Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Both services are held in-person and the 10:30 service will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Formation for all ages will be at 9:15.
Blessing of the Animals will be held from noon-5 p.m. Wednesday. Celebrate the Feast of Brother Francis by bringing your furry or feathered friend to church, a release said. A short liturgy will be followed by a blessing.
The deadline to purchase oyster roast tickets at the discounted price of $35 for adults and $10 children will be at noon next Thursday, Oct. 4.
The church will be open for silent prayer from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The in-person service can also be seen on Zoom, 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID 885 7606 7490, passcode 110.
Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting by Zoom will begin at 6:30 p.m. Phone 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID 846 2185 3557, passcode 311371.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. 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
Pastor Ed Walker will conclude his sermon series on Jonah at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester.
Communion will be served as we observe World Communion Sunday. Nursery and Children’s Church are both available at the 10:30 worship. Bible study and the Faith Builders Bible study will meet at 9:30 and Youth Group will meet at 11:30, with lunch provided.
Loaves and Britches Food and Diaper Ministry will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday communion services will be “Mission of the Church Universal.”
Bethel Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate its annual Women’s Day weekend celebration on Saturday and Sunday. The theme will be “Women of Courage.” A prayer breakfast will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at The First United Baptist Church. The worship leader will be the Rev. Dr. Mildred S. Ward and the guest speaker will be Barbara A. Foster. The free breakfast will be dedicated to all victims of cancer. RSVP via email the names of those who will attend to the Rev. Dr. Katrina W. Brown, kawbrown@yahoo.com.
The guest speaker at the noon Sunday service will be Deacon Gwenda Graham from The First United Baptist Church. The worship leader will be Marion Randall from First Baptist Church, Ordinary. During the service, Women of Courage serving in Pulpit Ministry in Gloucester will be honored. The honorees will include: Church of Abraham: the Rev. Sheron Green, the Rev. Regina Thompkins, the Rev. Sheila Madanat, the Rev. Janice Burse, the Rev. Angela Green, the Rev. Dora Smith; Gleaning Baptist Church: the Rev. Glendora Lane; Morning Glory Baptist Church: the Rev. Donna Freeman and Minister Denise Howard; First Morning Star Baptist Church: Dr. Gloria Savage-Early; Shepherdsville Baptist Church: the Rev. Vivian Holmes; The First United Baptist Church: the Rev. Darlene Ward and Minister Carrie Forrest; Union Zion Baptist Church: the Rev. Betty Carter; Zion Hill Baptist Church: the Rev. Rose Jackson; Bethel Baptist Church: the Rev. Dr. Katrina W. Brown. Celebration colors will be purple and white.
The service will also be held virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757 or call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code: 929-136-757#.
Sunday school will start at 10 o’clock virtually and Wednesday Bible study is held virtually at 7 p.m.
Bethel United Methodist
Bethel United Methodist Church will hold a parsonage yard sale, 1581 Garden Creek Road, Onemo, from 7 a.m.-noon Saturday. Items will include various pieces of furniture, generator, and other items.
David Anthony will be the guest speaker at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service. A special love offering will be taken to help with medicine and medical bills for the Conways.
A missionary meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the home of Kathryn Diggs. Patsy Brooks will have the program.
Church of Francis De Sales
The Church of Francis de Sales, Mathews, will observe First Friday Devotion with Mass at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. The First Saturday Devotion will also be observed with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 7, followed by Mass at 10 o’clock.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Lead Pastor Melvin Epps at 10 a.m. Sunday in Church of the Living Word, Hayes, will be “Keep Hope Alive.”
The topic at the 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in-person Bible study will be “II Corinthians.”
First Baptist, Mathews
First Baptist Church, Mathews, will celebrate Women’s Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. The evening service will begin at 3 o’clock.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of the Rev. Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Facing God’s ‘No.’ ” Sunday school will begin at 9.
Wednesday Bible study time will change to 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Wil Early, associate pastor of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Disappointing Discipleship.” The Combined Choir, directed by Leander Myers, will sing. The service will be in-person, broadcasted by teleconference 804-256-2475, and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Scripture Alone.”
Services are available for livestreaming on the website GPBC.church, click “Watch Live.” Online giving is also available.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Doug Nagel of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Guided, Unguided, and Misguided.” It will also be communion Sunday, Celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Movie under the Stars will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. The free movie, “Heaven is for Real,” will be shown outdoors. Everyone is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold its drive-in worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday around the gazebo, which is across the street from the church. The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “The Tides of Glory.” Special music will be by Michele Thacker.
The ladies’ Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays and the men’s Bible study meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe the eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel on Main Street.
Fall classes are 1 p.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Tuesday at 7 p.m. “The Magnificent Defeat” by Frederick Buechner will be the text. On Wednesday noon Healing/Holy Eucharist is held at the parish house.
Sunday services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information and the ID and passcode, call the church office, 804-725-2175.
Mathews Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Brian Kramer of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, at both the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will be “I’m Gonna Need a Bigger Barn.”
Mathews chapel united methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Marcus Stallworth, pastor at Mathews Chapel UMC in Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Quarreled and Tested.”
Morning Glory Baptist
Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, will hold 11 a.m. in-person worship on Sunday. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook and via conference call, 1-605-313-4440, access code 6913538#. The sermon title of the Rev. Donna M. Freeman, interim pastor, will be “Open My Eyes Lord! Part 1.” Melvin Sykes and the Senior Choir will provide the music. Sunday school will be at 9:45 either in-person or conference call, using the same number.
Weekly Prayer Call will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday via conference call.
Weekly Bible study, “Book of James,” reconvenes with New Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday via conference call (same number)
Mt. Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at the 9 a.m. in-person Sunday service will be “By What Authority.”
New Mount Zion Baptist
The Rev. Jerry Bristow will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Youth Choir will sing. Service will be in-person, as well as conference call, 978-990-5000, access code 932721.
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “God Will Provide.”
Newington Baptist
Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, celebrates its 150th anniversary with a special service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with special music by Glen Bohannon, a message by Dr. John Upton, a special 150th video tribute, and special music. The service will be followed by a catered lunch and a celebration at 1:30 p.m. in the church gym.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Bud Goude will preach at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday communion service in Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester. The six-week Bible study that explores the promise given by the Lord at John 3:16 will begin at 10:30.
A craft show will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and Homecoming will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 15, with a potluck lunch to follow.
Salem Community
Warren Palmer will lead a service at Salem Community Church, Gloucester, at 7 p.m. Friday that celebrates the Booths that exile and reliance on God’s abundance in every circumstance, a release said.
A yard sale and bazaar will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. It will feature an abundance of handmade crafts, gently used items, and more.
Judy Young will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service. The Craft Store will be open after the service.
A craft workshop is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Tuesday. Stay for a minute or an afternoon, a release said.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Bill West of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “God is Always Listening.” The Joyful Hands will meet after the service to assemble cancer care bags. Lunch will be provided.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Hurry-Up and Wait.” If you can’t join in the in-person service you can go the church’s website or have a conference call at 518-418-1016.
Singleton United Methodist
Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, will hold an in-person and Zoom service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin will be “By What Authority.” The service will also be available on YouTube. For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday Bible study meets at 9:30 a.m. to discuss “Out of the Cave.”
Wednesday Bible study will discuss “Life Lessons from Genesis.”
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “What Forgiveness Looks Like, Part 2.”
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Attitude Determines Altitude.”
Praise and worship will begin at 10:45. Church youth will lead worship. Men’s Day will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Joel V. Brown of New Jerusalem International Christian Ministries in Chesterfield, will be the preacher. Both services will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
The Rev. Susan Moseley will conduct a “Blessing of the Animals: A Service to Celebrate the Bond Between Humans and Animals” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Bob Huff of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “Choices, Choices.” Sunday school will precede the service at 9:45. A lasagna lunch will follow the worship service for members and friends.
Wednesday Bible study, “I Kings,” will be at 3 p.m.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service 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.
Bible study will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The dial-in number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ronald W. Gayle Sr. of Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. communion service will be “Joy Builders.”
The Senior Choir will sing.
Wednesday Bible study, “Mark Chapter 9,” will be at 6 p.m.