A free Music and Ministry Extravaganza in celebration of Ferguson Memorial Baptist Church's 98th Anniversary, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, located at 124 Marshall Ave., Dunbar. The Charleston Community Choir will be opening for 2013 BET Sunday Best winner, Tasha Page-Lockhart from Detroit, Michigan. At 7 p.m. on Aug., 20, a Saturday Night Live will be held with Chris Brunson and Anointed from Atlanta, Georgia, along with Spoken Word Artists. The Grand Finale Worship Service will be held at 10:40 a.m. on Aug. 21 with Bishop Frederick Brown of Faith Center Church, Bluefield.
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 821 B Street, St. Albans, will celebrate its 149th Church Anniversary and Homecoming on Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with the morning worship at 11 a.m. St. Paul Male Chorus will provide music. Speaker will be the Rev. Jeff Woods, pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Kistler. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. The anniversary service continues at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Braxton Broady, pastor of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Charleston as guest speaker. Music will be provided by Ebenezer Male Chorus.
The Achievers Class of the Fifth Avenue Church of God in South Charleston has postponed the Clothes Closet scheduled for today at the church. For questions, call Anna at 304-768-6132 or Joyce at 304-768-5774.
The Men's Day Committee of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 1108 Second Ave., will have a car wash, fish fry and hot dog sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church.
Mark McCurties, a practitioner of Christian Science healing, will present a talk titled, "How God's love can change your life and the world" at 3 p.m. today at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 217 Bradford St., East End. The lecture ideas are based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. Mark McCurties, of Boston, Massachusetts, is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Childcare is provided. For questions, call 304-346- 0092.
Twice Blessed ministry of Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., will have its fall sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 20. Registration is $7 and consignors keep 70-percent of their sales. The remaining 30-percent is given in its entirety to local children's charities and the church. Consignors are not required to work the sale and volunteers do not have to consign. The sale features gently used, but great quality, fall and winter children's clothing (newborn to junior's sizes), pajamas, Halloween costumes, shoes, maternity wear, toys, bikes, books, baby equipment, children's furniture and more. For more information, visit https://twiceblesseddotnet.wordpress.com/
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 520 Kanawha Blvd. has a discussion group that meets for one hour every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. It is an open forum, inviting all to participate. Sam Stetson will discuss voting choices and patterns with the assistance of a DVD he will present. He will also guide participants to pertinent internet links, one of which is trustvote.org.
Teays Valley Church of God will feature a new "GriefShare" weekly support group beginning 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the church. "GriefShare" is a caring support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. The group is sponsored by those who understand what grief feels like and is designed to offer comfort and encouragement to those who are grieving. Whether you have recently lost a loved one or it is has been several years, "GriefShare" can help. The class is free, however, participants must purchase a workbook for $15. Call 304-757-9222 to register. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot, just east of Exit 40 off Interstate 64.
Cross Lanes United Methodist Church is hosting their fifth "Back to School Bash" from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Live music, free ice cream, hotdogs and hamburgers, free backpacks and school supplies, jump house, free health screenings, games and more will be featured.
New Life Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and the Paul Laurence Dunbar 2nd Avenue Center will host a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the center, 1411 2nd Avenue.
Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church's Annual Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at 108 Oakwood Road. Items include housewares, home décor, toys, clothing, baby items, sporting goods, furniture, Christmas and other holiday decorations, collectibles, electronics and more. Baked goods and a hot dog sale will also be featured. For more information, call 304-541-7394.
Members of the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot are throwing Teays Valley free carnival from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Kmart in Teays Valley on the side yard. The carnival will feature free food, inflatables, face painting, music, giveaways and more.
Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 121 Mill Road, Hurricane will be participating in the Hurricane City-Wide yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. There will be hot dogs and homemade barbecue available for purchase. For more information, call the church office at 304-562-3074.
Holiness Church in the Hernshaw area is looking for a piano player. It is a paid position. If anyone is interested, call 304-949-6395.
Tim Beatty Ministries Inc. presents "I Live To Tell It Conference," Friday through Aug. 21 at King of Glory International Ministries, 302 Delaware Ave. Speakers will be Prophetess Michelle L. Franklin, 7 p.m., Friday; Prophet Charlene Hines, 6 a.m. Aug. 20, morning glory prayer; Apostle Mark Walker, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.; and Apostle Trena Stephenson, 11 a.m. Aug. 21. King of Glory senior pastor/visionary is Apostle Tina Beatty, along with Pastor Ronnie Beatty and Pastor Roslyn Williams. For more information, call 304-720-5994.
Silas Gospel Tabernacle will sponsor a food box program ministry that provides families with a 50-percent decrease on their grocery bills. There are no income guidelines. The church's goal is to reach families who want to save money, need food assistance, seniors who need to make mealtime easy and other non-profit groups who would like to become a smart choice food site. Visit www.smartchoicefood.com for details or call Jessica at 304-965-2094, or text 304-419-6991.
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 2469 Yates Crossing, Ona, will have its annual outdoor concert from 5 p.m. to dark on Aug. 20 at the church. Featured singers will be the Harvesters from Sanford, North Carolina and The Humphreys from Ripley. There is no admission charge. Bring a lawn chair and friend. For information, call John Snodgrass at 304-638-0639.
The Believers will be singing at 7 p.m. Sunday at Fairview Baptist Church on Gabe Road near Clendenin.
Bethany Baptist Church, 2504 Grant Ave., St. Albans, will feature the group, All For Him, at the 6 p.m. Sunday evening service at the church.
An ol' time gospel sing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the amphitheatre at Valley Park in Hurricane. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair. For questions or to join in the sing, call Ken at 304-380-6196.
A band concert and ice cream social will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Highlawn Presbyterian Church, 2501 Washington Ave., St. Albans. The Gospel Brass will perform, followed by the ice cream and cookie social. There is no charge, however, a love offering will be received.
The Singing Cookes and Cooke Brothers from Kingsport, Tennessee will sing at 7 p.m. Friday at Keith Full Gospel Church. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, however, a love offering will be taken. The church is located on W.Va. 3 in Boone County, 6 miles West of Whitesville and a 45-minute drive from Charleston or Beckley. For more information, call 304-837-7557 or 304-837-3965.
Allison Tate will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Chapel, Sixth Avenue.
A benefit gospel sing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Allens Fork Community Church, Allens Fork Road, Sissonville. Concessions will be available. Singers include Tristan Sigman, Shiloh, Tribe of Judah, Jay Humphreys Trio and Uncommon. Proceeds will benefit the church's food and clothing pantry, along with state flood victims.
Jay Humphreys Trio will be singing at 7 p.m. today at Prayer and Faith Wesleyan Church, Charleston; at 11 a.m. Sunday at Chesapeake Freewill Baptist Church, Chesapeake; and at 7 p.m. Sunday at Big Chimney Advent Christian Church.
Forever Blessed from Gallopolis Ferry will be singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Dunbar Mountain Mission.
Paid in Full will be guest singers at 7 p.m. Sunday at Popular Fork Independent Church in Teays Valley.
The Annual Gospel Sing featuring The Brighterside Quartet and The Believers will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Elk River Community Center in Elkview. Admission is free, however, donations will benefit Herbert Hoover High School activities. Concessions will be sold.
A gospel sing will be held t 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at The East Nitro United Baptist Church. Featured singers will be The Taylor Brothers, The Lemon Sisters and Carmin Falin.
A benefit gospel sing will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Cathedral of Prayer, 2324 Pennsylvania Avenue. A free-will offering will benefit the American Red Cross West Virginia Region to benefit WV Flood Relief. Performers will be The Praisemen, The WV Couriers Quartet, The Harbor Masters, Nicholas Naylor Trio and Courtney Perry. For information, call 304-542-9790.
Randy Gifford Promotions presents a benefit gospel sing at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Cathedral of Prayer, 2324 Pennsylvania Avenue. Admission is free, however a freewill donation will benefit the American Red Cross to help with the WV Flood Relief. Singers include The Praisemen, The WV Couriers Quartet, The Harbor Masters, Nicholas Naylor Trio and Courtney Perry. Concessions will be available. For information, call 304-542-9790.
Multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps, will be featured at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, located at 5385 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Once a childhood musical prodigy from Tomball, Texas, Phelps earned a bachelor's degree in music from Baylor University. He was a tenor for the multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band. He has performed at numerous venues across the globe, including the White House, New York's Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Phelps has 14 solo albums to his credit. Also featured at the event will be vocalist Charlotte Ritchie, as well as Phelps' seven-piece musical entourage. Many of the songs featured during the evening were included on Phelps' recently release "Freedom" recording. For more information, call 304-736-7676 or visit www.lmbc.org.
Living Water Worship Centre, 513 Patrick St., West Side, will have a Building Fund Service at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Guest speaker will be Pastor B.J. Roberts, along with the choir and congregation of Kingdom Life Fellowship Church of Nitro.
The Bahai'is of Charleston will have devotions at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church, 166 Sunset Drive. "When a though of war comes, oppose it by a stronger thought of peace. A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love." - from the Bahai Writings.
Pilgrim Home Missionary Baptist Church, 7015 Kanawha St., St. Albans will be celebrating their 7th Annual Women's Day on Aug. 21 during the 11 a.m. morning worship service. The theme is: "What is God's Kind of Woman?" The guest speaker will be Thelma Hughes of Abundant Life Ministries. All women are asked to wear their favorite hat.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, will recognize couples who have been married 50 years or longer at the 11 a.m. worship service on Aug. 21. Among those to be honored are Associate Pastor David White and his wife, Connie, who initiated the ceremony during his pastorate at Oak Hill Baptist Church. The Whites will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Aug. 20. Ron McClung, senior pastor, invites family and friends of the honorees to attend the recognition program.
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church will feature the Rev. Marvin Geiger as guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at the church, 442 McDonald St., South Charleston.
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