Antioch Baptist, Susan
The Rev. 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 eighth Sunday after Pentecost worship service at 10 a.m. A coffee fellowship will follow 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, will have worship at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. There will be a retrospective of the weeklong Vacation Bible School and the Worship Band will provide the music as Pastor Ed Walker concludes a teaching sermon series on Paul’s Letter to the Colossians. 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.
The Loaves and Britches Food and Diaper ministry will be held from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.
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 11 o’clock. Traditional service will be “Died Once, Risen for New Purpose.” Communion will be celebrated. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 and nursery is available for infants to 3-year-olds.
Bethel Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be “Now Run Tell That Sermon.” The service will be in-person and online. You can join virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757; call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code: 929-136-757#. Sunday school at 9:15 will also be virtual.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Kenneth Whitehead will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo. Richard Callis will provide special music.
The church is collecting school supplies until Aug. 10.
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 “I—Sight.”
Central United Methodist
Central United Methodist church will hold its service of Word and Table at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg will be “Where is Your Storehouse?” Sunday school follows at 10:15.
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 “God Got You on His Mind.”
“All in Series” will be the Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist, Mathews
First Baptist Church, Mathews, invites all to its 77th annual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. with worship. The Rev. Isaiah J. Smith Sr. will deliver the message.
At 3 p.m., the Rev. Terrence Rogers Sr., senior pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland, will be the guest preacher. He will be accompanied by his church officers, members, and musicians.
Revival service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. The Rev. Isaiah J. Smith, pastor of First Baptist, will preach.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The Rev. Denton Brandy Sr. of White Marsh Baptist Church will be the guest minister at 10 a.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church, Ordinary. Church school begins at 9 o’clock.
Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 8. The Rev. John Kenney and the congregation of Third Baptist Church will be the special guests.
Gleaning Baptist
Pastor Stevens Burrell of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Music will be provided by the Praise Team under the direction of Minister Rufus Morris and Deacon Alfred Harris. Communion will follow the service. An old-fashioned lunch will be served at 1:45 p.m.
The church will celebrate its annual Homecoming at 3 p.m. The Rev. Vincent Pryor and the members of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be the special guests.
Revival services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Jesse Ransom and the congregation of Make A Way Deliverance Full Gospel, Urbanna, as guests. The Rev Keith Parham, interim pastor of Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond, will be the speaker on Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Reach the Lost.”
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 “Through It All.” Special music will be by Island Praise.
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 celebrate the eighth Sunday in Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road.
Monday (1 p.m.) and Tuesday (7 p.m.) classes begin at the parish house. The text will be “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life” by Thomas Moore. Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing will take place at Christ Church.
Sunday and special services are live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information and the ID and passcode, call the church office at 804-725-2175.
Locust Grove Global Methodist
Locust Grove Global Methodist Church, Dutton, will hold Vacation Bible School, “On the Case,” from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 8. Dinner will be included.
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 “Look beyond Yourself.”
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.” 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#. Choir rehearsal will be at noon with Rodney Cooke in the sanctuary.
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 “Gifts.”
New Hope Fellowship
Dr. Ayo Morton, an associate minister at St. Baptist Church of Richmond, will be the guest preacher at the 10 a.m. Sunday communion service in New Hope Fellowship, Hartfield.
Newington Baptist
Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate “Youth Sunday” at 10:30 a.m. Youth will share about their camp experience. Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock and a nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available.
The Prayer Ministry meets at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Wednesday COR3 Youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. The church is accepting Operation Christmas Child donations. The next Clothes Closet will open at 10 a.m. Aug. 6. To support Gloucester schools, glue sticks are being collected until Aug. 10.
Saint Paul Comfort
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will be “I—Sight.”
Shepherdsville Baptist
Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate Homecoming at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Eugene Comithier, pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Join us by way of conference call at 518-418-1016, and by way of Zoom by going to the website. Sunday morning service will begin at 11 o’clock.
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 “Gifts.” 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 Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Security of the Promises.”
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 “Evidence That You Love the Lord.” Church youth will lead devotions. 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. 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 celebrate communion at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. An appreciation luncheon will follow the service for Laura Turlington.
Wednesday activities include: 10:30 a.m., Bible study; 6 p.m., night service, Outward—Senior Saints Visit, and Kids Crew, “Build a Boat.”
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Kelly Maitland will facilitate “SMS: How can this Fellowship meet your Religious and Spiritual Needs at UUFR?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
Gregg Faulkner will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday communion service in Westville Baptist Church, Mathews. 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.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service on at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Senior Choir will sing. In-person Sunday School will begin at 9:45.
The Women’s Ministry will have a Women Empowered to Grow in Christ Conference at Abingdon Ruritan Club, Hayes, 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, Va. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jessica Minor at 804-699-0078 by Sunday. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. No tickets will be sold at door.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The Rev. Kenneth Brown, associate minister of Quocciasin Baptist Church, Richmond, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Senior Choir will sing. The church will celebrate its 71st Homecoming service at 3 p.m. Pastor Bradley Holmes and the congregation of St. Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester, will render the service. Trustee Harold Howard of Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be worship leader. Dinner-to-go will follow the service.