Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Gospel reading reminds us that God’s blessings often look different from what the world values; true joy comes from following Jesus, even when it’s hard, a release said. Formation for youth and adults will be at 9:30.
Antioch Baptist
The Gloucester-Mathews Male Chorus will sing at 3 p.m. Saturday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The day will include a Soul Food Dinner and door prizes.
The Rev. John A. Jones of Hartswell Baptist Church, Ottoman, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom Bible study/prayer will be 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 sixth Sunday after Epiphany worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A special collection for ELCA World Hunger will be received and coffee fellowship and Sunday school for all ages 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, Gloucester, will gather for worship at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Kathy Angel will preach. There will be no Faith Builders Bible Study on Sunday, but it will resume next Sunday. The adult Sunday school class will meet at 9:30 and the Well contemporary service will gather at 11:30. The Youth Group will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday with dinner provided.
Loaves and Britches food and diaper ministry will be held from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and the Xtra Years of Zest will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Bethel Baptist
The Christian Education Ministry of Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will host the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Stubbs, associate minister of Bethel, at 11 a.m. Saturday. He will discuss his latest book, “No Clue, White American Affirmative Action Exists and Demands a Moral Revival Now.” He will also have a book signing.
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “When the Plan has Pain.” The service 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 start at 9:15; it will also be virtual.
Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesday will be held virtually.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo, will hold a family prayer breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school will be at 10 o’clock, followed by worship at 11. Daniel Howlett will be the speaker. A “Sweetheart Dinner” will be at 5:30 p.m. at Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak House in Shacklefords.
Beulah Church of New Point
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Circumstances in Life.”
Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Central United Methodist
Judy Moughon will speak on “Are We Ready for the Bridegroom?” at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Sunday school follows at 10:15.
The annual music and fellowship event, “Songs, Soups, Salads & Sweets,” will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday. This is in support of missions and sponsored by the Mission and Evangelism Team.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title Dr. Gregory Woodard at 10 a.m. Sunday in Church of the Living Word, Hayes, will be “Casting Vision.”
I Timothy will be the Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m.
Gloucester Point Baptist
Gloucester Point Baptist Church will celebrate “Baptist Women’s Day” at 11 a.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be Anteal Gargiulo who leads the HOPE Mental Health Ministry of WMUV.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Jesse Hill of Grace Covenant Presbyterian, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Like a Seed that Grows.”
Groves Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey of Groves Presbyterian Church, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Woe is Me!”
The Shelby Friend Circle will meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
The sermon title of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Only God is Worthy of Worship!” Special music will be presented by Hunter Owens. Bible study class for all ages will be held at 8:30.
Ladies’ Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays; men’s Bible study meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Island Praise rehearsal will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe 6 Epiphany with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. Sunday at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel on Main Street. A Celtic service will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Kingston Chapel.
A Fellowship Dinner will be held at the parish house at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing takes place at the parish house and the Vestry will meet at 5:30 in the library.
Sunday and special services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information and the ID and passcode, call the church office at 804-725-2175.
Mathews Baptist
“Loving My Neighbor” will be the sermon title at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services in Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins.
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 “Fullness and Emptiness.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “Love Endures.” The service will honor Deaconess Ophelia Pollard who is 100 years old.
There will be recitations commemorating Black History. Join in this special service by in-person, Facebook Live, or conference call. Sunday school will be held from 9:30-10:30, in person or conference call.
On Saturday, there will be a weekly prayer conference call at 8:45 a.m. Dial-in, 605-313-4440 and enter access code: 6913538#. A meet and greet with the pastor will be from 1-1:45 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served (no worship service). A movie will be shown at 2.
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 “The Heart.”
New Point Friends
Gregg Faulkner will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in New Point Friends Church.
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Be Enough.” The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available. Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock.
Prayer ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays.
The Clothes Closet will be open at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Wednesday activities include choir at 5:45 p.m., Deeper Kids ministry, Deeper Adults Bible study and COR 3 youth at 6:30.
Young at Heart Seniors ministry will have a covered-dish lunch on Friday, Feb. 21.
Soup is still being collected for the Salvation Army Senior pantry.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
An “All Are Welcome” men’s breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday in Olive Branch Global Methodist Church. The Rev. Randall Cupp, pastor, will preach at the 9:30 worship service and Bible study will follow at 10:30.
Sweet Hour of Prayer will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Sweet Tooth Café, Gloucester.
Saint Paul Comfort
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will be “Circumstances in Life.”
Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Salem Community
Scott Pollard will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Salem Community Church, Gloucester. Adult Bible study will precede the service at 10.
USDA Food Pantry will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
On Thursday, Feb. 20, bring your lunch and watch a sermon by Billy Graham at 11:30 a.m. Basement Bingo will also be held from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a canned good.
Severn
The sermon title of Michael Young, guest pastor, at 11 a.m. Sunday in Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Now the Good News!” The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Two new Sunday school classes are being held at 10 o’clock—an adult class under the leadership of David Presnall and a youth class under the leadership of Anna Owens.
Shepherdsville Baptist
Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, invites everyone to their in-person service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service will feature uplifting music, a sermon and a music by the Men’s Choir. You can also join by Zoom or conference call, 518- 418-1016.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “The Heart.” Sunday morning services are also available on YouTube. For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday Bible study will discuss “Courage” at 9:30 a.m. The Wednesday Bible study will discuss “The Message of Jesus” at 7 p.m.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Orders from Headquarters.”
The Kingdom Church Ministries International
The Kingdom Church Ministries International will have in-person service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Cobbs Creek Art Center. Pastor Carolyn Henderson will preach.
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, for the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Commissioned For Missions.” The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
The men of Union Baptist Church, Achilles, will hold a breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Pastor Jared Berry will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. The choir will practice at 4 p.m. and Kids Praise will meet at 6.
Other activities include: Monday, 2 p.m., Judson Circle meets; Tuesday, 6 p.m., church council meets; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Good Morning UBC, 4:45 p.m., family night supper, and 6, Wednesday Night Live, Outward Student Ministry, and Kids Crew.
Union Zion Baptist
Willie Dickerson, pastor of Union Zion Baptist Church, Ware Neck, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Gospel Chorus, directed by Carol Jones, will sing. A Fellowship and Soul Dinner will be served from 1-2:30 p.m. The church will celebrate its annual “Black History Program” at 3 p.m. Special guest will be the Rev. Jonathan Waldon, Youth Pastor of New Beach Grove Baptist Church, Newport News. Special music will be by the Male Chorus of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek. Worship leader will be Brenda Dixon of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
Dr. Daniel Limonadi will speak on “Life in the Universe” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
C.J. Revere of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Middlesex, will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service in Westville Baptist Church, Mathews. The 9:45 Sunday school, “Leviticus,” will precede the service.
Wednesday Bible study at 3 p.m. will continue the Sunday school lesson on Leviticus.
Soup is being collected for Hands Across Mathews and toiletries and paper products for the Mathews Social Services.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The Rev. Desmond Smith, associate minister of Emmaus Baptist Church, North, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Senior Choir will sing.