Church briefs

WORSHIP KIDSTYLE
Oak Chapel Baptist Church, Orange, is starting a new worship program, Worship Kidstyle, for children age 4 through sixth-grade. Worship Kidstyle will run the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Dinner will be provided for children.

PRE-SPRING REVIVAL
Nazareth Baptist Church will host pre-spring revival services March 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest preacher for March 11 will be the Rev. Willie Glaspie, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The guest preacher for March 12 will be the Rev. Peggy Brice, pastor of Blue Run Baptist Church. They will be accompanied by their choirs, ushers and congregations.

GOSPEL SING
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, Orange, will host a gospel sing featuring Steve North March 12 at 6 p.m. with a covered dish dinner. A love offering will be received. Please bring a covered dish and fellowship with us. For more information, call 854-7433 or 672-9867.

ORDINATION SERVICE
Deacon-elect James Booker, Jr. will be ordained as a deacon of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Saturday, March 13 at noon. The Rev. Charles Lewis, pastor of Clover Dale Baptist Church will be the guest preacher.

LEIDRA CARTER BENEFIT
Little Zion Baptist Church will host a benefit program for Leidra Carter March 13 at 3 p.m. Carter is a junior at Orange County High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tori Dade. She has been invited to the National Leadership Forum of Medicine that will be held this summer in Georgia. Because of her hard work, dedication and her desire for a future in the medical field, the organization felt that she met the criteria needed to be a part of the forum. All the proceeds from this benefit will go towards her expenses for the trip. If you want to enjoy an afternoon of gospel singing, praise dancing and gospel poetry join us as we praise the name of Jesus and support the future of our youth. Send a donation to Leidra Carter c/o Little Zion Baptist Church, PO Box 1047, Orange, VA 22960. Checks should be made out to NYLF/MED with Leidra Carter ID #406863-3000517560 in the memo field.

BRBC SPRING REVIVAL
Blue Run Baptist Church will be celebrating spring revival March 17-19. The guests will be: Wednesday, the Rev. Price L. Davis, pastor of Byrd Grove Baptist Church, Kents Store; Thursday, the Rev. Maurice Evans, pastor of Elk Run Baptist Church, Madison; Friday, the Rev. Victor Williams, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, Gordonsville. All will be accompanied by their choirs.

TAG DAY SERVICE
The District No. 2 Ushers' Auxiliary will be celebrating its eighth combined tag day service Saturday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at Emanuel Baptist Church, Orange. The theme is "Be a Doorkeeper in the House of My God" with background scripture from Psalm 84:10. All ushers are asked to wear white uniforms to commemorate this special service and to honor the legacy of the national founders' visions of an ushers' movement to broaden the field of church ushering. Each board is asked to select one senior and one junior usher to honor. Please send your boards' honorees names to Secretary Franklin at 540-735-4596 or lkfranklin@yahoo.com in order to make certificates by March 15. Dinner will be served following the service.

MUSICAL PROGRAM
The scholarship ministry of Main Uno Baptist Church, Rochelle, will host a music program March 20 at 3 p.m.

UBC DEACON/DEACONESS DAY
Union Baptist Church, Trevilians, will celebrate Deacon and Deaconess Day March 21 at 3 p.m. Pastor John Reid, along with the choir and congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Advance Mills, will be the guests.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY
The Nazareth Baptist Church Senior Choir will celebrate family and friends day with a fellowship service Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m. The guest messenger will be the Rev. Robert Strother, pastor of Thessalonian Baptist Church, Fork Union. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Lunch will be served following the morning worship service.

USHERS' DAY
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Ushers' Ministry, Orange, would like to extend a special invitation to all ushers and their church families to worship with them on their annual day, Sunday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. The guest will be the Rev. Eric Henley and his choir and congregation of Hopewell Baptist Church, Rapidan.

MCBC SPRING REVIVAL
Spring revival will be held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Nasons, Wednesday, March 24 through Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Dwight Hargrove, pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Spotsylvania. Guest choirs will be - Wednesday, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Orange; Thursday, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Tanners and Friday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Spotsylvania.

MORTGAGE BURNING SERVICE
A mortgage burning service will be held at Little Zion Baptist Church Sunday, March 28 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Fred Sales, pastor of Rising Sun Baptist Church, Mineral, will bring the message. Everyone is invited to come out and help us celebrate this special occasion.

APRIL SHOWERS JUBILEE
Zion Baptist Church, Orange, will host an April Showers Jubilee March 28 through April 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is "It's Beginning to Rain." Bible preaching at every service will feature Jeff Ginn, Darrell Webb, Mike Hyde, Chris Allman, Eddie Burris, Donaldson Jones, Spanky Burris and Jimmy Miller. Great music nightly, including The Gospel Voices, The Bowling Family, The Greenes, Reggie Sadler Family, The Kingsmen, Brian Free & Assurance, the Zion Jubilee Choir, Zion Song, Chris Allman and Dennis Benton, The event is hosted by Daryl Harbin. An Awana kids' jubilee will be held nightly Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact Daryl Harbin at 672-3382.

HOLY WEEK
Main Uno Baptist Church, Rochelle, will observe Holy Week March 29-April 1. Guest preachers are the Rev. Halliard Brown, the Rev. Joseph Moore, the Rev. James Louderback and the Rev. Calvin Lawrence. The Good Friday service, "The Seven Last Words," will be April 2. Delivering the words will be the Rev. Harold Arrington, Jr., deacon Terry Coward, minister Gary Brock, deacon Darrell Lundy, the Rev. Delores Scott, minister Marvin Trice, and the Rev. Dr. Darnell Lundy. All services will begin with devotions at 7 p.m. and worship service at 7:30 p.m.

SUNRISE SERVICE
Sunrise service will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Easter Sunday at 6:30 a.m. followed by breakfast. Sunday school will be held at 8:45 a.m. and the regular worship service will be at 10 a.m. Please note that this is a time change for Sunday school and morning worship.

YOUTH REVIVAL
Union Baptist Church, Trevilians, will host a youth revival April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest preachers will be: April 7, the Rev. Josh Turner of New Life Community Church, Louisa; April 8, the Rev. Bruce Jones, associate minister of Trinity Baptist Church, Richmond, accompanied by the First Baptist Church choir and congregation, Louisa; April 9, pastor Michael Crawley of Foster Creek Baptist Church, Louisa, accompanied by his choir and congregation.

OFFICERS' DAY
Officers' day will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Hilton and the Union Baptist Church Family, Louisa, will be the special guests.

THURSDAY DINNER
Come join us at the Soul Net Café for a free home cooked covered dish dinner and fellowship every Thursday from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, Rhoadesville. For more information call 854-5319.

PRAYER HOUR
Nazareth Baptist Church, 115. E. Church Street, will host a prayer hour from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday until Easter. For more information, contact pastor Gene Lee at 854-5629.

OCN BACK IN FORMER LOCATION
Orange Church of the Nazarene has moved back to their former address of 159 West Nelson Street. Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. Bible Study will be held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Billy Curry at 854-4110.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Calvary Baptist Church, Monrovia Road, is having Wednesday night dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. A love offering of $2 per person or $5 per family is suggested but not required. This is a weekly event.

BIBLE STUDY
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Nasons will hold Bible study every Wednesday from 6 - 7 p.m. Minister Anne Lawrence will be the instructor.

FREE LUNCH
The Orange Community Church of Christ is offering free sandwiches for those in need every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are located at 276 N. Madison Rd. across from the Hornet's Nest. Any questions please call 661-1025. Donations accepted.

SPIRITUAL TIDINGS PROGRAM
The Spiritual Tidings program has served the community for 21 years with Brother Edmond Harrison, Jr., as gospel announcer. From 6 - 8 a.m. join Brother Harrison every Sunday morning for music to uplift your spirit over radio stations WCVA 1490 AM Culpeper and WVCV 1340 AM Orange. Tune in for the best in gospel music which ministers to your heart and soul.