Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will have Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School will begin at 9:30. Adult Formation at 9:30 will continue the series on “Spirit Gifts and Practices.”
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan.
The Zoom Bible study and prayer meeting will be announced.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the fifth Sunday after Pentecost worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A coffee fellowship will be held 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 observe the fifth Sunday of Pentecost at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The Faith Builders Bible Study will meet at 9:20 and the adult Sunday School class will meet at 9:30. At the 10:30 service, following Children’s Moment, children ages pre-K-fifth grade will have Children’s Church. The Youth Group will meet at 5 p.m. with dinner provided.
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 services will be “New Beginnings.” Nursery for infants to three-year-olds is available starting at 9:40.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. Wil Early, associate pastor of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, will preach at the noon Sunday service in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester. The service will also be held virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757; or call 1-312-757-3121, access code 929-136-757#. Virtual Sunday school will start at 10.
The Rev. James Harris and friends will visit Walter Reed Convalescent and Rehab Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
Barbara Howard will continue facilitating discussions on “Sanctification” on Wednesday for Bible Study following the midweek 6:30 p.m. prayer session.
Bethel Church of Mathews
The sermon title of the Rev. Garry Livermon, pastor of Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo, at 9:50 a.m. Sunday will be “Run the Race.” Sunday School will follow at 11.
The church continues to collect non-perishable items for Hands Across Mathews.
Beulah Church of New Point
Kenneth Whitehead of North, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Beulah Church of New Point.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Evangelist Wallese Burnell of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Too Blessed to be Stressed.”
The Epistle of Ephesians will be the 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study topic.
Church of St. Therese
Church of St. Therese, Gloucester, will hold Vacation Bible School, “Come to the Table,” from 9 a.m.-noon on Monday-Friday, June 28 for preschool-grade 5. Contact Nadine McGrady at N.McGrady@StThersGlo.org to register.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “Get Your Praise On.” Church school starts at 9 o’clock. The church will hold its second annual Founder’s Day service at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served at 1 o’clock. The special guest will be the Rev. John Kenney and Third Baptist Church of Hampton.
Wednesday Bible study will begin at 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Larry Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Meditate on this Great Spiritual Truth.” The in-person service will be broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475, and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gleaning Baptist
The deacons, deaconesses and trustees of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate their annual day at 3 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Leonard Edloe and the congregation of New Hope Fellowship Church, Hartfield, will be the special guests. A light lunch will be served from 1:30-2:30.
Gloucester Point Baptist
Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church will begin a new series, “Ask the Pastor” at 11 a.m. Sunday. His sermon title will be “What Happens After We Die; What Will We Be Doing For All of Eternity?”
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Dorothy Hood of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “The Servant Shepherd.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold its drive-in worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday around the gazebo of Gwynn’s Island Civic League. Parking begins at 9:15. The sermon title of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “A Formula for a Miracle!” Special music will be by Michele Thacker. Baptisms will follow the service.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe 5 Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. Sunday on the Kingston Parish House grounds on Main Steet. The annual parish picnic will follow.
The “Ladder to the Light” classes will meet at 1 p.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Wednesday noon Eucharist/Healing service takes place at the parish house; the Vestry will meet at 5:30 p.m. that afternoon.
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.
Morning Glory Baptist
Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, will hold Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. via conference call; dial-in 605-313-4440, access: 6913538.
Weekly prayer call will be 8:45 a.m. Saturday via conference using the same number.
Weekly Bible study will be 7 p.m. Wednesday via conference call, as we join with New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester. During June, MGBC will host.
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 “Two Choices.”
New Mount Zion Baptist
New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate its 156th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Kevin Smith and Wayland Baptist Church of Beaverlett will be the anniversary guests.
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “How is my Driving?”
Newington Baptist
Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, will start a new message series on the life of the Apostle Paul at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. His sermon title will be “Terrorism to Transformation.” The nursery for infants and toddlers will be available. There will be a short training meeting for VBS volunteers after the service.
Registration is still open for Vacation Bible School, “SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God,” Monday-Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m.-noon.
No Wednesday night activities on June 26.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. in-person Sunday service will be “The Simple Trust About Why You Should Not Miss Church.” You can also join by Zoom by going to the church’s website or calling the conference line (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. will be “Two Choices.”
Monday Bible study, “When God Whispers your Name,” will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday night Bible study at 7 o’clock will discuss a new book, “Invitation to the New Testament.”
Spring Hill Baptist
The Rev. Ross Davis, pastor of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will speak on “Knowing Christ versus Knowing About Christ” at 11 a.m. Sunday.
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 “Accountability.” Praise and worship will begin at 10:45. The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
The Kingdom Church Ministries
Apostle Alroy Henderson will preach at the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the Kingdom Church Ministries International, meeting at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center, Mathews.
Union Baptist
Pastor Jared Berry will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Union Baptist Church, Hayes. Choir practice will be held at 5 p.m.
Other activities include: Saturday, 8 a.m., men’s breakfast meeting; Monday, 6 p.m., praise team practice; Tuesday, 7 p.m., deacons meet, and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Good Morning UBC and 6 p.m., Wednesday Night Live!, Kids Crew and Outward Students.
Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Ruth Micklem and Kristi VanAudenhove will present “A Welcome Mat, a Marriage and a Wave of Change” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The Rev. Lytle Buckingham of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, will continue his series of sermons on the Lord’s Prayer at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. His sermon title will be “Thy Kingdom Come.” Sunday school, “Acts,” will precede the service at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study, I John, will begin at 3 p.m.
Non-perishable meats are being collected for Hands Across Mathews and baby items for Mathews Social Services.
White Marsh Baptist
White Marsh Baptist Church, 5123 George Washington Memorial Highway, will hold Vacation Bible School, “The Armor of God,” at 6:30 p.m. July 14-17. VBS will be offered for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents’ Night will be held Thursday, July 18 at 6:30, with RSVP due to Christine Joyce at wmbcva1@gmail.com.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The Rev. Jerry Bristow, associate minister of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester. There will be congregational selections.