speak on "God, Evolution and the Power of Love." Dr. Delio will present two workshops: Workshop 1, 10 a.m.: God and the New Cosmology; Workshop 2, 1:30 p.m.: The Implication of Evolution for Christian Life. A lunch will be included. Donates are appreciated. The event is free.
Outreach Ministries LLC will present the WV Fall Gospel Jubilee 2015 on Oct. 23 and 24 at Valley Park Community Center (Wave Pool Park), 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane. The schedule is: Oct. 23, Michael Combs; Oct. 24, The McKamey's and Archie Watkins. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concerts begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Call 304-543-8755 for more information and to order tickets. Order tickets by Oct. 1 and receive a discount.
The Believers will sing today at the Smith Farm Barnyard Gospel Sing located on Apex Road off Grandview Ridge beginning at 2 p.m. They will sing Sunday during the 10 a.m. service at Kelly's Creek Community Church, and then at 1 p.m. Sunday at Sugar Creek Community Church. They will sing at 7 p.m. on Friday at Walker Chapel on Walker Drive in Sissonville.
Outreach Ministries LLC presents the WV New Years Eve Southern Gospel Spectacular 2015 on Dec. 31 at Valley Park Community Center (Wave Pool Park), 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7 p.m. Singers include: Gold City Quartet, Adam Crabb of the Gaither Vocal Band, The Nelons, Allison Speer, Wilburn and Wilburn, Mark Bishop, Angela Primm, and "The Incredible" piano player, Timothy Noble. For information and to order tickets, call 304-543-8755. Order tickets by Nov. 1 and receive a discount.
Ward Cemetery Gospel Sing Benefit will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Shrewsbury Baptist Church, 1096 Ferry Street, Shrewsbury. Singers include: Eyes of Faith, Cecil Davis Family, Zamar, Southern Grace. All donations will be used for maintenance of the Ward Cemetery. Call for information: 304-727-5695.
The Next Generation of Praisers of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 1108 Second Avenue, will celebrate their 5th Annual Concert at 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the church.
Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church will celebrate Heritage Week events on Sept. 19 and 20 at the church, 8240 Sissonville Drive. Heritage events Sept. 19 include events and inflatables for kids; radio control race rodeo; free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks; gospel music by The Believers; corn hole community championship event; and more. Sept. 20 is Heritage Sunday with special music by C.T. and Jeanie Hoy with preaching by Kenny Coon. A Fellowship dinner will follow the service on Sept. 20. For information, call 304-561-4733 or 304-807-0433.
Southern Raised gospel group will be singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Dunbar Mountain Mission Church, 605 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar.
Sunlight Baptist Church, Island Branch, Sissonville, will have a revival at 7 p.m. today with Still Blessed singing. Homecoming services will be held Sunday at Alta Church of God. The Glory Road Travelers and Tobby Mitchell will be featured.
Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly, Thursday, Friday and Sept. 19 at Canaan Baptist Church, 1919 Bigley Ave. Evangelists Ray Williams and John Mullins will speak. Special singing include: Thursday, Bob Rhodes and Karen Adkins; Friday, Gospel Word Quartet; Sept. 19, the Church Choir and Heartly Anderson. Homecoming services will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 20 with the W.Va. Couriers singing and John Mullins speaking. Dinner will follow the service.
Heavens Harmony will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Chapel, 6th Avenue.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival meeting Sunday through Friday at the church, 701 West MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans. Guest preawcher will be Evangelist Glenn Mathews, whose broadcast may be heard at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings on WCHS radio, 580 AM. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays and Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. The church is located 1 mile west of Winfield Road. For information, call Pastor Mike Hager or youth Pastor Josh Free at 304-727-9491.
Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball will be the guest speaker at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Simpson Methodist Church, 607 Shrewsbury St.
King of Glory International Ministries, 302 Delaware Ave., has postponed its 7th Pastor Appreciation conference, for Apostle Tina M. Beatty, scheduled for today at the church. The event was postponed because a death in the family. Elder Lynn Goebel will minister at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
First Baptist Church of Vandalia, 1500 Mountain Road, will have its Men's Day celebration at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Elder J.C. Crocker of the Church of God in Christ, Ashland, Kentucky, will be guest speaker. Musical selections will be provided by Spiritual Harmonizer and the Home Church Male Chorus.
Charleston Baptist Temple, 209 Morris St., will have a Gather Worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church. The Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, General Secretary, American Baptist Churches USA, will be guest preacher. Composers John Carter and Mary Kay Beall will be providing special music.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 520 Kanawha Boulevard has a discussion group that meets for 1 hour every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. It is an open forum, inviting all to participate. A regular attendees will talk to about his experiences as a physician working in public health in the villages of Zaire in Africa, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He will also touch on his spiritual odyssey from devout Southern Baptist to secular humanism, explaining how he and his wife came to be in our UU Congregation.
The Senior Ushers of Levi First Missionary Baptist Church, 5125 Church Drive, Rand, will celebrate their Annual Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. A gospel songfest will be held featuring local choirs, soloists and groups.
Elder Edward Shouse Jr. from Temple of Praise, Columbus, Ohio will be the guest speaker for the 11 a.m. morning worship service at Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle 1546 3rd Ave West Side. Pastor is Bishop Norman Jones Jr. Van transportation is available by calling 304-346-2511.
Items for Church Activities may be submitted by mail to Charleston Gazette-Mail, 1001 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301, faxed to 304-348-1233 or e-mail: gazette@wvgazette.com. Notices will be run one time free. Please include a contact person's name and a daytime telephone number. Information will not be taken by phone. The deadline is noon Thursday.