Antioch Baptist, Susan
The Rev. Julia Forrest will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom Bible study and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dial 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID: 846 2185 3557, passcode: 311371.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the ninth Sunday after Pentecost service at 10 a.m. Sunday. There will be a coffee fellowship after the service. Links to the service via Zoom or YouTube are on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will gather for worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Children’s Church will be available for pre-K to fifth grade. The Faith Builders Bible Study and Adult Sunday School classes meet at 9:30. The Youth Group meets at 5 p.m. with dinner provided.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor John Choi of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 8:30 a.m. informal Sunday service and traditional service at 11 o’clock will be “Homeland-Seeking Faith.” Second Sunday breakfast will be at 9:30. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. Nursery is available for infants to 3 years old.
Bethel Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, began revival services Wednesday. Services continue until Friday. The speaker for Wednesday was the Rev. Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church. Tonight’s speaker will be the Rev. Wade Inge of Beulah Church in Saluda, and Friday’s speaker will be the Rev. Willie Dickerson of Union Zion Baptist Church, Ware Neck.
Homecoming will be celebrated on Sunday with the Rev. James Harris preaching at the 11 a.m. service. His sermon title will be “God’s Gospel.” The guest speaker for the 3 p.m. Homecoming Celebration will be the Rev. Stevens Burrell of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester.
The services will also be held virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757. You can also call 1-312-757-3121 and use Access Code: 929-136-757#. Sunday school will return to in-person beginning at 9:15 a.m. It will also be virtual. Bible study has been suspended until September.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Pastor Landa Simmons will be the speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo. Richard Callis will provide special music.
School supplies will be collected on Sunday.
Beulah Church of New Point
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Be Ready and Watching.” A covered-dish lunch will follow the service.
Friday Fun Night for youth from both Beulah-Saint Paul will be held at 6:30-8 o’clock.
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “By Faith.”
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Pastor Tiffany M. Foreman of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Catch Fire.”
“Invite 2 Ignite” will be Wednesday Bible Study topic at 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist, Mathews
First Baptist Church, Mathews, will hold a revival service at 7 o’clock tonight. The Rev. Isaiah J. Smith, pastor of First Baptist, will preach.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of the Rev. Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at the 10 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “He Did It.” Church school will be at 9.
Revival services continue at 7 p.m. through Friday. The Rev. John Kenney will be the speaker. Choirs will be on Thursday, Gloucester Mathews Male Chorus, and on Friday, Third Baptist Church.
First Morning Star Baptist
“He Touched Me and Made Me Whole” will be the sermon topic of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service will be broadcast by teleconference 804-256 2475 and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gleaning Baptist
Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester, continues revival services at 7:30 p.m. through Friday. The Rev. Keith Parham, interim pastor of Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond, will be the speaker on Thursday and Friday.
The church will hold a “Women’s Day Event” with worship/fashion show/dinner at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester. Tickets will be $10 per person (ages 13 and up). Advance ticket sales to avoid collecting money at the door are due by Aug. 24. For info contact: trwyatt76@yahoo.com or any woman of the Gleaning family.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Make Disciples.”
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
Elder Tom Meier of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, will speak on “Seeking Refuge in Prayer from the Enemy of Our Soul” at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold its outdoor drive-in worship on the grounds of the Gwynn’s Island Civic League property, across from the church, at 10 a.m. Sunday; parking begins at 9 o’clock. Check the church’s Facebook page or www.gibchurch.com on Saturday evening as to whether the service will be outside or inside. The sermon title of Pastor Ed Jordan will be “Four Keys to Effective Prayer!” Special music will be by Michele Thacker.
Ladies’ Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays and Men’s Bible Study meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays.
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe the ninth Sunday in Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road.
Monday (1 p.m.) and Tuesday (7 p.m.) classes continue at the parish house. The text is “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life” by Thomas Moore. Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing will take place in St. John’s Chapel in the parish house.
Sunday and special services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Locust Grove Global Methodist
Locust Grove Global Methodist Church, Dutton, continues its Vacation Bible School, “On the Case,” from 6-7:45 p.m. through Friday. Dinner will be included.
Mathews Baptist
The sermon title at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services in Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will be “The Flood Warning.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Pillars of Faith: How Faith Acts.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Coming Home, Part 2.” Sunday school and New Disciples Class start at 9:45. Join in-person, Facebook Live, or conference call.
On Saturday, there will be a Weekly Prayer Call at 8:45 a.m. Dial-in 605-313-4440 and enter access 6913598#.
Revival 2025 will be held two nights next week at Morning Glory Baptist Church with prayer and praise will be held nightly at 7 o’clock. Worship begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.
The church’s guests on Tuesday, Aug. 12 will be Pastor John C. Wright, Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, accompanied by its choir and church family, and on Wednesday, Aug. 13, guests will be Pastor James Harris, Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, choir and church family.
Mount Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 9 a.m. Sunday will be “Don’t be Afraid of Faith.”
Saint Paul Baptist
Saint Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate its annual Homecoming service at 3 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Pastor Dr. Beverly Ashburn with the Friendship Baptist Church family of Newport News.
Revival will be held Tuesday and Wednesday. Prayer and Praise begins at 6:30 each night. Speakers will be: on Tuesday, Pastor Isaiah Smith of First Baptist Church, Mathews, and on Wednesday, Pastor Winston Redmond of Emmaus Baptist Church, North.
Saint Paul Comfort
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will be “Be Ready and Watching.”
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Ray “Bud” Goude of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Invitation to Cleansing.” The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook. Adult and Youth Sunday school classes begin at 10.
Weekly Bible Study classes are open to all and will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, led by Neal and Shirley Hogge and at 10 a.m. Wednesday led by Mr. Goude; both in the fellowship hall.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Why Are You Afraid?” Our church is more than a building, it’s a place of hope, healing, and purpose, a release said. You can also join on Zoom or by calling 518-418-1016.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Don’t be Afraid of Faith.” For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday morning Bible study at 9:30 will discuss the book, “Dream Big,” with a video by Bob Goff. Wednesday night Bible study at 7 o’clock will watch and discuss a video on the book, “The Bible With and Without Jesus,” by Amy Jill Levine.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of guest speaker, the Rev. Michael Indorf at 11 a.m. Sunday in Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will be “Why Should You Sing?”
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “I Feel Like Going On.” Holy Communion will be observed. The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
The Kingdom Church Ministries International
The Kingdom Church Ministries International will have in-person worship at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Cobbs Creek Art Center. Bishop Dr. Alroy Henderson will preach. The service can also be heard each Sunday by calling the conference line at 720-843-2885, enter the code 3675398#.
Union Baptist
Union Baptist Church, Hayes, will have its Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. Choir practice will be at 5 p.m.
Other activities include: Monday, Outward OBX retreat; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Bible study, and 6 o’clock, Wednesday Night service.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
David Cariens will speak on “The World of Writing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Emily Bailey at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service in Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, will be “Unfailing Love.” Sunday school, “Psalms,” will precede the service at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study will continue with the study of “Psalms” at 3 p.m.
Non-perishables and cleaning supplies are being collected for Hands Across Mathews.
Westville Christian
The sermon title of Pastor Tim Dice of Westville Christian Church, Mathews, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Adopt a Kingdom Mind-Set.” Bible Café will be held at 9:45.
Zion Hill Baptist
Pastor Eugene Comithier II of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Youth Choir will sing. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45.
The Women’s Ministry will have a Women Empowered to Grow in Christ Conference at Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. The cost for tickets, which include lunch, is $40 (ages 13 and over) and $20 (ages 12 and under). The conference speakers will be Pastor Towanda D. Coles of High Calling Ministries, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Dr. Rose Jarvis of Rose Jarvis Ministries, Gloucester; Minister Shetia Richardson of Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Temple Hills, Md., and Dr. Jennell Riddick of Gethsemane Baptist Church Newport News. Tickets can still be purchased by contacting Jessica Minor at 804-699-0078 by Friday, Aug. 15. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. No tickets will be sold at door.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The Rev. Vincent Haley, associate minister of Zion Poplars Baptist Church Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. There will be congregational selections.